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At Stridewise, our experts pride themselves on crafting the most detailed and in-depth footwear reviews. From cowboy to work boots, we test every boot using our extensive boot review process to cut through the hype and find the best of the best.

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Green Boots?! Why I Love Parkhurst’s Spruce Kudu Boot

What, you never considered buying green boots before? If you’re a guy whose boot collection is just dark brown, light brown, and maybe russet when you’re

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11 Best Winter Boots for Men (That Are Actually Stylish)

Our experts vetted and tested the winter boots from Thursday Boot Company, Timberland, Sorel, Blundstone, and more. A lot of guys will get nice leather shoes

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Chuck 70 vs All Star – Which Is the Best Converse Hi Top?

“The best ever, with tougher canvas and an extra layer of comfort.” That's how Converse describes their new-but-old Chuck 70, which is both an upgrade to and

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Here’s Where You Can Buy Perfect LL Bean Replacement Laces

Back in the good ole days, you could get LL Bean replacement laces for your iconic 8’’ duck boots by invoking the magic of their lifetime guarantee. Alas, gone

Red Wing vs Timberland – Which Is the Better Boot?

These are two seriously iconic boots that are famous for completely different reasons.  They both fall into the category of the All American Work Boot that

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Grant Stone Chelsea Boot Review: Alden Quality for Under $400?

If anyone ever tells you that something's bad quality because it's made in China, you should direct them to Grant Stone. This truly unique company was

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Converse vs Nothing New, the Most Eco-Friendly Sneaker on Earth

Today, I’m comparing perhaps the most iconic sneaker of all time to what is definitely the most eco-friendly sneaker of all time and if you think that sounds

A Luxury Sneaker That Won’t Crease? Meet the Idrese Nuno

OK, it’s not an uncreasable shoe. But after a few weeks of wearing the Nuno from Idrese, I finally realized what was so different about this particular premium

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Taylor Stitch’s Ranch Boot Is the Most Underrated Chelsea

I actually quite like Taylor Stitch. I’m not sure if that’s a controversial opinion or not but while I haven’t written about them before, I can’t think of any

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A Week In Carmina, the Ultimate Dress Chelsea Boot (Review)

Carmina is one of those boot companies with a cult-like following, but not among the average Goodyear welt, Red Wingy, casual-beater-boot crowd. Carmina is,

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Reviewing Thursday’s Chelsea Boots (Duke vs Cavalier)

This is everything you could possibly want to know about the Chelsea boots from Thursday boots: the Cavalier and the Duke. Why would a company have two

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Here’s How to Get Salt Stains Out of Your Shoes & Boots

A mentor once told me, "If you take good care of your tools, they'll take good care of you." This wisdom applies beyond tools to clothing as well. For

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Review: Oliver Cabell’s SB1 Is a Solid, Inexpensive City Boot

Oliver Cabell launched in 2018 with the goal of making shoes that are more honest than the bigger brands. Their schtick is that most brands don’t tell you how

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American Boots + European Boots = Rider’s Dundalk (Review & Discount)

Rider Boot Company! Not a company that makes horse riding boots, a company that makes svelte and snappy boots that's run by Ron Rider and his family. It’s a

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2-Month Koio Sneaker Review – Why Italian Made Matters

Business Insider says they’re "all over Instagram," Forbes says millennials are "obsessed with them," so why are you supposed to be so crazy about Koio's

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Red Wing vs Thorogood: Which Moc Toe Is Best for You?

If you've searched for the best moc toe boot, you've probably come across these two iconic, American made boots: Red Wing and Thorogood. The two are locked in

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Helm’s Holt Boot Is the Chelsea From the Future (Review & Discount)

I always thought a Chelsea was a Chelsea was a Chelsea until I came across the Holt, the aesthetic of which I can only describe as a Chelsea from the

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Oliver Cabell vs Common Projects: Who Makes the Best White Sneaker?

There is a new minimalist white sneaker in town. Well. new-ish. Oliver Cabell launched in 2018 with the goal of making shoes that are more “honest” than the

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Review: Rhodes Dean Boots Combine Work and Dress Boot

The Rhodes line of boots is a product of Huckberry, an online men's store that the founders envisioned as "equal parts store, magazine, and inspiration." It’s

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Wool Boot Review: Is YRX the New (Cheaper) Taft?

2022 update: This brand has shut down. Don't buy stuff from them! YRX. A weird name for a millennial-owned company that makes some delightfully weird

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Mink Oil For Boots (Expert Guide) | Pros, Cons, & Alternatives

Expert Verified By: Weston Kay, Leatherworker at Rose Anvil & Mike Larson, Product Design & Development, Red Wing Heritage When it comes to leather

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Sutro Charlton Review: Comfy Boots With Ugly Leather

Sutro Footwear has been in business for over 35 years and they're the San Francisco boot company. The company is named after a former mayor of the city and all

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Red Wing Weekender Chelsea Review: Leisure Boots With Workwear Pedigree

If you're thinking about getting any pair of boots, there's a good chance Red Wing is one of the first names that came to mind. So, when I decided I needed more

Mark Albert Review: Made to Order, in America, Under $300?!

NOTE: MARK ALBERT CLOSED DOWN IN 2022. We're leaving this review as a record, but you can't order from them. Follow Mark's new career as a tattoo

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