May 16, 2023May 15, 2023 by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Save 30 Percent on these Stylish Men’s Leather Sneakers from FRYE

As we roll right into the summer months, maybe you’ve come to a certain realization as you ponder your shoe closet: It could perhaps use a new pair of stylish men’s sneakers, the kind that are versatile enough to tackle just about anything in these increasingly laidback times. The key word there: Stylish. Another key word? Versatile. And that’s where one of the brands making your favorite leather boots can help you out in a pleasingly different way.

Northeast-based FRYE, best known for making some of the best spring Chelsea boots and plenty of rugged leather lace-up boots, applies that same sense of quality and craftsmanship to its leather sneakers, and things just get better from there. How so? Well, for starters, the FRYE Astor Low Lace Sneakers are 30 percent off right now at the FRYE Summer Sale, a deal that’s not to be missed (and a perfect option for today’s Tuesday Steal). That drops them below $140, from nearly $200 — not bad, right?

Accordingly, the FRYE Astor Low Lace Sneakers are a pair of high-quality, heritage-minded, classic men’s sneakers that touch on the same hallmarks as the century-old FRYE legacy, all the way bringing a distinctive change of pace from more typical summer kicks (like white leather or canvas lace-ups). The key here in terms of a stylistic change of pace is the full-grain brush-off antiqued black leather, which boasts a handsome burnished quality — not unlike some of the best men’s leather boots from FRYE, right?

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The padded tongue and collar inject deliver all-day comfort, which is key if you want versatile, all-day sneakers. To wit: The handsome leather of the FRYE Astor Low Lace Sneakers makes them a pair of subtly refined kicks you can wear to the office with plenty of business casual looks, like dark blue jeans, a white Oxford shirt and a lightweight navy blazer.

Naturally, you can also rock the FRYE Astor Low Lace Sneakers with something more casually edgy, like olive chinos and your favorite short-sleeve henley. And springy PORON footbeds give the FRYE Astor Low Lace Sneakers a ton of comfort for that critical sunrise-to-sunset wearability we all need these days. I’ll remind you once more: These high-quality men’s leather sneakers are 30 percent off right now, and that’s a deal worth shopping early and often.

May 15, 2023May 14, 2023 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Shinola Is Now Making Some of the Best Men’s Aviator Sunglasses for Summer

From time to time, one of my favorite things in my never-ending search for the best menswear essentials revolves around finding something completely unexpected from a brand you know very well for doing one thing particularly well. For instance: What if I told you that one of your favorite lifestyle brands, a brand making some of the best watches for men, was also capable of making… wait for it… some of the best aviator sunglasses out there? Pretty great, right?

Yes, it’s great indeed. That brand in question is a long-running personal favorite of mine: Shinola, the Detroit-based lifestyle brand that makes your favorite leather watch — and unexpected picks like luxurious home goods. Add another eye-catching standout to that list, in this case quite literally: The famed Michigan brand is now making an entire lineup of stylish men’s eyewear, including the essential, classic-meets-modern Shinola Runwell Aviator.

Think of it like a surprise twist, but it makes sense that the brand would eventually branch into eyewear — after all, quality craftsmanship, precision and versatile style is at the heart of what Shinola does. That lends itself quite handsomely to rugged-meets-refined picks like the Shinola Runwell Aviator.

Take heed: Just because you can no longer get them at a discount (the brand just wrapped its 10-Year Appreciation Event) doesn’t mean you should forego adding this pair to your rotation ASAP. The Shinola Runwell Aviator boast frames made from hard-wearing Flexon metal, complete with durable nylon lenses and Flexon temples.

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Beyond that, your new favorite sunglasses feature nicely sized 56mm frames (a slightly oversized touch that falls in line with the classic aviator design). The Shinola Runwell Aviator also comes with a characteristic touch of Shinola orange inside the back of the temple tips, and that’s not the only notable style option you’ve got with these classic men’s sunglasses.

They’re available in two varieties, a rich Amber lens-meets-Satin Gunmetal design, plus a visually striking Bottle Green lens combination. And even at full price ($299), the Shinola Runwell Aviators are worth it: They’re dependable, well-designed, versatile enough to wear with an everyday #OOTD or a more formal look, and made by a brand you can trust. Go ahead and secure your next must-wear pair of men’s sunglasses for sunny days ahead.

May 14, 2023May 10, 2023 by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: These Rugged Huckberry Boots Are 60 Percent Off Right Now

If you keep a weather eye on the pages of this blog, especially as of late, you know I’m all about seizing a deal when the time comes — especially if that deal happens to revolve around a pair of the best work boots for men. Or rather, heck, just a pair of the best men’s boots, period. And if you’ve been on the hunt for a pair of boots to wear with your favorite workshirt (for example), you’re in luck.

Those boots in question today are rolling in from Huckberry, and more specifically, from Huckberry’s Rhodes Footwear. The in-house brand from the famed retailer delivers the right mix of rugged-meets-refined, especially as seen in the Rhodes Footwear Logan Boots. And the even better news? They’re a whopping 60 percent off right now in the always-excellent, always-worth-a-look Huckberry Sale section.

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Incredibly, that price knows the Rhodes Footwear Logan Boots down to just $100, with plenty of sizes available. But why are they worth spending and saving big? For one, the Rhodes Footwear Logan Boots should prove highly durable, stylish and versatile for the price. They boast a five-inch boot shaft height, which is functional enough to be worn properly as an actual work boot, yet stylish enough to wear with your favorite pair of blue jeans.

The Rhodes Footwear Logan Boots also boast a stacked heel and a Vibram outsole for plenty of traction, plus a rubber midsole for a little spring in your step (and these are indeed some of the best boots for men to buy this spring, especially at that price). Beyond that, your new favorite pair of boots are available in a nicely textured, richly crafted Mojave Suede, which should wear well with plenty of different shades of, say, Huckberry’s Flint and Tinder 365 Pants.

And once more, it bears repeating that you’re getting all of this — with a weight and build that won’t slow you down this spring — for a mere $100 in the Huckberry Sale section. Act accordingly and get ’em delivered to your door ASAP.

May 13, 2023May 9, 2023 by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Faherty Brand Tried And True Shirt – An All-Time Style Classic

If you’re anything like me, perhaps you appreciate menswear styles that stand the test of time, that tend to look good from season to season and year to year, and even era to era. Take one of the best denim shirts for men — or in this case, one of the best indigo shirts for men, made from an innovative, modern fabric blend.

The shirt in question today is the Faherty Tried and True Shirt, released to celebrate the easygoing, coastal style-meets-rugged-classics appeal of the New York City brand’s 10th anniversary. And if you ask me, this shirt (a new favorite and possibly one of the best men’s shirts for summer) lives up to its name, and then some.

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Faherty seems to rise to the occasion in multiple seasons, be it making a breezy knit shirt as one of the best men’s shirts for spring, or else going a touch more rugged with waxed outerwear, or a touch more versatile with stylish stretch chinos. And quite literally true to its name, the Faherty Tried and True Shirt is another fine addition to the brand’s stable of casual, laidback yet crisp shirts, shorts and chinos.

It starts with the light blue Vintage Indigo color, but the aforementioned modern fabric — a blend of Tencel and linen for stretch and breathability — helps things along quite nicely.

Four-hole urea buttons add a touch of contrast to the Faherty Tried and True Shirt, but it’s that soft wash that’s going to make all the difference this summer. It should prove comfortable enough to wear on its own, sleeves rolled up alongside your favorite pair of chinos at the office, but the Faherty Tried and True Shirt really excels in more easygoing yet classic situations.

Take the Faherty Tried and True Shirt for a spin with classic dark blue jeans for a timeless combo on cooler spring and summer nights, or wear this handsome indigo shirt atop a classic graphic tee or pocket T-shirt for days on the water. The thing is, with a comfortable and casually cool shirt like the Faherty Tried and True Shirt, you can do just about anything — as long as you add it to your wardrobe starting this weekend.

If you end up picking up this shirt, let me know in the comments — stay stylish, and thanks for reading!

May 12, 2023May 11, 2023 by Beau H.

The Friday Read: Shinola’s 10-Year Anniversary Event & A Brooklyn Family Weekend

Folks, it’s *time* to roll into the weekend with our eyes on another deal on the best men’s watches, plus some handy spring style tips — as per tradition, right? Yes indeed, and the best way to start a Brooklyn weekend might just be by shopping a deal that’ll be gone in the blink of an eye.

Shinola, one of my favorite watch brands (and perhaps one of yours, as well) is running the Shinola 10-Year Appreciation Event, a celebration of a decade in business that’s seen the Detroit watchmaker go from a brand making classic leather watches to a company now making everything from stylish home furniture to audio accessories and much more.

And the scoop, if you haven’t been keeping up with the blog, is that the Shinola 10-Year Appreciation Event only runs now through Sunday, May 14th — yes, this Sunday, and it’ll be here before you know it! Shop and save early and often.

As for me, well, I know my own weekend should fly by in the blink of an eye (but hopefully, not too quickly), as I’ll be hosting my family in Brooklyn this weekend — the first time a full family NYC trip has happened since 2019! In store: A Broadway show, plenty of Brooklyn imbibing in terms of the borough’s best beer and wine, and a few stops at key sights and sounds in the borough (DUMBO very much included).

You can keep up with the fun on my Instagram, and in the meantime, let me know in the comments below if you end up shopping the Shinola 10-Year Appreciation Event. Cheers to a spring weekend, and thanks for reading!

May 11, 2023May 9, 2023 by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Save 25 Percent On the Classic Shinola Runwell, Now Through May 14th

There are parts of building out your menswear wardrobe that are wildly fun, like developing your personal style wish list, and then there’s the actual execution of the process: If you’ve got your eye on, say, a stylish leather watch or an investment-level everyday carry essential, then those pieces aren’t always easy to pick up on the fly. There’s price, for one, and there’s availability, for another, but what if I told you your favorite watch brand was on a (temporary) mission to change all of that?

The watch brand in question, which I hope you’re familiar with if you read the blog frequently, is Detroit-based Shinola, which actually does so much more than just craft stylish men’s watches nowadays. There are also daily essentials like the Shinola Canfield Messenger Bag, but what we’re here to talk about today belongs on your wrist.

Naturally, that watch is the Shinola Runwell — actually, the Shinola Runwell 41mm — one of the best men’s watches in terms of versatility and now, value. That’s because the Shinola 10-Year Appreciation Event runs now through May 14th, giving you the rare chance to take 25 percent off sitewide on everything. Yes, everything from the famed watchmaker and fan favorite is up for grabs, but only for a few more days.

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Let’s go back briefly to the Shinola Runwell 41mm, the brand’s flagship style. It blends a sort of retro, Art Deco-type quality with the rugged-yet-refined appeal of a contrasting leather strap, and the 41mm case diameter makes it a touch more casual than some of the best men’s dress watches. The Shinola Runwell 41mm comes in a wide array of dial and strap colors (and you can also purchase Shinola watch straps to give your collection even more versatility).

But the best of the bunch, especially if you’ve got a large rotation of brown leather shoes and boots (like me!), might be a tan leather Shinola Runwell with a crisp white or black dial. It already retails for under $600 full price, but the Shinola 10-Year Appreciation Event drops that deal even lower. There’s no time to waste — pun intended. Save 25 percent now through Sunday.

May 10, 2023May 9, 2023 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Buck Mason Camp Collar Shirt is a Retro-Meets-Modern Classic

When the time comes to consider your wardrobe of summer style essentials — a time like right now, perhaps, as we roll into a new season — you very well might want to switch things up ever so slightly from the norm. For instance, perhaps you want to trade in a more classic short-sleeve chambray shirt for something with just a bit more retro flair.

Where’s a guy go to do just that? Easy. Stick with a tried-and-true brand you can trust, one with a knack for getting even more adventurous styles designed in expert fashion. That brand, my friends, is the all-American style purveyors at Buck Mason, and when you want to switch up your rotation of the best short-sleeve shirts for summer, they’ll have you sorted out in no time.

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Take the throwback-tinged Buck Mason Cotton-Linen Camp Shirt. It’s got plenty going for it in terms of breezy fabric, yet it’s the camp collar design — a ’50s and ’60s style staple — that makes it so covetable. Of course, it only gets better from there, as does the rest of the Buck Mason Spring and Summer Collection.

The Buck Mason Cotton-Linen Camp Shirt tones things down from the traditional polo or a short-sleeve shirt with a classic stand-up collar. Because of the lay-flat collar and the roomier fit through the body, it’s ideal for especially hot conditions while still delivering a cleaned-up look. Buck Mason also used single-needle stitching throughout this garment, which prevents shearing and helps the shirt drape better — again, this is another crucial touch in the heat.

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Plus, the Buck Mason Cotton-Linen Camp Shirt features vented side seams, which also allow the shirt to lay in a more refined manner. Those touches give the Buck Mason Cotton-Linen Camp Shirt the ability to be worn a touch casually (with chino shorts, for instance) or in a more classic fashion (with rolled Buck Mason jeans and chukka boots).

You can also style the Buck Mason Cotton-Linen Camp Shirt — especially in the crisp Navy and Faded Black colorway — underneath a Buck Mason suit for the ultimate hybrid between easygoing looks and refined fashion this season. A classic, made modern? That’s the Buck Mason way, and your wardrobe is all the better for it.

May 9, 2023May 8, 2023 by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Save 60 Percent On this Rugged Workshirt from Huckberry

If you read the blog, you know that sometimes, opportunity is everything, and timing is crucial when it comes to stocking up (or restocking up on) the best men’s style essentials for spring and summer. I do my best to stay on top of on-sale menswear, of course, and some deals are just too good to pass up — that’s particularly the case when it comes to the Huckberry Sale section, long a personal favorite of mine.

And while breezy summer style is all the rage right now, there are times when you’ve got to get down to business, quite literally, and times when you still can use one of, say, the best workshirts for men. The good news is, today’s stylish workshirt is a whopping 60 percent off. Yessir, 60 percent off. Of course, Huckberry is as reliable a place as any to get rugged menswear designed to go the distance, and that’s certainly true with the hard-wearing, made-for-anything Flint and Tinder Crossback Workshirt. After all, would you expect anything less from ’em? That’s what I thought.

Now, you might have your eye on one of the best summer shirts for men in terms of lightweight style, but be it on a camping trip or during a backyard bonfire, one of the best men’s workshirts can still come in mighty handy.

And in terms of durability, style points and utility (sometimes a tricky combination to nail down), the Flint and Tinder Crossback Workshirt delivers the goods. It starts with the custom-developed fabric, a uniquely Huckberry touch, and in this instance, it’s a looseweave flannel that should prove soft and easy to layer, yet remarkably tough. It’s almost like wearing a blanket, which makes the Flint and Tinder Crossback Workshirt a warm option on breezy spring summer nights.

Beyond that, the Flint and Tinder Crossback Workshirt is triple-needle-stitched at key stress points, with crossback construction across the shoulders for added dependability and mobility. Oversized fisheye buttons are a crucial workshirt detail designed to provide easy access, especially if you wear this flannel workshirt atop one of your favorite T-shirts or a Huckberry henley.

And again, it’s worth repeating that you get all of this rugged style and toughness for an astounding 60 percent off right now. That drops the Flint and Tinder Crossback Workshirt down to under $60, a terrific price to pay for your new go-to summer workshirt.

May 8, 2023May 8, 2023 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Add the Flint and Tinder 365 Shorts to Your Summer Style Rotation ASAP

We took a break yesterday from our regularly scheduled programming with the Sunday Sale briefly on recess, but we’re back today with one of the best summer style picks to buy now. When you really get down to it, it’s never too early to start preparing for the next season in terms of the best men’s style essentials, and although summer doesn’t technically start until, well, late June, that’s why we’re here today.

Yessir, there’s no time like the present to get a slight jump on the best summer style essentials, starting with something you might find yourself wearing the large majority of every week. Especially in these work-from-anywhere times, a pair of the best men’s shorts is a downright must-have, and that’s where the good folks at Huckberry come into play.

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If ever you needed a reminder that Huckberry in-house brand Flint and Tinder does things the right way, witness how they help you step from season to season with ease. While the Flint and Tinder 365 Pants are a go-to in all four seasons, the Flint and Tinder 365 Shorts are the answer to your prayers on hot summer days aplenty. Available in three inseams (including an on-trend five-inch inseam), these stylish men’s shorts are made from durable yet comfortable, versatile stretch cotton, just like Flint and Tinder’s famed 365 Pants.

The spandex lightens things up in terms of weight, the cotton feels soft right out of the box, and the range of colors is plentiful enough to suit every style. Let’s keep it brief today, and take this recommendation to heart: Prepare early and often with the best summer style essentials, like these supremely comfortable, stylish shorts, and your wardrobe will thank you in kind this season.

May 6, 2023May 3, 2023 by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Mack Weldon Silver Pique Tee – The Best Luxe Tee to Wear This Summer

I don’t know about you, but when I get dressed on the daily, I often look for pieces that are classic, yet upgraded slightly and done in ways that are ever-so-different. Take the practice of wearing a T-shirt (or rather, one of the best men’s T-shirts). It’s an item I’m willing to bet you might wear as many as 7 days a week in these more casual, work-from-anywhere times. If that’s the case, at least one of the T-shirts you’re wearing might as well be a well-made, luxe upgrade, right? And that’s where my good friends at Mack Weldon come into play.

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You likely recognize the brand for making one of the most versatile men’s jackets, as well as comfortable and high-quality basics like the best men’s underwear and socks, yet the Mack Weldon Silver Pique T-Shirt does things even better than one might expect from the New York City DTC brand. Now, keep in mind that the Mack Weldon Pima Crew T-Shirt is already a fan favorite (and that’s thanks to the soft cotton construction), but the Mack Weldon Silver Pique T-Shirt goes a step further.

Crucially, the Mack Weldon Silver Pique T-Shirt is built with both Supima cotton (again, another soft touch in terms of fabric), plus the brand’s anti-odor Ionic+ silver technology, which fights odor. There’s also a side split hem on the Mack Weldon Silver Pique T-Shirt, so it drapes more like a polo, while the White version of this stylish men’s T-shirt boasts a tipped navy collar for a touch of refinement.

That turns it into a classic tee you can wear underneath a soft-shouldered navy blazer, or else with olive chinos and your favorite pair of leather chukka boots for a touch of high-low style. Of course, it’ll wear just as well with some of the best blue jeans for truly timeless style.

And crucially, the Mack Weldon Silver Pique T-Shirt uses a stretchy micro knit pique fabric weave, just like one of your favorite polos, so it moves with you and performs on the course, across town and everywhere in between. Naturally, that makes the Mack Weldon Silver Pique T-Shirt pricier than other Mack Weldon T-shirts (it retails for $68, compared to $38 for the standard Pima Crew Neck).

And yet, once you try on this soft, breathable and classed-up tee, you’ll really feel the difference. Go on, upgrade your T-shirt this spring and summer — you’ll be glad you did.

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