Shoes Archives - Gentleman Within

The Best No-Show Socks For Men 2021 (17 Brands Tested & Compared)

In this complete guide, I test and compare the best no show socks for men to help you find the perfect pair for you. Let's get started. No show socks are a game changer for men who want that stylish sockless look without stinking up their shoes and their feet. These summer staples also known as loafer liners, invisible socks, hidden socks and … [Read more...]

Johnston & Murphy Shoe Review: The Cross Section Between Comfort & Class

If quarantine has taught us anything, it is that we all love our comfort. Insanely comfortable joggers, lap desks you can use to take meetings from bed…we’ve seen it all over the past year plus. And if I had to guess, this trend isn’t going away any time soon. More than ever, companies are getting adventurous with their “classy but comfortable” options so regardless of … [Read more...]

Men’s Summer Fashion: 20 Menswear Essentials (The Style Guide)

Although fall is the favored season for stylish men — I don't know about you, but summer has become perhaps my favorite sartorial season. I just love the simplicity it calls for. It encourages minimalism and doesn't have to be boring. Let me show you some stylish examples. Today's post is a roundup of 20 men's summer style essentials that I think are worth picking up. … [Read more...]

How I Heel Lock Lace My Boots (The Best Shoe Lacing Technique)

While the heel lock lacing method of tying shoes might be familiar to longtime runners, I'd say a majority of people have no idea what it is, let alone how to go about tying a heel lock (lace lock). This visual guide will show you step-by-step, exactly how I heel lock lace my boots so that you can get all the benefits of this trusty, underrated boot and shoe lacing … [Read more...]

Thursday Boot Co. Review (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...]