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by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Beckett Simonon Lopez Boots are the Perfect Balance of Rugged and Refined for Your Style Rotation

Just when you thought you had exhausted every avenue in terms of your rotation of the best boots for men, another pair enters the fray — at least, that’s the case if you’re a major fan of the best boots for men, as I am. Mixing the rugged and the refined is the name of the game, with a profile that can be reasonably dressed up or dressed down — depending on the weather, of course. Beckett Simonon, makers of direct-to-consumer boots and dress shoes significantly marked down from their retail prices, have nailed the formula, and they’ve even thrown some significant savings for you in the mix.

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And the Beckett Simonon Lopez Boots check plenty of boxes if you need another pair of rugged, durable footwear to carry you through winter and into spring (the groundhog did see his shadow, after all!). While the footwear maker does indeed produce streamlined dress boots with wingtip and captoe detailing, the hard-wearing yet versatile Beckett Simonon Lopez Boots fall somewhere in between — able to be paired with dark blue indigo jeans or wool trousers in equal measure. That’s certainly not all they’ve got going for ’em.

The Beckett Simonon Lopez Boots work so well for your versatile style rotation thanks to the use of rugged pull-up leather, complete with a more round toe box that’s apt for pairing with casual trouser styles. There’s a laundry list of features built into these dependable boots, including the use of a leather lining and leather insole for comfort, sweat absorption and a fit that molds to your feet over time.

A steel shank delivers structure and support, and heel caps add grip and durability. Throw in the fact that the Beckett Simonon Lopez Boots are crafted with resoleable Blake stitch construction and are also water-repellent — critical in any pair of handsome yet essential men’s bots for winter — and Beckett Simonon has certainly done a proper job at crafting another standout pair to add to your rotation.

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These stylish men’s leather boots also come in colors like Walnut and a rich, deep Chocolate color, all the better to wear with everything from light wash jeans to olive chinos, while the pull-up leather construction will develop a wonderful patina over time. With their leather-lined construction, you can even wear the Beckett Simonon Lopez Boots well into spring, particularly when paired up with seasonally friendly, lightweight, light wash denim. How will you rock your new favorite pair of boots?

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Pair This Rugged Tecovas Sweater with Your Favorite Western Boots This Winter

Tecovas menswear review.

As we bundle up with increasing fervor across the frigid winter months, it’s important to remember — at least in my experience — that having a bit of fun in the process of scouring the market for winter style essentials is, well, also important. So, while you might have figured out your outerwear situation and ideally, the best winter boots on your feet, it pays off to have a touch of fun or at least a touch of the unexpected in your layering rotation.

That’s where Tecovas comes in: As fun as it is to step out in a pair of rugged Tecovas work boots or the brand’s ever-popular Western boots, it’s perhaps even cooler to discover something a bit unexpected, like one of the best winter sweaters for men. The Austin-based brand has shot to popularity across the past decade for embodying all things Western in matters of style and substance, and a rugged winter sweater like the Tecovas Desert Crew Neck Sweater can add a dash of dependability, flair and style to everything from a waxed trucker jacket to a flannel shirt jacket.

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Helpfully, the Tecovas Desert Crew Neck Sweater is unexpected, it’s eye-catching and it’s built to last at a relatively fair price ($145 as of press time). Paired up with your favorite pair of handsome, durable Tecovas leather Western boots — of which the brand makes dozens of different styles — and you’ve got a stylish sweater you can layer up in versatile fashion.

Crafted from midweight Merino wool for temperature regulation and plenty of warmth (whether paired with a chambray shirt or straightforward long-sleeve cotton tee), this sweater gains variety from its half-cardigan stitch construction through the body. Pair that with shoulder and back yoke seed stitch detailing, plus rack stitching at the cuffs and hem — this handsome sweater is visually appealing all the way through, especially in Winter White.

Best of all is the attention to detail in constructing the Tecovas Desert Crew Neck Sweater — note the cow skull motif emblazoned across the back in bold, rugged fashion. It’s a one-of-a-kind sweater available in two crisp colors and practically made to be paired with expertly crafted light wash or dark blue jeans (which you can also score at Tecovas, as luck would have it!). The next time opportunity comes knocking in the form of a reliable sweater to layer up with during winter’s worst weather, I’d wager the Tecovas Desert Crew Neck Sweater is about as good as it gets.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Flint and Tinder Just Teamed Up With Rancourt & Co. On Some Seriously Rugged New Boots

Flint and Tinder x Rancourt & Co.

We’re back after a brief hiatus and my latest style and spirits-focused jaunt across the pond, as you might have seen on my Instagram, so let’s get into it today, my friends. In matters of the best winter style essentials, it can sometimes feel like you’ve seen it all — how much better can a pair of rugged winter boots get, after all? Well, in the case of the good folks at Huckberry, a line has been drawn in the sand, or rather, the ante has been upped even further with the iconic modern retailer’s latest standout footwear collaboration.

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Again, that’s a high bar to clear considering the likes of Huckberry x Danner have hit the brand’s digital shelves in recent years, but Flint and Tinder x Rancourt & Co. delivers the goods once again, and then some. If you’ve read this Brooklyn style blog or perused the Huckberry site as of late, you’ll know that Flint and Tinder menswear is Americana through and through, inspired by the open road, the American West and the great outdoors.

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That lineup includes one of the best waxed trucker jackets on the market, plus expertly faded denim and crisp chinos abound, along with perfectly crafted footwear, like the Flint and Tinder x Rancourt & Co. Acadia Chukka Boots (among other F&T offerings, of course). The just-launched, highly durable and seriously rugged Flint and Tinder x Rancourt & Co. Acadia Chukka Boots meet the high standards of both Huckberry and Rancourt & Co., the generational Maine-based footwear maker known for serious attention to craft and handsewn, eye-catching and heirloom-quality boots and moccasins.

It’s a family business run the right way, to say the very least, and that lends itself to some iconic and hard-wearing boots and shoes. The Flint and Tinder x Rancourt & Co. Acadia Chukka Boots are the latest in that long line of enviable boots and shoes, including high-top sneakers that sold out quickly more than a decade ago.

So if you want a piece of the latest and greatest American-made boots for men, take heed:Your new favorite boots won’t be around for very long.

The Flint and Tinder x Rancourt & Co. Acadia Chukka Boots boast Chicago-sourced pull-up bison leather with rich texture made to take on a handsome patina over time.

These stylish men’s leather boots are built atop a Reltex Ranger outsole that should prove lightweight and yet traction-minded, while the Flint and Tinder x Rancourt & Co. Acadia Chukka Boots are unlined — grab a pair of your favorite boot socks, cuff your flannel-lined denim and get out there to take on the winter cold. Select sizes are selling fast, so now is as grand a time as any to upgrade your winter boot game.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: These Rugged Workwear Boots from Huckberry are the Discounted Footwear Move Your Closet Needs

As we step assuredly into the winter season and the new year, I’d wager that the right pair of rugged leather boots for men can, in some cases, make all the difference in matters of form and function. Throw in a pair that’s tried-and-true, tested for work as well as serious style points and durability, and you might say we’re cookin’ with gas, as the adage goes.

That’s why I tend to trust the good folks at Huckberry, keen observers of the best winter menswear and keen sellers of durable, Americana-inspired and utterly classic men’s style all around.

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And so it goes with today’s on-sale pick, a barnburner of a discount from the Huckberry Sale section revolving around the Rhodes Footwear Work Wedge Chelsea Boots.

As at home on the shop floor or near the drafting table as they are seated at your favorite bar stool beneath the cuff of a perfect pair of indigo jeans, these stylish Chelsea boots for men excel at both work and play, quite literally — and they’re on sale right now in the Huckberry Sale section, my friends.

Best Chelsea boots for men.

Rugged gear made for the moment at hand is always a treat to find at a bargain (the Rhodes Footwear Work Wedge Chelsea Boots are marked down to $211 from $248), and these tough work Chelsea boots pack in a laundry list of features along with their traditional workwear good looks.

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The Rhodes Footwear Work Wedge Chelsea Boots boast textured full-grain leather uppers constructed in Leon, Mexico, a place known for its fine footwear craftsmanship.

The lightweight Meramec PU outsole, on the other hand, offers grip, rebound, comfort and support, while you’ll note that these boots feature reinforced leather in key stress spots (like the top of the vamp, where the heel meets the shaft of the boot — the details make the difference, my friends!).

Dual pull tabs offer an easy-on, easy-off wearing experience, as do the elastic side gores — these are tough-as-nails Chelsea boots as fit for wearing with canvas work pants and a henley-plus-waxed trucker jacket as they are with a light wash denim shirt and dark indigo blue jeans for casually contrasting, off-duty style. You might not get all that many chances to score a pair of the best Chelsea boots for men like the Rhodes Footwear Work Wedge Chelsea Boots, so I’d urge you to jump at the chance — happy shopping, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find:The Helm Boots Zind Boots in Saddle Brown are as Richly Crafted as It Gets This Season

Helm men's boots review.

For starters, I hope you and yours are coming off a relaxing, utterly wonderful Christmas — and welcome back to everyone’s favorite style blog, where we dive into the charms of the season in matters of menswear, stylish men’s footwear, essential everyday carry staples and the finest gear around.

Brands that go the extra mile in precision and craftsmanship are particularly appreciated around these parts, especially this time of year — when you try on an utterly special pair of the best men’s boots, for instance, you tend to feel that difference right away, and that’s why I’ve long appreciated the good folks at Helm Boots.

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And so it goes as we once again examine a brand making some of the finest boots for men on the market — it’s been some time since we talked about this Austin-based brand, masters of classically rugged boots and dress shoes since 2009, but today’s Friday Find is as a prime a time as any to dive right in.

The Helm Boots Zind Boots are a streamlined, minimal yet rugged set of leather boots for men, crafted on a custom last for a dressy-meets-versatile silhouette — the kind that, as the brand says, you can wear with a tailored navy suit to the office during the week, and then out and about with a waxed trucker jacket, a thermal henley and faded blue jeans across the weekend.

The Helm Boots Zind Boots get the details large and small correct, including the use of full-grain Krumenauer leather, plus Blake Rapid Stitch welt construction for durability while also remaining relatively affordable.

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The Helm Boots Zind Boots also feature hallmarks of the Austin-based brand, including the company’s eye-catching, signature white midsole and leather-lined construction with an ultra-comfortable leather insole made to mold to your feet over time.

With their textured leather upper that should patina with exceptional quality and striking good looks over time, the Helm Boots Zind Boots look like a pair from a much more expensive brand, complete with durable construction, finishing touches like antique brass eyelets and a grippy yet not-overbearing Denver last. When winter comes calling and a pair of dress boots are the solution to your next #OOTD, make sure you’re lacing up a pair of the Helm Boots Zind Boots.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: Save as Much as 50 Percent On the Coolest Shoes from Astorflex and Huckberry During Cyber Monday

Astorflex men's shoes review.

If you’ve been keeping up with the flurry of deals rolling through town (and on this style blog) these past few days as part of the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday menswear deals, I’d wager you’ve seen there’s no shortage of options when it comes to savings on the coolest gear for guys. That’s an understatement, right?

And there might not be a retailer doing it better at the moment — in terms of the type of and number of deals, and the categories covered, and the style points included — than our good friends at Huckberry.

The do-it-all-retailer has a penchant for rugged outdoor gear, stylish stretch denim, everyday carry accessories and oh-so-much-more, including curating a tasteful and very sharp lineup of Astorflex men’s shoes. Toss in the fact that Astorflex shoes are on sale for as much as 50 percent off during Huckberry’s Cyber Monday Sale, and you’ve got a certified fashion winner in the works.

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The Italian-based company runs its own family-owned factories to make some of the finest chukka boots, Chelsea boots, leather loafers and tasteful slides on the market, each done up with richly crafted leathers, sustainably aged uppers, natural rubber or leather outsoles, and exceptional quality in every stitch. In my experience, it’s remarkable stuff in matters of comfort, construction and quality — but let’s get down to the real business at hand, shall we?

And that business ties back directly to the standout Astorflex men’s shoes sale we mentioned earlier — it’s part of a slew of deals ongoing at Huckberry, but these savings won’t last for long (seriously — today is the last full day!).

There’s a massive variety within the Astorflex lineup, from the tailored yet versatile Astorflex Redflex Derby — as wearable with rolled blue jeans as they are with tobacco-hued chinos — to the rugged yet somewhat sleek Astorflex Bitflex Chelsea Boots (another Astorflex staple, at least in my experience).

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You’ll also find a bevy of boat shoes, side-zip boot, textured loafers and even the famous Astorflex Greenflex Chukka Boots for sale at Huckberry’s Cyber Monday Sale. Again, it bears repeating that these savings won’t be sticking around for long — in fact, the clock is ticking as we speak, so go out and find your new favorite shoes from Huckberry and Astorflex.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: These Viberg Service Boots Are Some of the Most Well-Made Boots on the Market, Period

In my line of work — curating this Brooklyn style blog and writing about some of the finest menswear brands on the planet for a range of sites in this #FreelanceLife — there are simple pieces I come across that warrant a double-take or a third take, at that. Viberg men’s boots have long fit the bill in that regard, representing the pinnacle of craftsmanship as far as fine footwear is concerned, and then some.

Made in the Great Wild North (Canada, to you) in a 3rd-generation, family-owned factory, the story of iconic and remarkably well-made Viberg men’s boots dates back decades. It’s a story of legendary boots, renowned for their toughness (and now their modern style appeal), and a story of harnessing the power of exceptional leather quality and distinctive Goodyear Welt construction featuring its own take on a heavyweight leather insole.

And across the decades, certain Viberg boot styles have stood alone, like the Viberg Service Boots — the very pair of boots that brings us here today. In my experience wearing Viberg men’s boots, that construction and quality allows the boots to mold to your feet over time while remaining incredibly durable inside and out.

Of course, the newest pair of eye-catching Viberg Service Boots fits the bill quite nicely in matters of stunning good looks and exceptional design.

Made with C.F. Stead’s Naked Kudu leather that should develop an incredible patina over time, these boots are assuredly worth the higher price tag, boasting the kind of investment-level quality and production you simply can’t find many places these days. Naturally, that makes the newest pair of Viberg Service Boots quite worthy of our ongoing Friday Find series.

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Finished with a rugged Commando outsole for the ultimate in traction, these are handsome leather boots as worthy of a pair of wool dress trousers and your new favorite shawl cardigan as they are dark indigo jeans and a thermal henley — from there, let your imagination run wild, since you’ll want to get as much wear as possible out of your new go-to leather boots.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: You Can Now Buy The New Filson x Blundstone Chelsea Boots Online at Huckberry

Filson x Blundstone Chelsea boots review.

Out of all the rugged style essentials I treasure the most in the world of menswear, it all starts for me from the ground up with a pair of the best boots for men. Well, most days and most seasons, at least. Building your outfit around the right footwear can go a long way toward properly outfitting seasonal adventures and style situations aplenty, and that’s where I’ve long trusted my Blundstone boots, particularly in the brisk climes of fall and winter.

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Blundstone men’s boots are famously durable, first built in Australia well over a century ago and featuring waterproof construction, hard-wearing leather and famously durable rubber outsoles. They’re not unlike another purpose-built company, the great folks at Pacific Northwest outfitters Filson, another brand I treasure and wear frequently (as you well know if you follow me on Instagram).

Filson x Blundstone Chelsea boots review.

Two companies born of excursions far afield, now coming together as one: Yes, you read that right. Filson x Blundstone debuted earlier this fall, the first-ever boot collaboration between the two hard-working companies (a collaboration I covered over at Maxim.com), and now, you can find the Filson x Blundstone Chelsea Boots at your favorite online retailer, Huckberry. Talk about a partnership and a fitting pair of boots worth celebrating ahead of the holiday season, ehh?

Some fashion collaborations tend to make perfect sense on paper when you really think about it, and given the serious penchant both of these brands have for hard-wearing outdoor gear, well, this one surely reads as a winner in my book. There’s much to love about the latest run of the Filson x Blundstone Chelsea Boots (the #2535 model, in fact), starting with classic hallmarks of sturdy Blundstone construction, like the brand’s new and newly revamped  Avalon Gecko TPU outsole design beneath a water-resistant waxed suede upper.

That outsole should provide traction and a smooth ride underfoot as you wear the #2535 Filson x Blundstone Chelsea Boots, while Filson-approved touches like Blaze Orange elastic side gores and a Blaze Orange, co-branded footbed speak stylishly to the collaborative effort.

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Huckberry, for its part, calls both iconic brands “titans of gear” and notes that Filson x Blundstone Chelsea Boots represent “the sum of Filson’s field-tested DNA and Blundstone’s century-plus of bootmaking grit.”

It’s mighty hard to argue with that sentiment, whether worn with rolled light wash denim and a casually cool henley or paired with a waxed field jacket and cotton-canvas work pants when duty calls in the great outdoors. My friends, you assuredly can’t go wrong when you step into a pair of the Filson x Blundstone Chelsea Boots this season.

by Beau H.

The Friday Find: The LUCA Drift Moc Toe Boots are a Prime Smart-Casual Footwear Move

Best moc toe boots for men.

I’m certainly willing to bet you’ve got your own idea of what “smart casual” or business casual means in your menswear wardrobe: Pieces that are a step down from a traditional dress shirt and a full suit, for instance, but that can be mixed and matched with ease for a stylish sense of polish. The navy blazer, the white Oxford shirt and the khaki or tan chino are prime examples of some of the best business casual style for guys, but what about your footwear? There’s a way to bridge the gap handsomely between rugged work boots and dress shoes polished to a shine — for all those times that you might pair said Oxford or chambray shirt with dark blue denim, for instance, some of the best moc toe boots might suffice (see below for exhibit A in this instance).

And in today’s Friday Find — where we take a fairly quick-hit look at a must-buy product that might have flown under your radar — the LUCA Drift Moc Toe Boots exemplify smart casual, pleasingly rugged yet versatile footwear for your fall style rotation.

For those unfamiliar, LUCA is the prime smart casual footwear brand designed in-house at Huckberry, blending gum rubber outsoles with hybrid silhouettes, like a moc toe leather boot upper or a sneaker boot or Chelsea boot construction up top. And in this case, the LUCA Drift Moc Toe Boots use the classic hallmarks of a sturdy moc toe work boot, then take a more laidback approach with a gum rubber wedge outsole.

Triple-stitched contrasting construction accents the moc toe design itself, while a three-eyelet, chukka boot-like upper also gives them a dash of wear-with-anything appeal, especially when teamed with olive chinos, expertly faded blue jeans or grey cotton canvas work pants.

There’s a versatile appeal to the fairly priced, carefully constructed LUCA Drift Moc Toe Boots, and you can be sure they’re up to snuff — thanks to the good folks at Huckberry, of course. Lace up the LUCA Drift Moc Toe Boots the next time you need rugged new, stylish fall boots.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: These Red Wing Heritage Beckman Boots Are a Standout Fall Style Staple

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There’s assuredly no time like the present to keep talking about the best fall footwear, and indeed, the best leather boots for men.

The autumnal season, with its promise of brisk weather on the air and crunching leaves underfoot, and with its promise of fall pursuits ranging from Octoberfest brewery visits to bonfires, cabin getaways and pumpkin patch strolls, is without a doubt a prime time to break out some of your favorite leather boots — the perfect blend of form and function, at least in my experience.

It’s all about embracing texture, rich leathers, fall-ready colors and perhaps a few added touches, be that a thick outsole, dressy waxed cotton laces or some handsome, stylish middle ground between the two. Of course, you can find stylish men’s footwear that fits the bill on all fronts from our good friends at Huckberry.

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And when it comes to the ideal merger between craftsmanship and utter cool, between longevity in design and longevity in matters of looks, the iconic Red Wing Heritage Beckman Boots are about as great as it gets these days.

They’re a touch dressier and more sleek in matters of profile and silhouette than other equally famed Red Wing Heritage men’s boots (the burly, sturdy Red Wing Iron Ranger comes to mind, which you can also find reliably at Huckberry).

The Red Wing Heritage Beckman Boots harken back to the iconic Minnesota company’s early days outfitting field workers, linesmen and miners for harsh conditions, and they’re so named after Red Wing founder Charles Beckman.

The Red Wing Heritage Beckman Boots feature dependable Goodyear welted construction, a hallmark of the reliable-as-ever brand, while full-grain Excalibur leather should break in wonderfully over time — whether you opt for a pair in rich brown Cigar or deep Black leather.

In the meantime, the rugged Gro-Cord outsole delivers maximum traction — especially when paired with workwear-inspired dark blue jeans, grey stretch canvas work pants or even tobacco-hued chinos for a laidback-meets-business-casual look. Waxed cotton laces provide durability and a streamlined finish, along with three speed-hook eyelets at the top of the boot shaft to customize the fit of your new favorite boots (whether worn for business or pleasure).

It would be easy to say they don’t quite make ’em like they used to when it comes to the best leather boots for men, but the hard-wearing and fashionable Red Wing Heritage Beckman Boots disprove that notion quite handily. Lace up a pair for each and every pursuit on the horizon this season, my friends.