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.
Snugly nestled in the spot between work boot and dress shoe, the chukka is the perfect shoe when you can’t decide between dressy or casual. Plus, it’s the only
Expert Verified By: Michael Batson, Vice President, North Star Leather Company If a company wants you to think their leather's high quality, they'll usually
Anyone who has spent a lot of time reading about the world's best boots has no doubt come across one exceptional country over and over again: Indonesia. We know
If you’re new to boot fandom, or even if you’re not, you might be a little confused by the way people talk about lasts. A lot goes into making a good boot, and
Expert Verified By: Weston Kaye, Founder & Leather Worker, Rose Anvil If you’re an American who likes boots there’s a very good chance you own some
When Red Wing decided to take their brand global in the 1970s, it had a problem. The boot behemoth had built its name as the go-to workboot for middle America
Note: Since conducting this interview, Santalum is out of business. A lot of people like their formal clothing handmade in Italy or France, but many guys who
Even though it doesn’t refer to leather quality, style, country of origin, or the material of the sole, it's fair to say that the words “Goodyear welt” have
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.
