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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.
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
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
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 founded
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
Expert Verified By: Sandeep Parihar | Co-Owner: BLKBRD Shoemaker You'll often see the words "Goodyear welt" next to the words "gold standard," and it's
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
Note: these are discontinued. 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
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,
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 Chelsea
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 boots. On
Expert Verified By: Weston Kay, Leatherworker at Rose Anvil & Mike Larson, Product Design & Development, Red Wing Heritage When it comes to 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 Heritage is perhaps the most iconic brand in American boots and their products are often the first high quality boots a guy buys — they were for
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
Tinder bio: Male 27 | NY | Into Cold-War-Era Footwear hbu? Of all the things to get “into”, I didn’t think 40-year-old shoes from West Germany would do it for
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
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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