See Now, Buy Now: The Flint and Tinder Midweight Terry Collection Features Your New Favorite Sweatpants

Best hoodies for men.

In my experience, looking for style staples needn’t be too complicated — or rather, sometimes, you just want a sturdy, reliable, hard-working and yet casual look, perhaps one anchored by one of the best men’s hoodies. It’s a simple sportswear selection made modern when done the right way, as you can see above with the Flint and Tinder Midweight Terry Collection at Huckberry.

The classic hoodie has morphed over the years into a piece that can be casually layered and worn in situations far from the gym. For instance, you can team your new Flint and Tinder hoodie with a rugged waxed trucker jacket, underneath a denim jacket or a field coat, or wear it as a trusty, comfortable all-day travel essential.

Huckberry also recommends styling this reliable new hoodie in classic sportswear fashion, as with joggers and canvas sneakers — weekend coffee runs have never looked so stylish, at least in my experience.

Sturdy loopback cotton gets a garment-washed treatment for softness and comfort right out of the box, while the new Flint and Tinder Midweight Terry Hoodie boasts a durable, dependable design. Features like a double-layer hood and double-layer cuffs see to that sturdiness, while its kangaroo pouch is a staple found on the best hooded sweatshirts for men.

True to form, the Flint and Tinder Midweight Terry Hoodie comes in a range of classic, casual colors, including a sporty shade of heathered grey and even an eye-catching deep green.

Best men's hoodies.

While the Flint and Tinder Midweight Terry Hoodie might seem simple on the surface, it’s built with the kind of durable details that make a big difference when it comes to casual sportswear — made for the gym, the open road and well beyond.

The Sunday Sale: Save 30% On this Hard-Working Trucker Jacket from Triple Aught Design

Best trucker jackets for men.

It’s not every single day that you come across a jacket that truly blows you away, one that makes you take notice and marvel at its specs, its hard-wearing build and its overall exceptional design. High praise, no?

And in my line of work writing this Brooklyn style blog, it’s a high bar to clear, but Triple Aught Design and the Triple Aught Design Outrider Jacket meet the moment, and then some.

As far as the best trucker jackets are concerned, this one deserves its time in the sun (and in your wardrobe), and the even better news? The Triple Aught Design Outrider Jacket is on sale right now, and it just might prove a worthy competitor to other trucker jackets in your rotation — seriously, folks. It’s got the modern specs, the durable design and the classically cool good looks to be worn in four seasons — let’s take a closer look, shall we?

Like Huckberry and other brands striving to make the best men’s trucker jacket (and more), the good folks at San Francisco-based Triple Aught Design believe in adventure, the great outdoors and the versatile, modern-yet-classic gear to go from point A to point B and beyond, from out in the field to back home bellied up to the bar.

Triple Aught Design Outrider Jacket review.

Triple Aught Design uses modern, innovative fabrications (like the British Millerain Sahara canvas found on this jacket), while also nodding to the past (note the Type II-knife pleats on the front of this handsome trucker jacket). It’s eye-catching, hard-working gear that I can certainly appreciate, and I hope you’ll feel the same way.

And what better way to get started with a brand’s wares than by scoring a handsome, rugged trucker jacket at a 30 percent discount, right? The Triple Aught Design Outrider Jacket is also treated with a Staywax finish for weather-ready durability, and it boasts cotton twill lined pockets and cotton corduroy lined cuffs — not to mention snap hip and chest pockets for ease of access.

It also comes in three dusty, earthy colors for versatility and style points in spades, and the fit should hit nicely at the hip while layering over T-shirts, henleys, flannel shirts and more — as one of the best trucker jackets for men should, of course. There’s not a jacket on the market quite like the Triple Aught Design Outrider Jacket, and you should jump at this chance to save 30 percent on a new favorite trucker jacket for your next rugged #OOTD, folks.

Style Pick of the Week: Taylor Stitch Chore Pants – Winter’s Perfect Workhorse Pant

Best work pants for men.

Winter weather assuredly doesn’t take any days off, and neither should your wardrobe — right? That’s long been the idea behind the seasonal collections dreamed up by Taylor Stitch, a brand that uses its San Francisco roots, plus a hefty dose of Americana influence, to craft hard-wearing, hard-working selections in any season — particularly winter, and particularly when it comes to the best work pants for men.

In fact, the Taylor Stitch Chore Pants check every box if you’ve been scouring the market for a refreshed, stylish, modern yet sturdy pair of men’s work pants (or casually rugged everyday pants, if that’s your jam).

While Taylor Stitch chinos are famously sturdy yet supple, polished and as ready for the office as they are for a round of speakeasy cocktails, the Taylor Stitch Chore Pants are seemingly crafted with the elements in mind, and with the specs and hardware to match.

Taylor Stitch men's pants.

The key with your new favorite work pants? Highly durable 100% organic cotton canvas in a 12.5oz. weight — heavy enough for the dead of winter, spry enough for spring and perfectly suited for fall, of course. The Taylor Stitch Chore Pants are also built with easy-to-move features, like a stonewashed finish for added flexibility and softness, plus angled hip pockets for quick access and storage of your everyday carry essentials.

Taylor Stitch Chore Pants.

Double-knee reinforced construction further bolsters the toughness of the Taylor Stitch Chore Pants, which also feature half-lined back patch pockets for secure storage of — once again — your everyday carry must-haves. And the fact that your new favorite chore pants are available in a range of dusty, earthy colors might just take the cake, at least in my experience writing Taylor Stitch reviews.

Best of all is the fact that the Taylor Stitch Chore Pants can get down and dirty when the job requires it, no doubt. And yet, they also happen to be a tough-as-nails yet stylish replacement for jeans as you visit your favorite distillery or grab a cold one at your favorite dive bar.

Add a henley or a denim shirt, top things off with a trusty sherpa-lined denim jacket, and consider the strong-as-can-be Taylor Stitch Chore Pants a new companion in matters of style, toughness and the daily grind — just act quickly, as sizes are on the move from one of the best online menswear shops out there. Cheers, my friends.

The Friday Read: An Adventure into the Agave Fields with Patrón Tequila

My friends, thanks for joining me as we kick off another weekend via the Friday Read, your source for what’s new and what’s next when it comes to menswear, spirits and more. Last week, we talked more about rugged USA-made menswear from California-based Devium, and we’re shifting gears slightly this week, as I’m on the move.

I myself have been planning a Brooklyn apartment move — which you know if you follow me on Instagram — but my latest move of sorts is one that’s taken me out of the country, down south and in pursuit of a new adventure (and a new spirit). We’re coming to you live from Jalisco, Mexico, were I’m venturing into the agave fields to learn all about Patrón Tequila and its new Cristalino expression.

This trip is part of the many hats I wear when it comes to freelance writing, including covering all manner of gear, spirits and more at Maxim.com. In fact, you can look for a dispatch on this particular trip over at Cool Material, where I’ll be diving into the world of agave.

It’s far from my first trip to the region (how cool is that!?), which brings you through the vibrant city and culinary destination of Guadalajra. I trekked to Mexico last September with El Tesoro Tequila, and I’ve also visited the region with 1800 Tequila last spring.

But back to Patrón: More than 2,500 employees work to craft this fine tequila at Atotonilco el Alto, using brick ovens and ancient Tahona stones to cook the agave and dial in that “just-right” flavor you’ve perhaps found in your favorite margarita or cocktail.

Along the way, we’re staying at the Hacienda Patrón an exclusive VIP guest house on site. Here, the itinerary includes plenty of tequila, round after round of gourmet meals, an agave cutting demonstration, a tour of Patrón facilities and a deep dive into how they make this premium spirit. Not bad for a work trip, right?

 
 
 
 
 
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Of course, I’ll be outfitted with some of my favorite gear along the way, including sturdy Flint and Tinder work pants, my trusty Blundstone boots and even some tequila-themed headwear (workers in the tequila fields often wear oversized straw hats to block the sun, dirt and grime during long days in the agave fields).

Between exceptional tequila, next-level accommodations and the chance to put some of my favorite menswear and gear to the test in rugged fashion, my latest trip checks all the boxes for me — and for that, I couldn’t be more thankful!

There’s more to come on my jaunt to Mexico if you go ahead and follow me on Instagram, but for now, just now that we’re focused on matters of style with two upcoming weekend posts. Cheers to tequila and cheers to real-world adventures, folks — thanks for reading!

The Thursday Buy: These Sperry x Huckberry Chukka Boots are A Rugged Update to a Classic

Huckberry x Sperry chukka boots.

If you thought it was nearly impossible to improve upon the best men’s style classics, think again. The humble chukka boot has a storied heritage all its own, as does American footwear maker Sperry, innovators of styles like the boat shoe and of course, the Sperry AO Chukka. So, what does one get Huckberry and Sperry team up on a refresh to an iconic fan favorite?

Well, the answer is pretty clear right up front with the new Sperry x Huckberry AO Chukka Boots, a meeting of the minds that blends history, rugged appeal and a few fresh, revamped touches in one stylish pair of men’s boots.

Huckberry, everyone’s favorite adventure-and-Americana retailer, with a healthy respect for timeless styles (like Sperry boat shoes), says that the AO Chukka goes one step further in terms of style, sensibility and even performance.

Sperry x Huckberry boat shoes.

In fact, one of the best online retailers for men says that the Sperry x Huckberry AO Chukka Boots take “everything you know and love about a boat shoe—like the hardwearing, water-resistant leather uppers and ultimate-gripping outsoles—and combines it with the easy styling of a chukka.”

Sperry chukka boots for men.

That’s not a bad look for your footwear rotation this season and well beyond, right? No doubt about it. The handsome Sperry x Huckberry AO Chukka Boots get plenty of things right when it comes to the details and their design, including collaborative detailing inside the heel and on the tongue.

There’s a laundry list of features to love, including rich full-grain leather throughout — the kind that’ll develop a handsome patina over time — as well as the use of traction-friendly Razor-Cut Wave-Siping technology for grip on slick streets in winter, spring and, well, just about any season. Of course, rawhide laces and contrast stitching throughout, just like you’d find on classic moccasins, drive home the craftsmanship and timeless appeal of the new Sperry x Huckberry AO Chukka Boots.

What’s even better still is the fact that they’re up for grabs for under $200, and there are plenty of sizes to be had when it comes to your new favorite chukka boots. A meeting of the minds that bridges the gap between the old and the new, done by one of your favorite retailers? Sounds like your next footwear purchase has arrived, my friends.

See Now, Buy Now: This Todd Snyder Cardigan is a Luxe Update to a Classic Wardrobe Staple

Best cardigan sweaters for men.

If you’ve been keeping up with this Brooklyn style blog over the years, you very well might notice that some things have stayed consistent: A love of the best chambray shirts, classics like blue jeans and of course, staples like rugged leather boots.

But what about the erstwhile cardigan — one of the best sweaters for men, in my opinion, and one made to great fanfare (and quality) by one of the country’s best menswear designers, Todd Snyder. Yes indeed, what do you make of this style, my friends?

Even the most classic cardigan can look a touch trendy for some — or even a touch too retro or stuffy — but there’s no doubt (in my experience) that the Todd Snyder Organic Cotton Cardigan is a picture-perfect example of the style if you want to switch up your rotation of the best men’s sweaters.

Best sweaters for men.

The Todd Snyder Organic Cotton Cardigan gets the details correct in terms of casually cool style — the ribbed texture gives it a dash of visual interest and appeal, while cardigans made from fibers like cashmere might be more refined.

A contrasting placket also adds a dash of intrigue — the Todd Snyder Organic Cotton Cardigan is a crisply cut sweater that’s as at home over a stretch dress shirt as it is atop a T-shirt or a long-sleeve waffle henley.

The Todd Snyder Organic Cotton Cardigan is part of the perfect mix of high-low style: Try it underneath a blazer (but atop a T-shirt in a solid color), or else style yours with the aforementioned dress shirt, a knit tie and chinos at the office.

The Todd Snyder Organic Cotton Cardigan is even fashioned with raglan sleeves for a further shot of contrast and a flattering fit — this luxurious sweater is pricier than other sweaters in your rotation, but worth your hard-earned cash all the same, particularly given its versatile color. As the brand says, your new favorite sweater is here, and it might just be the Todd Snyder Organic Cotton Cardigan

The Tuesday Steal: This Wool-Lined Version of the Best-Selling Flint and Tinder Trucker Jacket is Now On Sale

Flint and Tinder Wool-Lined Waxed Trucker Jacket

It can be hard to improve upon even the most rugged men’s style essentials, the gear you turn to on the daily — for yard work, for backyard hangs and for adventures far afield. So when a company like Huckberry doubles down, takes one of its best-selling pieces of all-time, then revamps and builds it even better — all for a on-sale price at the moment — it’s worthy of your time, attention and cash.

That brings us to the latest edition of the Flint and Tinder Waxed Trucker Jacket (or, the latest on-sale edition, rather), and the Flint and Tinder Wool-Lined Waxed Trucker Jacket. It’s up for grabs now via the Huckberry Sale section, which is certainly a stellar place to score some savings and style after the holiday rush.

Right now, you’ll notice that the Chocolate iteration of the Flint and Tinder Wool-Lined Waxed Trucker Jacket is yours for the taking, with a deep, earthen tone and the same standout specs you’ve come to expect from the retailer. That discount, mind you, is good for 20 percent off — not bad, right?

When it comes to this hard-wearing waxed jacket, that means all the bells and whistles Huckberry can muster — which is quite a few, if you’ve shopped the fan-favorite Americana retailer before.

If you’ll recall, those bells and whistles include a tough-as-nails, weather-resistant Martexin 8.25 oz. shelter cloth shell (waxed on both sides), construction featuring a Japanese wool blanket cloth interior, and sturdy custom hardware.

t’s an impressive rundown from a retailer that knows a thing or two about gear built for the great outdoors, and you can even re-wax the exterior of the jacket for further dependability. Plus, given the fact that this version of the Flint and Tinder Wool-Lined Waxed Trucker Jacket is marked down to $286 from $358 (savings of 20 percent), I’d say you’re getting plenty of bang for your buck.

See Now, Buy Now: This Buck Mason G-1 Flight Jacket Updates an All-Time Classic

Buck Mason leather jackets for men.

In my experience, the best menswear brands are ones that have a sense of heritage and history in every stitch, whether that’s faithfully recreating iconic styles or presenting time-honored favorites with a twist.

Buck Mason hits the nail on the head in both areas, with its tasteful selection of modern updates to classic silhouettes, from henleys to blue jeans (as you know if you’ve read my Buck Mason reviews over the years) and yes, one very impressive leather flight jacket as seen above.

The Los Angeles-based company uses some of the best menswear icons as a starting point for its crisply designed, casually rugged 21st-century updates, and the Buck Mason Skymaster G-1 Flight Jacket is about as cool, stylish and well-made as it gets.

Rich goatskin leather in a deep, timeless shade of brown is accented by a luxurious and yet useful, true-to-form shearling collar, just as the original versions of the style were made for the U.S. Navy back in the 1930s.

Best leather jackets for men.

The Buck Mason Skymaster G-1 Flight Jacket is further adorned with ribbed wool cuffs and a bottom hem for warmth and a snug fit, another detail prized among fighter pilots looking for warmth and durability. The Buck Mason Skymaster G-1 Flight Jacket is cut with a relaxed fit for ease of layering — opt to wear your new favorite leather jacket atop a thermal henley, a chambray shirt or a combination of that legendary trio.

Button flap hip pockets provide storage space for everyday carry essentials, while the fit (cut to hit just below the hip) should pair especially well with dark blue jeans — accented perhaps by a stylish Buck Mason leather belt, of course.

Perhaps the very best part about the Buck Mason Skymaster G-1 Flight Jacket is that it should get better with age, developing a supple and broken-in feel to go along with its own patina the more you wear. While you likely won’t be taking to the skies in combat anytime soon, the handsome Buck Mason Skymaster G-1 Flight Jacket is a surefire way to pay homage to an outerwear icon.

The Sunday Sale: Get Up to 40 Percent Off the Best Outdoor Gear at the Patagonia Winter Sale

You might have noticed it in your local forecast and especially in the air: It’s been a frigid winter to date, and that requires fighting back with some of the best winter outdoor gear close at hand. And while there’s a time and a place to dress up in tailored, elevated fashion, at times, you just need some casually rugged, highly functional gear from head to toe — enter iconic outdoor gear brand Patagonia, folks.

Patagonia men's shirt jacket review.

A focus on performance and warmth holds true whether it concerns your outerwear, your trusty winter pants or your base layers — or all three, especially for outdoor winter sporting pursuits. That, my friends, is where Patagonia has always delivered, and your luck just took a turn for the better.

The Patagonia Winter Sale offers up a vast array of the best outdoor gear, all at prices up to 40 percent off. If you’ve been waiting, for instance, to upgrade your alpine layering game or to score a stylish winter jacket for your commute, the time is now.

There’s a vast selection of durable down jackets, shirt jackets, cozy thermal base layers and trusty winter hats and gloves, to name but a few categories. You can also score notable savings on classics from the eco-friendly brand, like the Nano Puff Jacket or a personal favorite, the rugged and ready-for-action Lightweight Insulated Fjord Flannel Shirt.

Plenty of heartier, burlier styles are available as well, including the Jackson Glacier Down Parka, and laidback, lounge-ready favorites like the R1 Air Zip Neck should offer up a nice mix of comfort and performance (whatever strikes your fancy as a priority on that day, of course).

From outerwear to base layers to durable outdoor pants, from head to toe, the Patagonia Winter Sale arrives not a moment too soon as far as winter warmth, comfort and performance are concerned — take advantage and make some space in your closet, folks.

Style Pick of the Week: The Flint and Tinder Texas Reserve Collection – Modern, Made-in-America Must-Haves

There’s something to be said for menswear brands that feel modern and of the moment, while at the same time delivering a sense of classic style, the kind that’s rarely ever out of place. Of course, you’ll find those sorts of menswear essentials in spades at fan-favorite Americana-adventure retailer Huckberry, assuredly one of the best online style brands for guys – and a personal favorite.

So when the good folks at Huckberry and Flint and Tinder — the company’s flagship in-house line — put their heads together on a new, made-in-Texas collection, the results are absolutely worth checking out ASAP.

My friends, meet the Flint and Tinder Texas Reserve Collection, a tightly curated, ridiculously well-made trio of Western workwear style picks perfectly suited for the moment at hand.

After all, everything Western seems to be a growing trend in menswear, but Flint and Tinder doesn’t feel like a bandwagon hopper — the brand does things the right way, with quality and rugged appeal top of mind. The Flint and Tinder Texas Reserve Collection is an outstanding example of top-notch craftsmanship, endlessly cool style points and a nod to Western heritage, done the Huckberry way.

From the richly crafted Waxy Kudo Roper Boots to a line of Flint and Tinder Reserve Denim (crafted from best-in-class selvedge cotton), the new offering is a stellar study in craft, hard work and attention to detail (four different types of selvedge denim certainly nod to that approach).

The great news is, a tough and hard-working pair of selvedge denim pairs up expertly with Western-style boots, along with F&T staples like a handsome roughout trucker jacket or a durable Western denim shirt.

And as Huckberry says of its boot partnership in this collection with famed bootmakers Rios of Mercedes, the family-owned company boasts “rich history that lends itself quite nicely to what the company calls “a one-of-a-kind roper boot.”

And when it comes to the jeans on offer within the Flint and Tinder Texas Reserve Collection, you’ve got your pick from a deep inky black pair of selvedge to classic shade of Khaki and Olive. Each pair of some of the best jeans for men boast a hard-wearing, break-in-ready 13-oz. Japanese fabric that’s also woven on antique shuttle looms — in Texas, of course.

Best selvedge denim for men.

A YKK zipper, hand-numbered labels and sturdy hardware deliver a tough finish and long-lasting wearability, as you’ve come to expect from Hukberry. The bottom hems feature a real selvedge finish, the kind you can show off when cuffing your jeans.

Between the incredibly well-made, frankly beautiful roper boots and a selection of old-school selvedge denim, it looks to me like the Flint and Tinder Texas Reserve Collection hits the mark on the head when it comes to both the old-world and the modern — get your pair of boots (or jeans!) while they’re still in stock.