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by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Get These Rugged Naglev Boots from Huckberry for Your Next Summer Trip Off the Grid

The next time you get the chance to gear up and get out there, to really go off trail or even off the grid, you should assuredly be lacing up a pair of the best hiking boots. In my experience, there are pairs that rise above the rest, even in a crowded menswear market, and when one of those pairs — specifically the hard-wearing Naglev Combat Waterproof Boots — goes on sale, that’s all the better.

You’re in luck today, and if you’re open to striking while the iron is hot, so to speak, then Huckberry’s latest and greatest footwear find is yours for the taking. The Naglev Combat Waterproof Boots are a fan favorite as sold by the rugged Americana and gear retailer, to say the least. They often tend to sell out, but some of the best men’s boots are still in stock and marked down (for now) in a variety of sizes. What makes these tough-as-nails boots so special? Let’s dive in, shall we?

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They’re built with impressive specs and a sleek, modern combat boot design geared to go just about anywhere you can dream up. And seeing as they’re now on sale for about 35 percent off, I’d wager there’s never been a better time to upgrade your summer hiking boots rotation. The hard-working Naglev Combat Waterproof Boots feature plenty of bells and whistles, starting with a Kevlar outer shell that’s complemented by a wool inner boot for a snug fit and further protection from the elements.

Integrated speed lacing makes for a secure fit and an easy wearing experience when it comes to the Naglev Combat Waterproof Boots, while a grooved natural rubber outsole delivers maximum traction on dicey terrain. The combat boot length of the aptly named Naglev Combat Waterproof Boots provides further coverage and ankle support, and the vegetable-tanned leather and coconut fiber inner footbed molds to your foot over time for a supremely comfortable wearing experience.

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They feature a sleek, streamlined look, the kind you can even wear with canvas pants when you’re not on the trail. The Naglev Combat Waterproof Boots are rounded out with an elastic ankle band for a fit that just won’t quit — support is surely the name of the game with what just might be your new favorite boots.

The next time adventure calls, lace up the hard-working, built-to-last Naglev Combat Waterproof Boots, and rest assured they’ll deliver the performance you need — no matter how far afield you venture.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: These Proof Rover Pants from Huckberry Are Perfect for Every Type of Summer Travel

Best travel pants for men.

As we close out another summer weekend, perhaps the best travel gear is top of mind for you — both the gear you’re packing and the gear you’re wearing to get from point A to point B (and beyond). And for nearly any adventure summer sends your way, I’ve personally found that the Proof Rover EDC Pants are more than suited for the job, and they’re a prime purchase as we round the corner into summer.

In fact, they just might become your new favorite travel pants, and that’s saying something. It should also come as no surprise that they were dreamed up and designed by Huckberry: The Proof lineup of menswear is geared for days and days of adventure, especially its merino T-shirts.

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The even better news? These rugged, versatile adventure pants for men are on sale right now, and more than suited for whatever’s next on your calendar: Day hikes, camping trips, bonfires and city exploration on foot are made all the more agreeable by the use of durable yet lightweight cotton-blend fabric.

That fabric is reinforced with REPREVE fabric (spun from recycled water bottles), but the Proof Rover EDC Pants really shine through when considering every part of your daily carry: Eight pockets — yes, eight pockets — make the Proof Rover EDC Pants extremely useful on and off the trail.

Those pockets include side slant pockets, an inner zipper pocket at the hip, thigh pockets (like streamlined cargo pants) and a variety of back and thigh pockets — all geared to hold pens, pocket knives, multi-tools, keys, your wallet and much more.

Plus, these rugged travel pants are marked down nearly 50 percent in the Huckberry Sale section — talk about a standout deal to get you geared up for summer the right way, ehh?

With a tailored slim fit, the Proof Rover EDC Pants are also pigment-dyed and built to break in like raw denim, another thoughtful design detail dreamed up by Huckberry. WIth plentiful pockets, rugged yet versatile fabric, a streamlined and the ability to go from the trail to the town and back, these on-sale pants from Huckberry might just prove a new summer essential.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: These Vans Authentic Sneakers are a ’70s-Inspired Summer Must-Have

Best canvas sneakers for men.

It’s always nice, at times, within your rotation of menswear essentials to really dial things back, keeping things subtle, stylish and often classic. That goes for easy-wearing essentials like the pocket tee or the chino short, or even an Oxford cloth buttondown — as we always say here on this Brooklyn style blog, the classics are the classics for a reason. It’s even more helpful you can find a full assortment of those classics at a site like Huckberry, one of the best online shops for men.

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Take a pair of canvas sneakers, particularly pairs of Vans men’s sneakers: The silhouette and design is timeless, the inspiration often harkens back decades, and the good looks are paramount to casually cool, easygoing summer style. That’s a lot of boxes checked in short order, right? When you want to lace up a pair without thinking about it, when you want easygoing style to a T, Vans canvas sneakers tend to come in mighty handy.

And a pair like the Vans Premium Authentic Duck Canvas Sneakers get plenty of the details right in a way that’s both old-school and modern, drawing on the 1970s and classic skate shoes for current-day inspiration. They’re based on Vans Style 44, used by pioneering skateboarders for their traction and grip.

And the Vans Premium Authentic Duck Canvas Sneakers still retain that traction and grip to this day, with a waffle gum pattern that keeps you on your feet and your board. The Vans Premium Authentic Duck Canvas Sneakers also feature a thick and durable yet breathable duck canvas upper, the kind that can take a beating and look even better all summer long.

A leather collar lining ensures a comfortable fit even with no-show socks, while tech-minded details like an improved Sola Foam All-Day-Comfort insole deliver rebound and crucial comfort.

Of course, they wouldn’t be a pair of Vans Premium Authentic Duck Canvas Sneakers without a rubberized heel logo and contrast stitching across the upper. And in matters of style points, yessir, the Vans Premium Authentic Duck Canvas Sneakers deliver laidback good looks, whether paired with chino shorts and a knit polo shirt or a short-sleeve henley and lightweight linen drawstring shorts.

For retro-minded style you can count on — at a highly affordable price, no less — the iconic and newly revamped Vans Premium Authentic Duck Canvas Sneakers fit the bill quite nicely as far as summer style sneaker additions are concenred.

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: A Trek to Rabbit Hole Distillery & Huckberry Summer Menswear Classics

We’re launching into another action-packed Brooklyn summer weekend and getting back down to business after plenty of time on the road — join me, won’t you?

As you might have seen if you follow me on Instagram, and if you keep up with my many freelance writing pursuits, I spent the better part of last week in Louisville, Kentucky, the heart of American bourbon country and a place I’ve trekked to quite frequently this last handful of years as I cover spirits, gear and more for outlets like Maxim.

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Of course, it goes without saying that this Brooklyn style blog keeps me plenty busy as well, as I scour the market for the best menswear essentials from tried-and-true brands — several of which I get to review and write about as I crisscross the country! More on that in the weeks ahead as my summer travel schedule ramps up.

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The occasion for the trip was a rather special one – as tends to be the case when I head to the heartland of stellar bourbon, and one I’d had on my bucket list for some time now. I had the chance to visit Rabbit Hole Distillery alongside a group of fellow spirits pros and writers, not to mention distillery founder and bourbon innovator Kaveh Zamanian.

It’s among the finest whiskey I’ve had in some time (particularly the Boxergrain expression), although I’d also count Maker’s Mark Star Hill Farms — as seen below! — as another winning selection in my quest to taste the best bourbon on the planet.

He founded Rabbit Hole a little more than a decade ago after a career as a therapist, a fascinating pivot that lends itself nicely to experimentation and a sense of attention to detail. After humble beginnings building the distillery from the ground up, Rabbit Hole now makes some of the most innovative American whiskey out there, with an equally innovative distillery design to match (it’s situated in NuLu, a buzzed-about and up-and-coming neighborhood with plenty of character).

The distillery, now owned by Pernod Ricard, uses extremely distinct malting processes and mash bills to produce several whiskies exclusive to its distillery, situated not far from the excellent Hotel Genevieve — for now, let me say that if you find yourself in Bourbon Country, U.S.A, put Rabbit Hole Distillery at the top of your list to visit.

As luck would have it, these spirits-focused trips — and even the many events I attended this past week as part of annual spirits extravaganza Bar Convent Brooklyn — are the perfect opportunity to test out the best summer menswear from companies like Huckberry.

Luckily, durable denim, rugged leather boots and breezy summer shirting prove mighty helpful when going from a distillery tour to a dinner at one of The ‘Ville’s finest establishments (allow me to recommend Bob’s Steak and Chop House at the Omni Hotel, plus Southern-meets-Japanese fusion establishment Enso).

What sort of gear do you bring to hit the road? Hopefully, this style blog proves helpful in those many pursuits, but as ever, you can expect two weekend style posts in the days ahead. Beating the heat in style, whether in Kentucky or back in Brooklyn, is the name of the game, my friends. In fact, might I suggest this stylish Billy Reid linen shirt or else a travel-ready Huckberry blazer to cement your next summer #OOTD?

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You can expect more where that came from in the days and weeks ahead — as ever, stay stylish, thanks for reading, thanks for following along and imbibing with me! Here’s to a Brooklyn summer weekend — cheers, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Sunday Sale: Save On this Summer-Ready Travel Blazer from Proof & Huckberry

It’s a men’s style challenge we tend to talk about a lot here on the blog: How to stay cool in the heat while looking stylish. The age-old question tends to rear its head more frequently than ever, especially here travel and where summer style soirees aplenty are concerned, but there are solutions, even as far as wearing a suit in the heat is concerned.

One way to beat the heat in style? A handsome tailored option like the Proof Nomad Blazer as sold by our friends at Huckberry, one built with style, comfort and travel-ready good looks in mind.

Especially as someone who hits the road frequently, traveling light is of the essence — sometimes, you simply don’t have enough room to pack up your blazer, and sometimes, duty calls (or at least, dinner and drinks) as soon as you touch down.

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And this is where an on-sale option — built with style and performance in mind, of course — like the Proof Nomad Blazer comes in mighty handy. Select colorways of this crisp and highly comfortable blazer are marked down well below $200 as we speak, and the perfect blend of savings and style is a tough thing to pass up. Even more impressive when it comes to your new favorite blazer is the way Huckberry’s Proof line built this crisply tailored jacket.

Crucially, they’ve designed it with the classic looks of a two-button, patch pocket blazer — made to be worn atop everything from a merino T-shirt to a stretch Oxford shirt and a crisp dress shirt. At the same time, the Proof Nomad Blazer boasts a remarkably high level of performance, using wrinkle-resistant recycled polyester and polyester fabric in a blend that also resists spills (it’s even finished with a DWR coating for easy wear on the go in blustery weather).

The best part about the Proof Nomad Blazer might be the fact that it’s packed with travel-friendly pockets, including interior hip mesh pockets, two zip pockets, a stash pocket and a chest pocket. It’s a classically designed blazer in terms of looks, yet packed with modern performance features. And yes, this stylish lightweight men’s blazer is on sale now from your favorite retailer. Act accordingly to end the weekend, my friends.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Relwen Highland Blues Short-Sleeve Shirt -A New Weekend Essential from Huckberry

Best men's short-sleeve shirts.

Even on the most casual, leisurely summer weekends, it’s nice to have a toolbox of stylish, versatile options at your disposal as far as men’s style essentials are concerned. So it goes with selecting just the right stylish buttondown shirt from a crop of the best short-sleeve shirts for men, which prove more polished than a classic pocket tee and (at times) a touch more rugged than a polo shirt.

And that brings us to the short-sleeve shirt you just might find yourself wearing all summer long, a shirt that hails from Huckberry and Ohio-based Relwen — as one might expect when scouring the market for the best online brands for men.

Relwen reviews certainly tell us that the brand harnesses a penchant for classic style in silhouettes both modern and old-school-inspired, and a retro-tinged short-sleeve shirt with Oxford shirt detailing certainly fits the bill nicely, does it not?

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Yes indeed, the cleverly designed, expertly fabricated Relwen Highlands Short-Sleeve Shirt adds plenty to your style rotation, what with its rugged good looks and dashing details. As our friends at Huckberry helpfully note — and as I can confirm with my own personal experience wearing the brand — “Relwen’s shirts are tried-and-true closet staples,” and that holds true with this handsome, essential short-sleeve shirt.

Available in tried-and-true Dark Indigo as well as a fresh and breezy blue-and-white gingham-style check, the Relwen Highlands Short-Sleeve Shirt comes in either more substantial yarn-dyed cotton slub fabric (option #1) or a breezier 100 percent cotton poplin build (option #2).

The styling potential of the Relwen Highlands Short-Sleeve Shirt, with its buttondown collar and classic chest pocket, remains the same, as wearable with black denim (in the case of the indigo option) or chino shorts as with breezy tobacco-hued linen trousers and leather loafers.

The Relwen Highlands Short-Sleeve Shirt also features elevated touches like Mother of Pearl buttons, a small detail that makes a big diference. With its rounded hem, your new favorite short-sleeve summer shirt is made for wearing untucked all weekend long and all summer long, no doubt about it.

Go preppy with its blue-and-white check style, or more rugged with blue indigo — the laidback-yet-polished vibe of the Relwen Highlands Short-Sleeve Shirt is a surefire summer style winner, starting this weekend.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: These Comfortable Linen Drawstring Shorts from Flint and Tinder are Ideal for Summer

Best summer shorts for men.

When the high heat of summer hits, which it certainly will, there are times you need to go as casual and (literally) cool as possible, all the while still looking put together and (dare I say) fashionable. The very key to your off-duty wardrobe lies in a pair of the best shorts for men, but we’re swerving from the path of the best chino shorts ever so slightly.

While chino shorts with a hint of stretch work well for everything from BBQs to coastal beach shindigs, you very well might want to lighten things up even further — and that, my friends, is where Huckberry and our fellow style mavens at Flint and Tinder come in very handy.

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How is it possible to lighten things up even more from chino shorts? The answer lies in the Flint and Tinder Cotton Linen Drawstring Shorts, an effortlessly cool pair of shorts with the comfort of lounge shorts and the good looks of your go-to pair of everyday shorts.

You see, the Flint and Tinder Cotton Linen Drawstring Shorts make it possible to stay even cooler than a regular pair of shorts, and that’s invaluable when the weather merely calls for, say, a lightweight T-shirt and boat shoes. They feature the welt and back pockets of crisp chino shorts in terms of design, but use an expertly garment-dyed 70 percent cotton, 30 percent linen blend to keep you cool from day to night.

The tailored fit of your new favorite casual shorts should hit nicely above the knee in polished fashion (and know that besides the Flint and Tinder Cotton Linen Drawstring Shorts, Huckberry also sells shorts with 8 and 9-inch inseams for the taller fellas among us).

Available in versatile colors like Navy and Olive — which you pair with practically everything in your wardrobe, the handsome and laidback-yet-stylish Flint and Tinder Cotton Linen Drawstring Shorts also come in a pleasing Indigo Stripe color to add a touch of flair to a charcoal polo and brown leather loafers (try it on for size and let me know how it all works out).

And since this is Huckberry we’re talking about here, the Flint and Tinder Cotton Linen Drawstring Shorts are priced more than fairly at below $90.

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How’s that for a proper pair of summer shorts? When you need casual comfort and go-anywhere style for leisurely summer shindigs aplenty, opt for the easygoing-yet-fashionable Flint and Tinder Cotton Linen Drawstring Shorts, my friends.

by Beau H.

Style Pick of the Week: Flint and Tinder Sawtooth Short-Sleeve Western Shirt – A Perfectly Rugged Summer Menswear Move

Flint and Tinder review.

It’s like we talk about often here on this Brooklyn style blog: A guy’s wardrobe of summer style essentials deserves options, variety and of course, great looks aplenty. That’s why it always pays off to be prepared, even when the occasion leans more casual.

And while breezy polos and linen shirting are always a wise choice, sometimes, a dash of flair is appreciated — a nod to current trends like the best Western shirts for men comes in handy, as does the entire array of Huckberry gear and menswear for summer.

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And that leads us quite handily to the Flint and Tinder Sawtooth Western Shirt, a reliable and modern spin on an old favorite that checks plenty of boxes as far as the best summer shirts for men are concerned. The casually rugged effortlessly cool Flint and Tinder Sawtooth Western Shirt takes its cues from the style of West Texas (a key point of inspiration for the Austin-based brand’s Spring and Summer 2025 Collection), and your own off-duty wardrobe is all the better for it.

The Flint and Tinder Sawtooth Western Shirt uses soft yet strong 100 percent cotton in its build, and handily comes in an array of vibrant, West Texas-inspired colors and patterns. The effortlessly rugged Western detailing comes in mighty handy with this handsome short-sleeve shirt, including notched chest pockets and bone button flaps.

Of course, it’s also finished with a Western-style back yoke, all the better to get the details right as you throw on the Flint and Tinder Sawtooth Western Shirt with tan chino shorts, olive linen trousers or, of course, a pair of expertly faded light wash jeans for men.

The Flint and Tinder Sawtooth Western Shirt also comes in an eye-catching embroidered chambray design, which should readily team up with faded black denim or tobacco-hued chinos.

It’s a shirt with all the right details, one that does the talking in a quietly stylish, casually rugged way — the perfect sort of stylish men’s summer shirt to wear to a BBQ or a day of brewery hopping, or even a night around the bonfire. When you want detailing, design and timeless appeal you can trust, opt for the effortless cool of your new favorite summer short-sleeve shirt.

by Beau H.

The Friday Read: AC/DC in Cleveland & The Best Summer Workwear From Huckberry

AC/DC Cleveland 2025.

Well, my friends: It’s official. For the second time this month, I’ve managed to squeeze in a properly iconic, truly rocking show by Australian icons and personal heroes AC/DC. If you’ve been reading this Brooklyn style blog for years, you know I tend to dabble in music writing — among my many other freelance writing pursuits, of course — and that I’ve got a true love for guitar-driven rock music.

It all started with AC/DC years ago, as I wrote on this very blog when I saw AC/DC in Tampa Bay just a few weeks ago, and if you’ve kept up with me on Instagram, you’ll see I haven’t slowed down one bit (and neither has my first favorite band!).

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This week saw a trek to Cleveland for a mix of business and pleasure: In the midst of writing about the best leather chukka boots for men, I made time to trek back to the Midwest once more in pursuit of the best craft beer, the best summer menswear from Huckberry and certainly, the pursuit of the all-encompassing power of genre-defining, game-changing rock music.

I’ve also covered a lot of ground when it comes to all things music on this very blog, including how to dress for a rock concert and how to dress in rock n’roll style: For me, that meant a combination of rugged Taylor Stitch denim and a classic T-shirt purchased earlier in the day at the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame — what a pairing, ehh?

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For visiting the likes of Great Lakes Brewing, stopping by iconic Cleveland dive bar ABC The Tavern and then turning things up in high-voltage fashion for a blistering, hard-rocking show, they were the right pick indeed — you can (and should!) check out my other Taylor Stitch reviews for a road map to the best seasonal menswear, and for a look at how those denim jeans are working for me, please do see my Instagram below. Cheers!

I’ve stayed plenty busy even on the road, covering the likes of the Huckberry x Ford capsule collection at Maxim.com — rugged workwear aplenty is the name of the game — and carving out time to taste the best Cleveland craft beer. It goes without saying, but the fun continues back in Brooklyn this weekend with two summer style blog posts for your reading and shopping pleasure.

For now, I’m going to reflect fondly on my time in Cleveland, and my time seeing one of the greatest rock bands on the planet, over a cold beer or two. Join me, won’t you? Cheers to the weekend, cheers to summer style essentials and as always, long live rock n’roll!

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: This Lightweight Huckberry Blazer is On Sale, and It’s Perfect for the Summer Months

Best lightweight blazers for men.

It’s not the first time we’ll talk about it on this Brooklyn style blog, nor is it the last, but looking your best in the heat can be a fine line to walk. The right gear for the job takes a lighter course of action than the same men’s style essentials you’d rock in the fall and winter, and that holds especially true as far as the tailoring you wear is concerned.

Take one of the best lightweight blazers for men — a true must-have as the thermostat climbs and your social calendar fills up. And as a matter of fact, the Wills Garment-Dyed Blazer fits the bill mighty nicely in terms of fabrication, design and style points.

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As we always say here at this Brooklyn men’s style blog, well, if you can find a deal on one as the season itself heats up — a deal on something like the Wills Garment-Dyed Blazer shown above — then that’s all the better. It’s part of a selection of the best men’s blazers sold by Huckberry, and to be quite frank, it doesn’t get much better than that.

According to famed retailer Huckberry, the blazer is “your secret to easywearing warm-weather style,” with the ability to put in work at the boardroom, at a summer wedding, at a rooftop happy hour and beyond. Right now, the Wills Garment-Dyed Blazer is marked down about 20 percent, and forgoes the typical padding and structure of a blazer in favor of a cotton-elastane blend and a soft-shouldered, natural finish.

That makes the Wills Garment-Dyed Blazer an easy choice for casual yet effortlessly cool style — wear your new favorite blazer over a lightweight T-shirt, an Oxford shirt or even a more traditional stretch dress shirt for polished looks and cool comfort.

Available in Navy, the Wills Garment-Dyed Blazer also boasts casual, classic patch pockets and a two-button build, plus a center rear vent — yet another classic sportcoat touch from the style masters at Huckberry.

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And given the fact that it’s available in sizes ranging from S-XXL at the moment, I’d say there’s no reason not to scoop up the Wills Garment-Dyed Blazer at a standout deal in time for warm-weather style.

Pair it with Huckberry stretch chinos, pair it with light wash jeans, pair the Wills Garment-Dyed Blazer with just about anything you please (other than shorts — leave that to Angus Young). Cheers to the season at hand and the best lightweight men’s blazers, folks.