Stridewise
Boots, Denim and Casual Stuff
We travel the globe to find the menswear stories. From Indonesia to the UK, our experts interview industry veterans, up-and-coming bootmakers, and influential voices to bring you the best in heritage menswear culture.
The traditional answer is "No. Jeans are 100 percent casual." Then again, there is no traditional approach to "business casual," is there? It's a famously
Here's a new one: they let me interview the richest man in Australia. I’ve spent years visiting boot factories and interviewing shoemakers all over the
For most people, custom footwear lives somewhere between fantasy and mystery. It’s hard to picture what the process actually looks like, or why anyone in the
Have you ever dreamed of walking away from office life to start fresh in a quiet workshop, working with your hands and building something lasting? For many
In the world of really, really nice shoes and boots, there is a parallel universe operating in the Indonesian city of Bandung in West Java. A city famous for
Every time I see a Red Wing boot in a movie, I do that DiCaprio on the couch meme: That's my boot! Since I haven't seen a list of their cinematic appearances
After 10 years of covering casual menswear, I started a YouTube series on the best boot stores in New York City, a place teeming with high-quality
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Would you believe that the all-time bestselling product from Taylor Stitch, known for its rugged workwear, hardy waxed canvas, and burly selvedge denim, is... a
Today, we've got another look at the best places to buy boots and shoes in New York City. We headed to Spring Street in SoHo to visit the tippy top of English
Thursday Boot Company soared to the top of the boot industry by making Goodyear welted boots for under $200, but what happens when they decide to pull out all
Do I really need a deer bone to smooth out the rolls? Does it really just shine itself? Is it even leather? These are just a few of the strange questions
Has a brand ever improved post-acquisition? I ask because Unified Commerce Group (UCG) just bought Greats, the Brooklyn-born sneaker brand that made waves
The Beckman, Red Wing Heritage's line of just-a-little-dressy leather boots, has made its triumphant return to stores after being discontinued in 2018. And
This content was made with the assistance of the Government of the City of Bandung. Stridewise would like to thank Mr. Gunawan and Mr. Qadafi for their help
Today, we're discussing Meermin, a Spanish brand that pulls off an unbelievably rare feat: Goodyear welted footwear with leathers from the world's most revered
Whether you're looking for business casual shoes or something to slip on with shorts and a linen shirt, look no further than the loafer. But with so many
Through a series of unlikely events, I was fortunate enough to get invited to Lefarc Tannery to experience a leather making workshop. Situated in the capital
Casual Durable™.
Yup, we even trademarked it. Just because you’re dressed down, doesn’t mean you have to dress bad.
This site started to help guys find the best boots for their dollar and has since expanded to cover the highest quality casual menswear, from leather jackets to selvedge jeans to canvas bags — the kind of simple, fashionproof classics that help you get dressed without overthinking your “style.” Read more
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Enter the Iron & Resin Giveaway by October 26, 2026 to win an $850+ package of their heritage-style gear, including selvedge denim, flannels, canvas pants, a jacket, and t-shirts.
Entering is simple — just submit your email via the entry page.
Enter the Iron & Resin Giveaway by October 26, 2026 to win an $850+ package of their heritage-style gear, including selvedge denim, flannels, canvas pants, a jacket, and t-shirts.
Entering is simple — just submit your email via the entry page.
