Paul Evans is a shoe company that I've had on my radar for a while now. Currently, they carry shoes ranging from $150 (driving loafer), $350 (leather sneakers), and $450 (the rest). The $450 price point puts them in a class above the likes of American made Allen Edmonds, newcomer Grant Stone, and on par with Spanish shoemaker, Carmina. The question has to be asked. … [Read more...]
How to Care for Leather Shoes (Protect Your Investment with these 7 Tips)
Investing in quality shoes is standard for all stylish men. And with quality shoes comes the requirement of proper shoe care and maintenance. It's easy to forget to clean our shoes every now and then due to busy schedules or just laziness, but it's inexcusable not to give our dress shoes the proper care they deserve. Here are 8 things I've learned over the years about … [Read more...]
Introducing Fit Check Friday: An IGTV Exclusive
Introducing Fit Check Friday, a new video series here at Gentleman Within, found exclusively on IGTV (Instagram Television) where I share seasonal appropriate styles while experimenting with various editing techniques. IGTV isn't really poppin' off yet as many 'influencers' haven't jumped on board in creating content for the platform. And I noticed most of my … [Read more...]
My Summer Hair Styling Routine (Short Hair)
A man's hair style and grooming habits are a big part of his overall personal style. Stylish hair and stylish clothes go hand in hand. An unkempt hair style will make or break your look. Knowing this and the fact that I’ve gotten many messages about why haven't I started doing hair videos yet—prompted me to foray into the world of men’s hair styling and grooming. Over … [Read more...]
Is Goodfellow & Co. Good for Short Guys?
We've been on this rodeo before, but maybe things have changed since last fall? Or not. The last time I hit up Target to check out their widely acclaimed Goodfellow & Co. line, I was impressed, but did not make any purchases. They simply don't cater to shorter guys which is a shame considering around 30% of the American population are under average height … [Read more...]