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Review: Flint and Tinder’s Rugged and Warm Waxed Rancher Jacket

I've got a jacket review for you, and this one is a bit of a mouthful: it’s the Flannel-Lined Quilted Waxed Rancher from Flint and Tinder. Think of it as like

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The Carhartt WIP Detroit Jacket: How it Compares to the Original

I'm taking a close look at the Carhartt WIP Detroit jacket, a streetwear take on one of the most recognizable pieces of workwear on the market. Workwear

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My 6 Favorite Boots for Traveling In and Walking All Day

Most guys who like boots like them because they are tough, durable, sturdy, and built with thick leather that ages well. Unfortunately, those aren't the

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Flint and Tinder Jeans Line-Up: All-American vs. Japanese vs. Everyday Selvedge

If you like the extra durability and artistry of quality denim but you don't love how rigid they tend to be, you're in luck. Today, we are looking at Flint and

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1-Year Thursday Legend Review: Why is it Thursday’s Best Selling Chelsea?

After about a year of off-and-on wear and after seven years of testing boots, I’m finally trying out the most popular Chelsea from the most popular boot brand,

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Filson vs Flint and Tinder vs Thursday | Whose Waxed Jacket Is Best?

If you check out the dedicated waxed canvas jackets page on this site, you can see that we talk about them a ton and have reviewed dozens of brands, from

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What is Chambray and is it the Best Casual Shirt Fabric?

Many guys might not even know what chambray is; because it usually alternates blue and white threads, the untrained eye will mistake it for denim. But

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The Flint and Tinder Bighorn Review: The Perfect Lightweight Waxed Jacket

In today’s real user review, we're taking a look at the Flint and Tinder Bighorn Waxed Shirt Jacket, a lightweight outer layer for drizzly days and a good

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He Owns 50 Leather Jackets; These Are His Top 5

I went to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to meet up with Jon, also known on Instagram and YouTube as Leather Jacket Jawn. ("Jawn" is a Philly slang term for, like,

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Review: Meermin’s Loafers Are Probably the Best Value on Earth

When assessing the value of a piece of footwear, two concerns are at the top of the list: the quality of the materials and where it’s made.  The quality

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Jeans vs Chinos: Key Differences & How to Wear Them from an Expert

The two most popular types of casual pants are jeans and chinos, but how are they actually different, when is it more appropriate to wear one over the other?

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How to Break in Jeans Fast: The Right Way and Wrong Way to Soften Raw Denim

One question we get shockingly often is how to break in jeans, especially raw denim: the stiff, starchy, often very thick type worn by people who like extra

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What Shoes are Business Casual? | Derby vs Oxford vs Bluchers

Here at Stridewise, we've always leaned casual. Then, at about the same time, I made the switch to loafers for summer footwear and got invited to a bunch of

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Craft & Glory Derby Review | New England Style, Indian Craftsmanship

In this review we will thoroughly examine the Indian leather goods manufacturer Craft and Glory's Task shoes in the Saddle Tan color. We will cover some basics,

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Nappa Leather Guide: What is Nappa Leather & Is it Good for Sneakers?

If you own or are considering buying high-end sneakers, you've probably encountered the words Nappa leather to describe the uppers. I own a ton of leather

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Thursday Lincoln Loafer Review | Business Casual or Sockless Chic?

I just spent an entire month in Southeast Asia wearing the latest loafer from Thursday Boot Company they’ve named the Lincoln. I’d been waiting a long time

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Bespoke Post’s Waxed Ranch Jacket Review | How So Cheap?

Waxed jackets rarely cost less than $300, so when I saw that the Waxed Ranch Jacket from Bespoke Post cost a cool $158, I knew I had to try it out. As you

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Bleu de Chauffe Postman Bag: A 2-Year Review

The right messenger bag can be the perfect complement to a suit or a more casual outfit, but striking the balance of versatility and — I'll just say it —

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Summer Loafer Showdown: Astorflex’s Patnoflex vs Fastflex

I’ve enjoyed my Patnoflex travel loafers for years now, so I decided to pick up Astorflex’s newer-yet-more-traditional penny loafer, the Fastflex, to see if it

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The 5 Types of Leather Jackets You Should Know (According to Experts)

There is no item of clothing cooler than a leather jacket, but what kind of leather jacket should you look for? You may have noticed there are dozens of styles

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Rhodes Boone Chelsea Boot Review: A Rare Chelsea That’s Casual and Tough

Believe it or not, the Rhodes Boone Lug Chelsea boots are my first Chelsea boots. I've tried them here and there before, but I didn't like their negative

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Thursday Leather Jacket Review: We Tested Four Different Styles

Thursday Boot Company are well known for their radically affordable boots, but can their line of leather jackets hold to as much scrutiny? I picked up four to

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Clinch Engineer Boots | My Two-Year Review

Hey folks, this is David from The Vintage Future YouTube channel, where I review heritage leather, canvas, and denim clothing and accessories. Today, I'm

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In today’s review, we're taking a look at the 72-Hour Merino t-shirts from the travel and technical fabric-focused brand Proof. They've got a fair few products

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