by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Wolverine 1000 Mile Legacy Pavedway Boots – A Reinvented, Rugged Classic

As fall drifts into town and the leaves turn, one thing is clear, at least to this Brooklyn style writer: You’re going to need a great pair of the best boots for men this fall, and you’re going to need them ASAP.

In times I like these, I like to reach for and lace up dependable boots from equally dependable brands, like the good folks at Wolverine — based in my home state of Michigan, this is a company that knows a thing or two about heritage boots, especially in a state where they happen to be a multi-season essential.

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The Wolverine 1000 Mile line is legendary in its own right, taking the work boot silhouette and livening it up with ultra-premium leathers and handsome construction. The silhouette has been tweaked over the years, as you might have read in past Wolverine boots reviews on this site, and yet another tweak arrives in the form of the Wolverine 1000 Mile Legacy Pavedway Boots just in time for prime boot-led style.

The very name itself nods to the first highway criss-crossing the state of Michigan, a fitting tribute to the auto heritage of the state at large — the company says these boots were “thoughtfully designed to handle the miles ahead.”

And these stylish men’s boots offer plenty of design touches built for long-lasting durability, including Goodyear-welted construction for resoleability, plus a PU wedge outsole for support and comfort all day (and night) long. The use of a premium full-grain leather upper also lends a durable nature to these boots, which should develop a handsome patina over time (starting this fall, of course).

Moc toe stitching and contrast stitching throughout, plus a reinforced heel, provide added utility and toughness to a pair of boots that could prove as fit for the job site as for a rock concert. And that’s another thing to love about potentially your new favorite pair of boots — reliable style options aplenty abound, whether you select rich Tan leather, the classic Brown leather shown above, or a sleek, edgy pair of black boots.

And whether you style the Wolverine 1000 Mile Legacy Pavedway Boots with dark blue denim, charcoal jeans or olive chinos alongside a thermal henley and a trucker jacket, I’d wager you’re going to love the comfort, reliability and sturdy toughness found in every stitch of these fall-ready boots If you do end up scoring a pair, let me know in the comments below.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: Triple Aught Design Is Perfecting the Base Layer with the Traverse Merino Henley

We can’t all be so lucky to go as far afield as our intrepid explorer in the photo above, but when the opportunity comes to get out in the field — be it a weekend camping jaunt or a cabin getaway — you’d better be prepared with the proper gear.

Your selection of waxed outerwear and flannel shirt jackets go a long way towards filling out your go-bag with the best fall style essentials, as does starting from your base layer and working up. And for the proper blend of technical performance and rugged good looks, San Francisco performance brand Triple Aught Design is as worthy of discovery as any.

It’s a brand we’ve talked about before in past Triple Aught Design reviews on this blog, blending durable, technical specs with classic silhouettes the timeless henley shirt shown here. The Triple Aught Design Traverse Merino Henley takes an outdoor-ready staple and updates it with modern fabric fit for day hikes, long weekends and days on the road — much like the rest of its reliable gear lineup, of course.

The key is the company’s Active Merino fabric, which makes use of an 89% merino wool and 11% nylon jersey blend, wicking away moisture while drying quickly and regulating your temperature between hot and cold based on the environment at hand. The details are also carefully considered for maximum range of motion and optimal coverage, from the low mock-neck design to single-panel underarm construction for increased mobility.

Best henleys for men to wear this fall.

The company’s signature TAD slotted buttons are an ingenious and durable touch, while the fabric itself is naturally odor-resistant and the close-fitting design is made for active pursuits.

The modern explorer certainly remains top of mind as Triple Aught Design puts remarkable care into this rugged, useful henley, the kind you can wear underneath a denim jacket at your corner bar or as a hike-ready solo or base layer out in the wilds this autumn. If I had to guess, I’d say the Triple Aught Design Traverse Merino Henley can stand up to just about anything you put it through.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Bonobos Blazer Is Primed for Just About Any Fall Style Occasion

Best blazers for men.

The many charms of fall call for mastering the art of cold-weather dressing, both in ways more casually rugged (looking at you, shawl-collar cardigan) and more formal (the autumn weekend wedding comes to mind).

Either way, if you’re reading this blog, you know what it’s all about: Putting your best foot forward in more formal situations, from the office to the speakeasy evening date and yes, that wedding weekend.

The choice is yours, but the choice is easy, if you ask me — embrace one of the best blazers for men, the kind that cleans up easily with stretch chinos or even contrasting suit trousers, not to mention business casual-approved dark blue denim. To get more specific, try the Bonobos Jetsetter Knit Blazer on for size, and see how your tailored wardrobe can be whipped into shape with a rich autumnal colorway and ultra-comfortable construction.

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Now, you very well might know Bonobos for the many Bonobos reviews we’ve covered over the years on this style blog, and it bears repeating that the New York City-based outfit now makes so much more than expertly fitted chinos. You can find everything from comfortable stretch denim to Italian-made suiting online or in Bonobos Guideshops (places to try on Bonobos garb, and then have the resulting picks shipped right to your doorstep).

Yessir, the Bonobos Jetsetter Knit Blazer qualifies as a welcome innovation from the retailer, blending the polish of a blazer with wool-blend fabrication and three tried-and-true fit options, plus sizes ranging from 36S on up to 48L.

That’s the Bonobos way, after all — the perfect fit, perfected, as it were. And with its double-vented design and classically proportioned lapels, this jacket checks all the right boxes, whether worn over a chambray dress shirt or a crisp Oxford shirt for versatile daily style.

This handsome, stylish men’s blazer also leans on a lightweight design for breathability and comfort — it shouldn’t prove too cumbersome when worn beneath a topcoat, for instance.

And given the fact that you can score the Bonobos Jetsetter Knit Blazer in a whopping 16 color and pattern options (five of which are on sale right now), it seems the time is here to upgrade your daily tailoring rotation, be it a suitable match for dressy blue jeans or crisp wool trousers in a contrasting colorway. Trust Bonobos to help you secure your perfect fit and ideal style on the go this season, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Amberjack Is Making Some of the Best Sneaker Boots Around With Its New Element Hybrid Shoes

Amberjack men's sneakerboots review.

For as much as the fall season is about getting back to wearing your favorite boots in brisk fall weather, it’s also about optimizing comfort and versatility (there’s that word, optimizing) in your footwear game. There’s a time and a place for sturdy work boots, for elegant Chelsea boots and for rugged lace-up boots, and there’s a time — especially when traveling from point A to point B, as I have these days — for going big on comfort and wearability.

Some brands, like Amberjack, make it a major priority to serve up comfort and style in spades, and that certainly holds true with the pair of footwear (or pairs, rather) in the spotlight today. Inquiring minds, scroll on.

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One of the latest releases from the New York City-designed brand fuses the company’s famed emphasis on athletic footwear with technology with an ultra-lightweight, tech-savvy yet stylish knit upper in a sneakerboot design, and across the past two weeks (as you’ve perhaps seen on my Instagram), I’ve put the Amberjack Element Boots to the test in fine fashion.

From suede chukka boots to sneakers to the proprietary technology found in its sleek leather loafers and dress, my past Amberjack reviews have found that comfort is indeed king, and these stylish men’s sneakerboots pass muster in that regard, too.

The use of a waterproof stretch knit upper pairs perfectly with its performance EVA outsole, while heat-activated midsole technology serves up all-day support and rebound potential. The padded heel collar also has proven supremely comfortable and supportive through my cross-country travels, and the easy-lace system is streamlined, rather than cumbersome.

Amberjack men's dress shoes review.

I also appreciate the soft-impact heel technology and the anti-slip rubber pads — and yes, the Amberjack Element Boots are indeed as waterproof as the company says. Full-grain leather panels add a dressy dash of flair to these men’s sneakerboots, and the Chestnut pair I selected wears well with everything from navy or olive chinos to khaki five-pocket pants and of course, classic dark blue denim.

As Amberjack sagely says, “you don’t have to choose between style and comfort,” and that’s a great thing in my book. If you’ve tried Amberjack men’s dress shoes before, you know what you’re getting into — in the best way possible, that is. And if you haven’t yet stepped into fresh men’s shoes from Amberjack, the Amberjack Element Boots are as great a place to start as any. Go forward in style and with comfort in mind, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Save Big on this Rugged Barn Jacket from Flint and Tinder and Huckberry

The deals on the best fall style essentials that are too good to pass up, well, those are the kind of deals we love to see this time of year, aren’t they, my friends? And when you can score a deal on rugged gear from the likes of Huckberry and iconic in-house brand Flint and Tinder, that’s all the better as you round out your rotation of the best jackets for men.

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Today’s stylish selection certainly fits the below for the height of shoulder season, featuring all the chops you require for dependable days on the road, at the cabin, strolling by a lake under the fall foliage, or getting things done in the garage.

Yessir, the Flint and Tinder Mason Canvas Barn Jacket checks the right boxes, at least in my experience, boasting hard-wearing stretch canvas that the good folks at Huckberry reinforced with triple-needle stitching at key stress points. Of course, you can count on Huckberry to get the little things right, and it’s helpful to note that more than a dozen reviews give it a nearly five-star rating — again, trust Huckberry to know what its customers want, folks.

There’s much to love beyond that though as far as the details are concerned, with a corduroy collar for classic good looks and warmth, plus style inspiration in spades hailing from old-school ranching and hunting coats.

In fact, Huckberry perhaps says it best, noting that “the result is a jacket that’s built to move, layer easily, and earns a patina like the toughest workwear.” And now, the fact that this Huckberry workwear jacket is marked down below $130 makes it a mighty fine wardrobe addition indeed.

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The classic Khaki color is especiallyy appealing, complete with a contrasting corduroy collar for good looks aplenty. Plus, rivets at both the chest and hip pockets bolster the utility of this handsome coat, while a flap patch chest pocket amps up your everyday carry storage potential even further. Roll it altogether and you’ve got a jacket fit for work or play indeed, my friends. Isn’t that what fall style is all about?

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Criquet Shirts Corduroy Quilted Shacket Is Back in Stock This Autumn

Criquet Shirts corduroy shacket review.

We’ve been saying it now for weeks, but it’s high time we toasted the season once again, embraced the many whims of fall and fall style essentials, and properly layered up for the season at hand. If you can feel it in the air, then it’s about time you met the moment accordingly — and I think I know just where to turn today, at least as far as what might possibly become your new favorite shirt jacket goes.

Austin-based Criquet Shirts, purveyors of utterly classic polo shirts first and foremost, have long been expanding into areas of your wardrobe fit for the colder months. And while its polos look like something Arnold Palmer might have worn — in the best way possible — its autumnal gear takes on a more rugged, yet no less vintage-inspired, tint.

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The Criquet Shirts Corduroy Quilted Shacket is as fine an example of this as any, merging two Criquet brand favorites (the Western-tinged Corduroy Pearl Snap Shirt and the company’s cozy Quilted Shacket). It’s all the better for it, as is your wardrobe.

A nylon interior lining delivers structure while recycled polyester makes up the fill of this handsome shacket itself, with Criquet calling the blend between a shirt and a jacket a “melting pot of old-school swagger and high quality materials.” Sounds pretty darn pleasing for your wardrobe, ehh?

The pearl snap buttons remain the same, while a slightly roomier fit lets you layer this dependable shirt jacket atop, perhaps, another one of your favorite shirts from Criquet.

Those options are plentiful, of course, as are the colors and patterns in which you can snag the corduroy quilted shacket itself. Look for earth tones like Pinecone or Camel, or else a crisp, Dressy Blue Plaid variety. Each variation also wears well with dark denim or classic chinos in a corresponding shade, of course, as you might know from past Criquet Shirts reviews on this very blog.

And as our finely dressed fella above shows, this reliable shirt jacket is fit for the road, with just a bit of storage space in what Criquet calls its signature pocket.

The details and colorways are on point, the fit should prove prime for seasonal layering, the corduroy exterior and polyester fill interior should deliver classic comfort … what more do you need from your favorite new autumnal layer? Not too much, my friends. Not too much, at all.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Step Up Your Home Cocktail Game With This On-Sale Viski Alchemi Smoked Cocktail Kit from Bespoke Post

Best home cocktail smoking kit.

As a crisp autumn breeze rolls into town (especially in my home state of Michigan, where I’ll be for the next few weeks), my mind often shifts to my treasured bar cart staples and ways to amp up those staples at home, if only slightly. See, this blog is about more than just the best menswear deals, right? In fact, today’s menswear deal hails from stylish gear purveyors Bespoke Post — perhaps a chance to add a new flannel shirt to your rotation also awaits.

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But the New York City retailer has cracked the code when it comes to the coolest overall finds for guys, from your bar cart to your backyard and the backwoods trail, and that includes the sleek, useful Viski Alchemi Smoked Cocktail Kit.

The delights of a smoked Old Fashioned served within a dimly lit bar can now be yours from the comfort of home, all for under $60 on sale right now at Bespoke Post — if you’ve never dabbled in the world of smoked cocktails or distinct DIY recipes at home, why not kick off fall the proper way?

And lest the concept of smoking your own cocktail at home prove too time-consuming or intimidating, take care: The Viski Alchemi Smoked Cocktail Kit offers up ease of use and easy-to-follow instructions.

In fact, Bespoke Post notes that one of the best home cocktail smoking kits around is “designed with no mechanical parts for ease of use and assembly,” including a glass infuser and glass carafe, plus smoking pellets with a storage container to get things started off the right way.

A smoked Old Fashioned would seem a logical starting point if you ask this whiskey aficionado, and other options await: The Viski Alchemi Smoked Cocktail Kit even comes with a helpful recipe book to help whet your whistle.

It’s an ingenious and intriguing design poised to add character to your bar cart and your home cocktail creations, and to get all of that for under $60 is a stunning deal — sip away, my friends.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Flint and Tinder Boiled Wool Chore Blazer – An Effortlessly Versatile Fall Jacket for Men

Flint and Tinder review at Huckberry.

There are certain style staples in the menswear world, at least in my experience and in my neck of the woods, that you can nearly look forward to like clockwork. As autumn rolls into town and brisk weather on the breeze greets us all, it’s time to break out rugged and versatile outerwear from storage, or perhaps evaluate your own collection and consider adding some choice style finds to the equation.

And as we talked about around this time last year in one of my many Flint and Tinder reviews, the return of the Flint and Tinder Boiled Wool Chore Coat is something to which you can look forward, put to good use and style in plentiful ways, all thanks to the good folks at Huckberry.

It’s back and better than ever as part of the Huckberry Fall 2026 Menswear Collection, and it smartly bridges the gap between, say, a shirt jacket and a sportcoat in expert fashion.

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And while it might be more well-suited for leisure and pleasure than a true hard day’s work out in the field, this handsome hybrid blazer for men is a surefire Huckberry Bestseller for a reason, returning in a rich, new autumnal color that looks like a practically mandatory addition to your style rotation this season.

The Flint and Tinder Boiled Wool Chore Coat gets its mixture of warmth, durability and softness from twice-boiled wool for sturdy construction, while lay-flat lapels take on the timeless look of a sportcoat, all without added lining or padding.

Patch pockets lend themselves neatly to the more casual air of this hybrid jacket for men, which can certainly be worn with ease over a merino T-shirt or a henley for a mix of dashing, high-low style.

Huckberry also styles this hard-working jacket to great effect with chambray and Oxford shirting, plus expertly constructed men’s blue jeans, and its buttons even button all the way up to the neck, should you prefer to take this jacket for a stroll at, say, a contemporary outdoor art museum (a perfect mix of contemplation and style, ehh?).

No matter which earthy, rugged and yet useful shade you select for expert autumnal style, I have a feeling that the Flint and Tinder Boiled Wool Chore Coat will perfectly unite dashing-yet-laidback looks with cozy wool construction — count on it, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: Foreign Rider Co. Is Making Some of the Best T-shirts and Basics for Men

There are certain things in the menswear world that, once you’ve tried something one way, well, it’s tough to go back to the old ways. Take the quest for finding the perfect T-shirt, something we’ve talked about quite a bit on this style blog. The proper construction and fabrication makes an almost absurd difference — once you’ve tried a sturdy, well-built and yet supple T-shirt that’s made to go the distance, there’s no going back.

With a clean drape, an effortless sense of durability that wears well with a trucker jacket or on its own, and a just-right fit in a range of versatile colors, Foreign Rider Co. is checking off all the boxes when it comes to one of the best T-shirts for men — at least in my experience, that is.

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They’re doing it using Canadian designs that take advantage of some of the best made-in-the-U.S.A. craftsmanship around. In fact, across these past few weeks, I’ve been bringing a range of Foreign Rider T-shirts in a wide array of fabrications — from Supima cotton to heavyweight 375 GSM combed cotton and vintage-style slub cotton — with me in my duffle bag as I head from Florida to Philly and the great ole Midwest.

Foreign Rider T-shirts take inspiration from moto culture and a good, old-fashioned rugged sense of style, with a tailored fit that still moves nicely in my size XL range of T-shirts.

The company is well and truly obsessed with the best fabric on the market, and each brings something different to the table, from the thick, durable nature of its hard-working heavyweight T-shirts to the everyday wearability of its soft yet substantial, everyday 200 GSM cotton tees in crisp colors ranging from black and white to navy and olive green.

They’ve even stood up to repeat wear, with substantial collars and trim sleeves that hold their shape over time (and crucially, don’t shrink in the wash, provided you follow the brand’s recommended care instructions.

Ralph Dunning’s 2009 founding of the company played off years of experienc in the industry, after all, Foreign Rider notes. “”With more than 30 years of experience in the apparel industry, Ralph founded the company to produce well-made clothing with a focus on quality materials, durable construction and classic design.”

It sounds to me like those are traits every guy can use when it comes to their wardrobe and the style industry at large — take your cues for your next basics refresh from Foreign Rider T-shirts, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Proof PatinaTech Hoodie Is a Vintage-Inspired Seasonal Essential – Trust Me

When you find a great thing in your men’s style rotation, it pays off to stick with it. That might be finding a pair ‘of selvedge denim you love to wear, or a set of the best leather boots you look forward to breaking in with each and every wear. And so it goes with a new favorite style find in my neck of the woods, one of the best hoodies for men I’ve worn in some time. It hails, of course, from Huckberry, and expertly blends form and function, plus exceptional comfort.

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Yessir, I’m talking about the Proof PatinaTech Hoodie, which merges a vintage look and feel with the comfort and performance you expect from the Huckberry house brand– how about it, ehh? I picked out the Wood Smoke color to lean into rugged versatility this season, and if that’s what you expect from your loungewear and your performance gear, well, my friend, you’ve come to the right place.

The Proof PatinaTech Hoodie gets its structure and style from performance-minded CoolSoft fabric for moisture-wicking comfort, while Huckberry also uses its own custom-developed, pigment-dyed fabric for tons of softness.

That holds true whether you wear it with dark blue jeans in casually rugged fashion, or pair it with Huckberry sweatpants for laidback lounging (or a morning at the gym or on the trail, of course).

It’s so comfortable as to feel remarkably broken-in and easygoing from the first wear, not a feat that too many hoodies accomplish these days. It’s also hard not to love the brushed fleece interior for even more extreme softness — comfort is the name of the game with your new favorite hooded sweatshirt, my friends.

And as with any good hooded sweatshirt, the hood itself is large and substantially built, ideal for braving frigid weather conditions this season. It’s a true grab-and-go hoodie, the sort of piece that takes on its own character with each wear – that’s what layering is all about this season, after all, right? You’re also in luck: The Proof PatinaTech Hoodie is available in an array of rich and rugged colors in a variety of sizes — find your new casual layering essential now at Huckberry, my friends.