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by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Wolverine 1000 Mile Rugged Leather Boots – Durable Adventure Boots for Spring (And Beyond)

There’s a sort of spring cleaning “style to-do” list of sorts when it comes to revamping and refreshing your wardrobe for the season at hand, starting from the ground up (at least, in my experience).

When you start out a seasonal refresh by looking at your footwear rotation — what to keep from the fall and winter months, what to bring back for spring and what to shelve entirely — perhaps you focus on an assortment of the best men’s boots — guilty as charged. In fact, you’ll often find me wearing a pair of the best leather boots from a company like Wolverine, based in my home state of Michigan and a longtime favorite of mine when it comes to the best boot brands for men.

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Its roster includes boots legendary for their toughness, especially the Wolverine 1000 Mile lineup, and that lineup gets even better — with a bit of multi-season functionality in the mix via the Wolverine 1000 Mile Plain Toe Rugged Boots. You can certainly head elsewhere here on the blog to read more Wolverine boot reviews, but let’s dive into what makes these similar — and different from! — other classic Wolverine 1000 Mile men’s boots.

Wolverine 1000 Mile boots review.

The Wolverine 1000 Mile Plain Toe Rugged Boots retain many of the classic features that make the original Wolverine 1000 Mile men’s boots such a fan favorite and a success, including decades of bootmaking heritage. They’re made based on an archival work boot last pattern, then fashioned with famously tough Horween leather out of Chicago — a true Midwest style collaboration.

These handsome leather boots (available in the rich Brown seen here as well as an edgy Black edition) are then updated with a rugged Vibram outsole featuring thick treads for optimal traction on slick city streets this spring (and beyond, of course).

The Wolverine 1000 Mile Plain Toe Rugged Boots are also fashioned with Goodyear welt construction, that way they can be resoled for years of wear — and at the price point (an investment at nearly $400), you’ll want to get as much wear as you can out of the casually rugged yet highly functional Wolverine 1000 Mile Plain Toe Rugged Boots.

The western Michigan-based company, also known for its work boots of all shades, shapes and sizes, calls the Wolverine 1000 Mile Plain Toe Rugged Boots “ruggedly refined,” and I’d say they’re right on the money. The silhouette is able to be paired seamlessly with indigo jeans, black denim or even olive chinos, then styled classically with a heathered henley and a waxed trucker jacket, to name but one way to get the most out of the Wolverine 1000 Mile Plain Toe Rugged Boots.

With great looks, top-notch construction and a long-lasting build and design, it looks to me like you just might have found your new favorite boots for spring — and beyond.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Flint and Tinder Western Shirt Puts a Modern Spin on a Rugged Classic

Best Western shirts for men.

As you build out your spring style rotation and look to bolster your wardrobe with stylish menswear aplenty, perhaps you find yourself exploring a mix of both old and new styles, picks that seem familiar but also feel fresh. While the denim shirt is a tried-and-true style classic, all things Western are having a serious moment right now (thank you, Yellowstone!).

So while a stylish denim shirt seems familiar, picking up a new twist on the style — one of the best Western shirts for men from the good folks at Huckberry — seems to be a wise move heading into the breezy climes of spring, does it not?

It feels classic yet contemporary, and the latest and greatest edition of the Flint and Tinder Bone Button Western Shirt certainly checks the right boxes in terms of durability, rugged appeal, crisp style and even versatility. Let’s take a closer look at perhaps your new favorite shirt, shall we?

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Part of a refreshed rotation of stylish men’s shirts at Huckberry for spring, this on-trend take on the Western shirt still keeps the classic details front and center, despite its more eye-catching pattern.

With strong USA-made construction featuring 8oz. 100 percent cotton – light enough to wear on its own on hot days, sturdy enough to wear over a T-shirt or henley when it’s more breezy – I’d say the Flint and Tinder Bone Button Western Shirt is about as versatile as it gets in terms of casual shirting. In fact, you can even style this handsome Western shirt in slightly elevated fashion, as Huckberry showcases by teaming it with a Western-style blazer.

And recall what we said about those classic touches being front and center: The Flint and Tinder Bone Button Western Shirt boasts burnt cow bone button snaps, plus two angled chest pockets in timeless Western shirt fashion.

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Huckberry notes this shirt features durable stitching for good measure, and it comes in the company’s standard range of sizes — nicely tailored, but not overly tight nor too relaxed. When it comes to a slight style swerve from the norm, this tasteful Western shirt could be just what the (style) doctor ordered — and that’s a winner in my book for expert spring men’s fashion, folks.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket Is Back for Spring and Better than Ever

Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket review.

Although the menswear pantheon is packed with instantly recognizable classics (like the denim trucker jacket, the blue jean or one of the best men’s henleys), there are pieces that fly under the radar ever-so-slightly, yet still deserve their place in the sun (and their place in your rotation of men’s style essentials).

The classic chore coat very well might be one of them, with a silhouette modeled after French work jackets and still used to great effect today in matters of style and utility: The Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket definitely meets the mark in this regard, and it’s back and better than ever for spring.

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The Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket is a staple piece for the San Francisco brand, which has long been a favorite of this Brooklyn style blog — and which just so happens to make gear perfectly suited for the climes of San Francisco and for spring menswear transitions. The humble yet hard-working chore jacket certainly qualifies among the best men’s style for spring, and again, the Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket is a prime example of the style done right.

It starts with 100 percent organic cotton herringbone, which in this case is pigment-dyed before being hand-sanded and garment-washed for softness and yet a sturdy weave right out of the box. That also gives the handsome Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket a vintage-minded look, one that only gets better over time. It doesn’t hurt that the rich blue herringbone of the Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket calls to mind the originators of the style, French work jackets often made from indigo-dyed cotton.

Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket review.

You’ll find the hard-wearing yet stylish Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket features plenty of timeless chore coat touches, including a top-entry chest pocket with space for your pen (note that Taylor Stitch also sells accessories!). The laundry list of features also includes hip patch pockets with both side and top entry capability, again crucial for your everyday carry essentials from Taylor Stitch.

Ring-back buttons are a durable, distinctive touch that should prove eye-catching as well as durable, at least when the Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket is worn unbuttoned (perhaps over a breezy organic cotton T-shirt).

And when the weather truly calls for it, your new favorite casual spring jacket can be worn over a cotton sweater on especially breezy days (and yes, your friends at Taylor Stitch also happen to sell those). If your mission this spring is finding a dependable, stylish chore jacket for a sense of effortless cool on pleasant yet brisk spring days, consider the Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket your new go-to.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: This Line of Trade Utility Shirt is an On-Sale Spring Workwear Steal from Bespoke Post

Spring weather brings with it the return of breezy, sunny days — ideal for breaking out some of your favorite menswear essentials, of course — but the season isn’t without its style challenges, including the need to gear up for all manner of rough-and-tumble work, spring cleaning and yes, the occasional adventure. You can readily turn to the folks at Bespoke Post for each and every single one of those situations, and then some — the same can be said for the brand the company helped start, Line of Trade.

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While Line of Trade is now its own fully shoppable brand stocked with Americana classics like chambray shirts, canvas work pants and one of the best shawl cardigans, the great news is, you can still score discounts on Line of Trade menswear at Bespoke Post, which is why we find ourselves looking at one of the best workshirts for men at the top of the page, the Line of Trade Mason Utility Shirt.

For each of those pursuits mentioned above — from spring adventures to crisp spring outdoor imbibing (Happy Bell’s Oberon Week, my friends!), this durable workshirt rises to the challenge in matters of style and utility.

That’s an ideal thing indeed, because I’d wager you can get plenty of versatile wear out of the Line of Trade Mason Utility Shirt, all the while resting easy as your new favorite workshirt is marked down about 35 percent.

The Line of Trade Mason Utility Shirt is a near-perfect way to bridge the gap from your rotation of winter-ready flannel shirts to much lighter summer shirts in blends like cotton and linen — in fact, this shirt is made from a top-woven shuttle cloth that’s densely fabricated, yet still able to layer comfortably over a pocket T-shirt and beneath your favorite waxed jacket.

All the classic workshirt touches can be found in the Line of Trade Mason Utility Shirt, including buttoned chest pockets for your everyday carry. The two-piece collar is a handcrafted design touch, while the square back yoke offers ease of movement in tight spots.

Contrast stitching and reinforced pockets meet the moment in matters of form and function, while the Line of Trade Mason Utility Shirt just so happens to come in a handsome, neutral shade of olive you can style with everything from dark tan canvas work pants to light wash or dark blue denim, or even black jeans alongside burnished Chelsea boots at a dive bar (post-rock show, of course).

Yes indeed, the durably crafted, rugged Line of Trade Mason Utility Shirt checks the proper boxes when it comes to spring style essentials and the right mix of utility and great looks. Don’t forget about that discount opportunity either, my friends. Cheers to early spring!

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: These Rugged-Meets-Refined Frye Lace-Up Boots are A Spring Footwear Essential

Best leather lace-up boots for men.

In my experience, the difference between a merely good pair of leather boots and a truly great pair of leather boots can prove quite vast — yes, seriously. Lace up an exceptionally well-crafted pair of the best boots for men, and you can see and feel the difference right away, in matters of both style and functionality.

And the difference is more clear than ever as we step stylishly into spring, particularly if you go ahead and pull the trigger on a new pair of men’s boots from Frye.

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The newly released Frye Barrett Lace-Up Boots are nearly everything you could ask for in a casually rugged pair of men’s boots, particularly in the anything-goes climate of spring.

They’re not a tried-and-true pair of all-out rain boots or work boots, for instance, but they walk a delicate line between rugged and refined — never a bad thing to have in your wardrobe, at least in my experience scouring the market for the best boots to wear with jeans (and stretch chinos, and corduroy pants and more).

These boots are billed by the legendary Northeast bootmaker as “a timeless footwear staple for the modern gentleman,” with premium vintage leather construction that only gets better with age. And in a versatile, richly crafted shade of Cognac leather, I can see them getting plenty of wear with everything from dark blue denim to the best light wash jeans, tobacco-hued chinos and even tastefully tapered olive five-pocket pants.

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The Frye Barrett Lace-Up Boots boast a leather-lined interior that’ll develop its own patina over time, and the slightly burnished toe is a distinctive touch that’ll only get better with age. The Barrett features a textured rubber outsole for traction and durability, and for those who prefer minimal style, the Frye Barrett Lace-Up Boots also come in a crisp shade of Black leather.

Meanwhile, rawhide laces keep things squarely in casual territory, so feel free to wear this fresh set of leather lace-up boots with easygoing picks like dark blue jeans and a timeless chambray shirt — they just get the job done, and I think you’ll agree.

But let’s focus on what the Frye Barrett Lace-Up Boots can do for you this spring. They feature relatively sleek, classic plain toe construction — your new favorite leather boots are neither as bulky as work boots, nor as ornate as wingtip boots, and that’s not a bad thing for your next spring #OOTD. The Frye Barrett Lace-Up Boots

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Save On This Rugged Field Watch from Marathon & Windup Watch Shop

Best field watches for men.

If you, like me, have spent plenty of time putting together one of the best casual outfits for men, one grounded in rugged classics like the best bomber jacket and one of the best men’s henleys, for instance, then you know the importance of the little things.

The small finishing touches, like a durable field watch from the good folks at Marathon — at the top of the page, of course — can make or break an outfit, especially a casually rugged one (Think: A classic T-shirt and blue jeans, or a shawl cardigan atop a thermal henley).

When it comes to one of the best watches for men, well, if you can find a way to save some of your hard-earned cash while amping up your watch collection — and your overall #OOTD — in the process, then you’ve hit what you might call the sweet spot.

That leads us to the good folks at Windup Watch Shop, curators, designers and sellers of some of the best watches on the market from a wide array of boutique and big-name brands. Some names you very well might recognize (including big-time watchmakers like Citizen and Seiko), but the array of smaller brands — like Marathon as shown at the top of the page — is of particular interest around these parts.

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And it’s the Windup Watch Shop sale section that’s of particular interest today. That’s where you’ll find one of the best field watches for men, now at a discounted price (of course — we don’t call it The Sunday Sale for nothing, my friends).

Marathon Navigator Watch review.

The Marathon Navigator Watch should prove particularly useful, hard-wearing and stylish, especially if it’s an underrated take on the field watch you seek, and it’s got plenty of exceptional specs to match — spend enough time at Windup Watch Shop, as you’ll see in the weeks and months ahead on this blog, and you’ll realize the brand are watch experts of the highest order.

The cleanly designed, classically inspired Marathon Navigator Watch (marked down now below $400) gets the basic specs right, from the nicely sized 41mm dial diameter to its military dial design with a 12-hour and 24-hour scale.

The ballistic nylon mil strap coordinates nicely in Black, Desert Tan or Sage Green, and the case itself is sweat and shock-resistant. Is the Marathon Navigator Watch one of the toughest field watches out there for the price? It certainly seems that way, my friends.

To hear the company tell it, Marathon watches were “designed in Canada and manufactured in Switzerland,” and were notably “designed to meet some of the toughest MIL SPEC standards out there.” Not a bad deal through a famed retailer like Windup Watch Shop, right?

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And with a three-jewel battery that should last for more than five years, this timepiece will prove an “excellent grab-and-go watch for your collection.” Given the fact that it’s on sale, it’s durable as can be and it’s casually rugged enough to go with most off-duty (and adventure-minded) looks, I’d wager the Marathon Navigator Watch is the first of many Windup Watch Shop timepieces to find its way into your collection.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Luca Terra Low Leather Sneakers – The Perfect Sneakers for Early Spring

Best white leather sneakers for spring.

If you look at your wardrobe like a roster filled with men’s style essentials you can rely on season after season, then a pair of the best white leather sneakers might be a prime choice, in a starring role, through the fresh climes of spring and summer. The right pair is crisp and even slightly dressy, with the chops to be worn leisurely or with chinos and an Oxford shirt, for instance — to name but two examples.

And when your new favorite pair of leather sneakers just so happens to hail from the pages of hallowed retailer Huckberry, it’s a safe bet that they’ll deliver the goods in matters of looks, style and performance. That holds true with LUCA and the LUCA Terra Low Pebbled Leather Sneakers.

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LUCA is a fairly recent addition to the Huckberry lineup, a stable of heavy hitters when it comes to the best menswear and gear in its own right. LUCA takes craftsmanship seriously, using top-notch technology and meticulous attention to detail to craft sneakers and chukka-style sneakers with distinct touches like moccasin-style stitching and gum rubber outsoles.

It’s a twist on the classic all-white sneaker, at least when it comes to the LUCA Terra Low Pebbled Leather Sneakers, which is an appealing prospect for your refreshed spring wardrobe.

The dressy yet sporty LUCA Terra Low Pebbled Leather Sneakers land in what Huckberry calls the “sweet spot in the closet between a sport sneaker and a dress shoe,” boasting comfortable performance touches like a leather lined interior and natural rubber outsoles for plenty of spring in your step.

A contrasting toe box and reinforced heel counter deliver a shot of clean style as well as utility — these sneakers are far from plain, particularly thanks to the gum rubber outsole, which gives them the look and feel of vintage-style trainers.

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That also means your new favorite white leather sneakers can pull double-duty — say, with stretch chinos, a chambray shirt and even a soft-shouldered navy blazer at the office, or with chino shorts and a breezy polo on the weekends. That kind of versatility is nearly unmatched, at least when it comes to Huckberry men’s style essentials and my experience with the famed retailer.

The LUCA Terra Low Pebbled Leather Sneakers are distinctive, eye-catching and just the right mix of sporty, sleek and casually stylish — sounds to me like a winning addition to your spring and summer menswear lineup.

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: New Spring Menswear & the Trip of a Lifetime with the Huckberry Explorer’s Grant

If ever there were a brand to puts its money where its mouth is, so to speak, at least in terms of delivering the best gear for adventures far afield, then it very well might be Huckberry. The Americana and adventure retailer is a fitting choice to kick off today’s Friday Read and to kick off your search for the best new spring menswear out there.

And on the heels of an adventure of my own last week — an opportunity to review a luxury hotel in Saint Tropez — I simply can’t wait to get back out there on the road again. There’s no time like the present to set your sights on the horizon either, as the triumphant return of Huckberry Explorer’s Grants delivers an absolutely prime chance to go far afield and carve out epic new memories.

The insanely cool opportunity hasn’t been seen in some time (I previously wrote about Huckberry Explorer’s Grant IV way back in 2016), but it’s now back and absolutely better than ever. The 2025 edition of the Huckberry Explorer’s Grant boasts a value up to a very cool $50,000, including four nights at a 5-star adventure lodge, first-class flights for you and an adventure companion to get there, and a whopping $20K in Huckberry credit to outfit yourself with the best new spring menswear and gear.

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Not a bad deal at all, right? Oh, and don’t forget that the Huckberry Explorer’s Grant comes with credit for a rental car to get you where you’re going (and to get you far off the grid) with utility in mind. It’s an astounding opportunity that showcases what Huckberry is best at: Durable, rugged, hard-wearing gear made for going off-trail and around the globe (and that’s an understatement in this case).

Adventure options aplenty are abundant in the travel package, from southern Utah on up to Maine or out to Big Sur — to say the Huckberry Explorer’s Grant is rather epic is, again, an understatement. How to enter the adventure-focused Huckberry Explorer’s Grant contest (now until March 31st)? Sign up at Huckberry with your E-mail, then look out for up to 31 more ways to boost your number of entries.

The Huckberry Explorer’s Grant doesn’t come around very often, so now that it’s back in full force (thanks to Toyota), I’d say the chance of a lifetime is yours for the taking. Good luck entering the Huckberry Explorer’s Grant — take a chance while you’ve still got the choice, and we’ll See Out There, thanks to Huckberry, of course.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This USA-Made Waxed Jacket from Devium Is as Tough and Stylish As It Gets

Best waxed jackets for men.

When blustery spring weather rolls into town, as I often say on this Brooklyn style blog, it certainly pays off to be prepared in advance. One crucial step in that process as you shore up you rotation of men’s style essentials?

That’s an easy one: Finding one of the best spring jackets to take on rain and wind. And if you’ve got the chance to do so while supporting a rugged, made-in-America company, that’s all the better — as with Devium, a newfound favorite brand here on the blog and one doing things the right way when it comes to the Devium Overdrive Waxed Canvas Jacket (among other staple pieces made right here in the States).

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Toughness and durability are the name of the game with the entire Devium lineup, which includes new twists on the classics, like hard-wearing flannel shirts, thick-knit henleys, sturdy T-shirts and of course, tough-as-nails outerwear like the Devium Overdrive Waxed Canvas Jacket. It starts with a dependable Oxford weave waxed canvas in a 10oz. weight, the kind you can comfortably wear over everything from a henley to a classic pocket tee or a reliable chambray shirt.

The Devium Overdrive Waxed Canvas Jacket is also lined in flannel (not unlike some of the best waxed canvas jackets from Huckberry and elsewhere), a touch I appreciate on brisk spring days and nights. Helpfully, the Devium Overdrive Waxed Canvas Jacket retains plenty of classic touches that give it some spirit and style, including flannel-lined handwarmer pockets, an interior chest pocket for your phone and everyday carry, and a chest pocket finished off with an American-made zipper for added durability.

If it seems like Devium went the extra mile with the Devium Overdrive Waxed Canvas Jacket, it’s because, well, they certainly did. In either the rich, whiskey-hued Buck color or a dark charcoal shade of Seaweed, the hard-wearing Devium Overdrive Waxed Canvas Jacket should prove its worth, and then some.

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The foldover collar can be turned up against the wind, while a fit that hits above the waist should prove ideal for styling in casually rugged fashion alongside a pair of the best blue jeans. And as with other stylish canvas jackets for spring, the Devium Overdrive Waxed Canvas Jacket will break in over time, molding to your body with each wear.

It can certainly prove hard to find reliable menswear made in America, but the newly iconic, strong-as-can-be Devium Overdrive Waxed Canvas Jacket gets the job done in fine fashion — and then some. Add some USA-made gear from Devium to your menswear assortment today, my friends.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: These Roark Travel Pants from Huckberry are A Versatile Wardrobe Addition for a Spring Getaway

Roark Layover Travel Pants review.

The right tools for the job at hand — especially when the job at hand is dressing the best way for travel — are crucial, and if you’ve ever hit the road wearing gear that’s less than ideal, you tend to notice it right away.

There’s a balance between comfort, style and functionality when hopping on long-haul flights, taking on road trips or even zipping up the coast on a quick train ride, and I’ve found the best travel menswear and gear balances things nicely in terms of that trio of traits.

That holds particularly true when it comes to the best travel pants, like the Roark Layover Travel Pants as shown above – make a wrong move, and you’ll be uncomfortable for hours, my friends. But it doesn’t have to be like that — let’s dive in, shall we?

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I’ve also found, of course, that the best travel gear tends to come from a site like Huckberry, which is why — in my experience — a selection like the Roark Layover Travel Pants have proven so useful in my own wardrobe. But it doesn’t have to be like that — let’s dive in, shall we?

Best travel pants for men.

In my experience, the Roark Layover Travel Pants are packed with a laundry list of features that separate them from the pack, even among other pairs of stylish, well-designed pants. The two-way stretch fabric boasts a versatile, crisp straight leg fit, and the fabric is as comfortable as it is durable. The straight-leg fit also means the Roark Layover Travel Pants pair nicely with everything from the best high-top sneakers to hiking-minded sneaker boots and even a pair of rugged pull-on boots, like Blundstone.

Best men's travel pants for summer.

But beyond their versatility in matters of good looks, the Roark Layover Travel Pants feature a slew of useful pockets, like a zippered pocket with a stash sleeve, plus classic back patch button pockets.

A quick-stash pocket at the back yoke turns the Roark Layover Travel Pants from a crisp-looking pair of everyday pants into a pair of pants made to crisscross the globe, which is only enhanced by the addition of mesh ventilation and laser cut openings at key stress and movement points.

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From A to Z, the Roark Layover Travel Pants have it all when it comes to the best travel pants. The waistband, for good measure and all-day (and night) comfort of the Roark Layover Travel Pants is elastic with a drawstring front, all the better for hours of wearability. For flights across the Atlantic and even adventures across town, you might not find a better pair of travel pants for men this spring than the Roark Layover Travel Pants.