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Humphrey Tsui

Humphrey is a native Brooklynite who loves to talk about personal styling! He has been a resident contributor at Stridewise for over 5 years now. On here, you will find his expertise on leather, shoe construction among other things related to menswear. Message him on Instagram!

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Should You Put Mink Oil Inside Your Boots?

Mink oil is as popular as it is because it works — for years, it has been the go-to elixir for dried up work boots. As a refresher for those of us who are not

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The 11 Best Stylish White Boots for Men

For many, finding a pair of boots that work with their style is an easy task. A majority of guys just want a black or brown boot that can carry them through a

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How Schott Became the Most Iconic Leather Jacket Brand Ever

A lot of what are considered to be “wardrobe staples” today are items popularized by yesterday's rule breakers. Hollywood rebels like James Dean and Marlon

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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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My 6 Favorite Jeans to Wear in Summer Heat

Even though my home state of New York went “on pause” this summer, the season itself spared us no seconds to play catch-up. Within days, the temperatures rose

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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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4 Fun Ways to Personalize Your Boots

In a recent interview Virgil Abloh, the man who founded Off-White and the artistic director of Louis Vuitton, said "streetwear is dead." Now, what did he

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10 Instagram Accounts You Should Follow If You Love Boots or Denim

Starting a separate Instagram account dedicated to my clothes has been a humbling experience. Prior to this, I didn't think anyone was as obsessed with

How Getting Interested in Good Boots Made Me a Better Dresser

I do not necessarily consider myself a well dressed man (yet), however, I do pay attention to the clothes I wear and how I present myself. In a way, I always

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Op-Ed: Why “Made In China” Boots and Denim Shouldn’t Bother You

If there's one thing that scares fashion bloggers more than spilling craft beer on their jeans, that thing would be finding a “MADE IN CHINA” label on a shirt

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Op-Ed: 3 Reasons the Williston Chelsea Is the Most Versatile Red Wing Boot

When people think Red Wing Boots, they often associate the brand with its Americana aesthetic, sturdy, built to last construction, and its faithful relationship

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My 5 Favorite Ways to Style Red Wings

Red Wings Shoes started out as a work boot company that catered to miners and blue collar workers in the Midwest. But the brand slowly took the fashion world by

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The Best Selvedge Jeans That Aren’t Raw

The terms “raw” and “selvedge” are used a lot nowadays to describe high end denim jeans. Although often group together, the two words describe a totally

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The 4 Biggest Misconceptions About Raw Denim

Over the last decade or so, heritage workwear, and subsequently raw denim saw a boom in popularity. People found an appeal in clothing that looks like it could

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