Month / October 2025

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: The Buck Mason Thundercloud Quilted Western Jacket Is a Distinctive Spin on a Classic

There are certain distinctive finds in the menswear world that almost defy convention: They take one thing you think you might know, like one of the best Western shirts for men, and then blend it with another ultra-dependable staple, like one of the best shirt jackets on the market. And of course, the good folks at Americana menswear masters Buck Mason certainly know just how to blend the two, and that results in highly wearable, stylish, classic-yet-modern selections like the brand-new Buck Mason Thundercloud Quilted Western Jacket.

Remarkably, the Buck Mason Thundercloud Quilted Western Jacket manages to be both things at once, yet stands alone as a reliable fall and winter layer, complete with quilted down filling to round out 190 GSM cotton-nylon blend exterior.

And that’s where things get even more interesting: This stylish shirt jacket also nails the details of traditional Western shirts, including five-point chest flap pockets and Western-style yoke detailing. And those snaps on the Buck Mason Thundercloud Quilted Western Jacket? They’re made of pearl for extra authenticity, just like the old days.

The square quilting should deliver maximum comfort and warmth when layered over everything from a thermal henley to a durable chambray shirt, and you could even go so far as to layer the Buck Mason Thundercloud Quilted Western Jacket over another faded Western shirt if you really wanted to lean into classic Western, Americana vibes.

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The Uniform Khaki color also gives it another level of versatility — that shade should wear well with everything from faded blue jeans to olive chinos and even shades of rust and tobacco. It’s prime time to layer up in distinctive fashion, and this hybrid shirt jacket manages to be two things at once — all the while doing both remarkably well, my friends. If you end up scoring the Buck Mason Thundercloud Quilted Western Jacket, let me know in the comments, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: These Wolverine 1000 Mile Roughout Boots are a Dependable Style Essential This Season

Wolverine 1000 Mile boots review.

If I sound like a broken record on this Brooklyn style blog, it’s because that, well, the best season for your favorite fall menswear essentials is upon us, presenting opportunities aplenty for rich and rugged textures, the best men’s leather boots, cozy flannel shirts and so much more (so, so much more!).

We’ve talked about everything from one of the best denim shirts to the best men’s henleys and durable trucker jackets and work pants in the past few weeks and months, but what’s a perfect complementary addition to each of those rugged menswear essentials?

It’s simple, at least on the surface, my friends: That’d be a pair of the best leather boots for men, and the Wolverine 1000 Mile Plain Toe Roughout Boots arrive once again to steal the show and take place of pride among your favorite leather boots in your rotation.

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The Wolverine 1000 Mile Plain Toe Roughout Boots carry on the famed legacy of the Michigan brand’s commitment to craftsmanship, durability and toughness in footwear, from its sturdy work boots to its hard-working and more lifestyle-oriented boots. The Wolverine 1000 Mile line has been a menswear classic for well over a decade now –or at least, a treasured part of the modern man’s style rotation as all things Americana have come back in full force.

There’s much to love about the Wolverine 1000 Mile Plain Toe Roughout Boots, including their handmade construction in Big Rapids, Michigan — something tough to find these days, as American-made menswear is in short supply. That attention to detail means you’re getting exceptional quality, at least in my experience with Wolverine men’s boots, and that also includes Goodyear welted construction and a leather outsole finished with a Vibram heel.

Contrast welt stitching adds a handsome touch to these boots, which will develop an even deeper patina over time. Waxed cotton laces should also prove mighty durable, and of course, these stylish men’s leather boots will only look better with age.

As for my own personal style preferences, I’d wear the Wolverine 1000 Mile Plain Toe Roughout Boots with everything from dark blue jeans and a light blue chambray shirt to a henley, a waxed trucker jacket and an edgy pair of black jeans.

Olive chinos and a white Oxford shirt are also a worthy style pairing for a touch of high-low contrast, and given the investment-level price tag on the Wolverine 1000 Mile Plain Toe Roughout Boots, I’d wager you’ll certainly want to get as much wear as possible out of ’em. It’s the best season around for menswear, so lace up your new favorite pair of boots accordingly, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Todd Snyder Denim Overshirt is the Perfect Blend of Rugged and Refined Style

It’s always a positive, at least in my experience scouring the market for menswear essentials, to come across a fresh take on a tried-and-true staple, the kind we certainly love to talk about here at this Brooklyn menswear blog.

At least in my own personal rotation, the best denim shirts for men are something of a near-daily staple (as you well know if you read this blog regularly or follow me on Instagram).

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And over the years, I’ve come across plentiful excellent examples of the style, including the famed Todd Snyder Italian Denim Overshirt as shown above. In a new edition for 2025 and yet boasting the same banner of quality and rugged-yet-refined style you’ve come to expect from the award-winning designer, the handsome nature of this denim overshirt is perfect for fall when it comes to looks — and its construction is even more well-suited to the season at hand. Let’s dive in a bit further today, shall we?

The Todd Snyder Italian Denim Overshirt reminds me of the durable pieces worn by my father back in Michigan, yet this one features a more modern cut and fabrication (and likely wouldn’t be worn with light wash jeans, as was so often the case back in the ’90s!).

Instead, the Todd Snyder Italian Denim Overshirt makes use of prime Italian cotton denim from Albiate, which is then fashioned into a slim-fit overshirt that seems perfectly primed to wear atop a thermal henley, a pocket tee, a graphic T-shirt or perhaps even on its own, beneath a rugged shawl cardigan.

And yet, keep in mind that an overshirt is a prime seasonal layer, especially when thrown on at a moment’s notice over a perfectly crafted, garment-washed T-shirt (again, it’s a daily staple look of mine!). Two chest pockets give the Todd Snyder Italian Denim Overshirt its utility and structure as an overshirt, whether paired with dark black jeans or perhaps olive canvas pants on a job site, in the garage or at the drafting table (or around a fall bonfire, cold Octoberfest beer in hand).

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The stonewashed process gives it plenty of character and style points, while the sturdy build should prove durable and easily wearable season after season — and at $248, I’d want to get as much wear as possible out of your new favorite denim overshirt. Stay tuned for more from Todd Snyder this fall season, and revel in the perfect balance between rugged function and stylish form, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Take 25 Percent Off these Best-Selling Bonobos Travel Jeans This Week

Best men's jeans from Bonobos.

As a well-dressed modern man (like yourself) surveys the ever-more casual men’s style landscape, maybe you’ve realized that the right pair of jeans — a crisply designed, well-fitting, utterly stylish and versatile pair — can work for plenty of style situations, even ones where a more polished look might have worked (looking at you, old-school office dress code).

So, it’s clear that you need a pair of the best jeans for men, or at least one or two new pairs, and quick. What’s a guy to do? Head to Bonobos, purveyors of some of the best men’s pants (and best affordable menswear, period), and revel in what I like to call the perfect blend of style and savings from the long-running menswear purveyor.

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To be more specific, the famed Bonobos Travel Jeans — the ideal blend of stretch, comfort and sharp looks — are now 25 percent off for a limited time with the code ROADTRIP. That’s right: Save 25 percent on a wide range of Bonobos Travel Jeans by using the code ROADTRIP, my friends.

There’s much to love about these jeans, which stand apart from the rest of the Bonobos lineup thanks to their innovative use of stretch (94 percent cotton and a 6 percent blend of polyester and elastane).

And while Bonobos also makes jeans from premium Italian denim, these offer the most stretch of any pair of Bonobos men’s jeans on the market. Like other expertly designed pants, the Bonobos Travel Jeans feature a range of classic yet eye-catching colors that go well beyond just standard dark blue jeans (although those are also a wise selection for your daily style rotation).

And when it comes to the jeans themselves, they boast all the timeless notes you expect from sturdy denim, including contrasting rivets, a back logo patch and that trademark, high-quality Bonobos fit, at least in my experience.

Seven colors of the Bonobos Travel Jeans are up for grabs at the moment, with some sizes extending up to 44, to go along with five inseam options and five fit varieties (ranging from Slim Taper to Straight). It’s like I said earlier: There’s much to love when it comes to the Bonobos Travel Jeans, starting with the chance to save 25 percent with the code ROADTRIP. Your new favorite pair of jeans are waiting for you, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: These Rugged Danner Boots are Exclusive to Huckberry — Get Your Pair Now

Danner men's boots review.

It seems that as we roll into the autumn months in earnest, there’s never been a better time to amp up your rotation of the best boots for men (and the best autumn style for men, period), ehh? It’s a topic we’ve covered frequently in the past few days, weeks and months on this Brooklyn style blog, but today’s entry into the menswear pantheon might be the best one yet: It’s an exclusive offering from the good folks at Huckberry, masters of the best rugged menswear and gear for guys.

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And yet again, they’ve tapped their Pacific Northwest partners at Danner for a run of boots (quite literally, a run of boots from the Danner Bull Run Collection) that just so happens to be exclusive to Huckberry. Didn’t I say there had never been a better time to upgrade your boots rotation?

And the Huckberry x Danner Bull Run Exclusive Collection features two options to step things up in rugged, durable fashion: There’s a particularly hard-wearing moc toe option, but the Huckberry x Danner Bull Run Lux Chelsea Boots are my personal favorite, and the pair we’ll be diving into today (pay attention, class!).

Step things up this season with the enviable construction of the Huckberry x Danner Bull Run Lux Chelsea Boots — Danner goes all out with USA-made construction and the brand’s trademark wedge outsole for rebound, support, traction and comfort (yes, they can do all of those things… and more, I’d wager). The Huckberry x Danner Bull Run Lux Chelsea Boots also get the small details absolutely correct, including a hand-painted heel counter edge, along with exclusive Huckberry deboss detailing on the heel.

The upper is fashioned from a hard-wearing oiled suede, the kind of fabrication that Western frontiersmen would have used in days gone by. Huckberry also tells it best by noting that “in addition to resisting dirt, moisture, and scrapes, the upper will take on a unique patina as you wear it,” and that’s something I’d work on right away (developing that patina, that is).

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If you ask me, the Huckberry x Danner Bull Run Lux Chelsea Boots can be worn just about any rugged way you please, be that with olive chinos and a light blue chambray shirt, a thermal henley and a shawl cardigan or dark blue jeans and a trusty pocket tee-plus-waxed-trucker jacket combination — luckily, you can find a new slew of style favorites to complement the Huckberry x Danner Bull Run Lux Chelsea Boots online at your favorite retailer.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Upgrade Your Everyday Carry at Huckberry With This Rugged Filson Wallet

When it comes to your everyday carry essentials, it’s best to not mess about. That means the gear you reach for every single day (as the name suggests) had better be up to par in matters of fabrication, quality and durability, and that includes one of the best leather wallets for men — as well as your money clip, your leather key fob and more.

And the good news is, you can find those hard-working staple selections at a place like Huckberry, known around these parts and elsewhere for being one of the best online menswear shops around.

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Of course, that means a wide array of gear and goods passes through the site’s digital shelves, all the while getting a significant markdown — take the Filson Tin Cloth Outfitter Wallet, for instance. The site dedicates itself to scouring the market for the best gear for guys, period, and this handsome wallet from the heritage designers at Filson certainly qualifies.

It’s now on sale for almost 50 percent off, and while stock is moving quickly, it’s not hard to see why the durable Filson Tin Cloth Outfitter Wallet carries on the company’s legacy in such fitting fashion.

Naturally, Huckberry notes that the company’s “waterproof Tin Cloth has been a hardwearing icon for a century,” with waterproof capability on both the interior and exterior of this stylish leather wallet, for good measure. The Filson Tin Cloth Outfitter Wallet also boasts a subtle Filson logo with a debossed finish, while this surprisingly sleek and strong wallet has space for as many as eight cards.

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Nylon thread enhances the durable design of the eye-catching Filson Tin Cloth Outfitter Wallet, which boasts a two-tone rust colorway in a distinctive build that Filson seems to perfect with each new season.

While it might seem that your old wallet is up to par, it’s assuredly not built quite like the Filson Tin Cloth Outfitter Wallet — upgrade your daily carry selection at a site like Huckberry, one of the best online menswear shops you’re apt to find these days.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: XTRATUF’S Vintage Ankle Deck Boots Can Handle Anything Thrown Their Way

My days in Brooklyn might look a little bit different than fall and winter in my home state of Michigan (raking leaves! Hauling brush! Shoveling snow!) but I like to think I still know a thing or two about the best work boots for men, and about how to wear ’em. And when the time comes to get down and dirty (especially as I trek back to home to Michigan), there’s a pair of boots I’ve found myself reaching for consistently across the summer and into early fall.

As shown above, that’d be the XTRATUF Vintage Ankle Deck Boots, a revamp of the same design trusted by fishermen on the frigid high seas of Alaska (and now worn to great effect as a work boot across the lower 48.

As luck would have it, you can find these sturdy and dependable boots online at XTRATUF, as well as through my friends at Huckberry — and they’re packed with the sort of specs every person needs when it comes to durable fall work boots.

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To hear XTRATUF tell it, the XTRATUF Vintage Ankle Deck Boots, from the company’s Vintage Pack Collection, feature design details well-suited for anglers, and in this case, that means front-and-back pull tabs that nod to nautical rope, plus a pre-distressed, vintage-style finish and a rich array of earthy color combinations across the sole and upper.

The outsole is famously slip-resistant, the boots feel sturdy and substantial without being absurdly heavy (a tricky balance to strike among pull-on work boots at times!), and the vintage effect is a style touch I appreciate (just like your dad or grandfather might appreciate).

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Particularly when paired with canvas work pants or a dependable set of faded blue jeans, these are lightweight work boots made even better than one might expect, and they’re offered at a more-than-agreeable price (more dough in your pockets to load up that YETI cooler with cold beer, right?).

To step into fall properly and in durable fashion, the XTRATUF Vintage Ankle Deck Boots (available either through the brand or at Huckberry ) are a tried-and-true winner with vintage-style looks and reliable specs to match.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Filson’s Draftsman Canvas Pants are as Rugged and Versatile As It Gets For Fall

Best canvas work pants for men.

There are certain essential menswear brands, at least in my experience, one can’t help but admire as far as rugged appeal, functionality and durability is concerned. Add in a dash of timeless style points, and you’re looking at the Filson way over the past century-plus.

Although the brand doesn’t quite make as much of its gear in the U.S. of A as it is used to (always worth noting!), it’s still impressive when an iconic outfitter keeps delivering the goods in durable, hard-working form, from waxed outerwear to cozy thermal base layers, tough everyday carry essentials and other gear fit for the open road and the trail.

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That certainly goes for the Filson Draftsman Canvas Pants, as much as any staple in the company’s new fall collection. And because you’re assuredly going to need a pair of the best work pants for men this autumn (and beyond), I’d say it’s high time we dove in to this pair of pants — along with my other Filson reviews on this Brooklyn style blog, of course.

The Filson Draftsman Canvas Pants take what you thought you knew about the traditional work pant, and then give ’em a fresh coat of paint, so to speak. Available in a range of sizes up to size 42, these pants nod to the classic five-pocket pant or chino, all the while using midweight Panama canvas and a dash of stretch.

These are sturdy pants with a tight weave and 1 percent stretch for comfort — so while you might not quite want to wear them to a day in the construction yard, they’ve got the rugged durability to take you from the drafting table to the factory floor (or from your backyard to a brewery) with relative ease.

There’s an utterly classic appeal to some of the best work pants for men — to me, the Filson Draftsman Canvas Pant, with a straight leg and crisp welt pockets, plus back flap patch pockets, remind me of the sort of pants my great grandfather wore to mow the yard (and enjoy a bourbon on the rocks afterwards).

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The handsome Filson Draftsman Canvas Pant should fit true to size and pair up as easily with a chambray shirt or a thermal henley as with an ultra-warm, thick Filson men’s sweater. In fact, one verified buyer (hey there, Paul!) noted that “what’s great is that they’re tough enough for crawling around in the crawlspace, and they’re refined enough to wear to the office.” That sounds to me like a winning addition to your fall wardrobe — good luck out there this season, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Mack Weldon WARMKNIT Cardigan Will Be Your New Autumn Favorite

Is it ever too early to prepare for what lies ahead in matters of style, performance and menswear? If you ask me, no sir — and that’s where it pays off to scour the digital shelves of a retailer like Mack Weldon, which has nearly perfected the equation when it comes to modern performance fabrics, comfort and innovative takes on classic styles.

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So, what looks like a standard shawl cardigan (albeit a rugged and versatile one at that!) actually takes on a new tack entirely, all thanks to the New York City brand’s focus on quality fabrics and classic silhouettes. That led us to talk about one of the best men’s blazers for fall and winter just a few weeks back, and it leads us once more to now talk about the Mack Weldon WARMKNIT Wool Cardigan, which puts a fresh spin on rugged, classically inspired seasonal staple.

The Mack Weldon WARMKNIT Wool Cardigan gets its durability and long-lasting appeal from a blend of Shetland wool, nylon and spandex — those last two fibers should give this sweater enough rebound and durability to stand up to repeat wear (I like to keep my rotation of shawl cardigans handy as both house sweaters and as a replacement for a blazer during cocktail bar visits in New York City, of course).

The Mack Weldon WARMKNIT Wool Cardigan also boasts cable-knit stitching and classic details like two welt hip pockets, giving this modern number the sort of old-school appeal your grandfather would have loved.

But remember: The Mack Weldon WARMKNIT Wool Cardigan is crafted with lightweight Shetland wool, all the better to keep you from overheating as you layer this handsome sweater atop an Oxford or chambray shirt. I’d even work the Mack Weldon WARMKNIT Wool Cardigan into my rotation atop a Western-style buttondown for a further dash of rugged appeal.

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It’s also a major bonus that this refined shawl cardigan comes in two wear-with-anything fall colors (True Navy and the deep olive Foxhole Heather). Each are certainly apt to wear alongside dark blue selvedge denim and a thermal henley, or else atop a crisp white dress shirt alongside charcoal wool trousers for a dash of crisp, office-ready style. It’s never too early to amp up your seasonal sweater rotation, and that’s where the latest and greatest from Mack Weldon is assuredly ready to step up to the plate.