There’s no denying the fact that every man needs to own a pair of desert boots. If you’re looking for a goes-with-anything, still looks good pair of footwear, look no further than the double eyelet desert boot. The classic is updated to Desert Guard status with the addition of a band of full grain leather wrapping ... continue reading
It seems that every New Balance design is ripe for aftermarket interpretation. From companies like Undefeated and Solebox to more well-known brands, everyone seems ready to slap on some colors and change up some fabrics in an effort to make the running shoes more fashion-forward. Here the classic 998's get scooped ... continue reading
It might be a rare occasion, but if you have ever dropped your pocket knife in a pond while out camping, you know the annoyance involved in retrieving that sucker. The Cork Knife eliminates any fear of cutting rope on the side of a lake or whittling wood over a creek while you're on your next trip. The cork handle ... continue reading
We know guys who are shoe junkies. They'll gladly drop hundreds on a pair of Air Yeezy's or Jordan's and never wear them. We're not like that. We prefer having a few pairs that look sweet and won't leave us with an empty bank account. These H&L Era 59's from Vans fit both of our criteria. The plaid collar lining ... continue reading
Pleasurecuff. Waffleflex. Rapidweld. Ultracush Lite. Actionfit. 80s video game porn stars that are still huge in Japan or something more? While any of those would actually make a good L337 gamer tag, they’re actually the names of the features on the new Graph sneakers from Vans. What do they all mean? Open cell foam ... continue reading
Converse and UNDEFEATED teamed up again for a collab focused on the classic Jack Purcell. What’s the new hotness have over the pair probably already sitting in your closet? Black, red and white colorways. Matching colors in the “smiley face” on the toe. Multi-color laces. Colored leather heel tabs. It’s the ... continue reading
Products that involve wood are fascinating. It doesn't have to be a desk or a table, it can be a jump drive, or an ipod dock or even a piece of art. Wood grain is visually appealing to us because of its natural qualities and the fact you get lost in it. And while we're on board with all the products we just mentioned, ... continue reading
Even if you don't reside in the class that goes season-as-a-verb-ing (hey, we don't either), you should still have a sweet new pair of kicks for the Summer that's all but upon us. The new Adidas Rod Laver Summer Shoes are perfect for just such a task. The washed out canvas construction makes them decidedly casual (no ... continue reading
You don't have to be a sneakerhead to appreciate Nike Air Force 1s. Originally introduced in 1982, AF1s were the first kicks to use the Nike Air technology, and throughout their 30 year stint as popular sneakers they've ended up on the feet of everyone from Jerry Stackhouse to the Commander in Chief. Nike pulled out ... continue reading
There's something comforting about a classic pair of kicks. Keds sneakers have been going through design revisions and updates since the early 1970s when they first started appearing on the feet of basketball's greats. Forty years later, that heritage gets mixed with modern styling and you end up with the shoe you ... continue reading
Some part of us will always favor sneakers over dress shoes for their comfort and styling, but that's slowly started to change with the whole #menswear thing. We're not saying you should go out and buy camo and double-breasted everything, but an awesome pair of wingtips with a bright yellow sole isn't something you ... continue reading
What ever happened to shoes being named after iconic sporting legends with names that were easy to remember? Vans Vault Cuerpo LX Pebbled Leather doesn't exactly roll off the tongue, but the name is irrelevant once you see these things because you're going to want to slip into them anyway. A premium pebbled leather ... continue reading
The year is September 1965. The place is the San Francisco Examiner. The event is the birth of the hippie movement. While we're all for the Haight-Ashbury district of San Fran being called a "hip hangout" for beatniks, but we find it hard to believe that a bi-line in the Examiner is what gave birth to the hippie movement. ... continue reading
The combination of Clarks Desert Boots and camouflage is as natural as putting cheese on a slab of beef and calling it a burger. Clarks boots have long been a favorite of men everywhere because they're stylish and comfortable. Camouflage has been a big deal since long before any of us were born, but it's back in a ... continue reading
You probably already own a pair of Vans shoes. You might even own a pair of Vans Zapatos. Why do you need to know about another pair? Because this isn't 1950 anymore and even though your older family members might not understand it, it's totally cool for guys to own more than 3 pairs of shoes. The new LP Zapato Gore ... continue reading
Unlike dub monks or brogues or whatever new pair of high-fashion footwear just hit the ground, sneakers are something all men can get behind. Whether you prefer classic or high or low, sneakers are the bacon or ranch dressing of foot covering. Unfortunately, this also means that every guy has at least one pair, so ... continue reading