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
Review: Oliver Cabell’s SB1 Is a Solid, Inexpensive City Boot
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
Calf Leather vs Cow Leather – What’s Best for Your Boots?
Expert Verified By: Michael Batson, Vice President, North Star Leather Company Especially popular with high-end English tanners like CF Stead and shoemakers
Review: Full Count’s Modern Interpretation of Vintage Jeans
When it comes to Japanese denim, the brands with the most history are the Osaka Five, who all helped pioneer the Japanese selvedge denim craze. These brands
Inside Vietnam’s Raw Denim Community
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American Boots + European Boots = Rider’s Dundalk (Review & Discount)
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
What’s a DTC Business and Why Are They Meant to Be Better?
You’ve probably seen them, the ads before your YouTube video promising to “cut out the middleman” and “offer premium products at an affordable price,” all while
In Defense of the Canadian Tuxedo: The Right Way to Wear Denim on Denim
You’ve got the bottom half of your outfit set. Your best raws: perfect fades, perfect fit. Your beloved boots: freshly brushed, only the real ones
2-Month Koio Sneaker Review – Why Italian Made Matters
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
Red Wing vs Thorogood: Which Moc Toe Is Best for You?
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
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
Helm’s Holt Boot Is the Chelsea From the Future (Review & Discount)
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
What Is EVA Foam and Why Is It Being Put In Boots?
Have you noticed that a lot of newer boot companies are moving away from your traditional cork-and-leather construction and are using more novel materials?
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
The Pros and Cons of Shark Leather Boots
Shark skin leather has a long association as a “fancy leather good.”(1) After an MTO boot company's shark leather boot caught my eye, I decided to find out more
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
Leather vs Suede vs Nubuck: Which Boots Should You Get?
Leather terms like full grain, suede, and nubuck are common when you start research high-quality boots. It'd be superficial to say one is "better" — for
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
How to Pick the Best Leather for Your Watch Strap
It’s a curious thing, the impact that a strap or bracelet has on the aesthetics of a watch. A blingy yellow gold bracelet when worn on a Rolex Day-Date may
Review: Why My Samurai Jeans Are My Japanesiest Jeans
Founded in 1997 by Toru Nogami, Samurai Jeans was launched a fair amount of time after the Japanese denim scene kind of debuted in the 1970s, but while that’s
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
What Terry Pratchett Taught Me About Expensive Boots
If you are checking out Stridewise for the first time, you might be on the cusp of graduating from boyhood (i.e., Vans, Converse, etc.) to something more
Review: Schott’s Café Racer Is the Best Leather Jacket
If you've made it this far, you're probably suspecting it and I'm here to confirm: Schott makes the American leather jacket Irving Schott and his brother
