Finding a pair of quality work boots that look good and perform well in actual work situations is no easy task. As a water systems engineer, I put my footwear
The Beginner’s Guide to Engineer Boots: How to Wear Them & Best Brands
The engineer boot originated in the dirty world of Depression-era industrial job sites where workers needed tough boots for sometimes dangerous, sometimes
Inside (Literally) Thursday Boots’ Premium “Black Label” Collection
Thursday Boot Company soared to the top of the boot industry by making Goodyear welted boots for under $200, but what happens when they decide to pull out all
8 Myths About Shell Cordovan: Does It Crease? Is It Even Leather?
Do I really need a deer bone to smooth out the rolls? Does it really just shine itself? Is it even leather? These are just a few of the strange questions
Acquired Again: Steve Madden Sells Greats to UCG
Has a brand ever improved post-acquisition? I ask because Unified Commerce Group (UCG) just bought Greats, the Brooklyn-born sneaker brand that made waves
The Best Summer Shoes for Guys Who Like Quality Footwear
Just because it’s summer does not mean your footwear should be sloppy. Even guys who dress well in trouser weather often don’t know what to do about summer
Red Wing’s Beckman Boot Makes its Glorious Return
The Beckman, Red Wing Heritage's line of just-a-little-dressy leather boots, has made its triumphant return to stores after being discontinued in 2018. And
Thursday Commuter Bag Review: A Solid Casual to Business Casual Briefcase
Thursday Boot Company positions itself as the value boot brand and is something of a New York City cultural export, meeting the footwear demands of the
Can You Resole Sneakers? It’s Not a “Yes” or “No” Question
Expert Verified By: Chris Woodford, Managing Director, Crown Northampton Shoes Footwear guys tend to divide shoes into two categories: resoleable and
Barbour’s Waxed Jacket Comparison: Bedale vs Beaufort vs Ashby | Stodgy or Sartorial?
One name comes to mind when you think of the traditional English waxed canvas jackets: Barbour. Their practical, Swiss-Army-knife-like charm buoys their
8 Ways for Men to Style a Denim Shirt Any Time of Year
There are more denim shirt types, washes, and fits than you'd guess, from Western-yokes with snap buttons to two-pocket workwear styles, and some even wear them
What’s Saddle Soap? How to Not Ruin Your Leather Boots & Shoes
Expert Verified By: Weston Kay, Founder, Rose Anvil It's not just for saddles, and it won't ruin your boots — but if you use saddle soap incorrectly, it can
White’s Springdale Review: The Ultimate Work-or-Play Boot?
White’s Boots, the legendary Pacific Northwest boot brand, is known for its hardy, tank-like work boots. (And its
Thursday’s Duchess Boot Review: A Classic Chelsea Fit For the Queen
Though it was first invented for Queen Victoria back in the mid-1800s — she needed a comfortable, low-heel, slip-on boot for walking and riding horses — the
Grant Stone vs Alden Loafers: New School vs Old School
Expert Verified By: Ticho Blanco | Boot Photographer & Marketing Expert Today we're looking at smart casual loafers from two brands that are constantly
The Evolution of Carhartt’s Detroit Jacket
Carl Murawski takes us from the Motor City to deep space as he investigates the history of the iconic Carhartt Detroit Jacket. First launched in the 1950s
Raleigh Denim Review: 1 Year in Brad Pitt’s Jeans
Raleigh Workshop’s jeans have been spotted on a range of the coolest people in pop culture: indie star Win Butler of Arcade Fire, hipster folkie Justin Vernon
Why Are Americans Obsessed With Indonesian Boots? We Visited to Find Out
This content was made with the assistance of the Government of the City of Bandung. Stridewise would like to thank Mr. Gunawan and Mr. Qadafi for their help
How They Make Distressed Denim: Our Trip to a Jeans-Fading Factory
Everyone loves how faded jeans look but they also love how they feel. New and unwashed denim (that's called raw denim) is stiff and rough, but it becomes
Tecovas Cartwright Review: The Oddly Comfortable Cowboy Boot
I own 62 pairs of Tecovas boots, and it's not because I've been paid to talk about them. Indeed, this is the first article I've ever written about the brand,
Cordobes Boots Review: The Best Value Stitchdown Service Boot?
Until a few months ago, I hadn’t heard of Cordobes. They’re less than a year old and weren’t on my radar yet, but this up-and-coming brand out of Mexico makes
Thursday Women’s Captain Review | The Rare Resoleable Women’s Boot
When it comes to footwear — and life in general — I’m an instant gratification kinda gal. I live in New York City, meaning I walk an average of 10,000 steps
Irish Setter vs Thorogood: Jobsite Tested & Reviewed, Who Makes the Better Boot?
Irish Setter and Thorogood are two of the most recommended work boot brands on job sites across the USA. Both have very loyal customers who will wear nothing
Blundstone Sizing Guide: How to Fit Blundstone Boots
Over 150 years since it was founded, this once-small Australian brand has carved an indelible place in the global boot scene. Blundstone, whose Chelseas are
