While the long days of sweatpants and hoodies were nice for a minute, lately we’re looking for something else, something a bit more sartorially inspired. And if
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7 Best Straw Hats for Men At Every Price Point
I think most guys want to have a brimmed hat, but worry they'll look like a dork. I get it; hats are hard to pull off, but we’re not talking about wool fedoras
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Like a young Wayne Gretzky hoisting his first Stanley Cup (I couldn’t afford the rights, but trust me, he looked excited), I raised my new boots towards the
6 Best Vegetable Tanned Leather Boots You Can Buy
Ready to step your boot game up? Whenever veg tan boots get thrown into the mix, that often means a well-crafted pair with the perk of greater patina
Vaer’s D7 Arctic Swiss Diver Watch: Knockoff or Knockout?
Let’s be honest. Calling a timepiece an ‘homage watch’ is a very polite way of calling it a knockoff. While imitation may be considered the sincerest form of
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
Filson’s Large Rugged Twill Duffle, The Bag I Never Thought I’d Love
I was never planning on reviewing this bag, I just needed something to help me regularly carry a dozen boots across town at once. But I quickly fell in love
6 Best Desert Boots for Men in 2025, No Matter How You Wear Them
Conventional wisdom states that boots belong in the cooler months, but there's one model that breaks the mold: the desert boot. Shorter than a boot but
How to Use Saddle Soap to Clean Your Boots
Expert Verified By: Weston Kay | Leatherworker & Rose Anvil Founder Saddle soap is the go-to product for cleaning leather. But people get a bit nervous
Cravar’s C.O. 15 – An Elegant Briefcase with a Forgettable Name
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Hiking Boots vs Work Boots: What You Should Know
Trying to decide if you can go for a hike with those trusty work boots? It might seem crazy to buy another pair of boots for a singular activity — boots are
Jeans Made With 23% Milk!? A Look at Naked & Famous’ Milk Selvedge
The discovery of Naked and Famous’ Milk Selvedge had me spiraling. Denim that's 77% cotton and 23%... milk?! As in cow juice? Wild as it sounds, it
$660 Jeans? Why Tanuki’s Aizome Denim Is Worth the Pricetag
The hobby-slash-cult that is selvedge denim is a subculture composed of people who don’t bat an eyelid at 300 dollar jeans. Most of the big name brands are
10 Best American Made Boots to Buy in 2025 (Made in USA!)
A boot isn't necessarily worse if it's made overseas, but there are plenty of legitimate reasons to shop American made. Maybe you want to support your
5 Things to Look for When Buying Used Boots
The boot journey involves a lot of time, effort and most importantly, capital. We can spin off how these boots are investments but really, how often do we get
Venetian Shoe Cream vs Saphir Renovateur Comparison
The two most talked about conditioners for leather boots are Venetian Shoe Cream and Saphir’s Renovateur, so let’s compare the two so you can decide which one
American Giant vs Flint and Tinder: The World’s Best Hoodie?
It’s time to get a new hoodie and this time you want a good one — a really good one. You’ve graduated from the thirty-dollar polyester ones from Uniqlo and
Filson’s Dryden Backpack vs Journeyman: What’s the Better Bag?
Do you think Filson backpacks are too expensive, too old-worldly, too old-fashioned, or don't have enough compartments or functionality? Well, maybe you should
What Are Crepe Soles?
You've likely seen or owned hard rubber-soled footwear — you know, something with Vibram or Dainite stamped on the bottom. But if you've ever shopped for Clarks
Chukka vs Chelsea Boots: Comparing Business Casual Boots
We all love chunky, casual boots like Red Wing Iron Rangers and Timberlands, but when someone is looking up info on chukkas versus Chelsea boots, it's because
Pack Animal’s Rally Pack Review: Old School Materials Meet Modern Design
With easily the coolest name for a backpack company I’ve ever heard, Pack Animal's mission is to combine the best of pricy-but-not-always-functional heritage
Is Shell Cordovan Leather?
Shell cordovan: one of the most long-lasting (and expensive) materials used to make shoes and boots. Known for its uncommon durability, water resistance, high
10 Best Men’s Boots for Wide Feet | Moc Toe, Chukka, Chelsea, and More
It is surprising how many boot companies don’t offer wide options for their boots. It makes more sense when you realize that these businesses need to make
