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...]
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...]
Thursday Boot Co. Review 2022 (Quality Boots For $200?)
The Thursday Boot Company prides itself on high quality footwear at honest prices. Based out of and "bootstrapped" in New York City, Thursday Boots have made a name for themselves over the past few years. In this comprehensive, long-term Thursday Boots review, I'm going talk a bit about the brand—cover 3 of their popular boot styles—specifically the quality & … [Read more...]
10 Men’s Dress Shoe Types: Oxfords, Not Brogues (Everything You Need to Know)
You may have seen the movie Kingsman in which the phrase "Oxfords not Brogues" is used as code words for their secret service. This implies that oxfords are the classier shoe. And technically they are, but there's much more to it than that. And what about derbys anyway? In this article we will discuss in-depth, 10 men's dress shoe types and where you can buy … [Read more...]
6 Types of Shoes Every Man Needs (And a Few Nice to Haves)
Shoes are important—perhaps, the most important item of clothing in a man's wardrobe, which is why I've compiled this list of essential shoes for men. Besides nailing the fit, I'd say that most men should first start with investing in a few quality pairs of shoes. Fellas, it's time to take inventory of your current shoe collection; what you have and what you may … [Read more...]
