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Dave Paek

Dave's gateway drug into the world of heritage menswear and boots was a pair of Allen Edmonds Park Avenues. Since then, he went down a very deep rabbit hole and became obsessed with selvage jeans, boots, and all things full-grain leather.

His collection mainly focuses on value. His full-time job is serving as an executive director at a private university. Dave enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids. His other hobbies include skis, drums, guitar, and soccer.

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Satchel & Page Padfolio review

Satchel & Page Padfolio Review: Classic Minimalism With a Modern Twist

The New York-based brand Satchel & Page specializes in making high-quality leather goods for men with an emphasis on minimalism, timelessness, and

Satchel and Page brown belts

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

satchel and page counselor briefcase review

Satchel & Page Counselor Review (2 years) | The Best Briefcase Leather You’ll Find

Satchel & Page is a direct-to-consumer online company specializing in crafting high-quality leather goods for men, focusing on bags. (Though their jackets

greats royale sneakers review

Greats’ Royale Sneaker Review | Still Worth It, Post-Acquisition?

One of the sneaker models that Greats was founded on (and known for) is the world-famous Royale. This is a classic, minimalist leather sneaker that's

gustin sneaker review

Gustin Sneaker Review | Amazing Quality, If You’re Patient

Gustin is an online direct-to-consumer brand focusing on value and high quality use of materials and construction via a crowdfunding model. They make a

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