by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: These Moc Toe Boots from Huckberry and LUCA Deliver Maximum Form and Function

Transitional, versatile footwear seems to be all the rage these days — at least, that’s the case on this style blog, where there are plentiful considerations for your menswear wardrobe to keep in mind. That goes for the right pair of summer sneakers you’re wearing now, as well as the durable, rugged chukka boots or moc toe boots you’re going to wear with expertly faded denim heading into early (very early!) fall.

And that’s what brings us to yet another standout pair of Huckberry chukka boots, especially a pair on sale from the famed Americana-focused retailer.

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Huckberry offers up a number of brands they’ve designed themselves, from the classic stylings of Flint and Tinder trucker jackets to the expertly crafted business casual-meets-performance lineup of Wills menswear.

And LUCA marks another way to step into new territory, often blending hybrid or natural rubber outsoles with leather or suede uppers across trainer-style sneakers, Chelsea boots and of course, the handsome LUCA Drift Moc Toe Boots you see before you today.

As you design your perfectly rugged #OOTD featuring classic dark blue jeans and a henley, for instance, they could just be the very boots you want on your feet — and they’re on sale right now for about 40 percent off. Beyond that, they’re just a finely crafted pair of moc toe boots with easily wearable style in spades.

The LUCA Drift Moc Toe Boots boast all the trappings of the best boots for men, from eye-catching contrast stitching to moc toe construction with a roomy toe box, not to mention a springy crepe rubber outsole for comfort and durability underfoot. Your new favorite moc toe boots also come with resoleable welt construction, a bit of a rarity among natural crepe rubber outsoles. Plus, they’re reinforced in key stress areas and feature handsome leather that will develop a remarkable patina over time.

And yes, all of this is yours in a wide range of sizes for under $150. For dependable style to carry you from right now into early fall and well beyond, find some of the best new leather boots for men ASAP in the confines of the Huckberry Sale section, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Merrell Cygnet Sneakers Switch Up Your Seasonal Footwear Rotation In Style

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Just as in matters of your seasonal menswear wardrobe, from the casually cool pocket tee to the polished linen buttondown shirt, having options at your disposal is critical, and that includes your rotation of the best sneakers for men.

By now, we’ve hit the dog days of summer, and perhaps you feel like you’ve exhausted your resources as far as stylish men’s sneakers go, from the crisp cool of white leather court-style sneakers to the breezy ease of laidback canvas sneakers.

Enter the latest kicks from Merrell, a brand normally known for its hiking boots and sporty trail sneakers, yet now ready to carry you from BBQ to boardwalk and everywhere in between as we savor August (and beyond).

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Perhaps you’ve got a pair of Merrell footwear in your summer adventure rotation already via the ever-popular and ultra-comfortable, well-cushioned Merrell Moab 3, for instance. For all those times you’re not on the trail or trekking to the water, consider something with a mix of city-approved style points and the company’s famed underfoot technology.

That’s where the Merrell Cygnet Sneakers add a bit more of a lifestyle punch — think, sneakers stylish enough for a BBQ or early season tailgate, without the same trail-ready functionality and overbuilt design. Complete with a sleek low profile and a mix of leather and suede detailing, these are sleek sneakers made for the man on the go – from business casual to (you guessed it) the BBQ without missing a beat.

The Merrell Cygnet Sneakers retail for a rather remarkable $80, all the while packing in features common of much pricier sneakers. These low-profile men’s sneakers rest on a 50% recycled removable EVA foam footbed, with a grooved rubber outsole that adds traction as well as visual appeal.

A breathable mesh lining helps keep your feet cool in the balmy days of summer, while they’ve also been treated for natural odor control. Leather detailing at the toe and heel adds both style points and functionality, while the company’s “M” logo almost calls to mind the “NB” logo of New Balance. Think of these like a new set of kicks for your rotation, with fashionable good looks to match sneakers you know and love, as it were.

Available in three distinct color options (including the dark charcoal Beluga and the richly crafted Luggage option shown above), they’re might not be a more stylish yet affordable pair of men’s sneakers out there on the market right now. If ever you wanted a way to refresh your footwear rotation on the go while saving a few bucks, the answer to your style conundrum might be the Merrell Cygnet Sneakers, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: This Iconic, Versatile Billy Reid Denim Shirt Is Now On Sale For 50 Percent Off

It’s high time your shirting wardrobe got a casually rugged, versatile upgrade, is it not? For as prudent as it is to wear linen shirting and breezy moisture-wicking blends this time of year, the season of brisk fall climes will soon be upon us — as will the time to find the right mid-layer to wear atop a T-shirt as you stoke the flames of that summer or holiday weekend bonfire.

Add in a rugged denim shirt with some points of stylish distinction and refinement, and then knock a good few bucks off, and you’ve found a winning combination when it comes to one of the best shirts for men in matters of laidback style, period.

That brings us nicely to our daily feature, this time covering the must-have Billy Reid Shoals Denim Shirt, a fan favorite from the long-running Alabama designer.

A winning foundational piece for the namesake company of one Mr. Billy Reid, it manages to take a durable classic in the denim shirt, and then give it a precisely fabricated upgrade with better hardware, distinctive contrast stitching and a versatile array of useful washes fit for just about any occasion.

The details deliver eye-catching appeal, from brass snaps to asymmetrical chest pockets and a fit that works just as well buttoned up as layered over a short-sleeve henley.

And it’s like we said earlier: When this handsome denim shirt is on sale for about 50 percent off, then the time is ripe to switch things up from a trusted Oxford shirt or even your treasured Western-style denim buttondown.

The Billy Reid Shoals Denim Shirt should even prove as wearable with tobacco-hued stretch chinos as with olive linen lounge shorts in the dog days of summer, or else with grey selvedge denim come the slightly more brisk months.

And to snag a shirt as durable and carefully crafted as the Billy Reid Shoals Denim Shirt for less than $120 — given the award-winning designer’s penchant for quality — is a downright steal, as we tend to say here. For reliable marksmanship in matters of form and function, and for nearly unbeatable savings, the Billy Reid Shoals Denim Shirt is your prime pick right now.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Taylor Stitch Long Haul Jacket in Organic Selvage – An Ideal Layer to Carry You Through Summer

You can almost feel it creeping in, slowly but surely, on the air: The promise of cooler days and nights ahead, if ever so slightly, and the kind that call for a transitional layer you rock as easily now as in the early (early) days of fall.

Searching for the perfect blend of form and function can be a delicate yet rugged art, with the right layers carrying you from coast to coast — the right layers like one of the best denim jackets for men, to name but one must-have as we move through August. As you might expect from the headline, that’s where Taylor Stitch comes into play quite usefully.

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The yearly return of the Taylor Stitch Long Haul Jacket seems to herald a new season, and the latest iteration of one of the best men’s jackets, period — at least in matters of casually rugged style — fits the bill quite nicely.

The Taylor Stitch Long Haul Jacket is a true fan favorite from the modern San Francisco brand, taking cues from old-school trucker jackets yet updated with a more modern fit and of course, modern fabrication via organic cotton selvage denim, the kind that wears in well over time without wearing out (as the brand famously tends to say).

This handsome denim jacket tends to come in different fabrications through the seasons, the latest being a Mid-Wash version in a mid-weight, seasonally ready 11.75-oz. 100% cotton slub denim.

From there, the stylish men’s denim jacket is done up in a variety of washes and colorways, including Soil Slub Denim as well as the versatile Mid-Wash Denim version — one you can wear with everything from olive chinos to black denim. That’s not the only thing to love about the Taylor Stitch Long Haul Jacket, including details like durable hardware and tack buttons and rivets.

In terms of the Mid-Wash version of this cleanly cut and throwback-inspired denim jacket, Taylor Stitch notes that its “sndigo yarns will wash and fade beautifully over time,” while the distinctive zig-zag reinforcement stitching on its under collar and front placket deliver further points of distinction.

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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, with the ability to fade wonderfully over time the more you wear it — and it’s hard to see many casual style situations in which your new favorite denim jacket wouldn’t tend to come in handy, right? Ahead of the dog days of summer and leading into early fall, I’m willing to bet you’ll get plenty of utility from the latest version of the modern icon that is the Taylor Stitch Long Haul Jacket — cheers to layering up this season, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: ABDADFACE Skincare’s Eye Serum Will Change Your Grooming Routine

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Call it a fact of life, but certain things start to pop up as we age (or go through late nights, or stressful travel, or some combination of all the above). The right tools of the trade can work wonders little by little and then all at once, like finding a better-fitting pair of boots, a T-shirt that performs even better than expected, or a watch that amps up your style little by little.

The same goes for the right grooming essentials, from the beard oils and beard balms I cherish, to the cologne I reach for in dressy occasions, plus the moisturizer and sunscreen I prefer. Toss in a brand-new, utterly innovative eye serum for men, and your grooming lineup is complete, at least for a time.

From preventing wrinkles to easing up on puffy eyes or undereye bags, it’s a crucial, if small, final step in your grooming routine, and that’s where ABADFACE comes into play. The name might be clever and cheeky, but the product within its futuristic bottle gets the job done.

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I’m no stranger to late nights and a lack of sleep as I hit the road, and that’s why it’s been a fun learning experience to try out ABADFACE Eye Serum, which brings a remarkably scientific and almost futuristic approach to its eye serum, which uses an algae-based formula to tackle tough grooming problems (seriously — if the product wasn’t legit, I wouldn’t be putting pen to paper here!).

If you’ve never tried an eye serum or cream, now might be the right time to start, as I’ve found that ABADFACE Eye Serum makes it approachable, rather than intimidating, to add an eye serum to your grooming routine.

As ABADFACE says of its use of algae extracts — don’t worry, there’s no odd scent or texture, merely a cooling gel sensation — can be crucial to delivering the right blend of skincare performance and sustainability. “These marine-derived actives help defend against everyday environmental stressors,” giving you a more hydrated complexion and fighting puffiness and wrinkles.

While it’s another hurdle to clear if you’re just looking to amp up your grooming game, I’ve also been pleased with the amount of scientific info and the explanation of the benefits to using ABADFACE Eye Serum — it could be high time you added one to your grooming routine today, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Embrace Laidback Summer Style With This Expertly Crafted Huckberry Long-Sleeve Tee

At times, you need to keep it simple and breezy yet stylish — evening beach walks, bonfires, cabin weekends and just about any laidback summer adventure can best be met and enjoyed with the right gear, including a casually cool long-sleeve T-shirt.

As simple as it might seem, one of the best long-sleeve tees for men can do both a little and a lot at the same time — there’s ample coverage from the sun’s rays, there’s the ease of throwing on a T-shirt and there’s the comfort in knowing you’ve scored the right one, rather than resorting to picking up a logo tee from the beach gift shop (been there, done that!).

And for my money’s worth, the Proof PatinaTech Long-Sleeve T-shirt delivers an ample mix of performance and rugged good looks in equal measure, as one might expect from our friends at Huckberry.

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While this handsome long-sleeve tee might have a vintage look and feel, there’s substantial performance built into every fiber, as Huckberry notes. The fabric in particular is a feat of technical engineering and laidback style, as the famed Americana retailer notes that the Proof PatinaTech Long-Sleeve T-shirt “cools your skin down up to seven degrees and dries four times faster than cotton.” How’s that for a T-shirt that meets the moment in matters of versatile good looks and go-anywhere performance?

The pigment-dyed fabric of the Proof PatinaTech Long-Sleeve T-shirt will develop even more wear over time, in the right way, while ribbed cuffs at the wrist deliver an easy-yet-secure fit, whether you wear your new favorite T-shirt with chino shorts, breezy drawstring shorts or your favorite pair of mid-wash blue jeans and chukka boots.

Available in two wear-with-anything colors and priced at $88, this should prove a rugged, easy-to-layer T-shirt you can feel great about investing in, all thanks to the carefully considered design ethos of Huckberry. For now, your summer evenings just gained a valuable dose of form and function — layer up reliably and stylishly, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Huckberry LUCA Terra Low Sneakers Are As Versatile As It Gets This Season

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Does the quest for the perfect pair of sneakers ever halt? It’s tough to say, even in the dog days of summer, but the best sneakers for men should deliver the ideal blend of comfort, style and performance — it goes without saying, but that blend of utility and great looks is tough to replicate. Add in the dependability of a retailer like Huckberry, and that mix of form and function goes through a sort of doubling-down process, does it not?

And when Huckberry adds in a brand like LUCA, who focuses on a reliable modern mix of fashion and form, then your own menswear wardrobe gets all the better, does it not? All questions aside, a pair of the best white leather sneakers for men are a surefire menswear wardrobe upgrade just about any time of year — the dog days of summer very much included.

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That makes the LUCA Terra Low Sneakers an excellent addition to your near-daily rotation, featuring design details like gum rubber outsoles, distinctive profiles and natural fabrications across a range of sneakers, Chelsea boots and chukka boots. Bring it together as one, and you’ve got the ever-useful, wear-with-nearly-anything LUCA Terra Low Sneakers, among other must-haves from the uniquely memorable in-house brand.

Fashioned with a natural rubber outsole and a comfort-minded leather lining, the Terra Low Sneakers build off details like added stitching in high-stress areas, plus the stylish contrast of a gum rubber outsole against (among other options) a white leather upper, in the case of the stylish men’s sneakers seen here.

The LUCA Terra Low Sneakers pair as easily with olive chinos and a chambray shirt as they do with a pocket tee and lounge shorts, or else with tan stretch chinos and a white Oxford buttondown — true style extends beyond the seasons, and these handsome Huckberry sneakers fit the bill quite nicely, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Pick Up This Line of Trade Hoodie For Breezy Summer Days and Nights – At a Discount

Packing up your trusty weekender bag for your next beach getaway is an endeavor to be mastered — select the right style essentials for every possible scenario, and you’ve made your life (hopefully) easier. Take a breezy summer night on the coast, cool enough for a bonfire but not quite entering heavyweight flannel shirt territory. A specific pursuit, no?

And it calls for one of the best hoodies for men, one with enough texture and heft to keep you comfortable, yet not one that’s so hefty as to make you uncomfortable. Again, very specific, no?

That’s where the good folks at Americana-inspired Line of Trade (an offshoot of Bespoke Post) have you precisely and stylishly covered via the Line of Trade Waffle Thermal Hoodie. Add in the fact that it’s now marked down to under $45, and I’d say you’ve got a winner on your hands (and in your weekender bag, of course).

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You very well might recognize Line of Trade for its utterly useful, heritage-inspired designs that often draw on classic military or field styles, like, well, the field jacket or the CPO overshirt. The Line of Trade Waffle Thermal Hoodie is just a bit more easygoing, crafted from soft but sturdy square-knit waffle in a 100 percent cotton build. The details are accounted for when it comes to durability, including an essential cotton jersey-lined 2-piece hood, plus metal grommets and aglets on the braided drawcord.

And it’s certainly not hard to notice the ever-useful four-button placket, giving this handsome hoodie a hybrid feel between a henley and a hooded sweatshirt. It also boasts a relaxed fit with some room to layer (say, over a chambray shirt or a graphic T-shirt), while twill elbow patches are just-plain-cool touch offering added durability.

A hoodie with all the bells and whistles, with distinctive style and rugged good looks, at a price this low (again, that’s under $45)? That’s a steal of a deal this season, my friends — don’t pack up your weekender bag without it.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: These Buck Mason x Moonstar Sneakers Are the Perfect Pair for Your Summer Rotation (And Beyond)

Can it get more classic than the right pair of canvas sneakers worn on balmy summer days? Or into the (very) early fall? At least in my experience, it doesn’t get much better than that, at least when it comes to lacing up a pair of fresh canvas sneakers alongside classic chino shorts and a trusty polo or a breezy pocket tee. The world is your oyster, so to speak, in matters of laidback, casual style from the BBQ to the boardwalk and the lake, and just about everywhere in between.

And Buck Mason, ever-reliable purveyors of the best Americana-inspired style on the market, deliver the goods with a lineup of durable, dependable and utterly classic Buck Mason x Moonstar Sneakers, the kind you can wear in and wear out time and time again — especially alongside throwback-tinged Buck Mason menswear, am I right?

The Japanese sneaker brand has a love for all things Stateside style, including the classic lace-up structure of this sporty pair of canvas sneakers, or else the go-anywhere ease of the slip-on sneaker, both of which look like an iconic pair of throwback Vans sneakers for men.

And when it comes to a pair of Buck Mason x Moonstar Sneakers, you’re getting the kind of timeless style plus remarkable durability for which the Los Angeles company is known – all in a profile you can wear with everything from dark blue jeans and a henley to stretch chino shorts and a leisurely pocket tee.

Made from durable herringbone canvas and available in versatile Taupe or a crisp shade of dark navy, these low-profile sneakers bridge the gap between, say, sandals and high-top sneakers in fine form. Buck Mason looked to its California roots to come up with what the company calls a “skate-inspired reinterpretation of the classic deck shoe, all the while featuring vulcanized and siped construction and a natural rubber outsole.

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As the company notes, each pair on its Moonstar last was constructed with “meticulous attention to detail,” making them a safe, wise and stylish bet indeed for your next pair of fresh kicks — now through the end of summer, and perhaps even into early fall when paired with dark blue jeans, a thermal henley and your favorite cardigan. In this instance though, they’ll perform in breezy, stylish and durable fashion — step into a set of Buck Mason x Moonstar Sneakers ASAP.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Save 40 Percent On This Expertly Crafted Taylor Stitch Chambray Shirt

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While some trends come and go, there’s a reliable nature to the classics, be it in matters of form or function. The durability of blue denim, the polished yet easygoing nature of the cotton pique polo or the timeless appeal of the classic stretch chino:

They all have their place, and as we always tend to say, if you can score some covetable savings on style essentials, you’ve hit the sweet spot. It’s high time you looked to a brand that specializes in fresh takes on those tried-and-true pieces, and for me — at least in today’s post — that brand is San Francisco’s own Taylor Stitch.

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They’re a treasured part of my own wardrobe (and one of the best places for guys to shop online, at least in my opinion), and durable yet stylish selections like one of the best chambray shirts play a big part in that loyalty to the brand.

Today, the Taylor Stitch Short-Sleeve Crew Shirt checks the proper boxes when it comes to standout style, affordability and that ever-so-essential mix of rugged good looks and seasonally friendly style. And in fact, you can add all of that and more to your wardrobe for 40 percent off today — how about that, ehh? It joins an already-stellar lineup of Taylor Stitch shirting, driving home the point that the brand’s original focus — the best men’s shirts on the market, especially Oxford shirts — remains as strong and stylish as ever.

Featuring the brand’s signature tailored fit and higher armholes, plus useful chest sizing to get your selection just right, the Taylor Stitch Short-Sleeve Crew Shirt is also helpfully designed to be worn untucked. Preferably styled alongside everything from black jeans to tan stretch chinos or even breezy lounge shorts, you’ve got casually rugged and yet easygoing style options aplenty for the taking with the new and highly discounted Taylor Stitch Short-Sleeve Crew Shirt .

Classic workwear details like front chest flap pockets stand out stylishly thanks to contrast stitching, while a sturdy organic cotton weave lends structure and durability should you choose to wear this shirt for adventurous, moreso than laidback, pursuits in the weeks ahead. As the company says, the lived-in fabric has a nature that allows you to “watch it age with grace as the months turn to years.”

And to get all of that in one well-fitting, rugged package for 40 percent off is about as good as it gets on this fine Sunday. Your summer style roster just gained a new member, my friends.