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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Oliver Cabell’s GAT vs The Original German Army Trainer
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Review: Is Allbirds Really The World’s Most Comfy Sneaker?
Are Allbirds really the world’s most comfortable sneaker? I wore them in for a few weeks to find out. Allbirds is an interesting company, and if you read
14 Best Men’s Boots Under $200 (Expert Reviewed for 2025)
The best boots are durable, and the most long-lasting boots are resoleable, and resoleable boots are more complex than sneakers, so they cost more to make. So
4 Fun Ways to Personalize Your Shoes and Boots
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
Review: The Merchant Might Be Red Wing’s Best All Rounder
If you want a casual boot that you can comfortably wear with jeans and a t-shirt or khakis and a button down, but if you think most of Red Wing's offerings are
The Fairfax Combines City Boot and Western Boot (Two24 Ariat Review)
If you're from the South, there's a good chance you're already familiar with Ariat. World renowned for their cowboy boots, Ariat — short for Secretariat, the
Review: Is Nisolo’s Andres the Most Ethical Boot?
If you’ve heard of Nisolo, you might associate the more closely with women’s shoes; the women's Instagram account has over ten times more followers than the
5 Best Leather Conditioners for Boots: Tested & Reviewed
I've been creating detailed, lovingly crafted reviews of leather conditioners for years — and had briefly had a decline in YouTube views as a result — but if
Review: John Doe Shoes’ 420 Boot, the Cheapest MTO Boot?
2024 NOTE: John Doe has racked up a lot of stories of guys making orders and not getting their boots, best avoid this brand. John Doe Shoes is not a huge
Review: Is Common Projects the GOAT White Sneaker?
The GOAT. The apex. The pinnacle of white sneakerdom. The greatest white sneaker of all time, that's what people say about the legendary and
Review: Urban Shepherd’s Old Timey Portuguese Boots
Urban Shepherd is a company that specializes in traditional Portuguese boots, and it’s a business that really leans heavily into storytelling, so much so that
Op-Ed: You Use Too Much Leather Conditioner
What do salt, perfume, and shoe polish have in common? Too much salt ruins an otherwise good batch of cookies, overdoing it on the perfume or cologne is
Review: When You Should and Shouldn’t Use Huberd’s Shoe Grease
Huberd’s is a small American company based in Bennett, Colorado, and they’ve been in the shoe grease business since 1921. The company produces a variety of
The 5 Best Men’s Boots for Flat Feet
Flat feet is a surprisingly common issue, with some sources suggesting that 3 million people suffer each year, while others estimate that up to 30 percent of
The Ultimate Chuck Taylor Sneaker Review: How to Clean, Style, and Work Out
God damn, I love Chuck Taylor All Stars. By the end of this review, you will too. They’re timeless, they're stupid versatile, they look better
Review: Cobbler’s Choice Leather Conditioner on Viberg Boots
Cobbler's Choice is a very new shoe care company based in New York City, and they’re very proud of the fact that all of their products are made with all natural
