• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
Stridewise

Stridewise

It's a Boot Time

  • Best Boots
  • Boot Reviews
    • Popular Reviews
      • Thursday Captain Boot
      • Red Wing Iron Ranger
      • Wolverine 1000 Mile
      • Viberg Service Boot
      • Grant Stone Diesel Boot
    • Cowboy Boots
    • Work Boots
    • All Reviews
    • Comparisons
      • Red Wing Iron Ranger Vs. Wolverine 1000 Mile
      • Timberlands Vs Doc Martens
      • Thursday’s Captain vs President Boots
      • All Comparisons
  • Boot Guides
  • Gear
    • Bags
      • Backpacks
      • Leather Bags
    • Denim
    • Jackets & Outerwear
      • Leather Jackets
      • Waxed Canvas Jackets
  • About
    • About Nick
    • Review Process
    • Our Experts
    • Revenue
    • Contact
    • Subscribe
Home › Koio

Koio

Koio is best known for their minimalist white sneakers and have built their reputation as a brand that’s both stylish and unusually concerned with sustainability — two areas that rarely overlap this much. They’re particularly well known for their work popularizing regenerative leather and Leather Working Group standards.

Koio Reviews & Articles


Axel arigato clean 90 suede price

A 6-Month Review of Axel Arigato’s Clean 90 Sneakers

Axel Arigato's Clean 90 sneaker doesn't need scream for attention to turn heads; it's sleek and understated, but quietly luxurious. They elevate your outfit

Capsule wardrobe youtube thumbnail 15 pieces 100 fits

15-Item Minimalist Capsule Wardrobe for Men (Fashionproof, Durable, & Smart)

A lot of people have asked me lately, if I could have one jacket, or one pair of boots, or one pair of jeans — what would I pick? These are part of the

best summer shoes for men

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

best leather sneakers for wide feet

5 Best Leather Sneakers For Wide Feet From E to EEEEE, Expert Tested

Buying leather sneakers can be a daunting task for various reasons — it's a financial step up from basic canvas kicks, and you want to get this right — but it

common projects alternatives

12 Common Projects Alternatives | Minimalist Sneakers, Reasonable Prices

Minimalist, white-leather sneakers are like the black cap-toe oxfords of a casual wardrobe: it's a shoe that will never go out of style and it pairs seamlessly

koio trento boot review

Koio Trento Boot Review | Why It’s An Underrated Chelsea

Since the Big Work-From-Home Upset of 2020, our style and fashion choices have adapted to a more casual palette. Three-piece suits and oxford shoes are no

koio fermo boot review

Koio Fermo Boot Review | Finally, a Rugged But Fashionable Chelsea

“Rugged” and "chelsea" are two words you don’t often hear together, especially when you could also use the word "fashionable." But those are the descriptors for

Koio Carpri Vermilion

The Mission to Clean Up Chrome Tanned Leather

Note: This article is sponsored by Koio, a luxury sneaker company that makes their shoes in Italy from start to finish. Chrome tanning is associated with

direct to consumer shoes

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

koio sneaker review featured 2

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

Trending Now

  • a man pondering the best boots for men16 Best Boots For Men to Buy Tested By Experts (Spring 2025)
  • doc martens alternatives6 Doc Marten Alternatives That Don’t Suck
  • Casual summer loafers menMy 5 Favorite Summer Loafers You Can Totally Wear With Shorts
  • Best leather briefcases for men, Satchel & Page Counselor on the right, and Saddleback Pilot on the left11 Best Leather Briefcases for Men in 2025: High-End, Budget, Vintage, and More
Stridewise

Casual Durable™.

Yup, we even trademarked it. Just because you’re dressed down, doesn’t mean you have to dress bad. 

This site started to help guys find the best boots for their dollar and has since expanded to cover the highest quality casual menswear, from leather jackets to selvedge jeans to canvas bags — the kind of simple, fashionproof classics that help you get dressed without overthinking your “style.” Read more

  • About
  • Careers
  • Contact
  • Our Experts

11 Ways to Save Money on Boots

Subscribe for an exclusive article to help you find the best deals on quality footwear.

Articles by Category

  • Accessories
  • Backpacks
  • Bags
  • Boot & Leather Care
  • Boot Guides
  • Boot Reviews
  • Boots
  • Briefcases
  • Clothing
  • Comparison
  • Cowboy Boots
  • Culture
  • Denim
  • Denim Jackets
  • Denim Review
  • Fabric
  • Footwear
  • Hats
  • Jackets & Outerwear
  • Leather Bags
  • Leather Conditioners
  • Leather Jackets
  • Loafers
  • Pens
  • Shirts
  • Sneakers
  • Waxed Canvas Jackets
  • Women's Boots
  • Work Boots
  • Facebook
  • TikTok
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • Pinterest
  • LinkedIn
  • X

© 2025 · Stridewise · All Rights Reserved · Terms · Privacy · Affiliate Disclosure · Accessibility