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
10 Instagram Accounts You Should Follow If You Love Boots or Denim
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
Why I’m In Love With the Leather Belts From Pigeon Tree Crafting
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
How Getting Interested in Good Boots Made Me a Better Dresser
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
Why Do All the Good Boots Have Dainite Soles?
Some things — electronics, jewelry, cars, penthouse apartments, whatever — are expensive for obvious reasons. Rubber soles for shoes, the reasons aren’t always
A Beginner’s Guide to Horsehide Leather Boots
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
My Fat Herbie: An Exploration of Ashland Leather
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
What Is Pull Up Leather, Anyway?
Expert Verified By: Nolan Walsh, CEO & Creative Director, Thursday Boot Company & Michael Batson, Vice President, North Star Leather "Pull-up" is a
The Best Leather Tanneries on Earth
Everyone knows that a great boot starts with great leather. But where does that leather come from? It starts with the expertise of the tannery, where raw
Why I Fell Head Over Heels in Love With Men’s Boots
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,
Op-Ed: Why “Made In China” Boots and Denim Shouldn’t Bother You
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
How to Choose Jeans: Types, Fits, Fabrics, and Finishes
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
6 Reasons You Can (And Should) Wear Leather Boots All Year Long
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
Op-Ed: 3 Reasons the Williston Chelsea Is the Most Versatile Red Wing Boot
When people think Red Wing Boots, they often associate the brand with its Americana aesthetic, sturdy, built to last construction, and its faithful relationship
Is Cordovan Worth It? A Complete Guide to the Fanciest Shoe Leather
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
My 5 Favorite Ways to Style Red Wings
Red Wings Shoes started out as a work boot company that catered to miners and blue collar workers in the Midwest. But the brand slowly took the fashion world by
I Can Only Fit 10 Pairs of Boots in My Apartment; Here’s How I Chose Them
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 Best Selvedge Jeans That Aren’t Raw
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
Op-Ed: Why Alden Is By Far My Favorite Boot Company
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,
5 Things to Look for When Buying a Pair of Boots
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:
Types of Boot Soles You Should Know About: Rubber vs Leather vs Crepe
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
Why These Kangaroo Leather Boots Are So Underrated
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
Nubuck vs Suede: A Tanner, Leatherworker, and Bootmaker Weigh In
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
Vegetable Tanning Vs. Chrome Tanning Vs Oil Tanning Vs Combination Tanning Leather: What’s Best For Your Boots?
How your leather is made matters a lot for durability and aesthetics, but for people, how their leather is made is a bit of a mystery. In the world of boots,
