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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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Proof 72-Hour Merino T-Shirt Review: Multiple 3-Day Wear Tests

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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Blundstone 990 Review: “Extreme Series” Gets an “Extreme” Testing

Blundstone is a well-known Australian boot company that specializes in slip-on boots. Some might consider the $200+ price a bit expensive. However, once you

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Grant Stone Garrison Review: The Best Value Service Boot?

Today, I'm reviewing Grant Stone's newest boot: the Garrison. I've been wearing them a lot to prepare for this review, partly because I got them to wear with a

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The Ultimate Vintage A-2 Leather Flight Jacket | Cockpit USA Review

Hey there, my name is Michael Hsu, and I'm a menswear enthusiast and a pilot — so I of course gravitated toward Cockpit USA, a brand known for its vintage

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My 5 Favorite Summer Loafers You Can Totally Wear With Shorts

I’m all about boots in winter, but in summer, I am all about loafers. I own a million pairs that run the gamut from dressy box calf to chonky casual, and I'm

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How to Wear Loafers with Socks, According to Menswear Experts

Expert Verified By: Justin FitzPatrick, Shoemaker & Men's Style Expert Socks and loafers can work all the way from casual to professional, but when done

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Proof’s 72-Hour Merino Pants Review | Anti-Stink, Stretchy, & Water Resistant?

I've been a big fan of Proof's 72-hour tees for some time now, so it was a no-brainer to check out their 72-Hour Travel Pants — so named because they're meant

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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

Dr. Marten vs Goral Sharman | What’s the Better British Combat Boot?

One thing you need to know before you buy chunky combat boots is how long you want them to last. Maybe you're cool with getting a pair that'll last just a

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10 Rules for the Best Men’s Travel Outfits

As someone who recently traveled to Indonesia, Vietnam, India, England, Ireland, Thailand, Canada, and Ohio, I have thoughts on how to dress for long

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WTF Does a ‘Smart Casual Dress Code for Men’ Mean?

Let's not waste time. The four basic elements of smart casual attire are: In fact, the number one component of a smart casual outfit is a nice pair of

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Parkhurst vs Grant Stone: Who Makes the Better Plain-Toe Boot?

I’m Dale of Dale's Leatherworks, and today I'm comparing and contrasting two amazing boots from Parkhurst and Grant Stone. I'm looking at Parkhurst's Allen

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