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by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Lace Up Some of the Most Rugged Men’s Boots from FRYE This Winter

Best winter boots for men.

If you’ve kept up with this blog, and with your search for the best winter boots for men, perhaps you’ve happened upon FRYE, the rustic, rugged, all-American company with a penchant for making durable, finely crafted men’s boots. And yet, you might have been waiting for the right moment to add your new favorite pair of boots to your wardrobe. Well, as we cross through mid-November, the right time to shop for the best boots for men is, well, right now.

And that brings me to the cool, throwback-inspired, tough-as-can-be FRYE Prison Boots, some of the most durable men’s boots you can shop right now. If you’ve already shopped FRYE men’s boots in your quest for the best Chelsea boots, consider the FRYE Prison Boots like the more rugged alternative for everyday wear in inclement conditions.

Ideally, these stylish lace-up boots are made to be worn more casually (so, with pieces like the best men’s trucker jacket and your favorite blue jeans), so they certainly check an important box in your winter wardrobe — but that’s not all, my friends.

Most rugged winter boots for men.

The FRYE Prison Boots are just a classic-yet-modern pair of boots made the right way, boasting a Goodyear welt design that means they can be re-soled after years of wear. And given that the FRYE Prison Boots are made in the U.S.A from premium materials (including a sturdy rubber sole), well, you’ll certainly want to wear them as often as possible. The small touches on these stylish boots for men are also done the right way, including the tough waxed fabric laces and eye-catching antique brass hardware.

For good measure, the FRYE Prison Boots boast a shaft height that hits well above the ankle for maximum winter coverage. While the overall design is similar to hard-wearing leather work boots, the FRYE Prison Boots are versatile boots you can style with everything from dressy wool trousers to tailored stretch chinos or even slim black denim for a nice touch of stylistic contrast.

Sizes are going quickly despite the fact that these boots retail for more than $400, a mark of their quality. When it comes time to lace up the best men’s boots, turn to these timeless FRYE men’s boots.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Le Alfre Oxford Shirts Are Some of the Best Men’s Shirts Under $100

Best Oxford shirt for men

It always pays off to be able to score a standout deal on a tried-and-true men’s style essential, like one of the best Oxford shirts — right? If you read this blog on the regular, I’d hope you agree with that sentiment, and I’d hope you’ve given some serious thought to upgrading your selection of the best men’s shirts with New York’s own Le Alfre.

Best men's shirt for the holidays.

Perhaps you recognize the brand from the pages of this blog, where I told you all about how to save 20 percent on your new favorite shirt (a contrast collar Oxford shirt, no less). Now, that deal is getting even better: Stylish men’s Oxford shirts at Le Alfre have now been marked down — for good! — to $98 at the upstart new men’s shirting brand. Founder Brandon Snower decided to keep the same quality and attention to detail while cutting the price for stylish consumers such as yourself, and that’s as good a mindset as any to take when it comes to the best men’s style essentials.

It’s a standout deal you’d do well to shop today, especially if you want one of the best men’s shirts for the holidays. Le Alfre’s shirts are made at one of Europe’s longest-running, family-owned factories, the kind of place with a penchant for making classic shirts with handsome details like Mother of Pearl buttons and soft yet durable, heirloom-quality fabric.

Best Oxford shirt for men.

Le Alfre offers a standout variety of the best shirts for men, and they do so using 100 percent Portuguese cotton done up in cool colors like crisp Blue, eye-catching Gray or even a vibrant Pink. The end result is a nice change of pace for your shirting rotation, especially if you need to find new ways to dress business casual.

These shirts can be worn tucked in with navy chinos or else underneath a tan herringbone blazer, and feel free to wear this classic shirt with one of the best men’s cardigans, too. The key thing to keep in mind? You’re getting handcrafted quality and one of the best shirts for men from a revered European factory, and you’re now getting that for under $100. Shop accordingly right now, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: The Astorflex Bomaflex Boots are The Best New Boots to Shop Now

If you ask me, it’s high time you laced up a pair of the best men’s boots for fall, seeing as cold, crisp weather is bearing down upon much of the country in full force. Of course, if you read this blog on the regular, you know precisely where to shop for your new favorite pair of boots: That’d be Huckberry, a personal favorite of mine and a company known for outfitting stylish guys everywhere for adventures aplenty.

That goes for building looks from the ground up with the best leather boots for men, as with the Astorflex Bomaflex Boots — and it also holds true for other Huckberry Bestsellers like one of the best waxed trucker jackets (but I’d wager you knew that already, right?). But back to business and back to your new favorite pair of boots, yes?

Now, what precisely makes the Astorflex Bomaflex Boots so essential to your casually rugged fall and winter wardrobe? It could be the fact that the Astorflex Bomaflex Boots are crafted by the same family-owned factory that makes, for example, your go-to pair of chukka boots, for starters. Or maybe it’s the fact that these reliable boots are made from thick-yet-soft cowhide leather that’s been naturally soaked and dried, all the better to help these dependable boots mold to your feet over time.

Best moc-toe leather boots for men.

The Astorflex Bomaflex Boots only get better from there when you consider the full set of specs, be it calfskin-lined memory foam insoles for extreme comfort, or the lightweight EVA soles for springy cushioning. As luck would have it, the Astorflex Bomaflex Boots blend performance, style and classic looks in one reasonably priced pair of boots (they’ll run you under $350 at Huckberry). The moc toe construction is also durable and timeless, and the fact that the Astorflex Bomaflex Boots also feature boat shoe lacing and detailing is another nice touch.

It’s also worth calling out the wedge sole on the Astorflex Bomaflex Boots, which turns them in to casual boots to wear with blue jeans and a henley, or else with chinos and one of the best shirt jackets on a casual day at the office. They’re also available in goes-with-anything colors like Black or Brown leather, complete with eye-catching rawhide laces. When the occasion calls for modern, rugged style and yet all-day reliability, be sure you’re lacing up the Astorflex Bomaflex Boots ASAP.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Billy Reid Cotton Henley is One of the Best Casual Shirts for Fall

Best men's henley for fall

Now that we’re — very nearly — into October, hopefully, you’ve got a rotation of some of the best fall style essentials all sorted out. But there’s always room for more when shopping the right way, agreed? That’s where Alabama-based menswear designer Billy Reid enters the equation. The designer is a personal favorite of your Brooklyn style writer for his modern approach to the classics, blending rugged and refined the right way — as with the Billy Reid Cotton Lous Henley, easily one of the best henleys for men on the market this fall.

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The Billy Reid Sueded Cotton Louis Henley is a perfect example of what the award-winning designer does best. That approach? Using premium materials to take a tried-and-true classic like one of the best men’s henleys and ramping things up a notch in terms of quality. Billy Reid did the same thing with one of the best men’s Western shirts this season, to be sure, and the Billy Reid Louis Henley does that just as well.

Best fall henley for men.

Crucially, this stylish henley for men is made in Peru from 100 percent cotton, for the sort of layering potential that works underneath a classic Billy Reid shirt — or else a flannel shirt jacket or even one of the best men’s waxed jackets. The four-button placket on your new favorite henley is also a cool design touch that gives this shirt a bit more of a refined feel — you could certainly wear it with one of the best fall blazers, too.

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The rest of the time though, this rugged men’s henley is essential, well-designed, very well-made and certainly worth the higher price tag (it retails for $128 at Billy Reid). Better still is the fact that one of the best henleys for men comes in a wide variety of wear-with-anything colors. You’ve just found your new favorite casual shirt for fall and winter, my friends.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Get the Best New Sunglasses from Huckberry For Under $100

Just when you thought you had your wardrobe all squared away with the best style essentials for men, allow Huckberry to re-enter the fold and deliver the accessory you didn’t know you needed this early fall. The accessory in question? Why, that’s easy: Some of the best sunglasses for men, from a new in-house brand developed by the hard-working folks at one of the best online menswear shops.

Walden Sunglasses hit all the right marks in terms of style, functionality, price and design — how’s that for going four-for-four to close out summer? Make no mistake, you still need a pair or two of the best men’s sunglasses even as summer draws to a close — heck, you can make the argument you need to wear your favorite pair of sunglasses all year long, even in winter. Luckily, Huckberry’s Walden Sunglasses make it easy on you in every way possible. Let’s dive in, yes?

Best new sunglasses for men

Walden Sunglasses draw from vintage design inspiration (like the 1950s inspired Walden Woods Sunglasses, or the classic square look of the Walden River Sunglasses), and in the process, they strip away “unnecessary details in favor of simplicity,” as Huckberry says.

This, my friend, is great news for you. Along the way, the Walden Sunglasses use sturdy, durable and eco-conscious materials, like a recycled steel internal frame, nylon lenses made from materials like fossil carbon, and external frames made from bio-based content.

It’s an impressive approach to design that only gets better when you consider that these pairs are under $100, and they’re made to wear well with, say, plenty of Huckberry Bestsellers. If it seems like Huckberry thought of everything when designing your new go-to sunglasses, it’s because, well, they did. Secure your pair now for effortless early fall style, folks.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: This Stylish Everlane Bomber Jacket Is 50 Percent Off For a Limited Time

Best bomber jacket for men

The key with building a wardrobe filled with the best menswear — or at least, a wardrobe that’s well on its way to hitting all the right notes — can be a bit more simple than you might think. Start with classic building blocks and go from there, like one of the best bomber jackets. Better still — as we head into the blustery days of early fall — if that stylish bomber jacket is well-made, highly wearable and also on sale right now for 50 percent off. It comes from Everlane, which has a knack for selling the best on-sale style essentials out there.

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Think of it like a Thursday edition of our Tuesday Steal series, and then head over to Everlane to shop your new favorite bomber jacket. That’s right: Although you might find it hard to believe, the Everlane Track Bomber Jacket is on sale for just $44 right now, marked down from $88 and here to carry you from late summer into early fall without missing a beat. Made from 100 percent organic cotton, it’s a stylish bomber jacket that wears more like a casual crewneck sweatshirt, yet looks much more ready for, well, just about anything out there.

Best men's bomber jacket

The Everlane Track Bomber Jacket is more like a hybrid piece of outerwear and athleisure gear than anything use, using that soft organic cotton construction to carry you through casual days aplenty. It’s the kind of jacket that would wear quite well with casual style picks, like an Everlane T-shirt and a pair of classic Everlane blue jeans.

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However, you can also class up the Everlane Track Bomber Jacket with a timeless Oxford shirt, those very same blue jeans and a pair of Everlane men’s shoes for a go-anywhere look that’ll pull double-duty at the office or on a weekend road trip. Between the agreeable, easy-to-layer fit, the crisp Kingfisher Blue colorway and helpful exterior pockets, the Everlane Track Bomber Jacket checks all the right boxes — and it might be the most affordable jacket for men on the market right now.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Step Out in Style This Early Fall with Wellen’s Organic Cord Shirt

Best men's shirt for early fall.

As far as the best style essentials for men are concerned, I’m of the opinion — as you know if you read the blog — that it’s never too early to get ready for a new season, especially when the season in question is early fall (surely, one of the best times of year for menswear). And of course, you should stay at the ready by shopping your favorite online menswear shops early and often, like Huckberry.

We’ve talked about on-sale summer style essentials from the famed retailer here as of late, but today’s fall style pick is a crucial one — it’s the Wellen Organic Cord Shirt, a refreshed take on the classic buttondown that you’re going to love wearing this fall. You’ll find, it of course, in the Huckberry New Arrivals section, which is positively packed to the gills with some of the best early fall menswear.

Your new favorite fall shirt is available right now in seven cool, fresh colors and patterns, and perhaps better still is the fact that the Wellen Organic Cord Shirt retails for under $100, a nice steal when it comes down to shopping for the best shirts for men.

100 percent organic cotton construction and a made-in-India design drive home the modern-yet-timeless nature of the Wellen Organic Cord Shirt, and the fit should prove easy to wear this shirt all on its own or beneath your favorite henley this fall. Again, it’s never too early to prepare properly with style essentials aplenty for fall, and the Wellen Organic Cord Shirt checks off all the right boxes.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Forty Five’s Slub Pocket Tee Is the Best T-shirt for the Dog Days of Summer

Best men's T-shirt for summer.

The best men’s style essentials — especially from one of the best online stores for men, Huckberry — always tend to offer up more than meets the eye, as you know if you read the blog on the regular. What do I mean by that? Well, be it better construction or design, better fabric or a better fit, something as simple as the humble T-shirt — once just an undershirt, now a bonafide style staple — becomes something you can wear with ease all on its own. It also becomes a T-shirt you can style in some pretty cool ways, as is the case with the Forty Five Slub Pocket Tee. Named for the 45 RPM record — one perfect record meets one perfect T-shirt –perhaps you remember these stylish men’s T-shirts from my guide to the best summer T-shirt earlier this season.

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You won’t want to wear another T-shirt

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Consider this a prime reminder, with a new deal in store, to boot: Get 3 of the best men’s T-shirts for $95, then wear them with plenty of other Huckberry Bestsellers, be it stylish stretch chino shorts or breezy linen trousers. Now, I’m going to wrap up today’s post in short order, since you don’t need me to remind you any more about the importance of finding one of the best T-shirts for men — agreed? Agreed. Now, get out there and find your new favorite T-shirt in a wide range of colors — and in a breezy, ready-to-beat-the-heat fabric.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: DUER’s Adventure Pants Are the Best Summer Travel Pants for Men

Best summer travel pants for men.

So, you’ve got your next set of summer travel all booked, you’ve got your stylish weekender bag packed, and you’re now simply looking to get the rest of your summer style essentials on lock. Let’s start with your bottom half: For getting around in comfort and style, whether by plane, train or automobile, you’re going to need a pair of the best travel pants. Scratch that: Let’s get even more specific, because you’re going to need the DUER Live Free Adventure Pants. They’re sold by Huckberry, purveyors of rugged gear aplenty, so you know they’re up to snuff in terms of functionality and style points. Let’s keep digging in, shall we?

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We’ll see you out on the road

Perhaps you’ve got your other summer travel gear sorted, like one of the best travel watches, but there’s something even more essential about scoring a pair of the best summer travel pants, like the DUER Live Free Adventure Pants. What’s the scoop on this pair in particular? Reader, I’m glad you asked. They’re a hybrid between joggers and regular old five-pocket pants, with a sleek, tailored fit and a DWR coating to fight back against spills and rain (perfect for a long day on the road.

Best travel pants for men.

What’s more, the DUER Live Free Adventure Pants are actually a streamlined set of cargo pants, with useful pockets for your EDC — they manage to look sleek, not bulky or baggy. The blend of fabric (incorporating everything from cotton to spandex to durable TENCEL and polyester) is comfortable against the skin and yet durable enough for repeat wear, while neutral (and fast-selling!) color options make the DUER Live Free Adventure Pants as great a pair of summer travel pants for men as any. The next time you need to hit the road in style, make sure the DUER Live Free Adventure Pants are part of your ensemble — and the rest of your trip.

by Beau H.

The Thursday Buy: Mack Weldon’s Maverick Tech Chino Shorts Belong in Your Summer Wardrobe ASAP

Is the search for the perfect set of summer menswear essentials ever really, truly at an end? It depends, but oftentimes, there’s just a bit more that can be done to help you step out in style and comfort this season — and today’s recommendation to help you in that quest? That’d be buying a pair of the best shorts for summer from Mack Weldon, a set of go-anywhere shorts that perform well, look great and offer versatility to the max. The shorts in question? The Mack Weldon Maverick Tech Chino Shorts, which check all the right boxes and provide plenty of style points in the process.

The NYC-based team at Mack Weldon already does a bang-up job of delivering on gear for all seasons, particularly as the thermostat rises and you need gear that both performs in the heat and looks great. Take one of the best men’s henleys, for instance, or a stylish men’s polo. Of course, you can now add the Mack Weldon Maverick Tech Chino Shorts to that list, and for plenty of great reasons.

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The real key with the Mack Weldon Maverick Tech Chino Shorts is that blend of tech and fashion that’s so critical nowadays. We’re talking a water-resistant four-way stretch fabric designed to move and flex with you, along with a crucial six pockets and an easy-to-style 7.75-inch inseam that works well on most guys. Yes indeed, the Mack Weldon Maverick Tech Chino Shorts check all the right boxes, and they come in stylish shades like grey, olive and navy, to boot.

And hey: Because the Mack Weldon Maverick Tech Chino Shorts are priced at $98, you’re getting free shipping and some nice bang for your buck this summer. Your next few months just got even more comfortable and stylish, my friends.