Here at Stridewise, we've always leaned casual. Then, at about the same time, I made the switch to loafers for summer footwear and got invited to a bunch of
Craft & Glory Derby Review | New England Style, Indian Craftsmanship
In this review we will thoroughly examine the Indian leather goods manufacturer Craft and Glory's Task shoes in the Saddle Tan color. We will cover some basics,
Nappa Leather Guide: What is Nappa Leather & Is it Good for Sneakers?
If you own or are considering buying high-end sneakers, you've probably encountered the words Nappa leather to describe the uppers. I own a ton of leather
Thursday Lincoln Loafer Review | Business Casual or Sockless Chic?
I just spent an entire month in Southeast Asia wearing the latest loafer from Thursday Boot Company they’ve named the Lincoln. I’d been waiting a long time
Summer Loafer Showdown: Astorflex’s Patnoflex vs Fastflex
I’ve enjoyed my Patnoflex travel loafers for years now, so I decided to pick up Astorflex’s newer-yet-more-traditional penny loafer, the Fastflex, to see if it
Rhodes Boone Chelsea Boot Review: A Rare Chelsea That’s Casual and Tough
Believe it or not, the Rhodes Boone Lug Chelsea boots are my first Chelsea boots. I've tried them here and there before, but I didn't like their negative
Clinch Engineer Boots | My Two-Year Review
Hey folks, this is David from The Vintage Future YouTube channel, where I review heritage leather, canvas, and denim clothing and accessories. Today, I'm
Blundstone 990 Review: “Extreme Series” Gets an “Extreme” Testing
Blundstone is a well-known Australian boot company that specializes in slip-on boots. Some might consider the $200+ price a bit expensive. However, once you
Grant Stone Garrison Review: The Best Value Service Boot?
Today, I'm reviewing Grant Stone's newest boot: the Garrison. I've been wearing them a lot to prepare for this review, partly because I got them to wear with a
My 5 Favorite Summer Loafers You Can Totally Wear With Shorts
I’m all about boots in winter, but in summer, I am all about loafers. I own a million pairs that run the gamut from dressy box calf to chonky casual, and I'm
How to Wear Loafers with Socks, According to Menswear Experts
Expert Verified By: Justin FitzPatrick, Shoemaker & Men's Style Expert Socks and loafers can work all the way from casual to professional, but when done
Dr. Marten vs Goral Sharman | What’s the Better British Combat Boot?
One thing you need to know before you buy chunky combat boots is how long you want them to last. Maybe you're cool with getting a pair that'll last just a
Parkhurst vs Grant Stone: Who Makes the Better Plain-Toe Boot?
I’m Dale of Dale's Leatherworks, and today I'm comparing and contrasting two amazing boots from Parkhurst and Grant Stone. I'm looking at Parkhurst's Allen
The 9 Dumbest Things About Collecting Boots
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
Meet the Maker of Asia’s Favorite Chelsea Boots: Interview with Briselblack’s Adi
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
Inside the Indian Boot Brand Americans Are Falling For
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
Inside Tricker’s London: England’s Oldest Goodyear Welted Shoe Brand
Stridewise Editor-in-Chief, Nick, visits Tricker's fantastic boot store in London.
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
How Men Should Style Loafers, from Casual to Formal | Expert Advice from a Tailor
Professional tailor, Alejandro Jomar, explains the best ways for men to wear loafers.
Here's the deal: loafers aren’t just for summer. These versatile shoes can take you from casual outings to weddings, formal events, and work settings — really
Wolverine Durashock Review | Are Wolverine’s Work Boots Worth It?
When it comes to mass-produced work boots, nobody knows the game better than Wolverine. After all, not only do they make their own branded work boots, they own
How the Leather Working Group Works | What Tanneries Do and Don’t Like About the LWG
We interview tanners from two of the top US tanneries to learn about the Leather working group and what makes leather sustainable.
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
Inside NYC’s Best Shoe Stores: Carmina Shoemaker’s Perfect Luxury Chelseas
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
Thursday vs Nicks Boots: The Challenger Review
Sometimes, I get to visit brands when they have new releases. I went to Minnesota to see Red Wing's Iron Ranger Traction Tred, I visited Filson for their 125th
The Right and Wrong Way to Style Red Wing Iron Rangers (5 fits + 5 mistakes)
So, you’ve got your pair or you're thinking about getting a pair of Iron Rangers, the classic American work boot that has been elevated beyond the jobsite into
James Bond’s Boots: Visiting Crockett & Jones’ NYC Store
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
