August 27, 2021August 26, 2021 by Beau H.

The Friday Read: Billy Reid’s Fall Arrivals, the Rhone End-of-Season Sale and Cillian Murphy

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My friends, we’ve once again got lots to cover in today’s Friday Read, starting first and foremost with the answer to a pressing question on everyone’s mind: What am I going to wear this upcoming season, and how should I get dressed for fall? Really, that’s two questions, but the answer remains the same. I’d strongly urge you to consider shopping Billy Reid’s new arrivals, a masterfully executed selection of the best fall menswear designed in a way that only one of the country’s best menswear designers can pull off. Now, it’s not nearly cold enough yet to wear, say, the classic Billy Reid Bond Peacoat, but it’ll be here before you know it. In the meantime, stock up on some refined new arrivals at Billy Reid for fall concerts, Oktoberfest beers and plenty more.

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All of those style staples look pretty good to me, although it’s just a bit hot still in Michigan (where I happen to be this weekend for a wedding!). I’ll actually be wearing my Buck Mason Carry-On Suit for the festivities outside of Grand Rapids (congrats, Alyssa and Pat!), but again, I can’t wait to work some more fall-minded pieces into my wardrobe once September hits and I return to NYC. In the spirit of planning ahead, I’ll direct you to a few more fall-centric reading and shopping picks in the rest of today’s Friday Read below. I’ll also direct you to subscribe to my music-menswear-craft beer newsletter, The Style Guide In Brief, which publishes again tomorrow. Cheers and thanks for reading!

Who doesn’t love one of the best weekend menswear sales, ehh? And this one is both stellar and won’t be around forever: Shop the Rhone End-of-Season Sale now through August 29th to get up to 50 percent off on a whole range of the brand’s active and performance menswear, including stretch polos, stylish stretch shorts, workout gear and more for the guy on the go. They’ve even dialed things down by categories, from Office apparel to running gear and more. Don’t miss out on one of the best menswear sales running.

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Now, here’s a suggestion for the weekend I think you’ll enjoy if you read this blog on the regular. Truly, there really are certain things a guy should have at his disposal, in his arsenal of intelligence, if you will. It’s an area in which I need to improve, and that’s why I’m grateful for the new, updated 2021 edition of Stuff Every Man Should Know, by author Brett Cohen. He’s updated his 2009 tome on the topic, which covers everything from how to hold a baby to how to stock a basic bar cart. It’s fun, it’s downright useful and you can get the book right now at Barnes & Noble (and elsewhere) for a highly agreeable price.

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Fall is an optimal time to take stock of the gear you’re hauling, and specifically, how exactly you happen to be hauling that gear. That’s why I was pleased to see the new line of United By Blue workwear bags and totes, launched earlier this week and made from 100 percent organic cotton. These everyday carry bags are rugged, durable and well-made, to say the very least. Use them for seasonal road trips or fall projects, day in and day out. I personally love the Workwear Duffle, so give that one a look before you plan that weekend getaway.

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If the headline of this blog post is really what caught your attention — including a reference to a certain actor in the famed BBC drama Peaky Blinders, then you’re in luck. For Maxim.com, I wrote about the new Cillian Murphy campaign for Montblanc, which highlights the refined Montblanc UltraBlack Collection of essentials and everyday carry gear. Head to Maxim to give it a read yourself. Tommy Shelby definitely approves.

That’s going to wrap up today’s Friday Read, and I do hope we covered a bit of something for everyone, whether you really love the new Montblanc campaign with Cillian Murphy, or whether you happen to be in the market for some new everyday carry bags prior to an early fall road trip. Let me recommend one last seasonal essential, and that would be my guide to the best fall boots from Huckberry here on the blog. Happy reading and happy shopping, folks!

August 26, 2021August 5, 2021 by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Mott and Bow Is Making the Best Fall Jeans for Men

A great wardrobe, or at least a wardrobe in progress, is packed with men’s style essentials for situations aplenty. Take the best jeans for men. It’s no easy feat to find the right pair to begin with, let alone a pair that works for changing seasons. Here’s where Mott and Bow comes into play (NOTE: First-time customers can get 10 percent off with the code beau10). The NYC-based retailer, a favorite of mine on the blog over the years (and a brand also found in my Style Guide Shop) is now making some essential jeans for fall (to go along with the best jeans for summer). Meet the Mott and Bow Mercer Slim-Fit Jeans, made with a medium-weight 10oz. cotton and available in a particularly seasonal Olive color. These are jeans you can wear with your favorite pocket T-shirt right now (also from Mott and Bow), and then jeans you can readily style as you layer up with a waxed trucker jacket and a rugged henley on chilly fall nights. Consider it the tip of the iceberg, because these could be your new favorite jeans.

There’s a lot to love about the Mott and Bow Mercer Slim-Fit Jeans as we head into fall, including the ways in which the Olive tone (one of 10 versatile colors available) fits in with the colors of the season. Add in the Slim fit, and you’ve got yourself a clean pair of jeans to wear to the office or at home (they’re also available in Straight and Skinny fits, though). Let’s keep talking about these stylish men’s jeans, shall we?

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It can certainly be mighty tricky to find your new favorite jeans, what with so many options out there (some, a bit too pricey, some far too cheap). Mott and Bow toes that fine line quite nicely, using that medium-weight twill denim with a hint of stretch to give you plenty of bang for your buck in a well-executed pair of jeans. They’re comfort stretch jeans perfected with the family knowledge of founder Alejandro Chanin, whose family has been involved in the denim industry for decades.

The result is a pair of the best jeans for 2021, available in a suitably rich, fall-ready color that pops nicely against a white Oxford shirt or your favorite chambray shirt, for starters (something that Mott and Bow also makes, as luck would have it). Customize the Mott and Bow Mercer Slim-Fit Jeans to your liking with fit, sizing and try-on options, layer them accordingly with a thermal henley and a rugged trucker jacket, or better still, wear them starting right now with a classic T-shirt. They’re guaranteed to deliver all the standout early fall style you need. Happy shopping, my friends.

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August 25, 2021August 4, 2021 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Buck Mason Vintage Twill Shirt is the Rugged Shirt to Buy Now

If there’s anything I hope you’ve picked up these last few weeks on the blog, it’s that preparing nice and early with the best fall style essentials is only going to benefit you in a big, big way. That could be as simple as figuring out how to wear chinos or it could go beyond that, like picking up the best jeans for men or, say, one of the most rugged shirts on the market. It’s that second topic that we’ll focus on today, and it’s high time we did so: Buck Mason is, quite simply, one of the best brands to get you ready for early fall (you’ll find more where that came from in the Shop By The Style Guide).

Buck Mason already makes plenty of stellar basics, like the coolest pocket tee on the market, and they’ve really done quite a number with the Buck Mason Double Weave Vintage Twill Shirt. It’s the kind of shirt you don’t have to think too hard about wearing, the kind of shirt that looks good with most anything, and the kind of shirt you can wear now and into early fall (and beyond) when layered properly. Start with, well, the basics, like a Buck Mason T-shirt for when the summer sun sets. Then, ramp things up come fall with a rugged Buck Mason henley. That versatility is part of what makes the Buck Mason Double Weave Vintage Twill Shirt an essential transitional shirt, but there’s much more where that came from.

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There’s a laundry list of positive attributes that make the Buck Mason Double Weave Vintage Twill Shirt a standout in the world of durable and hard-wearing shirts. It’s built in the workshirt style, with tough front-button pockets for your everyday carry, no matter what the job calls for (even if your job involves storing a pocket notebook and a pen close at hand rather than small tools). The Buck Mason Double Weave Vintage Twill Shirt uses a double-faced cotton that blends two different cotton fabrics for a remarkably soft finish and feel on your skin. It’s substantial, but not too heavy, making it the perfect shirt to wear over a T-shirt right now (and come fall and eventually winter).

It’s available in four cool-as-can-be colors (like Flint shown above), each of which would look just right when worn alongside, say, expertly faded Buck Mason jeans (always a favorite style move of mine). The Buck Mason Double Weave Vintage Twill Shirt is also lightweight enough that you can wear a warmer base layer, like a thermal shirt, and then throw this tough workshirt over top of it. Make use of it on dewy summer mornings or chilly early fall nights, wear it to the office on a casual Friday or to a bonfire (don’t forget your favorite beer). Just make sure the well-made, solidly priced ($105 at Buck Mason) Buck Mason Double Weave Vintage Twill Shirt is part of your wardrobe this instant.

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August 24, 2021August 20, 2021 by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: This Buck Mason Indigo Henley is the Perfect Layer for Summer & Fall

It seems like just yesterday, devoted readers of The Style Guide, that we were talking about how Buck Mason makes some of the best men’s jeans for summer (and the best summer menswear in general). All that being said, summer is sticking around for just a bit longer — however, it’s never too early to get ready for fall. I’ve been saying that on the blog for the past few days, be it recommending you pick up Todd Snyder’s early fall collection or, in the case of today’s post, hop on the Buck Mason Last Chance Section. Fear not, because there’s gear aplenty up for grabs, including the Buck Mason Medium Wash Indigo Henley. It’s the sort of rugged henley you need in your rotation for late summer into early fall, and we’ll call that the tip of the menswear iceberg. What makes this indigo henley a Tuesday Steal and an ideal addition to your late-summer wardrobe? Well, you can snag the Buck Mason Medium Wash Indigo Henley for $60 right now, a nice, limited-time find to be worn with Buck Mason denim or chinos this season (and beyond — more on that in a second).

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A henley, after all, is a rugged style staple that looks great on every guy, and that’s doubly true of Buck Mason henleys. It comes down to the slightly longer four-button placket, which gives this henley a slightly dressier, more versatile look and feel — it can be worn on its own as easily as it can be layered underneath, say, a deep blue indigo trucker jacket for ideal transitional fall style. The world really is your oyster with a henley as well-made as the Buck Mason Medium Wash Indigo Henley

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This isn’t a run-of-the-mill henley, and it starts with the use of midweight cotton. That’s a step up from the breezy pima cotton found in other Buck Mason henleys, and again, that makes it ideal to wear on its own or layered up beneath a chambray shirt or a denim workshirt. You can even rock the Buck Mason Medium Wash Indigo Henley sans jacket during the day, then layer up a bomber jacket during cooler early fall nights. And because it’s finished off with a form-flattering curved hem and retro-style cuffs at the biceps (similar to other old-school henley undershirts), it’s plenty stylish enough to be worn solo with tan chinos or work pants.

The indigo dye process is also rigorous, featuring a process that dips each shirt 15 times (at least). The result is a highly unique shirt that’s going to fade and age the more you wear it, kind of like a pair of selvedge jeans. That touch alone makes the Buck Mason Medium Wash Indigo Henley a downright steal (a Tuesday Steal, if you will) and that means it’s one to add to your cart ASAP for late summer and early fall.

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August 23, 2021August 17, 2021 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Prep for Early Fall with Huckberry’s All-Weather Duckboots

Is it ever too early to prep for fall, especially with prepping for fall involves shopping Huckberry bestsellers aplenty? I should certainly think not, and that early fall preparation becomes all the more crucial (and useful) if you happen to be shopping for the best men’s boots for fall (and beyond). You never know when fall weather might strike, or when you might need a new pair of work boots, or rain boots — or better still, work boots and rain boots rolled into one. That leads us to today’s Monday edition of the See Now, Buy Now series, and the Huckberry All-Weather Duckboots. Again, they’re a bestseller at Huckberry for good reason — or rather, plenty of reasons. They’ve been a fan favorite seemingly since they debuted, and they’re back this season in full force. This is very good news for lovers of the best boots for men (guilty as charged there).

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They’re billed as a waterproof hybrid pair of boots, and not only waterproof – 100 percent waterproof. It’s the kind of attention to detail and an attitude committed to going the extra mile for which Huckberry is known. The Huckberry All-Weather Duckboots are made to be worn around the city through inclement weather on morning commutes, but they also come in quite handy when you hit the trail or dash out of town on fall weekend camping trips. And naturally, if you want a rugged, go-anywhere pair of boots for casual days in the park or at the brewery, the Huckberry All-Weather Duckboots are going to come in mighty handy. It only gets better from there.

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The unbelievably rugged Huckberry All-Weather Duckboots blend the best of both worlds when it comes to form and function. Style-wise, you can select from a sleek all-black pair or handsome brown leather without losing any looks at all. The shock-absorbing midsole should prove remarkably comfortable for long days on your feet, and they’re also built with a breathable membrane to keep your feet from overheating. What does all of this functionality mean for you? It means that these are your new favorite boots for fall, easily. The full-grain leather upper meets the rubberized leather rand design in the front without missing a beat (or allowing water to penetrate the boots, for that matter). It’s all finished off nicely with a super-durable and grippy, high-traction Vibram outsole for maximum reliability on slippery surfaces.

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As if all of that wasn’t enough, speed hook lacing gives them a snug fit akin to hiking boots, and yet, the Huckberry All-Weather Duckboots look just as stylish with jeans as they do work pants. Add in, say, a rugged Huckberry henley and a flannel shirt, or else the famed Flint and Tinder Waxed Trucker Jacket (or all three layers), and you’ve got an essential fall #OOTD all sorted out. Plus, they retail for under $200, and you can’t beat that sort of deal on the coolest, most rugged boots for the season ahead.

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August 22, 2021August 5, 2021 by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Save Big on this Flint and Tinder Sweatshirt for Multi-Season Wear

Behold, the array of stylish gems now available in the always well-stocked, nicely curated Huckberry Sale Section. Think of it like a wide array of the best men’s gear, available at some standout deals that are nearly too good to be true. No matter what the occasion or the situation you find yourself in, there’s a great chance you’ll be able to find the proper menswear pick via Huckberry. That brings me to the shifting season we find ourselves in right now, where days start warm and end cold, the sort of days that call out for the Flint and Tinder Terry Pocket Crew Sweatshirt. Oh, and the deal you happen to be getting today? This Flint and Tinder sweatshirt is 30 percent off right now at the stellar Huckberry Sale Section.

As far as the best men’s sweatshirts are concerned, it hits the right specs for both a summer sweatshirt and an early fall sweatshirt, something that can be mighty tough to do. How does Flint and Tinder pull it off? The same way they always have: By using high-quality fabrics, time-tested construction methods and attention to detail that results in one versatile sweatshirt for your transitional wardrobe. In this case, the trio comes together to turn the Flint and Tinder Terry Pocket Crew Sweatshirt into more than just your average crewneck.

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It’s the midweight French Terry cotton blend that gives the Flint and Tinder Terry Pocket Crew Sweatshirt its superpowers. This isn’t a bulky sweatshirt, but more a mid-layer you can wear atop a Flint and Tinder T-shirt or your favorite henley casually, or else thrown atop an essential chambray shirt with, say, the Flint and Tinder 365 Pants. If it seems like Flint and Tinder designed each of its pieces to work seamlessly with one another, well, that’s essentially because… they did. Of course, that makes it tough for any Flint and Tinder review to single out favorites, but the Flint and Tinder Terry Pocket Crew Sweatshirt is more than worthy of praise.

Add in little touches, like the front-button pocket for that ever-critical visual interest, plus the textured, garment-dyed fabric, and you’ve got a winning crewneck sweatshirt. It’s even got the classic “V” notch design at the collar, a staple of athletic sweatshirts. Last but not least, the Flint and Tinder Terry Pocket Crew Sweatshirt is made entirely in the U.S. of A., and you can never go wrong with that extra care and quality. One last reminder: The Flint and Tinder sweatshirt is 30 percent off right now at the stellar Huckberry Sale Section. Alright, get shopping. Cheers!

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August 21, 2021July 28, 2021 by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Filson Denim Work Shirt – The Most Rugged Fall Work Shirt

Early fall inches ever closer, and with it comes the promise of all the very best things in life: Crisp fall breezes, Oktoberfest beer, lilting folk songs, rugged denim overshirts… wait, denim overshirts? Of course, and this isn’t a game where one of these things isn’t like the others. A durable denim work shirt, kind of like the rough-and-tumble Filson Denim Work Shirt, is a stellar fall layer to buy right now, and then wear as often as you can. You’ll even get a pass if you break it out before Labor Day around a bonfire, trust me. That’s what I’d do, but then again, that seems to be the goal with most of the rugged menswear produced by Seattle’s Filson: These are pieces made to explore, to get work done, and to layer up time and time again.

And of course, if you’re like me and are merely looking for a sensible, stylish overshirt to wear on waterfront strolls and brewery visits, the classic Filson Denim Work Shirt is still a safe bet. It’s part of the always-epic and durable Filson New Arrivals section, which is a harbinger of things to come in the months ahead. What exactly lies ahead from Filson? More of the best early fall menswear, and that’s an understatement. But back to one of the best work shirts for men in the meantime.

SHOP: The Filson Denim Work Shirt

You know you can trust the specs on any Filson workwear piece (the brand has more than a century’s worth of experience making ’em, after all), and the Filson Denim Work Shirt lives up readily to that illustrious billing. It’s made from the brand’s heavy-duty cotton denim, the kind to develop a nice patina the more you wear it. At 14.5oz., it’s heavy and tough, most likely heavier than any selvedge denim you own. Filson, as it turns out, also makes some of the best men’s jeans, should you be in the market.

The point is, the Filson Denim Work Shirt with metal wreath buttons and tough rivets at the notched and slotted chest pockets, is tough as nails, but made to break in over time. Those two chest pockets are enough to hold crucial EDC items, which Filson also happens to do a bang-up job at crafting. The Filson Denim Work Shirt layers up atop a favorite fall henley on a cool morning, it wears easily over a classic pocket tee once the day’s work is done, and it’ll certainly work as hard as you do. Try it and see for yourself.

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August 20, 2021August 20, 2021 by Beau H.

The Friday Read: The Best Stores Like Zara, New Menswear from Todd Snyder & Fall’s Best Boots

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It’s hard to believe, seeing as I just talked about the best discounts on menswear at Todd Snyder last weekend, but it’s already time to start thinking about the best fall menswear from the lauded designer (and plenty others, of course). Labor Day is right around the corner, and you’d do well to outfit yourself in some of the coolest transitional outerwear, lightweight, easy-to-layer sweaters and expertly faded jeans, among the latest and greatest from the Todd Snyder Pre- Fall Collection. The choice is yours (and you can also find plenty of fall style staples at my Shop By The Style Guide), but Todd Snyder menswear is one heck of a place to start.

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I’ve got new fall gear on my mind this week, even as I close out a family vacation in Michigan (I’ll cover my trip a bit more in my weekend newsletter) — I’ll be back in NYC in early September, and ready to ring in the season, as it were, with rugged henleys, waxed jackets and more. You can check out all my favorites for the season ahead, once again, at my Shop By The Style Guide , but you should also keep an eye on my writing at sites like AskMen, where I’m also covering plenty of seasonal style staples. But enough about fall. Right now, I’ve got some sun to catch in Michigan this weekend. And the rest of your Friday Read? You can find it all below, folks.

If you read the blog earlier this week, then you’re hopefully well-acquainted with the boots shown above. If not, well, it’s never too late (or too early) to start shopping for the best men’s boots. Head over to Bespoke Post — after reading my blog entry, that is — to shop the most rugged men’s boots for fall from Red Wing Heritage. It’s really that simple.

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Let’s shift gears quickly to your home, and the goods within that home. It’s about time you invested in the best, is it not? That’s where Shinola’s partnership with Crate & Barrel comes into play. It’s part of the just-launched effort from the Detroit watchmaker to open its own home goods store and expand upon its current line of stylish desk accessories, record players and more — naturally, I wrote about my favorite Shinola For Crate & Barrel pieces over at Maxim this week. Happy shopping!
The headline mentions that I’ll be talking about the best stores like Zara, and that’s precisely what I’m doing here by way of my latest Effortless Gent feature covering the top alternatives to Zara. It’s long been an affordable bastion of high-fashion style, and it’s an ideal place to go if you want everything from a camel topcoat to slim denim in your rotation for the season ahead. Head to Effortless Gent — a site for which I’ve been writing for eight years! — to check it out.

Hopefully, a few of those picks have you thinking about how best to dress and accessorize for fall. I’m getting ready slowly but surely for the season ahead, and it’s with that approach in mind that I’m recommending you stock up on the best transitional outerwear, like this Flint and Tinder indigo trucker jacket that I covered here on the blog earlier this week. Again, it’s never too early to get ready for what lies ahead. Stay stylish and thanks for reading!

August 19, 2021July 28, 2021 by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Red Wing Iron Ranger Boots are the Perfect Boots for Fall

We’ve talked a bit lately about how to dress in style for early fall, but the biggest key before you can actually get dressed is, well, stocking your wardrobe with the right pieces. Take, for instance, some of the best men’s boots for fall, the iconic, instantly recognizable and seriously rugged Red Wing Iron Ranger Boots. Since you’re shopping for the season just a bit early, you’re in luck: You can get your new favorite leather boots right now from Bespoke Post, with a solid selection of sizes and colors available. For me this year, it’s all about the durable and eye-catching Red Wing Iron Ranger Boots in Charcoal, a slight change of pace from other Red Wing Heritage Iron Ranger Boots (take, for instance, the Red Wing Iron Ranger Boots in Amber). Of course, I’ve certainly sung the praises of the Red Wing Heritage Iron Ranger Boots here on the blog over the years, but it’s always worth getting a refresher on a classic.

The rich Charcoal color is every bit as versatile and attention-grabbing as other men’s boots up for grabs right now, but it’s got a little something extra going for it. It’s the kind of pair of boots you can wear with a suit (preferably, in a fall fabric like herringbone or wool), but they’ll also be able to put in double-time when teamed with your favorite pair of blue jeans. And because these are Red Wing boots we’re talking about here, the appeal only builds from there.

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Straightforward, dependable and hard-wearing has always been the name of the game with the Red Wing Iron Ranger Boots, which remain classic and stylish almost without fail. The original version, after all, was designed for iron miners in the 1930s, and Red Wing has stayed true to that commitment to quality and integrity. When it comes down to it, you likely won’t find a tougher pair of work boots (or boots for casually rugged style) than a pair of Red Wing boots. They’re also water and stain-resistant and of course, they’re made in the U.S.A.

Wear them with tan chinos and a white Oxford shirt for classic high-low style, or break them out with slim blue jeans and a pocket tee. When it gets colder, I’d wager you already know how to wear your Red Wing Iron Ranger Boots: Start with, say, a long-sleeve thermal henley and an indigo denim jacket, then consider adding a classic crewneck sweatshirt to the mix as it gets chilly. No matter how you choose to wear ’em, the Red Wing Iron Ranger Boots will come through in the clutch, every time you need an expert blend of style and durability.

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August 18, 2021July 28, 2021 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Flint and Tinder Indigo Waffle Trucker is the Best Transitional Jacket to Buy Now

You’re not alone if you feel like it’s a touch too early to be talking about early fall style essentials — aren’t we still smack-dab in the middle of August and the dog days of summer, after all? We sure are, but before you know it (certainly within a month), you might start to feel a slight chill in the air, and that’s why you need to stock up early on one of the best men’s transitional jackets. Who better to answer the call than Huckberry, makers of the famous, much-loved and fast-selling Flint and Tinder Trucker Jacket? They’ve got a few tricks up their sleeves though, via a new take on the rugged Flint and Tinder Waxed Trucker: The change-up in question comes courtesy of the Flint and Tinder Indigo Waffle Trucker, a new variation that toes the line between late summer breezes and heavy-duty fall and winter layering.

That it does so in perfectly handsome, rugged fashion is a huge bonus, and it only gets better from there. It’s one of the best men’s trucker jackets for that very reason: You can wear it just about anywhere, from one last summer getaway to the mountains or downtown to get coffee on a dewy morning. The 100 percent cotton waffle fabric is a textured, breathable weave, moreso than the burlier, heavier Flint and Tinder Trucker Jacket (which is also lined in cotton flannel). To get right to the point, the Flint and Tinder Indigo Waffle Trucker bridges the gap quite nicely between the two

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And because it’s indigo dyed, as the name so aptly calls out, it’s going to break in over time like your favorite pair of indigo jeans (coincidentally, another style staple you could also pick up at Huckberry). Let’s talk details, too – the Flint and Tinder Indigo Waffle Trucker has proper details to go along with the best of ’em. Those details include chambray-lined pockets and a chambray-lined back yoke. And as ever, custom F&T buttons separate the rugged and dependable Flint and Tinder Indigo Waffle Trucker from other jackets in your closet. Come early fall, you’ll be glad you picked this jacket up. But once it shows up at your door, you’ll want to break it in right away.