See Now, Buy Now: The Beckett Simonon Lopez Boots are the Perfect Balance of Rugged and Refined for Your Style Rotation

Just when you thought you had exhausted every avenue in terms of your rotation of the best boots for men, another pair enters the fray — at least, that’s the case if you’re a major fan of the best boots for men, as I am. Mixing the rugged and the refined is the name of the game, with a profile that can be reasonably dressed up or dressed down — depending on the weather, of course. Beckett Simonon, makers of direct-to-consumer boots and dress shoes significantly marked down from their retail prices, have nailed the formula, and they’ve even thrown some significant savings for you in the mix.

And the Beckett Simonon Lopez Boots check plenty of boxes if you need another pair of rugged, durable footwear to carry you through winter and into spring (the groundhog did see his shadow, after all!). While the footwear maker does indeed produce streamlined dress boots with wingtip and captoe detailing, the hard-wearing yet versatile Beckett Simonon Lopez Boots fall somewhere in between — able to be paired with dark blue indigo jeans or wool trousers in equal measure. That’s certainly not all they’ve got going for ’em.

The Beckett Simonon Lopez Boots work so well for your versatile style rotation thanks to the use of rugged pull-up leather, complete with a more round toe box that’s apt for pairing with casual trouser styles. There’s a laundry list of features built into these dependable boots, including the use of a leather lining and leather insole for comfort, sweat absorption and a fit that molds to your feet over time.

A steel shank delivers structure and support, and heel caps add grip and durability. Throw in the fact that the Beckett Simonon Lopez Boots are crafted with resoleable Blake stitch construction and are also water-repellent — critical in any pair of handsome yet essential men’s bots for winter — and Beckett Simonon has certainly done a proper job at crafting another standout pair to add to your rotation.

These stylish men’s leather boots also come in colors like Walnut and a rich, deep Chocolate color, all the better to wear with everything from light wash jeans to olive chinos, while the pull-up leather construction will develop a wonderful patina over time. With their leather-lined construction, you can even wear the Beckett Simonon Lopez Boots well into spring, particularly when paired up with seasonally friendly, lightweight, light wash denim. How will you rock your new favorite pair of boots?

See Now, Buy Now: This Quince Mongolian Cashmere Cable Sweater is an Affordable Wardrobe Update

We’re still deep in the throes of winter, a detail you surely haven’t missed if you’ve stepped outside your front door any day in the past few weeks. Perhaps at this point, you’re searching for updates to your sweater rotation, and it might be high time for an affordable refresh with one of the best winter sweaters for men.

And perhaps, it might be time to take the plunge with a buzzed-about brand you haven’t yet tried: Meet Quince, makers of highly affordable cashmere sweaters and perhaps best known for its line of Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck Sweaters, among others. Let’s say we take a look at what could be your new favorite sweater, shall we?

The brand has something for just about everyone (including a line of home goods and basics, right down to socks, plus pages of accessories aplenty to pore through). There are also more Quince men’s sweaters out there than you can shake a stick at, including a range of shawl cardigans, quarter-zip sweaters, polo sweaters, classic cardigans and of course, the famed line of Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck Sweaters.

And as you can see here, the brand also does a standout job at visually interesting, modern takes on the classics, like the trusty cable-knit crewneck sweater. In recent weeks in fact, I’ve had the chance to try out the Quince Mongolian Cashmere Cable Crew, a more elevated take on, say, the traditional fisherman sweater (and yes, Quince also makes fisherman-style sweaters). Right off the bat, the Quince Mongolian Cashmere Cable Crew is a major winner in terms of affordability, especially concerning what traditional designers might dream up.

Of course, 100 percent Mongolian cashmere makes up its ultra-soft construction, billed by the do-it-all brand as “a lightweight yet exceptionally warm sweater that delivers natural breathability and a luxuriously soft hand-feel against the skin.” In frigid temperatures across NYC, that certainly holds true (when layered beneath a trusty peacoat, of course).

The Quince Mongolian Cashmere Cable Crew also comes in highly stylish, easily wearable colors, including shades of beige, tan, grey and navy — and at their current price tag, you very well might want to pick up more than one iteration of the handsome Quince Mongolian Cashmere Cable Crew.

Whether paired up with crisp dark indigo blue jeans or elevated with wool trousers or corduroy pants, there’s a refined, appealing nature to the Quince Mongolian Cashmere Cable Crew in its many colors — you just might find yourself wanting to see what all the fuss is about, and that’s a highly recommended move in my book. Good luck out there, my friends, and stay stylish.

See Now, Buy Now: The Line of Trade Summit Flannel Shirt is as Classic As It Gets For Proper Winter Style

When winter weather does its absolute worst, when it seems like there’s no relief in sight, it’s like we’ve talked about here on this menswear blog: The best defense is a good offense, or in this case, the best winter style essentials from brands you can count on should help you deftly fight the cold in proper style.

And when it comes to the rugged, Americana-inspired style purveyors at Line of Trade, the Bespoke Post-owned and inspired brand assuredly delivers in every stitch (at least, in my experience!). Let me put it this way: If you want the right mix of rugged appeal, winter performance, style points and good looks in spades, this is one brand to shop — over and over again, at that.

In fact, there are certain winter style essentials from the brand that are a cut above the rest, even in a crowded market where the quality of winter gear from heritage-minded brands seems to get better with each passing season. And on that note, meet – or re-meet – the Line of Trade Summit Flannel Shirt, a durable and rugged style staple with old-school appeal in every thread.

The Line of Trade Summit Flannel Shirt is quite simply a do-it-all, goes-with-almost-anything casual shirt with style points aplenty to spare. Crafted from a ultra-soft yet sturdy 100 percent cotton flannel fabric, the company itself says “Line of Trade custom-designed the Summit Plaid Flannel Shirt’s exclusive patterns for a lineup of flannels that’s a touch above ordinary – and unlike none other.” Of course, that’s high praise, but in my experience wearing the handsome Line of Trade Summit Flannel Shirt, the brand lives up to its billing — and then some.

Featuring an array of rich plaid patterns and retro-minded colors, the Line of Trade Summit Flannel Shirt truly feels timeless, whether worn with stretch cotton chinos, corduroy trousers or classic dark blue jeans.

Complete with crisp finishing touches like a left chest patch pocket and mitered double-button cuffs, this hard-working yet stylish flannel shirt deserves its place in your rotation — in at least one color, if not multiple given the highly affordable $75 price tag. Winter has indeed met its match, at least as far as the best men’s flannel shirts are concerned, my friends.

See Now, Buy Now: These Proof Rover Work Pants from Huckberry are Ready for Winter’s Worst

Best work pants for men.

If your neck of the woods looks anything like mine these days, I’m willing to bet you’re dealing with your fair share of frigid wind, deep snow and foul conditions aplenty. And yet, the work doesn’t stop, be it your winter to-do list or the ever-mounting need to shovel snow, dig yourself out and perhaps get back to the office.

For whatever’s in your way and whatever happens to be on your to-do list, the best workwear can handle it all — and then some. The best work pants for men, while not traditional snow pants you’d wear on a mountain, are more than equipped to take on the task at hand, especially if the sturdy work pants for men are the Proof Rover Double Knee Work Pants, which blend form and function in a reliably rugged way from the good folks at Huckberry. Better still is the fact that you can save 15 percent on your purchase of two pairs — but let’s dive into why you’d want to do that, shall we?

There’s always much to love in the way of durable winter gear, performance-minded menswear and tough-as-nails supplies in the digital shelves at Huckberry, and the road-ready Proof Rover Double Knee Work Pants should more than pass muster. Proof delivers adventure-minded performance menswear under the Huckberry umbrella, from its famed 72-Hour Merino T-Shirts (truly worn for three days of hard-working off-grid excursions) to the fan-favorite Proof Rover Pants, which my Proof reviews have covered here on this Brooklyn style blog.

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The hard-working Proof Rover Double Knee Work Pants share much of the same DNA as the flagship Proof Rover Pants, starting with their fabrication. Your new favorite winter pants feature a tough-as-can-be cotton-blend, recycled poly fabric construction that regulates your temperature, boasts just enough useful stretch and wicks away moisture at the same time. Talk about a laundry list of features designed to move with you and make tackling your to-do list all that much easier.

Lest we forget, the Proof Rover Double Knee Work Pants feature reinforced construction at key stress points through the thigh and knee, plus riveted pockets for an ultra-sturdy finish. In my experience wearing the Proof Rover Pants, the pigment-dye finish makes these rugged work pants for men surprisingly sturdy and yet supple out of the box, all the better to mold to your body over time.

Of course, whether layered up with a thermal henley and a wool-lined waxed trucker jacket or styled with a burly crewneck sweater and a barn coat, the dependable Proof Rover Double Knee Work Pants should move easily with you, thanks to the gusseted crotch. Huckberry even built out the forward-thinking Proof Rover Double Knee Work Pants with a back waistband pocket for your everyday carry.

Rounding things out is the fact that some of the best men’s work pants come in three proprietary Huckberry fits, including an Athletic Tapered fit (my personal favorite) and a crisp Slim fit — not to fear though, as the reliable Proof Rover Double Knee Work Pants should still readily team with pull-on work boots or Red Wing Iron Ranger Boots. Don’t delay snapping up your new go-to work pants — they can handle winter’s worst, and then some.

See Now, Buy Now: Pair This Rugged Tecovas Sweater with Your Favorite Western Boots This Winter

Tecovas menswear review.

As we bundle up with increasing fervor across the frigid winter months, it’s important to remember — at least in my experience — that having a bit of fun in the process of scouring the market for winter style essentials is, well, also important. So, while you might have figured out your outerwear situation and ideally, the best winter boots on your feet, it pays off to have a touch of fun or at least a touch of the unexpected in your layering rotation.

That’s where Tecovas comes in: As fun as it is to step out in a pair of rugged Tecovas work boots or the brand’s ever-popular Western boots, it’s perhaps even cooler to discover something a bit unexpected, like one of the best winter sweaters for men. The Austin-based brand has shot to popularity across the past decade for embodying all things Western in matters of style and substance, and a rugged winter sweater like the Tecovas Desert Crew Neck Sweater can add a dash of dependability, flair and style to everything from a waxed trucker jacket to a flannel shirt jacket.

Helpfully, the Tecovas Desert Crew Neck Sweater is unexpected, it’s eye-catching and it’s built to last at a relatively fair price ($145 as of press time). Paired up with your favorite pair of handsome, durable Tecovas leather Western boots — of which the brand makes dozens of different styles — and you’ve got a stylish sweater you can layer up in versatile fashion.

Crafted from midweight Merino wool for temperature regulation and plenty of warmth (whether paired with a chambray shirt or straightforward long-sleeve cotton tee), this sweater gains variety from its half-cardigan stitch construction through the body. Pair that with shoulder and back yoke seed stitch detailing, plus rack stitching at the cuffs and hem — this handsome sweater is visually appealing all the way through, especially in Winter White.

Best of all is the attention to detail in constructing the Tecovas Desert Crew Neck Sweater — note the cow skull motif emblazoned across the back in bold, rugged fashion. It’s a one-of-a-kind sweater available in two crisp colors and practically made to be paired with expertly crafted light wash or dark blue jeans (which you can also score at Tecovas, as luck would have it!). The next time opportunity comes knocking in the form of a reliable sweater to layer up with during winter’s worst weather, I’d wager the Tecovas Desert Crew Neck Sweater is about as good as it gets.

See Now, Buy Now: This Buck Mason Thermal Tee is the Rugged Base Layer Your Next Winter #OOTD Needs Now

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You could certainly make the case that in 2026, it’s all about getting back to the best rugged menswear for guys — or rather, it’s about getting back to basics, layering up the right way and opting for classic men’s style, all in one fell swoop.

A tall order perhaps, yes? But the good folks at Buck Mason, the California purveyors of Americana-inspired menswear made modern, make it easier than ever — right on down to the basics, as well as exceptionally well-crafted statement pieces like one of the best denim shirts or the perfect winter coat for men.

But again, it’s the basics we’ll take aim at today, and for brisk winter adventures and laidback lounging, the Buck Mason Vintage Thermal Tee makes things easier than ever.

At least, that holds true as far as rugged winter layering is concerned (try it beneath a durable chambray shirt or your favorite shawl cardigan from Buck Mason, for starters).

There’s certainly a dependable, no-nonsense and no-fuss appeal to the layering potential of the Buck Mason Vintage Thermal Tee, which is rightfully called a “staple layering piece in waffle-knit cotton with a smooth back for comfort and ease,” the company sagely notes.

A word to the wise: It’s always worth a visit to the wonderfully curated world of Buck Mason retail shops, especially if you’ve never had the chance to visit one.

From a well-stocked bar cart to a standout selection of seasonal menswear and plenty of inspiration via fine ceramics, auto gear and gorgeous photo books aplenty, Buck Mason stores capture the laidback West Coast ease of the brand perfectly (I especially love the company’s NYC flagship in particular).

And that could also present the ideal opportunity to check out the Buck Mason Vintage Thermal Tee, which features a soft but sturdy double rib knit French cotton fabrication and a curved hem — the sort of detail that also makes it plenty worthy of wearing solo alongside your favorite joggers.

If I had to guess though, I’d bet you’ll get plenty of wear out of the ever-versatile Buck Mason Vintage Thermal Tee as the brand intended it — paired with expertly cuffed blue jeans and a rugged waxed trucker jacket or soft-but-substantial flannel shirt jacket. When it comes to layering potential and plenty of quality in one package, the Buck Mason Vintage Thermal Tee is your new favorite winter base layer — and then some.

See Now, Buy Now: This Buck Mason Denim Workshirt Is an Old-School Original

When I think about my favorite menswear brands, I think about companies that take great care to go the extra mile in delivering high-quality, durable, rugged and stylish gear — a high bar to clear, but truly, it’s a situation that when you know, you really know (as we so often talk about on this Brooklyn style blog).

Over the years — and especially if you’ve read this blog — I’ve found that the California style purveyors at Buck Mason deliver dependable quality, a stylish sense of purpose and a commitment to old-school-meets-modern design that’s nearly unmatched.

And so it goes with the latest from the famed California menswear brand in one of the best denim shirts for men, a tried-and-true ode to the best denim workshirts that simply can’t be beat, at least not in this day and age. As you look to refresh your wardrobe in rugged fashion for 2026 and beyond, look to the rugged charms and reliable build of the Buck Mason M077 Old Herc’ Denim Work Shirt, a modern homage to an all-tie classic.

Right off the bat, it’s not hard to see that your new favorite denim shirt takes its cues from throwback style, with the sort of build that would certainly speak to an old-school style icon like Paul Newman or Robert Redford — never bad style icons to turn towards for inspiration, right? The Buck Mason M077 Old Herc’ Denim Work Shirt draws its good looks from 1950s denim workshirts, and then uses midweight Japanese cotton denim for toughness, a sturdy finish and layering potential aplenty.

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The Buck Mason M077 Old Herc’ Denim Work Shirt uses an 8oz. Japanese denim from Yagi Mills with a yarn-dyed finish, and then the iconic modern menswear brand goes to work by using thread, stitching, buttons and pocket shape detailing that are each “faithfully reproduced” according to the 1950s original.

It’s an exceptional level of detail that shines through in every stitch, whether you choose to pair the Buck Mason M077 Old Herc’ Denim Work Shirt with tobacco-hued chinos, olive chinos, burgundy corduroy pants or tan canvas work pants — this durable, rugged men’s denim shirt can stand up to pursuits in matters of men’s style or your daily grind with ease, my friends.

See Now, Buy Now: Amp Up Your Sneaker Game This Year with these Fresh Todd Snyder x New Balance 574 Kicks

Todd Snyder x New Balance sneakers.

For as much as we talk about winter style must-haves for men like the best leather boots on the market, it’s important to build out your footwear rotation with some variety and diversity, especially as far as fresh sneakers for men are concerned (weather permitting in your neck of the woods, of course). How do we feel about some fashionable new sneakers for a new year, ehh? Particularly from one of the country’s best menswear designers? Read on for more, my friends.

And as we’ve talked about lately on this Brooklyn menswear blog, the new year is as great a time as any to cop some stylish men’s sneakers (“cop” is streetwear parlance for “buy,” of course — how do you do, fellow kids??).

At any rate, even if you’re not a massive sneakerhead, there’s likely not a designer you can trust more to get the style and silhouette just right — as in just right — than the award-winning designer Todd Snyder, folks.

In the same way that the designer can go slightly rugged-yet-refined with one of the best Western shirts for men, for instance, he can also take the classically casual style of New Balance sneakers and amp it up a notch in luxe suede.

And while the casually cool, utterly classic Todd Snyder x New Balance 574 Sneakers aren’t up for grabs at the ongoing Todd Snyder Winter Sale (more on that later this week, folks), these fresh kicks — there’s that word again, fresh! — are certainly the right way to go, at least if the weather holds out and you can rock ’em with rolled chinos or light wash jeans in equal measure.

The Todd Snyder x New Balance 574 Sneakers, billed by Todd Snyder and co. as”the most “New Balance” sneaker to ever come out of New Balance,” the style is iconic in its own right, as wearable with an Oxford shirt and cardigan (plus olive chinos, based on the hue you select) as with a laidback henley and indigo blue jeans.

With a crisp nubuck suede upper and a comfortable, supportive EVA foam midsole and heel, you’re stepping out in easygoing style made to last all day (especially if you want to ease back into office life in more laidback fashion). If a sleek, sneaker-focused style update sounds like what your rotation needs to start the year, step into the Todd Snyder x New Balance 574 Sneakers, my friends.

See Now, Buy Now: This Relwen Trap Blazer from Huckberry Blends a Classic Sweatshirt and Timeless Blazer in Style

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There’s still one last entry on the calendar to cross off before we move from 2025 into 2026, but it’s never too early — as I’ve said across the past weeks — to start thinking about how your next year will develop in matters of style and substance.

On that note, let’s start things off with a bang — and with style and savings in mind — by poring over the happenings at the Huckberry See You Out There Sale, as prime a way to roll from one year into the next as any.

If you’ve kept up with the blog as of late, you’ll have found that via the Huckberry See You Out There Sale, there’s little that’s not up for grabs at a discount, particularly in matters of winter style (not to mention the perfect blend of cozy comfort and dashing good looks).

There are discounts aplenty on brands that aren’t for sale all that often via Huckberry, but we’ll set our sights on the fan-favorite offerings from Relwen today, a military and heritage-inspired brand with an utterly classic outlook on, well, the classics.

Ohio-based Relwen makes razor-sharp chinos, soft yet rugged flannel shirts, lined flannel shirt jackets and even some cool-as-can-be long-sleeve polos, as well as the famed Relwen Trap Blazer — it’s a streamlined, grab-and-go selection that blends the fierce determination of an old-school hunting jacket with the effortless modern cool of a lightweight blazer, and the Relwen Sweatshirt Trap Blazer goes a step further in matters of everyday comfort, fashion and reliability.

As Huckberry sagely notes, the Relwen Sweatshirt Trap Blazer is “structured like a blazer, soft like a sweatshirt,” this time using a jacquard knit fabric with a smooth interior backing that’s been woven into an utterly soft, stretchy and wildly comfortable take on the classic blazer.

Best winter blazer for men.

The same hallmarks of the modern icon that is the Relwen Trap Blazer remain, like its natural-shouldered build and four-button front finished off with a handy and just-plain-cool throat latch button for added protection from the elements.

Patch front pockets help this casually rugged jacket feel like a patch-pocket blazer, while the utterly soft jersey construction means it feels and wears more like a sweatshirt, which is a major bonus in my book.

So if you’re searching for a more laidback blazer you can throw on over a contrasing T-shirt, a henley or a more rugged chambray shirt with dark blue jeans, then the Relwen Sweatshirt Trap Blazer is your next menswear ace-in-the-hole.

And of course, via the Huckberry See You Out There Sale, it’s on sale now for about 30 percent off. The time is plenty ripe to take stock of new and old menswear favorites: Ensure this handsome men’s blazer is among them this winter.

See Now, Buy Now: These TEREN Traveler Pants are Perfect for Seasonal Getaways Off-Grid

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It’s lofty praise to call a pair of pants the “world’s best all-around pants,” but one shot at wearing the utterly exceptional TEREN Traveler Pants just might prove that sentiment correct, at least in my experience.

I’ve had the pleasure of testing out some of the best travel pants for men this season (and across the years), especially as I crisscross the globe in my many freelance writing pursuits, and those pursuits call for a highly functional, no-fuss, no-frills pair of durable travel pants that also look mighty sharp from point A to point B and beyond.

Suffice to say across these past few months, I’ve certainly found these stylish men’s travel pants from TEREN to be worthy of approval, praise and consistent wear.

Whether trekking through the sandy hills of an Aruban vineyard or trekking through lovely Charleston on foot (as seen in the below Instagram post!), the right travel gear is crucial in matters of comfort, style and performance, and that’s assuredly an understatement.

There are tons of bells and whistles — in a subtle, useful manner — packed into these highly dependable and wearable, fashionable men’s travel pants, which have proven more than suitable for hours upon hours of travel through the air and across land.

They weigh a mere 11 ounces while looking like a crisp, sturdy chino, and things only get better from there. The TEREN Traveler Pants boast four-way stretch fabric that’s also anti-microbial, bug-repellent and odor-resistant, with a quick-drying finish that keeps me cool and comfortable hour after hour.

The TEREN Traveler Pants also pack in a ton of pockets alongside a subtly streamlined frame — three of those pockets are hidden and zippered, ensuring your everyday carry essentials (one is even large enough to hold your passport) stay safe, secure and dry.

Details like a strong magnetic waist closure and drawstring cord waist (alongside traditional belt loops) also keep things naturally streamlined and sleek, and stain protection is another major reason to love the new TEREN Traveler Pants.

They come in a range of versatile colors — like any stylish chino, while colors like dark Brown, Navy, Charcoal, Grey and Khaki round out the classic chino sensibility of these must-buy men’s travel and adventure pants. And in my experience working with TEREN, the Nashville-based company just gets it when it comes to adventure-quality gear.

Nearly 750 reviews drive home the point that the TEREN Traveler Pants are more than just hiking pants: These are lifestyle pants you can wear on the links, on the road, to the 19th hole or to a business casual office alongside a lightweight polo or stretch dress shirt. To find your new favorite travel pants that are up for just about anything, ensure the TEREN Traveler Pants join your wardrobe ASAP.