Many people do it different ways. I have done x style and with wider strops I've done straight up and down and it works either way. I don't think the issue is critical as it is with a hone so as long as the blade in each of its areas gets a fair share on the strop your stropping. Even if the heel or toe gets a little less than the rest its no big deal.
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