August 7, 2022August 2, 2022 by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Shop & Save on the GREATS Wooster Mid, the Best Men’s High-Top Sneakers Right Now

We talk often here at the ole Style Guide about taking advantage of any opportunity to shop the best men’s style essentials on sale, and when the style essential in question happens to be some of the best men’s high-top sneakers, it’s all the better to save a few hard-earned bucks. In fact, when the brand making those sneakers is Brooklyn-based GREATS — a longtime favorite of your Brooklyn author — then things only get even better.

Perhaps you recognize GREATS from making standout product picks like some of the best hybrid sneaker boots, and today’s equally outstanding pair is just as stylish and versatile. For starters, you can get the GREATS Wooster Mid in a crisp Blanco leather upper and gum rubber outsole for a whopping 50 percent off. Yes, that’s right: These sneakers are marked down below $70, and it doesn’t hurt that they’re some of the best sneakers for men to buy now and wear into early fall.

Sure, the GREATS Wooster Mid are a heck of a deal to shop right now, but that doesn’t mean the brand cut corners on quality — they used a vulcanized rubber outsole with a sturdy reinforced toe design and a treaded pattern for traction as you move through stylish city streets. The tongue boasts exposed foam for a neat deconstructed touch, while the overall design of the GREATS Wooster Mid is modeled after old-school high-top sneakers.

The GREATS Wooster Mid are the kind of kicks you can dress up or down — try them with your favorite light wash jeans and a pocket tee this summer, then swap the T-shirt out for a rugged henley and a waxed trucker jacket come fall. The combination of gum rubber and a clean, crisp white is a seriously cool style touch that wears well with colorways like olive, navy, tan… you name it, and you can rock the GREATS Wooster Mid with that ensemble. For now, these stylish high-top sneakers are an outstanding 50 percent off at GREATS – do yourself a major favor and shop accordingly today.

August 6, 2022August 2, 2022 by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: HELM Boots Xander Sneakers – The Best New Sneakers to Buy Right Now

When building your perfect wardrobe — yes, a lofty goal but it is possible! — keep an eye out for brands that do expected things in… unexpected ways. Take Austin-based HELM Boots. Hopefully, you know the brand from this very blog over the years, seeing as they’ve got more than a decade of crafting the best boots for men. But what if I told you that same brand now excelled at something, yes, unexpected? As in, making some of the best men’s sneakers? That’s where the HELM Xander Sneakers come into play, with all the variety, versatility and craftsmanship you might expect from a brand that specializes in, well, all three of those key approaches.

The HELM Xander Sneakers take the brand’s penchant for high-quality leather and top-notch construction and bring it all together in a pair of the best sneakers for men, a move that’s a nice change of pace for the summer months — and heading into early fall as well, of course. Billed as “sneakers built by a boot company,” the HELM Xander Sneakers start things off the right way: With exceptional Krumenauer leather in shades like the goes-with-anything Bone shown above. Oh, and one quick note: You can get a nice 15 percent off your first purchase, plus free shipping, right now.

Another neat thing about the covetable HELM Xander Sneakers? They’re named after and inspired by Death & Co. cocktail maestro Alexander Day, creator of famed watering holes across the country and a past winner of the James Beard Award — oh, and he’s the younger brother of the co-founder of HELM Boots. That’s just the tip of the iceberg though, because between the handsome leather and the durable cupsole construction, the HELM Xander Sneakers only get even cooler.

To make matters even cooler and more stylish, the HELM Xander Sneakers use a treaded rubber outsole for traction and durability, all the while maintaining a sleek profile that wears well with your favorite pair of blue jeans or classic tan chinos in equal measure. Consider them like sneakers you can certainly dress up to wear to the office, yet keep the HELM Xander Sneakers close by to wear for casual weekend lounging — even with tailored joggers for a Saturday coffee run.

And let’s close things out by talking price: The HELM Xander Sneakers clock in at just $195, a relative steal for sneakers that go above and beyond in terms of quality and construction. When you’re looking for the unexpected — and when you’re hunting for the best new sneakers — snag this pair ASAP.

August 5, 2022August 5, 2022 by Beau H.

The Friday Read: AETHER Apparel’s Summer Sale, The Best New Sunglasses & Lincoln x Shinola Watches

My friends, we did it: We made it through another hectic, hot week, so kick back, take a load off and start your weekend in style. One way to do that? With another edition of the Friday Read, and perhaps with a bit of online shopping at a brand famed for making some of the best men’s sunglasses. That brand would be California-based RAEN, makers of some of the coolest sunglasses for men (as sold by Huckberry as well as the brand’s own site, naturally). Not familiar with the company? Consider this your introduction — and my own stylish recommendation for the best sunglasses for men, of course.

Now that we’ve got that sorted out, let’s keep the rest of today’s weekly recap rolling along smoothly. I’ve stayed plenty busy this week writing style content for Maxim (more on that in a second!), not to mention writing about men’s style essentials like the best men’s T-shirt here on the blog. I also made time to see one of my favorite bands play a stunning, high-energy outdoor Brooklyn concert — that’d be Scottish synth pop trio CHVRCHES, and what a show it was!

Perhaps use that band to power your weekend, and of course, consider checking out the style essentials recommended here — including the best sunglasses for men from California-based RAEN — to get your weekend started in fine fashion.

Now, here’s a bit of style news you’ll be able to appreciate if you love fine automobiles and stylish men’s watches. New as of today, famed Detroit lifestyle brand Shinola — makers of some of the best watches for men, of course — launched a special set of two limited-edition watches in partnership with Lincoln. The occasion? 100 years of remarkable automobile craftsmanship from Lincoln itself. Both watches should prove more than fitting to wear the next time you hit the road.

Over the years, you might recall reading about the technical-yet-stylish menswear purveyors at AETHER Apparel, makers of essential picks like one of the best lightweight sweaters, for instance. Premium gear often comes at a premium price, though, which is why today’s news is even better if you value style and a bargain. The deal in question? Well, the AETHER Apparel Summer Sale is here and running through August 15th, and it’s giving you the chance to get up to 70 percent off the best style gear on the market. Happy shopping, folks.
Here’s one I know you’ll appreciate if you, like me, can’t wait to get to your next music festival. With the spirit of dressing for adventure and being ready for anything, I wrote for AskMen about the best boots to wear to your next summer festival. Step out in style and let’s get rocking, my friends.

Now, that ought to just about to do it when it comes to today’s Friday Read. What’s on your weekend agenda and which of the above picks will you be shopping right now? I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: If it’s stylish menswear you seek, you can’t go wrong with, say, some of the best sunglasses for men from California-based RAEN — among my other favorite picks this week. As always: Thanks for reading and stay stylish!

August 4, 2022August 2, 2022 by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Forty Five’s Slub Pocket Tee Is the Best T-shirt for the Dog Days of Summer

The best men’s style essentials — especially from one of the best online stores for men, Huckberry — always tend to offer up more than meets the eye, as you know if you read the blog on the regular. What do I mean by that? Well, be it better construction or design, better fabric or a better fit, something as simple as the humble T-shirt — once just an undershirt, now a bonafide style staple — becomes something you can wear with ease all on its own. It also becomes a T-shirt you can style in some pretty cool ways, as is the case with the Forty Five Slub Pocket Tee. Named for the 45 RPM record — one perfect record meets one perfect T-shirt –perhaps you remember these stylish men’s T-shirts from my guide to the best summer T-shirt earlier this season.

Shop your new go-to T-shirt at Huckberry
You won’t want to wear another T-shirt

Consider this a prime reminder, with a new deal in store, to boot: Get 3 of the best men’s T-shirts for $95, then wear them with plenty of other Huckberry Bestsellers, be it stylish stretch chino shorts or breezy linen trousers. Now, I’m going to wrap up today’s post in short order, since you don’t need me to remind you any more about the importance of finding one of the best T-shirts for men — agreed? Agreed. Now, get out there and find your new favorite T-shirt in a wide range of colors — and in a breezy, ready-to-beat-the-heat fabric.

August 3, 2022July 30, 2022 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: This Faherty Linen Shirt Is a Breezy Seasonal Style Must-Have

Folks, if you haven’t noticed, it’s still plenty hot out there — and there’s still plenty of opportunity to dress in style with one of, say the best summer shirts for men. After all, a guy needs to stay polished in the heat, be it for rooftop summer soirees, outdoor happy hours or days at the office, and the good people at family-owned Faherty Brand have come up with the solution when it comes down to how to dress on hot summer days. My friends, meet the Faherty Linen Laguna Shirt, an easy and breezy summer shirt that manages to check all the right boxes as you search for one of the best shirts for men.

You very well might recognize NYC-based Faherty Brand for its mix of easygoing-yet-technical styles made from out-of-this-world fabric, like a pair of the best hybrid shorts — not to mention a full run of famed Faherty flannel shirts. It’s worth noting that you can get free shipping on $100 or more worth of men’s style essentials at Faherty, and that very much includes the Faherty Linen Laguna Shirt.

You’ll find the useful, downright breezy Faherty Linen Laguna Shirt available in colors like a washed-out black or a classic Blue Check, all the better to add a shot of color and pattern — or classic, subtle style — to your wardrobe. And as the name implies, the Faherty Linen Laguna Shirt is made from, well, 100 percent linen in a more relaxed fit.

It’s the kind of stylish men’s shirt you can team with a pair of Faherty chinos or stretch cotton shorts just about any day of the week (especially if you tend to work from home). The next time you want a dash of polish and comfort in the summer heat, the Faherty Linen Laguna Shirt should be ready and waiting in your closet.

August 2, 2022July 30, 2022 by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: These Taylor Stitch Shorts are On Sale Exclusively at Huckberry

Curating a wardrobe packed with the best style essentials, as we’ve talked about time and time again here on the blog, is all about keeping an eye out for pieces that work well in your day-to-day grind, the sort of pieces that are well-made, durable and stylish. Oh, and if those pieces — like the Taylor Stitch Apres Shorts — just so happen to be on sale for at least 30 percent off? That’s even better, and that’s the focus of today’s Tuesday Steal

You assuredly know the brand from its own Taylor Stitch Workshop, which sells pieces like the best lightweight sweater at a discount when you pre-fund online, but the Taylor Stitch Apres Shorts, in this case, are available on sale through a different outlet: That’d be the good folks at Huckberry, and they’re a prime summer style move that just makes perfect sense.

From the on-trend (but not too short!) 6-inch inseam to the range of summer-friendly colors — not to mention casual style details like an elastic drawstring waist — they could become your new favorite pair of summer shorts, and that’s saying quite a bit. Plus, the breezy 100 percent organic cotton is a great material choice to keep you cool in the summer heat. And again, repeat after me: This pair of the best summer shorts for men is on sale right now. Call that a proper Tuesday Steal indeed. Happy shopping, my friends!

August 1, 2022July 30, 2022 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Billy Reid Pensacola Polo Is the Coolest Men’s Polo to Buy Now

When you find a brand that does one thing extremely well — or rather, in the case of Billy Reid, at least one thing extremely well — it’s more than worth it to return to that same brand consistently, right? And if the challenge in question involves making style essentials that feel casual and laidback, yet still polished and versatile, Alabama-based Billy Reid is perhaps the brand to shop now. That’s particularly the case with the Billy Reid Pensacola Polo, which just so happens to be one of Billy Reid’s Bestsellers.

It checks all the proper boxes as you shop for one of the best polos for men, from the dressy yet still easygoing four-button placket to the use of soft, breezy organic cotton. Plus, it doesn’t hurt that one of the best men’s polos comes in versatile, goes-with-anything colorways like Washed Grey and Navy, which you can wear with everything from Billy Reid chinos to stretch cotton shorts.

And while the Billy Reid Pensacola Polo is pricier than your average polo — it clocks in at $98 — it’s a worthwhile pick-up you can absolutely rock the rest of summer. Sounds like quite the purchase to start your week, if you ask me.

July 31, 2022July 25, 2022 by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: This Stylish Billy Reid Short-Sleeve Shirt Can Be Yours for 30 Percent Off

I’ve talked on the blog recently about the idea of repetition — of going back to the drawing board and finding styles that work for you consistently, and if some of those men’s style essentials happen to be on sale from one of the country’s best menswear designers? Well, that’s all the better, and that’s the case with the ongoing Billy Reid Summer Sale and today’s pick, one of the best men’s short-sleeve shirts for summer.

Now, you’ve (hopefully!) read about the Billy Reid Summer Sale here on the blog, and you’ve also (hopefully!) read about the counterpart to today’s stylish shirt: The long-sleeve edition of the Billy Reid Tuscumbia Shirt, but it’s the Billy Reid Short-Sleeve Tuscumbia Shirt that takes the top prize today.

Best men's short-sleeve shirt for summer.

The Billy Reid Short-Sleeve Tuscumbia Shirt is, most notably, just about 30 percent off right now, which brings the price down substantially without sacrificing any quality or style (it’s made in India from 100 percent cotton, after all). Plus, the Billy Reid Short-Sleeve Tuscumbia Shirt features both a rich blue colorway and a nice, visually striking pattern, the kind you can use to break subtle, classic chinos, dark blue jeans or navy chino shorts nicely.

And yes, it bears repeating that the Billy Reid Short-Sleeve Tuscumbia Shirt features a classic, regular fit — and again, it’s 30 percent off. It sounds to me like you’ve found your new favorite shirt for the rest of summer.

July 30, 2022July 25, 2022 by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Astorflex Patnoflex Loafers – The Best Loafers for the Rest of Summer

There are certain times in a guy’s summer pursuits when he’s got to step things up just a notch beyond more casual men’s style essentials, like, say, wearing the best summer sneakers. Yes indeed, there are times you’re going to want to step out in fresh, refined style — possibly wearing one of the best summer blazers — and when you do so, you’re going to want to be wearing a pair of the best summer loafers for men.

Although it’s the end of July, you’ll still have ample time to wear the set in question today: The Astorflex Patnoflex Loafers, as sold by my good friends at Huckberry.

You very well likely know Astorflex for making some of the best men’s chukka boots or some of the most affordable sneakers for men, sure, but they’re so much more than that. The Astorflex Patnoflex Loafers are a particular step up for the brand, using all of the Italy-based, family-owned company’s penchant for fine detail and craftsmanship. It starts with the use of soft European leather and environmentally friendly construction, and the Astorflex Patnoflex Loafers only get better from there.

The Astorflex Patnoflex Loafers are also built on a weather-resistant rubber outsole for surprising durability from a leather loafer, while the sleek profile is dressy, sharp and as versatile as it gets. The Astorflex Patnoflex Loafers feature a cleaner design than boat shoes, allowing you to style them with, say, your favorite summer suit or some of the best chinos for men in refined fashion.

And although they’re priced at a slightly higher clip than more casual boat shoes or loafers (the Astorflex Patnoflex Loafers will set you back $195), you’re getting both options — in terms of rich leather colorways and versatility. You could even team the Astorflex Patnoflex Loafers with stretch chino shorts and your favorite summer polo the right mix of refined and casual summer style. Don’t take my word for it, though: Make the most of the rest of the season by stepping into the Astorflex Patnoflex Loafers.

July 29, 2022July 28, 2022 by Beau H.

The Friday Read: The Todd Snyder Summer Sale, Tag Heuer’s New Watch & The Best Corduroy Shorts

My friends, it’s proven another busy, whirlwind week, and we’ve got plenty of ground to cover in today’s Friday Read, so let’s get right to it. I’m going to start things off in proper fashion, of course, by recommending one of the best menswear sales to shop right now: That’d be the Todd Snyder Summer Sale, which offers standout savings on some of the best menswear essentials around.

You won’t want to miss those savings, and you’d also do well to check out yesterday’s post on the best new polo to shop for the season at hand. These are the sort of style picks I’ll be shopping for on my own this weekend as I kick back and relax in Brooklyn (helped along by plenty of coffee and craft beer, of course). Be sure to follow along on my Instagram to keep up with the fun — the rest of today’s Friday Read is below, of course. Cheers, folks!

Now, I’m a huge fan of a refined, versatile watch, which is why it was such a treat to write up my latest feature for Maxim — head over to the site ASAP to read about and shop the new Tag Heuer Carrera Red Dial, with words by yours truly. Talk about a stunner of a timepiece, ehh?
A guy’s wardrobe assuredly needs options when it comes to summer style, and that includes your rotation of stylish, lightweight shorts. With that in mind, I wrote all about a retro style pick that’s made a major comeback as of late: The best corduroy shorts for the season. Head over to SPY to check ’em out, my friends.
I mentioned it earlier, but consider this a proper introduction to one of the best men’s polos from one of the country’s best menswear designers — Todd Snyder, of course. Check out yesterday’s blog post ASAP, folks.

If you ask me, those picks will round out today’s Friday Read nicely, will they not? Here’s to starting your weekend in style — be sure to check back here for this weekend’s Style Pick of the Week, too. Cheers!

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