The Adidas Stan Smith sneaker is undoubtedly a forever classic. Even men who are not style or fashion conscious know about this iconic shoe and probably have at least one pair in their sneaker rotation. I've had my Stan Smiths for a bit over a year and a half now. It's no ordinary pair of Stan Smiths though, it's the special edition Kermit (the Frog) design that dropped … [Read more...]
The Perfect Jean vs Mugsy Jeans Review (Best Jeans Series)
In one corner we've got The Perfect Jean NYC and in the other corner, Mugsy Jeans. Both are direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands founded on the promise of stylish, no frills, clean and comfortable jeans. At this point you may have heard all the hype for both of these quickly growing, up and coming brands—but how do they ultimately stack up? Let's find out. This is … [Read more...]
Beckett Simonon Morgen Trainer Review (GATs 5 Years Later)
My journey with Beckett Simonon goes way back, over 5 years to the date. I was browsing the Male Fashion Advice (MFA) subreddit one day and saw a sweet deal for a pair of German Army Trainers (GATs) called the Morgen Trainer. I never owned a pair before and thought it was a cool alternative to the basic white trainer silhouette, a la Common Projects. and so I decided to … [Read more...]
My Thoughts on Goodfellow & Co. | Try-On + Favorite Pieces
Back in 2017 I visited my local Target to check out their new and hotly anticipated Goodfellow & Co. clothing line catering to a more stylish crowd of men. I haven’t been to Goodfellow & Co. since it launched, which was also when I wrote this original review over 5 years ago. I was curious about what they’re offering these days and so I decided to check out the … [Read more...]
Wolverine 1000 Mile Review: 6+ Years Later (Does it Hold Up?)
Wolverine is a heritage company, born in the USA. For over 140 years they've been producing purposefully built, hard wearing boots that are meant to last for the long haul. In this in-depth Wolverine 1000 Mile boot review, I'm going to cover a brief history of the brand, touch on the quality & craftsmanship, comfort & durability, shoe sizing, price to … [Read more...]