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Silverado Lumberjack Boots Review | Testing the Lesser Known, USA-Made Work Boot
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Satchel & Page Belt Review: 3 Years With Both Belts
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7 Types of Loafers for Summer (Horsebit vs Tassel vs Beefroll vs Handsewn)
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Blundstone 490 Boot Review: Do Work Blunnies Hold Up?
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Which Boots Can Be Resoled? Cemented, Blake Stitch, Goodyear Welted, & More
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Thursday Uptown Booties Review: Uptown Boots, Downtown Prices
Find Your Perfect Boot
I’m working my way through the top men’s boot brands.
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16 Best Boots For Men to Buy Tested By Experts (Spring 2024)
I own well over a hundred pairs of boots; I’ve traveled the world to find the best boots for men. I’ve interviewed bootmakers, cobblers, and other collectors. Collectively, I’ve walked hundreds of miles in these boots, so…
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Silverado Lumberjack Boots Review | Testing the Lesser Known, USA-Made Work Boot
If you’re a working man who prefers American made work boots and you don’t want to pay an arm and a leg for quality, you’re in luck. Silverado boots might have what you’re looking for. So when…
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Blundstone 490 Boot Review: Do Work Blunnies Hold Up?
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Thursday Uptown Booties Review: Uptown Boots, Downtown Prices
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Grant Stone Field Boot Review | Rugged Yet Luxurious
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Vagabond Stacy Boots Review: 90s Sneaker-Boot Vibes
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Thursday Hero Boot Review: A 1-Year Test of the “Grown Up Dr Marten”
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Helm Boots Review | Stranger Than You Think
It’s a Boot Time
Hey, I’m Nick. When I moved to New York and needed rugged footwear for the first time in my life, I spent weeks researching my first pair of boots.
I scoured Reddit, forums, message boards, and seemingly-paid-for magazine articles, but what I wanted was an authority. A resource where I could read the most in-depth reviews and stories about the well worn, a place that explored not only the manufacturing and the welting but also the culture and ideas behind the boot.
I don’t just want to know what they’re made from, I want to know what made them. Many years and countless new pairs later, I still couldn’t find the kind of content I wanted to read.
That’s why I created Stridewise.
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Which Boots Can Be Resoled? Cemented, Blake Stitch, Goodyear Welted, & More
They look cool, sure, but a massive draw for guys shopping for boots is their longevity. That’s why a common question people ask when searching for the best boot brands is, “Which boots can be resoled?” The…
I’ve Reviewed The Most Popular Brands On The Market
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Red Wing Iron Ranger vs Moc Toe Boots | Sizing, Style, and Comfort Comparison
When a man is looking for a pair of casual boots that are as stylish as they are durable, they typically land on Red Wing Heritage, the Minnesota outfit that’s been making footwear in the United States…
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Thursday Boots vs Beckett Simonon | Who Makes the Best Value Boots?
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Premium vs Basic Timberland Boots (CUT IN HALF)
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Danner vs Thorogood Boots | Best Moc Toes Under $300?
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Thursday Vanguard vs Captain | Is One Boot Better for Your Needs?
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Dr. Martens vs Thursday Boots | Which Is Better for Your Feet?
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How To Size Red Wing Boots | A Guide to Every Boot from Red Wing Themselves
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Satchel & Page Belt Review: 3 Years With Both Belts
It’s just a belt. Until it breaks. When I needed a new belt, I followed advice from fellow Stridewise writer Daniel Pati, who wrote an essay about the mistake of assuming all belts are the same. They’re…
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11 Best Leather Briefcases for Men in 2024: High-End, Budget, Vintage, and More
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Satchel & Page Counselor Review (2 years) | The Best Briefcase Leather You’ll Find
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The Benefits of Boot Kilties (False Tongues) and How to Use Them
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The 5 Best Men’s Leather Gloves For Winter | Toughest, Touchscreen, and More
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The Best Leather for Jackets According to Experts
To find the best leather for jackets, Jason Schott from Schott NYC explains everything from thickness to the type of hide and leather drying.
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How to Style a Denim Jacket for Men: Uncomplicating Cool
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The Best Selvedge Denim: 8 Solid Brands for Quality, Value, & Weirdness
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Can Taylor Stitch Justify a $1,075 Leather Jacket?
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Shockoe Atelier Jeans Review: America’s Most Underrated Denim
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A 3-Year Nudie Jeans Review | The Best Value Sustainable Denim?
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AllSaints Leather Jacket Review | Is the Cora Worth It?