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.
At Stridewise, we love boots and shoes that last — but we also appreciate footwear that stands out. Whether you’re headed to a wedding or just want to add a
Starting a separate Instagram account dedicated to my clothes has been a humbling experience. Prior to this, I didn't think anyone was as obsessed with
After collecting my fair share of boots over the years, I began comparing and contrasting these quality wardrobe staples against other elements of my day to day
I do not necessarily consider myself a well dressed man (yet), however, I do pay attention to the clothes I wear and how I present myself. In a way, I always
Some things — electronics, jewelry, cars, penthouse apartments, whatever — are expensive for obvious reasons. Rubber soles for shoes, the reasons aren’t always
Expert Verified By: Michael Batson | Vice President: North Star Leather The fact is that a lot of people still enjoy eating horsemeat — China, Mexico, and
I was fortunate enough, in my own adventure, to find Ashland Leather. Recently I was also fortunate enough to literally find Ashland Leather, the business
Expert Verified By: Nolan Walsh, CEO & Creative Director, Thursday Boot Company & Michael Batson, Vice President, North Star Leather "Pull-up" is a
I've been running a blog about boots and leather footwear for years, and for this list, I teamed up with Ben Robinson, the guy behind the internet's one other
Editor’s note: This article is an op-ed. The views expressed herein and in the video are the author’s and don’t necessarily reflect the views of Stridewise,
If there's one thing that scares fashion bloggers more than spilling craft beer on their jeans, that thing would be finding a “MADE IN CHINA” label on a shirt
In all likelihood, you're here to choose which kind of jean is best for you. Fortunately, I've spent the better part of a decade reviewing and exploring brands
Are you a boot aficionado who gets bummed when it feels seasonally inappropriate to break out your boots? Well then, this article is for you, because I’m
When people think Red Wing Boots, they often associate the brand with its Americana aesthetic, sturdy, built to last construction, and its faithful relationship
Many guys love fine leather footwear and will engage with it as a hobby for years before learning about the existence of shell cordovan. Most brands won't touch
Thanks to Humphrey Tsui for supplying a bunch of these photos. Red Wing Shoe Company started in 1905 to outfit workers in industries like mining and
Unless you are exceedingly wealthy or ridiculously lucky, a person living in Manhattan — indeed in most of New York City — must confront the reality that there
The terms “raw” and “selvedge” are used a lot nowadays to describe high end denim jeans. Although often group together, the two words describe a totally
Editor’s note: This article is an op-ed. The views expressed herein and in the video are the author’s and don’t necessarily reflect the views of Stridewise,
When a man decides to buy a pair of boots that can look good with any outfit, survive a downpour, and age beautifully, they’re often in for a rude awakening:
If you’re dropping real money on your boots, you want to make sure you have the best type of boot soles for your style and use. Just like you wouldn’t wear
Kangaroos are famous and exotic and weird. And it's true that almost every time an animal is famous and exotic and weird, it's also endangered. But this is
Expert Verified By: Michael Batson, Leatherworker and Vice President at North Star Leather Company To start, let’s be clear: both suede and nubuck are forms
I've met enough professional leatherworkers to know that creating leather is made with infinite calibrations of complex chemistry, biology, and engineering. You
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.
