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.
What does it take to make a boot that got a seal of approval from the Prince of Wales, now King Charles III, in the form of a royal warrant over 35 years
From the highest-end luxury shoes made in the UK and North America to the most widespread suede footwear on the market, like Clarks and their desert boot, there
Hulu’s The Bear is a runaway hit. Season 2's debut in June 2023 brought in 70% more viewers than the Season 1 debut a year earlier, and by mid-July, the
Shell cordovan is perhaps the most highly prized — and priced — material you can make a pair of shoes from. World-renowned for its durability, luxurious
Today we`ve got another episode of our series on the best places to buy shoes and boots in New York City. We have come to the historic, world famous Madison
When it comes to leather, few tanneries can match the quality and craftsmanship of Horween Leather Company. Based in Chicago and founded in 1905, Horween has
With so many newer brands in the scene offering not much more than their own version of classic American boot patterns, there are few bootmakers that stand out
In retrospect, Indiana Jones's actions and reputation as an archeologist do not age well when you consider all the artifacts and ancient tombs he's destroyed,
Your jeans have a hole, you want to get them fixed because they’re still great jeans — you spent all that time getting that distressed look and hey, repairing
Situated in the West Village between Christopher St. and Gay St. is Leffot. Founded by Steven Taffel in 2008, for over a decade now Steven and his team offer an
When you run a YouTube channel about boots and jeans, you open yourself up to a lot of unsolicited opinions about how you dress. And while it’s usually insecure
Expert Verified By: Nolan Walsh, CEO & Creative Director, Thursday Boot Company Chukka boots are strange beasts. With their unstructured toes, low-cut
Despite its granola-crunching image, hemp fabric is found in all sorts of clothes and textiles and has been for centuries. Recently, while looking for a durable
Expert Verified By: Trenton Potter, Cobbler & Footwear Expert A funny consequence of owning an unreasonably high number of leather boots is that,
A good leather jacket can make any outfit — hell, any person — look cool. Even paired with dirty jogging shoes and a coffee-stained tee, if you've got a cool
Note: In 2025, Adelante sadly closed its business. We're proud of this content, but afraid you can no longer purchase from them! After months of preparation,
Sometimes you get a wacky idea in your head you can't shake. Like, is it possible to squat heavy weights in Goodyear welted boots? Since my hobbies include
I've been hugely fortunate to visit factories around the world, from London's last jeans factory to Guatemalan shoe factories, and as much as I love meeting the
Recently, I headed to Filson's downtown Manhattan showroom — invite only, I'm afraid — to check out some special items they put for their 125th anniversary.
On a recent trip to Europe, I was fortunate enough to swing by the Spanish island of Mallorca to visit Carmina Shoemaker, makers of what many consider to be the
I was recently in London and after spending some time at denimhead meet ups, there was one place I kept hearing whispers of: Blackhorse Atelier. The biggest
I learned a lot about leather this year; I learned about leather’s quality control standards with a sneaker company; I made my own leather in Mexico; I saw how
World renowned for their meticulous attention to detail, Japan makes some of the highest quality boots you're ever likely to find. And it’s not just clothes
There are 3 great boot options to slay the Dean Winchester-look and his Supernatural style. By the time you've finished this article, we're pretty sure you will
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.
