I’m all about boots in winter, but in summer, I am all about loafers. I own a million pairs that run the gamut from dressy box calf to chonky casual, and I'm
How to Wear Loafers with Socks, According to Menswear Experts
Expert Verified By: Justin FitzPatrick, Shoemaker & Men's Style Expert Socks and loafers can work all the way from casual to professional, but when done
Proof’s 72-Hour Merino Pants Review | Anti-Stink, Stretchy, & Water Resistant?
I've been a big fan of Proof's 72-hour tees for some time now, so it was a no-brainer to check out their 72-Hour Travel Pants — so named because they're meant
15-Item Minimalist Capsule Wardrobe for Men (Fashionproof, Durable, & Smart)
A lot of people have asked me lately, if I could have one jacket, or one pair of boots, or one pair of jeans — what would I pick? These are part of the
Dr. Marten vs Goral Sharman | What’s the Better British Combat Boot?
One thing you need to know before you buy chunky combat boots is how long you want them to last. Maybe you're cool with getting a pair that'll last just a
10 Rules for the Best Men’s Travel Outfits
As someone who recently traveled to Indonesia, Vietnam, India, England, Ireland, Thailand, Canada, and Ohio, I have thoughts on how to dress for long
WTF Does a Smart Casual Dress Code for Men Mean?
Let's not waste time. The four basic elements of smart casual attire are: In fact, the number one component of a smart casual outfit is a nice pair of
Parkhurst vs Grant Stone: Who Makes the Better Plain-Toe Boot?
I’m Dale of Dale's Leatherworks, and today I'm comparing and contrasting two amazing boots from Parkhurst and Grant Stone. I'm looking at Parkhurst's Allen
Slubby Denim vs. Neppy Denim and Why it Matters
Our team of denim experts break down nep vs. slub and how they affect denim texture and fades.
Expert Verified By: Mohsin Sajid | Denim Expert When you get into higher-end denim products, you'll quickly encounter words like raw, selvedge, sanforization
The 9 Dumbest Things About Collecting Boots
If you're reading this, it's too late for me, but it might not be too late for you. You might not even own any boots yet, and you wound up here because
Meet the Maker of Asia’s Favorite Chelsea Boots: Interview with Briselblack’s Adi
Bandung, Indonesia: Stridewise has landed in the capital of Indonesia's West Java province to investigate the Indonesian bootmaking scene that has made the city
From Streetfights to Streetwear: How a BJJ Gi Got Me Into Heritage Fashion
BJJ is the fighting style of folding clothes with people still in them. It’s like meditation but with breaking bones and strangulations, which many people
Inside the Indian Boot Brand Americans Are Falling For
Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India: Blkbrd Shoemaker (stylized as "BLKBRD," but we're going lower case in this article) is an Indian brand that has been making waves
Inside Tricker’s London: England’s Oldest Goodyear Welted Shoe Brand
Stridewise Editor-in-Chief, Nick, visits Tricker's fantastic boot store in London.
What does it take to create a brand so high quality that it has existed for nearly 200 years, survived the London Blitz, and earned a Royal Warrant from King
The Most Underrated Leather Jacket Brand: Rainbow Country A2 Jacket Review
Jake from Almost Vintage Style tests and reviews Rainbow Country's A-2 leather jacket.
When it comes to leather jackets, it’s impossible to ignore the hype, following, and mythology surrounding Japanese leather jackets and the brands that make
Denim vs Canvas for Pants: Pros and Cons of Each
Denim and canvas are the kings of casual pants; here’s expert advice for picking the right fabric.
There’s no doubt the kings of casual pants are denim jeans. After that, it’s probably chinos. But there's another kind of casual pant that’s also cotton, also
How Men Should Style Loafers, from Casual to Formal | Expert Advice from a Tailor
Professional tailor, Alejandro Jomar, explains the best ways for men to wear loafers.
Here's the deal: loafers aren’t just for summer. These versatile shoes can take you from casual outings to weddings, formal events, and work settings — really
Simmons Bilt B6 Leather Jacket Review: A Warm, Entry-Level Bomber
Leather jacket enthusiast, Dale Barista, trys out the Simmons Bilt B6 Bomber jacket.
It’s tough to find good-looking, heritage winter jackets. I’m talking about jackets that will keep you toasty warm, dry, and stylish at the same time. When
Wolverine Durashock Review | Are Wolverine’s Work Boots Worth It?
When it comes to mass-produced work boots, nobody knows the game better than Wolverine. After all, not only do they make their own branded work boots, they own
Ranking Clothes Hangers from $1 to $1,620
London, United Kingdom You might not have thought that ‘luxury clothes hanger dealer’ is a job that exists, but a few weeks ago I happened to meet Mr. William
How to Choose a Brown vs. Black Leather Jacket
We men are saddled with a lot of big decisions over the course of our lives: where to live, what career to choose, whether you have kids and how many... But
How the Leather Working Group Works | What Tanneries Do and Don’t Like About the LWG
We interview tanners from two of the top US tanneries to learn about the Leather working group and what makes leather sustainable.
If you make leather that lasts twenty years for a pair of boots versus one year for athletic sneakers, which one becomes more sustainable? Nick Horween, Horween
A 2-Year Goruck GR1 Review (and Why the Huckberry Collab Is Better)
This may look like a backpack, and it is in fact a backpack, but it’s also a sneaky fitness tool that just might change the way you work out. For us
Inside NYC’s Best Shoe Stores: Carmina Shoemaker’s Perfect Luxury Chelseas
Four years ago, I reviewed Carmina's famous Chelsea boots, and in 2022, I visited the Spanish island of Mallorca for an opportunity to check out their factory
