See Now, Buy Now: Cap Off Any Summer #OOTD With the Famed Huckberry Explorer Hat

Huckberry Explorer's Cap

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.

Huckberry Explorer's Cap review.

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.

See Now, Buy Now: The Beckett Simonon Reid Sneakers are a Crisp, Classic Footwear Move for Summer (and Beyond)

At a certain point in the summer — or any time of year that calls for sliding into a pair of the best men’s sneakers — it’s great to have options. And as far as options are concerned, a pair of sleek, dressy-yet-versatile white leather sneakers are tough to beat, like the option pictured above from Beckett Simonon. Sure, they’re less casual and less durable than your trusty canvas sneakers, but bear with me.

When crafted the right way (and cared for properly), sneakers like the Beckett Simonon Reid Sneakers can add a jolt of refreshing style to carry you through the dog days of summer.

These made-to-order sneakers hail from the same brand making some of the best men’s boots, a brand that does it by cutting out the middleman and passing those savings directly onto consumers (stylish consumers like yourself, of course).

Beckett Simonon Reid Sneakers review.

I’ve found Beckett Simonon men’s boots to be the right mix of durable, ever-so-slightly rugged and refined — these sneakers are more practical for summer however, and just as well-made. These handcrafted men’s sneakers boast handsome, supple full-grain leather, along with what the brand calls a refined toe box and shape for crisp, clean style.

Beckett Simonon men's sneakers review.

The Beckett Simonon Reid Sneakers, in my experience, are also ultra-comfortable rather than cumbersome, and that’s thanks to a leather-lined insole and a padded heel collar. Helpfully, the Beckett Simonon Reid Sneakers also feature a taller instep for even greater comfort, and that holds true no matter the color option you select.

Take your pick from timeless black-and-white combos or else up the ante with a sporty mix of navy and white leather atop a gum rubber sole. Given the mix of comfort, value and classically cool good looks, I’ve found they’re might not be a better footwear value on the market at present than the Beckett Simonon Reid Sneakers — try a pair on for size and see for yourself.

See Now, Buy Now: These Rugged Lems Shoes Waterproof Boots from Huckberry Belong On Your Feet

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).

Best waterproof Chelsea boots for men.

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.

See Now, Buy Now: This Wellen Performance Tee is the Most Versatile T-shirt For Men in Your Wardrobe

Wellen men's T-shirt review.

A guy’s wardrobe needs the basics, the daily men’s style essentials that can do the heavy lifting — and at the same time, it also needs some versatile pieces that take the notion of basics a step further, like one of the best T-shirts for men. We’re not talking just any ole cotton T-shirt around these parts today, though, and that’s all thanks to the good folks at Huckberry.

We’re talking all about the new Wellen Sol Performance T-Shirt, a wardrobe workhorse adept at everything from trail runs to coffee shop strolls, beach vacations and much more.

The key to its versatility, and the fact that it performs like, well, a true performance T-shirt while looking like (as Huckberry says) “your favorite cotton T-shirt”? That’d be the use of CoolSoft Fabric, which pulls sweat away from your skin and dries four times faster than cotton.

Yes, you read that correctly: The Wellen Sol Performance T-Shirt is a heck of a performance T-shirt, packed with a laundry list of versatile, durable features. Those include an athletic fit that hugs the arms, plus a side seam gusset for added mobility, and all the while, this stylish yet performance-minded T-shirt even keeps your valuables safe via a hidden pocket designed to hold your keys, ID or workout gels.

No matter which way you choose to wear the Wellen Sol Performance T-Shirt — with workout shorts and some of the best men’s running sneakers, or alongside chino shorts and canvas sneakers for a more laidback, off-duty look — it’s guaranteed to stand up to anything and look positively great while doing so. As Huckberry says: We’ll see you out there, folks.

See Now, Buy Now: The Taylor Stitch Western Shirt is a Rugged Menswear Staple for Summer

Taylor Stitch men's shirts review.

As we’ve talked about lately here on your favorite men’s style blog, there’s no time like the present to revamp your favorite men’s style essentials ever so slightly as we cruise past summer. So, while you might have mastered the art of laidback summer staples like one of the best linen jackets for men or one of the best pocket T-shirts, it pays off handsomely to have a few tricks up your sleeve.

What kind of menswear tricks? How about one of the best men’s Western shirts, especially one from my friends at Taylor Stitch? That’s the spirit, and it’s an expert change of pace to add some rugged appeal to many a casual look.

While San Francisco’s Taylor Stitch is already well-known for making some of the best men’s Oxford shirts on the market, this Western shirt is more casual, more easy to dress down and just as expertly made. The Taylor Stitch Western Shirt, especially in washed denim, checks off a few boxes more than handily, from the throwback Western detailing to its durable design.

In fact, the Taylor Stitch Western Shirt is almost more like a shirt jacket than a classic buttondown shirt, particularly considering its 100 percent organic cotton construction in a medium-weight 6oz. build. It also boasts Western-style snap pockets for rugged, classic appeal, and it’s been washed for a broken-in look and comfort right out of the box.

Best men's Western shirt for 2024.

That holds true whether you layer the Taylor Stitch Western Shirt atop a classic pocket tee or your favorite henley, or style it all on its own with the Taylor Stitch Apres Pants, for instance.

With its durability, devil-may-care style potential and handsome good looks, the Taylor Stitch Western Shirt is cut for just about anything, especially casually cool summer nights around the bonfire. Add to your cart accordingly, folks.

See Now, Buy Now: These Walden Eyewear Sunglasses from Huckberry Are Bold Yet Classic (And Perfect for Summer)

Best men's sunglasses to buy now.

When I think about it, there are really a host of men’s style essentials and gear picks that you need to get right before you actually need them in your wardrobe. Be it a breezy men’s T-shirt at the ready for exceptionally hot days or one of the best pairs of men’s shorts, there are plentiful opportunities that fit that very bill in the summer, particularly from a prized online retailer like Huckberry.

And perhaps most of all, there’s the need need to snag a pair of the best sunglasses for men before it’s too late. And that brings us today’s standout selection, a standout deal in its own right: The Walden Eyewear Pilot Sunglasses from our friends at Huckberry check every box you might can think of as you prowl the market for a fresh pair of shades as we cruise past the midway point of summer.

Walden Eyewear review.

There’s much to love about these sunglasses, starting with the iconic and classic-meets-modern silhouette, one that plays off the timeless aviator shape and refreshes it as only Huckberry (one of the best online retailers for men) can do. The even better news? These stylish men’s sunglasses are available now via the Huckberry Annual Summer Sale, delivering some serious savings in the process (they now retail for under $100).

Introduced last year, the Walden Eyewear line at Huckberry takes crisp, classically designed silhouettes of the past, like the circular or oval sunglass shape, and updates them with modern materials and improved durability.

The Walden Eyewear Pilot Sunglasses fit the bill very nicely in that regard, with “hyper-wearable” details like a tapered temple design, a strong frame shape and a handsome selection of bio-acetate colors upgraded with recycled steel hardware for durability.

Given the time of year — the high heat of summer — and the chance to save big on a menswear must-have, I’d say there’s really no time like the present to score yourself some savings on the Walden Eyewear Pilot Sunglasses. Cheers, my friends.

Yes indeed, the Walden Eyewear Pilot Sunglasses get the job done handily, whether paired with your favorite polo and chino shorts or one of the best short-sleeve henleys and trusty light wash jeans.

See Now, Buy Now: The Sperry Authentic Original Boat Shoes Are a Must-Have Summer Essential

There are some men’s style classics that are so prevalent, so widely seen, it can be tough to recognize them for what they are — a must-have for your own wardrobe, in addition to being a much-loved favorite, for instance.

In my experience, that’s what the Sperry Authentic Original Boat Shoes represent, especially in my own wardrobe: A tried-and-true summer essential that’s stood the test of time, one that’s as versatile as can be and as wearable now as it was decades ago. Add in the fact that your new favorite boat shoes are now sold by Huckberry, and you’ve got a certified style winner on your hands.

What makes the Sperry Authentic Original Boat Shoes a prep staple as well as an easygoing style move nearly any day of the week (at least in off-duty situations)? It could be the premium handsewn leather upper and classic moc toe construction, or it could be handsome touches like rawhide laces for a dash of throwback style.

Or perhaps it’s the wearability of the Sperry Authentic Original Boat Shoes — they team as easily with rolled light wash jeans and a camp collar shirt as they do with your favorite polo and chino shorts.

Best boat shoes for men.

Plus, the Sperry Authentic Original Boat Shoes feature an EVA midsole for comfort and rebound, plus a non-marking outsole for the right blend of traction and long-lasting wearability. Rich leather options abound when shopping for these stylish boat shoes at Huckberry, and the two-eyelet lacing system is casually cool while delivering a snug, customizable fit.

Sperry Authentic Original Boat Shoes.

Better still is the fact that the Sperry Authentic Original Boat Shoes retail for a very agreeable $110, giving you the chance to snag more than one pair if you so choose. For the right mix of classic style, great looks and laidback wearability, reach for the Sperry Authentic Original Boat Shoes — they’ll get the job done, and then some.

See Now, Buy Now: This Nudie Jeans Denim Jacket is the Ideal Layer for Casual Summer Style

Best denim jackets for men to buy now.

Sometimes, the best summer style essentials are the ones that are least expected, or the ones that come in handy when you might have thought of them as overkill. An example: In my experience, when the mercury rises, it’s tough to think beyond wearing anything but a crisply cut American-made T-shirt, one of the best lightweight polos and chino shorts, for instance. Yet, Nudie Jeans has a solution for you — bear with me.

After all, what happens when the sun sets and temperatures cool? This is where one of the best denim jackets can make its mark, and that’s where the Nudie Jeans Danny Blue Vintage Jean Jacket shakes up your seasonal wardrobe. The right denim jacket is a true Swiss Army Knife in your summer style rotation, with plenty of functionality and just enough form in its design.

Best vintage denim jacket for men.

The button chest pockets on your Nudie Jeans Danny Blue Vintage Jean Jacket offer up storage space for everyday carry essentials (See: A place to store your sunglasses, wallet and keys when the sun sets), while hip hand pockets are also useful.

But above all else, the true utility of the Nudie Jeans Danny Blue Vintage Jean Jacket lies in its mid-weight, super-soft denim build, a specialty of Nudie Jeans. The Nudie Jeans Danny Blue Vintage Jean Jacket is made from a strong yet supple 13.75oz. rigid denim that’s been given a wash fit for one of the best vintage denim jackets out there — yet it’s brand-new, right out of the box.

Copper buttons and navy buttonholes give this handsome denim jacket a touch of distinction, while its overall build should prove plenty durable and dependable — fitting given the price tag and its USA-made construction.

Toss the Nudie Jeans Danny Blue Vintage Jean Jacket on over a soft cotton T-shirt and chino shorts, pair it with one of your favorite henleys and some inky black denim, or use this stylish men’s denim jacket as the finishing touch atop a polo and olive chinos — however you wear the Nudie Jeans Danny Blue Vintage Jean Jacket, it’ll prove more than useful (in unexpected ways) this summer.

See Now, Buy Now: Layer Up on Breezy Summer Nights with this Indigo Henley from Sea Culture

Best long-sleeve henley for men.

There comes a time in every guy’s life when he’s got to buckle down and get to business wearing the best menswear essentials — even if “business” mostly revolves around laidback, leisurely summer hangouts on a cool evening. And the tools for that particular job? Count one of the best men’s henleys among them, a rugged staple piece meant for easy layering, lounging and more.

That’s especially the case when that stylish henley for men is done by Sea Culture Brand, the upstate New York purveyor of casually cool, beach-ready style essentials. The Sea Culture Tobacco Bay Henley in a rich indigo is a handsome, stylish winner, and it’s the perfect addition to your beach bag and your weekender bag as you plot your next breezy, seaside outing.

In fact, this soft cotton henley — in my experience — works as well when layered beneath a lightweight buttondown or your favorite zip hoodie as it does when worn on its own.

The distinctive indigo dye of the Sea Culture Tobacco Bay Henley comes from natural tea waste, while coconut buttons also offer both durability and a sense of eye-catching, off-duty style. Your new favorite henley (again, that’s the Sea Culture Tobacco Bay Henley) is an investment at nearly $100, but it’s not a bad call in my book when it comes to rugged, comfortable layering on a (surprisingly) brisk evening.

See Now, Buy Now: This Taylor Stitch Linen Jacket is Perfect for Summer Travel

Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket review.

When a modern “classic” gets a revamp in a summer-friendly fabrication, it’s worth taking another look — another very close look at one of the best summer jackets for men, that is. And that’s what the newest edition of the Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket brings to the table, and this time, it’s even better than before.

The rugged-meets-refined, versatile chore coat is already one of the best jackets for summer nights, and there are previous iterations that turn the chore coat style into a warm-weather classic. This new take ups the ante even further, and the Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket in Chili Linen Stripe gets the details right in every way possible.

Just like a Taylor Stitch organic cotton polo or one its durable-yet-soft T-shirts, it all starts with premium fabric, the kind that can go just about anywhere in this ever-versatile, hybrid-style silhouette. The Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket in Chili Linen Stripe has classic chore coat detailing throughout, with two lower hip patch pockets and a chest pocket — complete with a pen slot, naturally.

Taylor Stitch bar-tacked these patch pockets for durability at stress points, giving the jacket a rugged appeal. Helpfully, in my experience, the Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket in Chili Linen Stripe is a jacket that can stand up to light workwear situations and a day’s worth of travel as easily as it can pass as a stylish blazer replacement (when it comes to workwear, think more of the drafting table than the yard or a job site, of course).

Crucially, the Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket in Chili Linen Stripe also gets the details right in terms of looks — the chili linen stripe color is a nice change of pace in terms of summer fabric.

The linen-cotton fabric blend should also prove hardy enough for cool summer nights, yet breathable enough when layered over Taylor Stitch men’s shirts, polos and even a rugged henley for a mix of high-low style. That high-low style extends to its wearability with everything from the best light wash denim to Taylor Stitch linen trousers, too.

Is the Taylor Stitch Ojai Jacket in Chili Linen Stripe a true do-it-all jacket? Very nearly, and that’s what counts this summer.