I don’t know about you, but just when it seems like I’ve sorted out my summer footwear rotation, I find another pair of stylish men’s shoes worth adding to my rotation. In that case, that’d be leather loafers from the good folks at Huckberry — a pair made by family-owned factory Astorflex no less.
Perhaps you know Astorflex from the craft they’ve perfected, making some of the best chukka boots, but consider these sleek Astorflex leather loafers a worthwhile addition to your wardrobe as summer rolls on.
And yes, in my book, there’s still more than enough time to step into (and properly style) these Astorflex Travel Loafers, which boast handmade construction, a durable rubber heel for added grip, and a low profile you can dress up or dress down.
In my experience, I’ve found these unlined leather loafers wear incredibly easily right out of the box, they pack up nicely in my favorite weekender bag, and they only get better and more supple with age. And yes, as an added bonus, your new favorite pair of leather loafers are now 40 percent off at Huckberry. Go forth with style in mind the rest of summer, my friends.
We talk often here on this Brooklyn men’s style blog about the classics, about the best menswear essentials and standing the test of time. And from their relatively preppy roots to their place in the modern-day menswear pantheon, the best leather loafers for men simply deliver the perfect blend of effortless cool and versatility, one that knocks it out of the park in nearly every way possible.
Of course, the Sebago Dan Loafers fit the bill handsomely in that regard, and it’s even better news that you can score a pair for yourself now at Huckberry. How about that, my friends?
As the famed retailer (a personal favorite and a trusted brand for men) says, these loafers are “a direct descendant of the brand’s first model (and named after one of the brand’s founders),” and that sort of heritage and style simply works quite well, in my book.
The Sebago Dan Loafers are as crisp when paired with cuffed light wash denim as they are with some of the best chinos for men, and it doesn’t hurt that they come in a rich leather at a fairly affordable price ($250, for everyone keeping score at home).
For the rest of summer’s dog days, and then some, opt for an eternally cool pair of stylish leather loafers from a brand (and a retailer) you can assuredly trust. The classics remain the classics for a reason, and some of the best leather loafers for men certainly fit the bill.
In my experience, sometimes, you don’t know how valuable some casual men’s basics can be until you’ve gone without them. For instance: On a cool summer night around a bonfire or during a beach sunset stroll, ever been caught without an extra layer? I’m not talking about a heavyweight flannel shirt or a thick hoodie — I’m talking about something like one of the best long-sleeve tees to throw on atop your favorite pair of lounge shorts, especially one from our friends at Huckberry.
It’s an underrated style essential that’s served me well on many a summer beach vacation, especially as cooler weather beckons through the end of late summer. And today, well, you’re in good hands, since Huckberry’s new Trumbull line of American-made basics delivers one of the best long-sleeve tees for men.
It’s an indisputable workhorse, a well-made tee in its own right and a casually cool menswear move to end the season. Heavyweight cotton construction (garment-washed for softness) gives the Trumbull Vintage Wash Long-Sleeve Tee a lived-in feel, just like the kind of tee you’d unearth from a lakehouse closet on a crisp night.
And yet, this stylish men’s long-sleeve tee sits ready and waiting in your T-shirt drawer or your favorite weekender bag without missing a beat — since, well, you’ve hopefully already added it to your cart in a trio of stylish colors.
With its durable made-in-Detroit construction, its relaxed fit (ideal for layering atop a short-sleeve tee with room to move), and its vintage-style look, it’s a perfectly neutral basic you can even layer beneath a trucker jacket alongside blue jeans.
But for transitional style — especially in coastal settings where you need a warmer layer alongside your go-to shorts — I’d say the Trumbull Vintage Wash Long-Sleeve Tee is a surefire bet as far as laidback summer style goes. Try this one on and report back in the comments if you’re a fan. Cheers and thanks for reading!
I’m all about versatile men’s style essentials that deliver the unexpected in evermore different, fresh ways. Of course, in my experience, you can count on Huckberry to design and ship classic menswear with a modern twist, like one of the best polos for men — one that wears, fits and feels more like a T-shirt than the stuffy polo shirts of days gone by.
For starters, this polo is on sale via the always well-stocked Huckberry Sale section for a whopping 40 percent, a steal of a deal that’s too good to pass up. And beyond that, your new favorite polo simply has serious chops, the kind that make it a modern update to a timeless sporting silhouette.
The Flint and Tinder Cotton Hemp Polo starts, of course, with a soft, breezy cotton-blend fabric, one reinforced with hemp for durability and sustainability.
Beyond that, this ultra-soft, stylish polo comes in a range of classic colors (although the Natural option is a personal favorite for a summer-friendly change of pace). It also boasts a tailored-yet-smart fit and a crisp two-button placket. If you’re looking for one of the best men’s polos to wear untucked, easily, with smart chinos at the office or with your favorite linen-blend shorts at a summer BBQ, you might have met your match.
Plus, the use of hemp makes this polo anti-microbial — although in my book, this casually cool polo shirt is such a standout deal at Huckberry, you very well might want more than one in your rotation, especially via this weekend’s sale price. Go forth, opt for an unexpected twist on the polo, and reap the (stylish) rewards, my friends.
Thanks, my friends, for joining us for another edition of The Friday Read, where we cover a bit of everything written by yours truly — from gear to spirits to menswear — to sort out your weekend in style. Today’s post is a bit more of the same, just with a slightly different spin.
If you follow me on Instagram, you know I get the chance to hit the road consistently via my many freelance writing pursuits, from spirits to style, music, watches and more. In fact, this CoolMaterial.com review of my favorite Hamilton timepiece hails from one of my more recent freelance trips. But onto business!
This weekend’s jaunt is more on the personal side, although it does touch on my love of music, all the while featuring several talented friends in the industry. Naturally, I also cover indie music over at Atwood Magazine, so you can expect some thoughts in short order on, well, what we’re about to get into below!
Yes indeed, tomorrow I’ll be venturing out to the home of my blonde-haired sweetheart Mary – Scranton, PA! – for the Good Things Are Happening music festival, a bastion of indie rock put on by my friend and talented indie musician James Barrett (himself a Scranton native!).
There’s James above, rocking out last year at the festival he himself tirelessly organizes! James has become a dear friend of mine through our shared love of indie rockers The National, whom we’ve seen twice together in concert — talk about banner nights all around!
You could say that worlds are colliding, what with James’ music, my own personal connection to the area (Hi, Mary!) and of course, a very solid dose of music festival style incoming. I trekked Northeast to Boston in April to see The Killers play at the stellar Boston Calling music festival, so you might say I’m no stranger to festival style as of late (like the rugged, durable stretch jeans found below).
And this time, I plan to take on a sunny (yet likely muddy!) Scranton day wearing a few of my favorite style essentials from Huckberry — including rugged boots and my trusty denim jacket, of course. What’s on your packing list when you hit the road to a music festival?
The forecast calls for sunny skies, so here’s hoping it holds out — and here’s to another standout weekend of craft beer, great tunes, friendship and, dare I say, love! What are you spinning as of late? Let me know in the comments below, and stay tuned for more menswear and music content incoming via my Instagram. Cheers, my friends!
There are plenty of men’s style essentials I simply can’t get enough of in my daily rotation, particularly from Flint and Tinder and the good folks at Huckberry. That list includes a pair of the best men’s jeans, which Huckberry just seems to keep getting better at crafting, and it doesn’t hurt that Flint and Tinder already has the chops as far as crafting rugged style staples is concerned (See: Your favorite waxed trucker jacket, for starters).
And the Flint and Tinder Stretch Selvedge Jeans are yet another fitting entry into a well-curated lineup of daily style must-haves, with the specs to run with the best of ’em. Available in both Slim and Straight fits — either of which should prove flattering and versatile — your new favorite blue jeans come in a year-round selvedge denim weight that’s been amped up with a hint of stretch.
The Flint and Tinder Stretch Selvedge Jeans also boast classic selvedge detailing, in addition to a durable weave and design that, as Huckberry says, makes you realize that it’s “no wonder denim enthusiasts call it a favorite.” That goes for my personal experience with some of the best selvedge jeans for men, and I also can’t help but appreciate the vintage-inspired wash (among a trio of options in which you can find the Flint and Tinder Stretch Selvedge Jeans).
Details like durable, tough hardware — a Flint and Tinder staple — and a custom suede Flint and Tinder back patch round out these stylish men’s jeans quite nicely, as well. And when paired with your favorite henley and a tough-as-nails waxed trucker jacket, the Flint and Tinder Stretch Selvedge Jeans very nearly take the cake as some of the best jeans for men on the market. Try ’em on for size and see for yourself.
It can be difficult, sometimes, for an accessory to cement itself as something of a modern style classic, or at least, a cult favorite. And yet, when it comes to Huckberry and the famed retailer’s lineup of the best accessories for men, you might say that the Huckberry Explorer’s Cap hits the mark quite nicely indeed.
In my experience, it’s as well-made, durable and stylish as any men’s hat on the market, with the right mix of old-school-meets-modern good looks.
And of course, since it’s made by Huckberry, you can rest easy knowing there’s quality in every stitch. I don’t say that lightly: I’ve had a selection of Huckberry Explorer’s Cap (previously made with Ebbets Field Flannels) in my rotation for years (about seven, to be exact!). Suffice to say, this cap has been a staple of many a summer #OOTD of mine in all that time.
In fact, the Huckberry Explorer’s Cap (possibly your new favorite ballcap) is back and better than ever, starting with its construction: It’s made this time from broken-in brushed bull denim, a tough yet supple material that’ll get better with age.
Each Huckberry Explorer’s Cap also now comes outfitted with a moisture-wicking sweatband, not to mention the classic touches that have adorned earlier versions of the style, like a leather strapback with an adjustable brass buckle.
It’s the small details that make the difference when it comes to the best ballcaps for men, the Huckberry Explorer’s Cap very much included. In my opinion, I appreciate the cool, retro-looking “H” front logo, not to mention Huckberry’s signature “See You Out There” tagline across the back opening.
For good measure, the Huckberry Explorer’s Cap is also available in three versatile, sharp color combinations, including a new navy-and-yellow offering. In search of a rugged, casual yet versatile way to top off your next summer weekend ensemble? You’ve got just the new ballcap, courtesy of our friends at Huckberry.
In my experience, building out a menswear wardrobe is a process that takes time, patience and a sense of knowing what works for you. That’s why I lean on staples like the best Oxford shirts, classic blue jeans, canvas sneakers and rugged chukka boots… you get the picture. And if ever the chance arises to save big while filling out your rotation of stylish menswear essentials, that’s even better.
That brings us to today’s weekend closeout, a stylish set of savings on an even more stylish buttondown shirt from the good folks at Huckberry and Marine Layer.
For a limited time only, you can score a true go-anywhere buttondown shirt — a casually cool shirt fit for a laidback day at the office or a backyard BBQ, no less — at a steal of a deal via the Huckberry Sale section.
Slub yarns give the shirt a broken-in look and feel, while the texture itself is just a bit more casual than one of the best Oxford shirts (and yes, Huckberry stocks those sorts of shirts, too). And unlike a classic Oxford shirt, this shirt features a spread collar, so it’s a touch more easygoing while still flattering your face. And when marked down to below $100, it’s a nice addition to your shirting rotation, one that you needn’t think too hard about wearing.
Team it with your favorite light wash jeans, wear it with a modern pair of the Flint and Tinder 365 Shorts and grab your go-to canvas sneakers — this shirt can do just about anything you ask of it, all the while saving you some dough in the process. That sounds like a shirt worth buying, in my experience. Have at it, my friends, and thanks for reading!
At this point in the summer, even the best rotation of warm-weather style essentials might feel a little tired or stale. And yet, Huckberry begs you to consider the opposite: What if there were actually more ways than ever to beat the heat in style, beyond just resorting to a simple lightweight T-shirt?
And the best way, in my experience, to meet that mission just might be opting for a stylish short-sleeve shirt, the kind we’ve talked about frequently here in the past few weeks. And if that shirt happens to hail from the Wellen collection of sustainable menswear, as today’s pick does, that’s all the better.
We previously talked about a Wellen lightweight performance shirt here on the blog, and the latest and greatest from Huckberry‘s eco-conscious, stylish in-house line doubles down on that same focus quite nicely.
The Wellen Easy Slub Short-Sleeve Shirt hits all the right marks as far as the best men’s short-sleeve shirts are concerned, at least in my experience with Huckberry. I’ve found the fact that Wellen uses organic cotton to be a nice touch in terms of comfort and sustainability, as happens to be the case with the Wellen Easy Slub Short-Sleeve Shirt.
This handsome men’s buttondown shirt comes in a trio of colors elevated by an engaging dot print, and the shirt itself is space-dyed for further softness — an even more breezy touch in the summer heat.
The Wellen Easy Slub Short-Sleeve Shirt (which could just be your new favorite short-sleeve shirt) comes with crisp details that make it easy to dress up ever so slightly — say, with a pair of Huckberry’s Flint and Tinder 365 Pants — like a non-buttondown collar. A button chest pocket adds a touch of visual appeal while also acting as a handy storage space for your favorite sunglasses as the sun sets on a summer BBQ.
And your color choices for the Wellen Easy Slub Short-Sleeve Shirt are versatile and eye-catching — a nice summer refresh at a time when it’s simply too dang hot out. To shake up your summer style rotation, seek out one of the best men’s short-sleeve shirts — one from Huckberry and Wellen, of course. Cheers to summer and seasonal style, my friends.
The high heat of summer might seem an unusual time to talk about the best boots for men, let alone some of the best Chelsea boots for men, but there’s a time and a place for everything when the name of the game is rugged, essential gear for outdoor adventures.
Of course, that’s where my friends Huckberry enter your wardrobe — if you weren’t well-stocked with the best adventure gear from the famed retailer already. They’ve got an eye for picking men’s boots and more that just works, from the trail to the town and back again. Of course, the Lems Shoes Waterproof Chelsea Boots fit the bill quite handsomely (and stylishly) in that regard.
These durable, stylish adventure boots are packed with the sort of features you expect from a brand already known for making some of the best trail sneakers and the best lace-up boots (as you very well might have read about here on the blog).
There’s much to love when it comes to the Lems Shoes Waterproof Chelsea Boots, starting with the impeccable USA-made construction and the use of hard-wearing, waterproof leather. They’re also lined in moisture-wicking polyester for all-day comfort and performance, while the tough rubber outsole delivers grip and traction on all sorts of terrain.
It doesn’t hurt that the Lems Shoes Waterproof Chelsea Boots feature a zero-drop heel for proper alignment, not to mention a flexible sole that rolls up and packs up with ease. In my experience, Lems shoes are reliable, stylish, supremely comfortable and ready for just about anything — including travel to your final destination far afield.
Back in town, you can rock the Lems Shoes Waterproof Chelsea Boots with your favorite blue jeans and a stylish short-sleeve henley practically any day of the week. That’s versatility, performance and an adventure-ready design I appreciate, and I think you’ll feel the same way — time to step into your new favorite leather boots, my friends.
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