With the proliferation of online, direct to consumer shoe brands, it’s becoming more and more of a difficult argument to make as to why one would shop at a place like DSW. Now, I have nothing against good, ol’ DSW. But when, for about $200 you can get a shoe that will last many times longer than just about anything out of DSW, the value proposition of DSW just isn’t there in the same way that it used to be anymore…
Read moreZara Polo Haul 2018 — Review
The polo shirt is a staple of any guy’s summer wardrobe. Indeed, most days I find myself wearing chinos, a polo shirt, and a good pair of loafers (with no socks). Still, the hunt for the perfect polo shirts is a difficult one. One shirt might fit great in the bicep, while the length is no good. Another might be too slim, while another might be much to large. And then there is the trouble finding unique or interesting designs, fabrics, and patterns beyond a basic pique knit…
Read moreThe Perfect Summer Penny Loafer?: A Review Of The Allen Edmonds “Sea Island” Suede Loafer
It’s a not-so-secret that Allen Edmonds (the much loved, high end men’s shoemaker) has a Factory/Outlet from which you can buy most all of their shoe makes at seriously discounted prices. They are sold as Factory Seconds due to minor imperfections, scratches, or the like. Allen Edmonds typical quality standard is so high, though, that most of the Factory Second imperfections are beyond minor, or unnoticeable altogether…
Read moreUniqlo Button-Down Shirt Haul & Review — Summer 2018
Uniqlo is a much loved source for guys’ basics, especially oxford cloth buttons downs, and similar styled shirts. The quality is very solid, and the value at Uniqlo prices are especially spectacular. Which is, of course, why so many guys love them. However, they seem to have issues with fit…
Read moreThe New Spier & Mackay Extra Slim Fit Dress Shirts — Review + Measurement Chart
Spier & Mackay is slowly becoming famous as being one of the best values around when it comes to dress clothing. They have excellent shirts, suits, jackets, and pants and super reasonable prices. Just about SuitSupply quality (maybe a touch below), but at even cheaper prices. We discussed the brand in greater detail in the last time we covered them here on the site when we reviewed their Slim Fit Dress shirt…
Read moreReview: The New Combatant Gentleman Suit (From Amazon)
By this point, most of you have likely heard about Combatant Gentlemen before, and also don’t have very positive things to say about them. For those of you that don’t know, this is just about everything you need to. So, what’s new with them? Well, like we spoke about last week, now they’re being sold and fulfilled through Amazon, and available on Amazon Prime with free 2-day shipping as well. And, presumably, they seem to have slightly new and updated products as well, boasting new materials, quality, and so on…
Read moreReview: The New, Amazon Fulfilled, Combatant Gentlemen Slim Fit Dress Shirt
Most of you have likely heard about Combatant Gentlemen before, and likely don’t have very positive things to say about them. For those of you that don’t know, or would like a refresher, this is just about everything you need to know. So, what’s new with them?…
Read moreWatch Review: The Orient Sun & Moon Automatic
When it comes to the world of watches, there are really two different realms. There are automatic/mechanical watches, and then there is everything else. Yes, sure, there can be some super well-made, and very nice Quartz battery-powered watches. But nothing will ever come close to the engineering and precision of automatic watches, and the knowledge that the little thing on your wrist is powering itself through a series of intricate and tiny gears…
Read moreUnderwear With Expiration Dates? A Full Review Of The “Basic Man” Essentials Subscription
There are a surprising amount of men’s underwear and “essentials” companies these days. Each one has their own unique spin on the proposition, though, surely, they can’t all stick around for the long haul. Some will make it, while others will die out…
Read moreJomers New Tailored-Fit Italian Travel Jeans In Review
Jomers is one of those companies that has just been killing it lately. We’ve taken a look at them before, though this time we had much, much better results. So, what do I mean by “killing it”? Well, I would put it this way: Think about Bonobos. They have great clothing, with tons of fit options, but their stuff is super, prohibitively, expensive. In other words, it’s overpriced…
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