There’s nothing like the promise of a new year, a chance to take stock of your wardrobe (and your life at large) and set goals — both big-picture and more attainable — and that can often start with some small steps. Steps like, say, finding the perfect flannel shirt for brisk winter weather. It’s a seemingly simple move that starts things off the right way, and that holds true if you happen to shop Austin-based Howler Brothers right now.

And the proper way to start the year in matters of style? Slow and steady, all the while outfitting you in these increasingly casual times with rugged style and functionality top of mind. How does that sound? Are you with me? If so, then the Howler Brothers Harker Flannel Shirt is a prime choice for casually rugged, comfortable, versatile style. It’s a fan favorite at the Texas brand for a reason, and it echoes the brand’s ethos of gear you can wear out on the trail or the lake, and then back in town.

Howler Brothers, after all, makes rugged menswear with a sense of fun built right in, and the Howler Brothers Harker Flannel Shirt checks off the proper boxes.

The Howler Brothers Harker Flannel Shirt hits it out of the park in matters of style, with 11 rich and bold color and pattern combinations, but the laundry list of features is even more impressive. Your new favorite flannel shirt is outdoor-ready, featuring a soft and stretchy polyester and cotton blend you can layer atop one of the best men’s henleys or underneath a rugged waxed trucker jacket on brisk mornings.

And right now, this very winter, the Howler Brothers Harker Flannel Shirt is an ideal pairing with a Howler Brothers puffer jacket for maximum warmth and utility. A hunter’s yoke at the right shoulder adds a touch of durability and sporting appeal, as do reinforced elbow patches and metal buttons. And the fabric is even brushed for a softer finish, making this classic flannel shirt as stylish and comfortable with dark blue jeans and the best leather boots as it is with work pants on a cold winter morning.

One more thing I can’t get enough of? The fact that the Howler Brothers Harker Flannel Shirt retails for under $90 even without sales: It sounds like it’s all coming together in your wardrobe to start a new year. We’ll see you out there, my friends.

If you pass by this menswear blog regularly, you’ll notice that we’re big on deals and discounts on the best boots for men and much more here — that’s an easy one in my book, especially when it comes to the best men’s boots from FRYE.

What happens when you’ve got the chance to save not just on a classic pair of men’s boots, but a pair that’s in fact a recent addition to the brand’s lineup? Well, that’s what you might call the sweet spot, particularly when it comes from one of your favorite men’s boot brands, like the legendary footwear purveyors at FRYE.

Allow me to introduce you to the FRYE Dylan Lace-Up Boots, a fall boots selection that’ll serve you plenty well come the winter months. And these aren’t just any old pair of boots, not that the Northeast-based leather goods maker ever tends to cut corners. These rugged lace-up boots, which closely mimic classic moto boots, are built with durability and style in mind, down to the last stitch.

You see, the FRYE Dylan Lace-Up Boots are A) About 20 percent off right now and B_ Made with textured Scotchgrain pebbled leather and a smooth calfskin leather throughout, at least in the case of these handsome Whiskey brown leather boots.

That makes them a rugged-yet-refined style winner in my book, the kind that only gets better with age. And the FRYE Dylan Lace-Up Boots also feature durable detailing like a 6-inch shaft height for added coverage, plus a leather lining and cushioned midsole for added comfort.

Beyond that, your new favorite pair of leather boots feature a Goodyear-welted rubber outsole for traction and resoleable toughness. In short, these are a handsome pair of leather boots fit for wearing with dark blue jeans, with your favorite corduroy pants or with tobacco-hued chinos, all while saving some hard-earned cash and delivering serious style points.

That makes the FRYE Dylan Lace-Up Boots a winner in every possible way, at least in my book. Lace ’em up accordingly this season.

There comes a time in every season — especially fall and winter — when a man’s got to take a look at his rotation of the best men’s boots and evaluate. What needs to be refreshed, cleaned up, cared for and perhaps even worn more frequently? Well, I’ve got an answer to one of those questions, and it’s an on-sale selection thanks to the good folks at Huckberry.

You see, the Astorflex Nuvoflex Boots could be just what the doctor ordered, and although the window has closed to get guaranteed Christmas delivery of Huckberry gifts, well, it’s never a bad decision to score some of the best suede boots for men on sale. If you’ve kept up with the pages of this blog, you’re well aware that Astorflex is a prized brand at Huckberry, well known for making some of the best Chelsea boots for men.

And the Astorflex Nuvoflex Boots, while a change of pace from the brand’s best-selling chukka boots, carry on the family-owned Italian footwear company’s penchant for comfort and style, starting with a crepe rubber outsole reinforced with PVC. The seven-eyelet upper of the Astorflex Nuvoflex Boots provides solid coverage and support, but details like contrast stitching are a major benefit in terms of durability, as well.

The moc toe design of the Astorflex Nuvoflex Boots also gives them some casually rugged appeal, ideal for offsetting more casual picks (like a pair of the best men’s blue jeans) or slightly more elegant style moves (like an Italian wool flannel blazer and corduroy trousers). And again, lest we forget, the Astorflex Nuvoflex Boots are on sale right now via Huckberry — do your boot rotation a favor and give it a refresh in time for the rest of winter.

The vegetable-tanned leather makes for a soft and supple finish as well, but the greatest benefit at the moment with the Astorflex Nuvoflex Boots is the fact that they’re 30 percent off right now at the Huckberry Sale section.