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The 6 Best Summer Pants for Men? Breathable Casual and Dressy Trousers
Every year, when it hits summer, there's this raging debate about whether grown men should wear shorts. But this article isn't about that debate; it's about
Are Leather Jackets Warm? Expert Ranks 5 By Insulation
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Raw Denim vs Selvedge vs Sanforized vs One-Wash: A Beginner’s Guide to Nice Jeans
Expert Verified By: Mohsin Sajid | Denim Expert & Professor Practically everyone on Earth wears jeans, so is there a really nice version of the
How to Wear Camp Collar Shirts: Style Tips Every Guy Should Know
Look, I don’t want to call everything I cover on this blog the best this or the best that — but camp collars might be the best summer shirts. Camp collar
The Best Breathable Summer Fabrics in Menswear
It's hot out, sure, but that doesn't mean you can only wear tank tops and workout shorts. I spent years doing that myself — how are you meant to dress "nice"
Flint and Tinder Flannel Lined Denim Trucker Jacket Review: Their Most Underrated Product
For a brand that makes perhaps the industry's most popular waxed canvas jacket, and a brand that's defined by casual Americana style, it's weird that it took so
Inside Left Field NYC: The Underdog of USA-Made Denim and Workwear
Stridewise interview on location with Left Field NYC.
I moved recently from Manhattan to Queens, and at the very top of my list of places to visit — where it's actually been for many years — was the raw denim and
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
Jeans vs Chinos: Key Differences & How to Wear Them from an Expert
Expert Verified By: Mohsin Sajid | Denim Expert The two most popular types of casual pants are jeans and chinos, but how are they actually different, and
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
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
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
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
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
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
Proof’s 72-Hour Merino Pants Review | Anti-Stink, Stretchy, & Water Resistant?
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15-Item Minimalist Capsule Wardrobe for Men (Fashionproof, Durable, & Smart)
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