May 23, 2023May 21, 2023 by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: You Can Save Now On Your New Favorite Chelsea Boots from HELM Boots

When you find a brand that works for you, I’m of the opinion that you should stick with it, and then some. Take HELM Boots, for instance. The Austin-based brand has been making some of the best men’s leather boots with careful craftsmanship in mind for well over a decade.

Learn more now at HELM Boots

As someone with a few pairs of HELM men’s boots of my own, I certainly vouch for the quality, the supple-yet-durable leather, and the endless style points they bring to my wardrobe. If that sounds like something you’re interested in, then you’d be wise to dive into today’s Tuesday Steal: A pair of the best men’s Chelsea boots, now discounted about 15 percent.

Now, bear in mind that HELM boots don’t go on sale all that often, and when they do, they tend to sell quickly, so it’s worth trying to snap up a pair of the HELM Pablo Boots, a streamlined-yet-rugged Chelsea boot you can wear plenty this spring (and seasons to come, of course).

The handsome full-grain Balthazar leather should break in wonderfully over time, with a rich texture that’ll develop patina the more you wear them. And the YKK side zipper gives the HELM Pablo Boots a distinctive, slightly edgy touch (think of the zip boots worn by rock n’roll guitarists, yet imagine these as being dressier and more heritage-minded).

Shop now at HELM Boots

Either way, the HELM Pablo Boots are also finished off with the Austin-based company’s distinctive touches, like a white contrast midsole, hard-working Blake stitch construction. They’re also fully leather-lined, and the poured rubber insert should provide a nice mix of grip and comfort. Crucially, the HELM Pablo Boots are now on sale for under $250, and for a pair of boots you can wear with blue jeans on the weekend or comfortable stretch chinos back at the office, that’s a downright steal. Get to shopping ASAP, folks.

May 21, 2023May 21, 2023 by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Save 60 Percent On these Rugged Spring Rain Boots from Huckberry

If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years, it’s that by the time you need to prepare for what’s out there — inclement weather, rocky terrain, a breezy day or some combination of all three — it’s often too late. That means having rugged menswear essentials aplenty on hand, including a pair of the best rain boots.

Where’s a guy to go to get those essentials? Well, that’s easy: The good folks at Huckberry have you covered, and it gets even better from there: The All-Weather Duckboots are already as durable and dependable as it gets when it comes to the best spring rain boots, but the All-Weather Duckboot Low takes thing in a slightly more streamlined direction while still delivering rain-ready performance.

Shop the best men’s boots at Huckberry ASAP

You might very well be wondering if there’s a catch, but I’m here to tell you there’s no catch — other than the fact that the All-Weather Duckboot Low are actually on sale right now for an astonishingly low price: They’re marked down 60 percent, which brings them to $59 (as opposed to $148). That’s a deal that’s nearly too good to pass up, right? I couldn’t agree more.

Crucially, the All-Weather Duckboot Low boast plenty of the same features that made the original lace-up Duckboots so essential and downright dependable, including that durable sneaker boot design, a cushioned midsole for plenty of spring in your step, and 100 percent waterproof construction. The All-Weather Duckboot Low also use full-grain leather paired with that contrasting duckboot rubberized rand, and the entire shoe rests above a hard-wearing Vibram outsole for maximum traction.

Going off-trail, hitting the road for a camping excursion or even dashing around town on a rainy day just got a lot more affordable and performance-focused with the All-Weather Duckboot Low — score them now for 60 percent off, but know that sizes are going quite quickly at the moment.

April 18, 2023April 16, 2023 by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: These Durable Lace-Up Boots from Huckberry Are 30 Percent Off For Spring

If you’ve kept up with the blog over these last few weeks and months, you’re well aware that there are a few style hacks you can use to your advantage as you build out a wardrobe of the best men’s style essentials. Naturally, that’s where a retailer like Huckberry comes into play: If you know where to look — as in, the Huckberry Sale section — you can even find useful in-season style picks you can wear right now. As in, right this very instant, as soon as they show up on your doorstep.

Take your new favorite pair of boots: While you might think April is a bit too late to snag a pair of essential, rugged boots, there’s actually never been a better time to score some footwear that Huckberry calls a “daily driver.” The boots in question just so happen to be 30 percent off today, for good measure: The Rhodes Footwear Portland Boots check all the proper boxes in your search for spring-ready footwear, starting with the ability to save a buck or two as you shop.

Beyond that, the Rhodes Footwear Portland Boots are built on a proprietary Vibram rubber outsole for plenty of grip and traction. It only gets better when it comes to the Rhodes Footwear Portland Boots — while at first glance, they’re made with suede, that suede just so happens to be water-resistant Alfamex Glasgow suede, and you even earn some style points thanks to the rich olive color and the waxed cotton laces.

Plus, the Rhodes Footwear Portland Boots are outfitted with contrasting speed hooks for a customizable fit as you lace ’em up for plenty of spring wear. And again, as luck would have it, some of the best men’s boots for spring are now 30 percent off via the always-excellent Huckberry Sale section — it sounds to me like you’re using all the style hacks you need this season. Good luck out there, my friends.

March 26, 2023March 24, 2023 by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Save Nearly 30 Percent On these Rugged Chukka Boots from Huckberry

When the time finally comes to stow away your hard-working winter boots in favor of something more lighter and easier to wear, well, you’re going to want to be prepared. What’s a guy to do? For starters, you’re likely aware (if you read the blog on the regular!) that you can head over to Huckberry to stock up on all your spring style essentials.

Head over to Huckberry to shop for spring

Beyond that, you’re going to find precisely what you need within the affordably priced, well-stocked and yet fast-selling Huckberry Sale section. And let’s take it one step further: You’re going to find the Rhodes Footwear Tyler Chukka Boots — some of the best chukka boots for men — within that sale section, and up for grabs at a discount right now for more than 25 percent off.

That knocks the price of the Rhodes Footwear Tyler Chukka Boots down to $131 from $175, a downright steal in terms of the right blend of quality and affordability. Crucially, like other Rhodes Footwear styles (including a pair of rugged Chelsea boots), the Rhodes Footwear Tyler Chukka Boots hit all the right marks in terms of spring-ready boots, from the versatile ankle boot chukka design to the sturdy yet comfortable rubber wedge sole.

Beyond that, the Rhodes Footwear Tyler Chukka Boots boast a refined toe shape that puts them right at home with either the best men’s blue jeans or your favorite chinos and an Oxford shirt, while the waxy leather will develop its own unique patina over time.

The sole itself on the Rhodes Footwear Tyler Chukka Boots is also slip-resistant, while the overall look is about as versatile and high-quality as it gets for the price. Again, the Rhodes Footwear Tyler Chukka Boots can be yours for just about 25 percent off, and that’s as worthy a deal as any this season. Lace ’em up and we’ll see you out there.

March 23, 2023March 22, 2023 by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: These New FRYE Chelsea Boots Are Some of the Best Boots for Spring

Stepping into a new season is sometimes as simple as, well, stepping out with the right pair of boots. OK, it might not be quite that simple — you’re still going to need a new spring polo and one of spring’s best jackets — but starting your search from the ground up can be a helpful strategy these days. Take FRYE, the long-running maker of some of the best boots for men, period.

Learn more at FRYE right now

You might know them for the Northeast-based company’s rugged lace-up boots for winter, but keep things a little more airy this spring with a streamlined pair of Chelsea boots. Crucially, the FRYE Seth Chelsea Boots hit on the right notes for early spring: Sturdy enough to take a bit of a beating, dressy enough to wear to the office or a cocktail party, and cool enough to wear with everything from olive chinos to light wash jeans and a pocket tee.

The FRYE Seth Chelsea Boots have all the hallmarks of a dependable pair of boots from the heritage bootmaker (they’ve been in business for well over a century). They start, of course, from the ground up with Goodyear welt construction on most of its boots (and your author assumes the same for the FRYE Seth Chelsea Boots, although it’s not listed online!).

From there, touches like hand-burnished detailing add a slightly rugged, edgy appeal. The Graphite color on the FRYE Seth Chelsea Boots is a nice blend of brown and charcoal, and suitable for spring (even with some of the best black jeans). The entire profile of the FRYE Seth Chelsea Boots remains sleek and dressy, yet undeniably cool. And while some sizes are selling quickly online, you can secure your new favorite Chelsea boots for under $280 right now. Spring has sprung, indeed.

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

The Thursday Buy: Step into Spring with These Rugged Chelsea Boots from Huckberry and Rhodes Footwear

Folks, take it from me: When a new season rolls around, it pays to be prepared in advance with the best spring style essentials, and you should certainly start from the ground up. Of course, you certainly don’t need me to tell you that, but a reminder is always helpful, yes? And there’s one source I always head towards when it comes time to build a look from ground up with a pair of the most rugged boots for spring. That source, naturally, is Huckberry, and they’ve given us the Rhodes Footwear Blake Chelsea Boots.

The perfect hybrid between a Chelsea boot and the best work boots, the Rhodes Footwear Blake Chelsea Boots check off all the right boxes as you step into spring. That includes an additional panel on the boots themselves for added durability, plus a chunky wedge sole for a sturdy look and feel.

Learn more at Huckberry

Yet, the sole on the Rhodes Footwear Blake Chelsea Boots should prove lightweight, rather than bulky, and the entire silhouette rests nicely beneath a pair of your favorite blue jeans. The Rhodes Footwear Blake Chelsea Boots are also made in footwear hub Leon, Mexico, another indicator that you’re getting a pair of the best Chelsea boots on the market.

We’re wrapping things up early today, because you know what you need to do: Get out there and get a pair of the best Chelsea boots for men, with some added rugged appeal, via the Rhodes Footwear Blake Chelsea Boots.

March 3, 2023March 2, 2023 by Beau H.

The Friday Read: The Best End-of-Season Menswear Sales & an Upstate Getaway

My friends, thanks for joining us for another Friday Read, your indispensable guide to the best weekend menswear sales and plenty more (at least, in my humble opinion). Chief among the deals you should shop to start your weekend? Well, I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: The Billy Reid Winter Event is giving you a major “sale on sale” on opportunity, with the chance to save 40 percent on already on-sale menswear from the famed Alabama designer. It’s the discount that keeps on giving, as I’ve talked about on the blog, and it’s your chance to save on refined style gear aplenty. So, how about it, ehh?

Shop Billy Reid menswear now

It’s the kind of deal I’ve got my eye on, no doubt about it, and you should keep a weather eye out for savings and style, too. Speaking of keeping a weather eye out… perhaps you’re planning your first big getaway of this new season? If you find yourself in New York or on the East Coast and fancy an upstate getaway, there’s hardly a better spot to visit than the Wylder Windham Hotel in lovely Windham, New York.

I found out for myself when I visited the locale for Maxim earlier this winter — here’s my full travel review of this exceptional property. If you can’t get away right now, put it on your list — and in the meantime, here are a few more deals and a few more reads to get your weekend rolling the right way.

Folks, step right up and step into a new season with some of the best men’s boots for spring (and well beyond). I talked earlier this week on the blog about Astorflex at Huckberry, makers of some of the most sustainable men’s boots on the market, and it’s high time you got yourself a pair — yes? Consider this a reminder to step into a stylish new season ASAP.

Speaking of boots, here’s something every boot enthusiast in your life (yourself included) can appreciate: Over at WERD, I wrote about the best boot brands for men to shop now, a comprehensive guide to ramp up your rotation heading into the blustery spring months. Again, consider it a reminder to step into a stylish new season!
Here’s one more style reminder to send you off into the weekend: A chore coat can act as a rugged hybrid between a blazer and, say, a field jacket, with plenty of style points to go around. That’s why I wrote about one of the best spring chore coats — from Todd Snyder, naturally — just yesterday on the blog. Read up, start shopping and layer up accordingly, my friends.

That’s going to wrap up today’s Friday Read — did you find what you were looking for, perhaps in the way of a pair of the best men’s boots for spring, or else with some inspiration for your next upstate getaway? Here’s hoping, and if not, well, more style inspiration is always close at hand with my Saturday Style Pick of the Week or Sunday’s sale highlight. Stay tuned, stay stylish and thanks for reading, as ever!

February 25, 2023January 27, 2024 by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: HELM Boots Zind Burgundy Boots – Your New Go-To Leather Boots

There comes a time in every season, like right now, in the depths of winter and with spring on the horizon, where something is so eye-catching and unique, so different, as to stop you in your tracks. Take a pair of the best men’s boots, for instance. A pair like the stunning HELM Zind Burgundy Boots, a pair of stylish leather lace-up boots entirely different from the hard-working pairs you’ve been wearing all winter. A word to the wise: The Burgundy Boots are selling quickly, but other styles of HELM boots are just as wish list-worthy.

Learn more at HELM Boots

Yes indeed, after a long winter of stomping your way through snow and slush, a pair of stylish leather lace-up boots — especially a pair that stands out from the pack — could be just the way to go, don’t you agree?

Now, I don’t doubt that you recognize the perfectly rugged-meets-refined Austin-based bootmaker from the pages of this blog, where I’ve sung the praises of the brand for making some of the best Chelsea boots for men, but these sleek, sharp leather boots are just as worthy of your consideration and your hard-earned cash.

Naturally, you can find the HELM Zind Burgundy Boots — and other stylish HELM boots — at a discount if you’ve never shopped the brand before. In fact, you can save 15 percent on your first purchase by signing up for the brand’s E-mails.

But even at full price, these durable lace-up boots are worth the squeeze, so to speak. They’re made from a full-grain brush-off leather with a classic, dressy shine, one that’s different from plenty of other pairs of men’s boots on the market (and the difference, my friends, is in the details).

That design approach makes the HELM Zind Burgundy Boots the kind of stylish men’s boots you can “pair with jeans on the weekend or a suit at the office during the week,” as the Texas bootmakers so wisely note. Of course, it helps that these leather boots are built on the brand’s more streamlined 415 last, giving them a dressy look and feel (know your size and shop carefully, folks).

Antique brass eyelets play handsomely off the rich leather of the HELM Zind Burgundy Boots, while the Fineline sole is low-profile (compared to a traditional lug sole) and yet should offer solid traction. It’s worth noting that while this style is flying off shelves, it seems that HELM Boots always has plenty of other styles available to suit the modern man such as yourself, so shop with a careful eye — you’ll be rewarded in kind.

January 23, 2023January 21, 2023 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: These Huckberry Chelsea Boots are the Coolest Men’s Dress Boots for Winter

Knowing that you’ve got the right gear for the job, for any occasion, is one of the most reassuring parts of building a menswear wardrobe, right? For instance: Curating a careful selection of the best men’s boots for all situations, from inclement weather to days at the office and nights on the town.

It’s a difficult balance to strike, but when you find a pair of the best men’s Chelsea boots to tackle multiple style situations seamlessly (say that five times fast), it’s in your best interest to hop to it and shop accordingly. Such is the case with the Rhodes Footwear Jackson Chelsea Boots from my good friends at Huckberry, the sort of stylish men’s boots you’ll find yourself wearing time and again this winter.

The best men’s Chelsea boots are an all-season favorite for plentiful reasons, from the easy-on, easy-off versatility to the clean, sleek, no-laces look and the fact that the style is both on-trend, yet eternally classic (thank The Beatles for that). The Rhodes Footwear Jackson Chelsea Boots strike a similar balance, with a slimmed-down silhouette that should rest comfortably beneath dark blue jeans, slim chinos or the best corduroy pants for men. It’s what’s inside the Rhodes Footwear Jackson Chelsea Boots that really counts though, and in winter weather, it all comes down to the right sole for the job.

In this case, the job is navigating slick city streets, and while the Rhodes Footwear Jackson Chelsea Boots aren’t as souped up as your favorite snow boots, the sturdy lug sole (made by the good folks at Vibram) delivers optimal grip. And lest you worry about the fact that the Rhodes Footwear Jackson Chelsea Boots are made from suede, rest assured that the waxed suede on these handsome Chelsea boots is water-resistant

Plus, a leather lining provides a comfortable feel on your feet, while the entire design is crisp enough to wear with one of the best winter blazers or versatile enough to team with a rugged flannel shirt. When reliable winter footwear is the name of the game, get the Rhodes Footwear Jackson Chelsea Boots on your feet ASAP.

January 18, 2023June 12, 2023 by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Filson Uplander Boots are the Most Rugged Leather Boots to Shop This Winter

By now, you’ve likely realized this winter that the right gear (starting from the ground up) can make or break a day spent in the great outdoors or around town, so skimping on menswear essentials is out of the question.

Lace up the wrong winter boots and you’ll realize it right away, as I like to say. On the other hand, lace up some of the best winter boots for men, and navigating slippery streets might start to even seem… dare I say it… somewhat easy? Or easier than most days, particularly if the Filson Uplander Boots are the rugged leather boots you’ve got on your feet.

Naturally, Filson has a long-running penchant for delivering overbuilt, seriously cool gear for men that works and works — and works, no matter the weather. Of course, Filson wool outerwear and Filson shirt jackets are especially impressive, but the Filson Uplander Boots are worth considering (and investing in), as well.

For starters, note the taller 10-inch shaft height, ideal for winter coverage, and pay special attention to the tongue, which is gusseted with the brand’s famed Tin Cloth fabric for protection against moisture.

The Filson Uplander Boots are well-built in plenty of different areas big and small, for good measure. The heavyweight full-grain leather is oil-tanned for both supple performance and long-lasting durability, while the seams on the Filson Uplander Boots have been sealed for weather-ready protection.

The sole is done up with a Goodyear welt for years of wear (like any great Filson product), and the Filson Uplander Bootsare also outfitted with a sturdy rubber lug sole.

Taken altogether, the Filson Uplander Boots perfectly fuse heirloom style and modern performance in a way that looks positively great from day to night. The rich brown leather will fade and break in even further over time, making the Filson Uplander Boots a useful style move with tan chinos (perhaps flannel-lined?) or inky blue Filson selvedge denim.

And yes, the Filson Uplander Boots boast a price tag of nearly $400, but if you’ve tried any gear from Filson lately, you know they’re certainly worth the investment.

The Style Guide

All the best men's style essentials you need, every day.

Tag / best men's boots