The Sunday Sale: These Flint and Tinder Work Pants are Up for Grabs at a Discount in Time For Fall

At times, you’ve got to keep your ear to the ground — or a weather eye on the horizon — to find a discount on the best men’s style essentials, the sort of pieces you can actually wear immediately in a given season.

That is to say, while some retailers shop past seasonal wares (say, selling spring gear in the fall), some retailers, like Huckberry, offer up discounts on goods that can be put to good use right away — like a pair of the best work pants for men, as shown above from Flint and Tinder.

We’re diving into the pair in question during today’s Sunday Sale with plenty of time to spare in terms of rugged fall style and wearability, and the fact that these durable men’s work pants are nearly 50 percent off is a nice added bonus indeed.

Look closely, and you’ll see that the Flint and Tinder Ripstop Mill Pants are based on an archival pair of U.S. Army pants, and outfitted with plenty of helpful bells and whistles.

Best work pants for men this fall.

Those include a cotton-linen ripstop blend for intense durability and yet a lightweight appeal — until temperatures drop drastically, these pants should prove an ample substitute at times for heavier canvas work pants.

They’re also double-lined in the knees, and Huckberry doubled down by reinforcing the pockets and key stress pants. The fit should provide ample room to move — no matter your fall pursuits — and the style points are there for rugged off-duty pursuits, like brewery beers or apple orchard strolls.

A pair of work pants in a rich earthen shade, the kind that are stylish enough to wear in your downtime and hard-wearing enough to pass muster for outdoor fall projects? Sign me up, and be sure to add this pair to your cart while they’re still up for grabs in the Huckberry Sale section, my friends.

The Sunday Sale: These Handcrafted Yuketen Shoes are a Rugged Fall Favorite (At a Discount from Huckberry)

As I assemble my wardrobe of the best fall style essentials (often from a retailer like Huckberry, of course), I tend to look for unexpected picks that riff on old favorites. For instance, take the Yuketen Italian Blucher Loafers as shown above.

They do indeed riff on an old favorite, the loafer, while retaining some of the same qualities as the three-eye moc toe boot or chukka. What’s better is they happen to be on sale via the Huckberry Sale section, for a tidy 30 percent discount, but let’s keep on taking a closer look, shall we?

They contain multitudes, as the Yuketen Italian Blucher Loafers just might have more in common with a loafer or the traditional blucher dress shoe, including an ankle-length height and a lower profile. But look again and that moc-toe stitching stands out handsomely — fall footwear favorites, indeed.

Best men's footwear for fall.

That sort of versatility, combined with a rugged look and feel from the classic Northeast footwear maker, puts these hybrid shoes into a unique category: Heritage footwear with a mix of modern and old-school appeal.

The full leather insole shapes to your foot over time, a nice handcrafted touch, while the tassle detailing adds some old-school appeal. The rich leather will patina handsomely over time, and the camp sole is another personal favorite in terms of comfort and distinctive looks. If you want shoes that can stand up to thicker fall fabrics and textures, the Yuketen Italian Blucher Loafers could be a wise move, my friends.

And for moccasins that call to mind the 1950s and ’60s, there’s still an instant appeal in terms of casual style. Of course, it certainly doesn’t hurt that the Yuketen Italian Blucher Loafers are now 30 percent off via our friends at Huckberry. Fall fashion just got even cooler, my friends.

To me, that means the Yuketen Italian Blucher Loafers wear as well with cozy corduroy pants and a chambray shirt as they do with trusty indigo blue jeans and your favorite henley – they’re chunky enough to stand up to more rugged silhouettes, and unlike some slipper-esque loafers, they’re certainly stylish enough to serve as both house shoes and daily footwear.

Style Pick of the Week: Flint and Tinder Architect Shirt – A New Fall Style Staple

Flint and Tinder men's shirt review.

In my humble opinion, the best menswear staples are sometimes the ones you don’t have to think too hard about — the kind of pieces that look great just about anywhere, while serving as a versatile wardrobe backbone. And one of the best men’s shirts qualifies, especially if it hails from the new Flint and Tinder Fall Collection as designed, stocked and sold by my friends at Huckberry.

Simplicity certainly makes the difference, and what might look subtle on the surface can actually end up being a heroic, useful style move — like the Flint and Tinder Architect Shirt, for one. It’s today’s Style Pick for a reason, with plentiful wearability and some small yet much-appreciated features that elevate it from the typical buttondown shirt.

Best men's buttondown shirts for fall.

The Flint and Tinder Architect Shirt checks off all the proper boxes when it comes to an everyday buttondown: It boasts classic Oxford shirt construction, right down to the buttondown collar and chest pocket. Those details mean you can wear it untucked with mid-wash blue jeans or tucked in alongside, say, the Flint and Tinder 365 Pants and your favorite pair of leather boots at the office.

But your new favorite buttondown shirt also has some points of distinction going for it, starting with the use of hearty Donegal fabric with a textured look and feel. That fabric also gives the Flint and Tinder Architect Shirt more wearability in the colder months of fall and winter — your average linen buttondown shirt for summer, this is not.

It’s even reinforced with elbow patches for a workwear-inspired touch, and a bi-swing fit in the back provides greater ease of movement, whether at the drafting table or the coffee shop. Available in four crisp, stylish Donegal fabric colors, the handsome Flint and Tinder Architect Shirt is ready to step in at a moment’s notice this fall, whether worn on its own or layered underneath one of the best fall cardigans.

That’s how I’d wear it, and if you feel the same, drop me a line in the comments below. Happy shopping and we’ll See You Out There, my friends.

The Thursday Buy: It’s Your Last Day to Enter Huckberry’s Pappy Day Giveaway

Huckberry Pappy Van Winkle Giveaway

Some things in the world of menswear and spirits almost seem too good to be true, as we talk about often on the blog — take Huckberry’s 11th Annual Pappy Giveaway. That also means that a reminder or two is in order, especially today. Now, we talked earlier this month about the Huckberry Annual Pappy Giveaway, but here’s the catch: Today is your last day to enter this standout giveaway, and the process couldn’t be easier.

How does one enter to win a combined $15K of bourbon and cash ($12K in cold, hard cash and a bottle of some of the best bourbon on the market)?

Flint and Tinder waxed jacket review.

The answer is a simple one, my friends. As you know from reading this blog, all you need to do is spend $75 or more at Huckberry between now and midnight Eastern time, and BOOM: You’re in the giveaway. The great thing is, it’s not that hard at all to find some of the best menswear and gear worth your while via Huckberry.

That could make this an ideal time to upgrade your Flint and Tinder Waxed Trucker Jacket, lace up some fresh Huckberry boots via Rhodes Footwear, or cozy up with a textured fall knit for the season ahead.

The ball is in your court (for now) via the final day of Huckberry’s 11th Annual Pappy Giveaway, so the choice is yours: The best bourbon and menswear await, my friends.

The Friday Read: An El Tesoro Tequila Trip & The Best Waxed Jackets from Huckberry

It’s hard to believe it’s Friday, and it’s even more difficult for me to believe that I’m back in the States after a whirlwind week that touched on a bit of everything as it relates to my many freelance writing pursuits. In covering everything from menswear to watches, I attended New York Fashion Week last week and saw new watches from Breitling and new (old) vintage menswear from L.L. Bean, as you might have seen on my Instagram.

And then from there, it was time to get down to the real business seen at the top of the page: A lightning-fast, 48-hour trip South of the Border earlier this week with none other than El Tesoro Tequila. It was part of a trip to sample expressions new and old at the famed La Alteña Distillery in the highlands outside of Guadalajara, and it was well worth the short turnaround time.

It was also well worth adding another arrow to my quiver, so to speak, in terms of covering spirits for sites like Maxim.com (in addition to the fine menswear you see on this site and at my other bylines).

The absolutely gorgeous agave fields proved a stunning highlight, as did a distillery tour that included sampling tequila right from the still (a high ABV mixed with a dangerously delicious taste and old-world craft). We also sampled some stellar El Tesoro flagship expressions and enjoyed an excellent, stone oven-fired traditional Mexican lunch. Most notably for yours truly: The chance to sample a top-secret, as-yet-to-be-announced release that uses, let’s say, some distinctive aging processes.

In fact, it builds on the El Tesoro legacy as the oldest traditionally made tequila in the world, and again, it was well worth the short yet highly informative, highly delicious visit. Look for much more on my trip to Mexico in the weeks ahead!

Best waxed trucker jacket for men.

Now, let’s shift gears here from some of the best tequila on the market to some of the best fall menswear, as I find the two go hand in hand quite nicely these days. That holds especially true if you’re shopping just about any new collection from the good folks at Huckberry, very much including the new Huckberry Waxed Jacket Outpost.

Huckberry waxed jackets review.

A full lineup of versatile, rugged and nearly too-good-to-be-true waxed jackets is dropping every week as we roll into fall, and if you haven’t yet experienced the joy of the wear-with-just-about-anything Flint and Tinder Waxed Trucker Jacket, there’s positively never been a better time.

In fact, I trust Huckberry menswear to help me crisscross the continent and the globe, as I wore my tough-as-nails Proof Rover Pants out into the agave fields (watch my Instagram soon for a recap post, of course). In my experience, the brand’s gear is as reliable as it gets, whether you opt for a classic Huckberry ballcap or something more sturdy and yet refined, like its Rhodes Footwear lineup of boots.

Either way –with excellent El Tesoro Tequila or hard-working Huckberry menswear — you can’t go wrong any way you slice it this fine early (early) fall weekend. Check back tomorrow for the first of two regularly scheduled fall weekend style posts, and let’s raise a glass in fine fashion, my friends. Salud!

The Sunday Sale: Save on this Stylish Vintage Leather Card Case from Huckberry & Flint and Tinder

I don’t know about you, but in my experience, the little details actually tend to make a big difference, especially when it comes to everyday carry essentials like one of the best leather wallets for men.

When a piece is crafted with rugged construction and durability in mind, as with the Flint and Tinder Vintage Leather Wallet, you tend to be able to tell right away. And when that piece is up for grabs at a discount, as with today’s edition of the Sunday Sale, well, consider it your lucky day.

Best leather card case for men.

The Flint and Tinder Vintage Leather Wallet is yet another standout piece from the famed in-house brand at Huckberry, which has a knack for delivering modern takes on the classics, from expertly faded blue jeans to the best pocket T-shirt and now, a stellar addition to your rotation of everyday carry essentials.

TThe Flint and Tinder Vintage Leather Wallet is built with space for five cards for simple, sleek storage, and the natural leather is finished with waxed edges for, as Huckberry says, “added durability and a polished finish.

It comes in two handsome colors, including sleek Black and rustic Brown, each of which should get better with age. And that process will certainly happen more quickly than you might expect, in a positive fashion: The Flint and Tinder Vintage Leather Wallet is sure to become a daily staple in your rotation of EDC essentials.

And when you consider the fact that the durably crafted, tough yet stylish Flint and Tinder Vintage Leather Wallet is available now for under $40, well, that’s a deal not to be missed, at least in my book. Happy shopping and savings out there, my friends — cheers!

Style Pick of the Week: Flint and Tinder American-Made Heavyweight Pocket Tee – Your New Favorite T-Shirt

Flint and Tinder men's T-shirt review.

In my experience, it’s hard to go wrong with just about any set of menswear essentials from the good folks at Huckberry. The famed retailer has a knack for getting the job done, especially in terms of style classics like one of the best T-shirts for men. That holds true as we roll into early fall, and that makes the Flint and Tinder Heavyweight Pocket Tee a new style classic for your seasonal layering (and solo style!) needs.

Made from a durable heavyweight cotton, this rugged T-shirt gets all the details right, and it’s particularly well-suited to pair up with the famed Flint and Tinder Flannel-Lined Waxed Trucker Jacket as fall weather creeps in, slowly but surely. The Flint and Tinder Heavyweight Pocket Tee features a rugged build and a garment-dyed finish, all the better to wear alongside a pair of expertly faded blue jeans or Flint and Tinder’s essential 365 Pants.

The ribbed collar of the Flint and Tinder Heavyweight Pocket Tee holds its shape over time, while the USA-made construction of your new favorite T-shirt should round out your casual wardrobe nicely. In my experience, Huckberry’s quality stands the test of time, and that makes this tee worth the higher price tag compared to other men’s T-shirts.

Take your pick from more than 9 colorways of the Flint and Tinder Heavyweight Pocket Tee, and then style it as you please: Underneath a denim shirt, beneath a Flint and Tinder trucker jacket or all on its own. That’s the kind of quality menswear I can appreciate, and I hope you feel the same way.

The Friday Read: Breitling’s Newest Watches & New York Fashion Week 2024

My friends, welcome back to another edition of the week-closing, weekend-opening post we like to call the Friday Read around here. We tend to touch on a bit of everything in these posts, be it one of the best new bars in New York City, early fall menswear from Huckberry or both at the same time, and so it goes again today.

Flint and Tinder Waxed Trucker Jacket review.

It’s an especially momentous day in particular here, as we look toward a lovely weekend in the Big Apple — one packed with menswear galore, naturally. New York Fashion Week has revved up to full speed these past few days, and as part of my many freelance writing pursuits, I get the chance to indulge in runway shows and events aplenty, as with the debut last night of new watches from famed Swiss watchmaker Breitling at an event in the Meatpacking District.

In addition to debuting a handsome trio of 140th anniversary edition watches late last week, the watchmaker also just launched a series of Breitling NFL timepieces, a perfectly luxurious and stylish way to support your favorite team.

And with accommodations provided by the Gansevoort Hotel, I found the evening to be the ideal blend of refinement, taste, style and of course, American football. Elsewhere, I’ve stayed plenty busy on the writing front, especially with my daily pursuits for Maxim.com, where I covered Breitling’s 140th anniversary edition watches.

In the meantime as you prep for the weekend, I’d recommend you head over to the pages of this very blog to learn about how to win $12K — and rare Pappy Van Winkle whiskey! — from Huckberry itself. It’s a deal not to be missed, and it runs through September 26th – there’s never been a better time to shop the best fall menswear from Huckberry, quite literally.

You can also keep up with all the fall #menswear fun from NYFW and beyond if you follow me on Instagram, so give that a look as you wait for tomorrow’s Style Pick of the Week. As always, stay stylish and thanks for reading!

The Thursday Buy: Shop Huckberry’s Annual Pappy Van Winkle Giveaway Right Now For a Chance at $12K (And Rare Bourbon)

Huckberry Pappy Day 2024.

My friends, the time is now upon us once more. Or rather, if this caught you off guard, it’s time to hit the pause button and head over to Huckberry to shop a deal that only comes around once a year: The famed retailer is giving you (yes, you!… and me!) a shot at some serious cash and some ultra-serious bourbon.

Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve Bourbon.

The maker of your favorite trucker jacket, the perfect pair of jeans and some of the best men’s boots on the market (among many other things, naturally) is bringing back its 11th Annual Pappy Day, a heck of a deal for lovers of rugged fall fashion and some of the best whiskey on the planet.

Here’s the deal: Now through September 26th, spend $75 on any U.S. order of the best menswear and gear from Huckberry, and get entered to win $12K in cash and a bottle of the covetable Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 20 Year.

How’s that for a standout deal on your new favorite fall menswear (and your new favorite bourbon)!? If you ask me, not much more needs to be said today, although might I recommend picking up a pair of the best men’s Chelsea boots or the iconic Flint and Tinder Waxed Trucker Jacket?

Here’s wishing you all the best of luck, the best of shopping some new seasonal style favorites, and hopefully, a toast with the best bourbon on the market. We’ll see you all tomorrow, my friends — now, start that shopping spree.

See Now, Buy Now: These Chelsea Boots from Huckberry Are an Instant Fall Classic

Huckberry Chelsea boots review.

When I’m on the hunt for early fall menswear essentials, I tend to stick with what I know, or with brands and styles I can trust — that includes rugged leather Chelsea boots, of course, and staple pieces like expertly cut denim and my favorite henley. If you feel much the same way about your rotation of men’s style essentials, you’re in luck today — in a big way.

It’s not the first time we’ve talked about Huckberry footwear here on the blog, and it won’t be the last: That’s because the Rhodes Footwear Blake Chelsea Boots were just restocked in time for fall, and there’s never been a better way to amp up your fall boots rotation.

The Rhodes Footwear Blake Chelsea Boots, part of the in-house lineup of best-selling menswear at Huckberry — a site also known for its dependable trucker jackets and stylish blue jeans — just get the job done. That’s likely an understatement, since they take the time-honored Chelsea boot and improve upon it in rugged fashion.

The Rhodes Footwear Blake Chelsea Boots start with a tumbled, broken-in leather upper for comfort right out of the box, and then Huckberry adds an extra reinforced panel for even greater toughness and durability.

Best leather Chelsea boots for men.

To really double down on workwear-ready toughness, the Rhodes Footwear Blake Chelsea Boots use a chunky, grippy and yet lightweight Meramec PU outsole with a wedge build for a more casually rugged look. Plus, your new favorite Chelsea boots boast a full leather lining for extreme comfort right out of the box — at least, that’s true in my experience with Huckberry boots.

The Rhodes Footwear Blake Chelsea Boots are also fashioned with recraftable welt construction, so you can wear ’em for days, weeks and months on end this season (and on into the next one).

Helpfully, there are a range of sizes available in both a laidback Mojave Suede and a rich, gets-better-with-age Hickory leather — when it comes to finding your new favorite boots for fall, the Rhodes Footwear Blake Chelsea Boots are a strong contender, and they’re up for grabs right now.