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William Barton Senior Contributor
William has been covering men's style, grooming, and fitness topics for The Adult Man since 2018 as both a writer and photographer. Based in North Carolina, he's also the face of premier men's boots website BootSpy.com and the popular BootSpy YouTube channel. If William could only wear one outfit for the rest of his life, it'd be slim blue jeans, a green fitted oxford shirt, Chelsea boots, and a nice watch.
Location:

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Expertise:

Style, Grooming, Fitness, Boots, Workwear

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Arts – BA, English Language and Literature, General

Alumni Of:

San Franscisco State University

As Featured In:
All of William's 278 Articles for The Adult Man
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MessyWeekend Review: Sunglasses and Snow Goggles to Save the World

MessyWeekend Copenhagen is on a mission to clean up the ocean. We love their drive, but does their eyewear compete with bigger brands?

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How to Take Care of Your Skin: The Essential Guide for Men

You’ve all seen him before. He’s fifty but looks thirty. The ladies swoon over him and you’re wondering how the heck he does it. Here’s the secret.

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How To Recover From A Workout: 5 Easy Tips to Relieve Soreness

Yep, we know what you’re going through. After your workout, you felt great. But now you’re more sore than ever. Here are five ways to help you recover.

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MeUndies Review: I Tried Their Most Popular Styles

They’re good at marketing but are they any goood? In my hands-on review, I take a hands-on look at their briefs and socks to decide whether you should buy them.

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Boardroom Socks Review: I Tried Their Most Popular Styles

You can’t afford to have your socks slipping when you’re in the negotiation room. Can Boardroom Socks hang in high-stress situations? Come find out.

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The 4 Best Pilot Watches Under $300: Soar in Style

You don’t have to be a real pilot to feel as cool as one. Learn what a pilot watch is and check out our picks of the best pilot watches under $300.

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The Official Sunglass Study Guide for Summer ’24

The weather is starting to warm up, and that means it’s time for sunglasses. Not just any old frames. You need sunny stunners. Here are our six favorites.

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TRUWEAR Review: I Tried Their Most Popular Styles

Do you ever daydream about karate kicking your boss? Standard office clothing doesn’t have the range of motion. But with TRUWEAR, it’s a whole different story.

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5 Best Performance Menswear Brands: Go From Work to Workout

Life has a funny way of throwing curveballs at you. Make sure you’re ready to knock it out of the park with these five amazing performance menswear brands.

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7 Best Chinos for Men: Picked by a Style Expert

Chinos: classic workwear, that doubles as a casual wardrobe masterpiece. Every guy should own a pair. Luckily, we gathered our seven favorites right here.

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5 Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Her: One of a Kind Presents

We know how it is. You want to show her you care but you don’t have any ideas. We got you. Our five favorite Valentine’s gifts will blow her away.

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Hands-On: Hawthorne Face Lotion and Cleanser Review

Let me paint you a picture of your future. You’re older. People at the local coffee shop know you as THE silver fox. So did Hawthorne help get you there?

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FREY Review: Can Laundry Detergent Really Replace Cologne?

FREY’s natural laundry detergent comes with a distinctive masculine scent that’ll make you want to say goodbye to your old soap. But does it actually work?

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Jerky Subscription Review: My Thoughts After Signing Up

The name says it all. Jerky Subscription is exactly what you think it is. So what sets them apart from the other jerky boxes out there? One big factor…

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Vincero Kairos Review: Visionary Or Just Ordinary?

Take a dose of minimalism, a dab of versatility, and mix in a mesh strap or two, and you’ve got Vincero’s Kairos collection. But are the watches any good?

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5 Best Apple Watch Bands In 2024: Cooler Ways To Protect Your Tech

Durable? Check. Comfortable? Check. Stylish? Checkmate. These are our picks of the best Apple Watch bands money can buy. Protect your tech in style.

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How to Care for Raw Denim: The Ultimate Guide

Gents, don’t neglect your raw denim jeans. It’s not nice. Here’s how you should care for them to get the most from your investment.

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Hands-On: My Horizon Fitness 7.8 AT Treadmill Review

New year, new you, right? If you’re looking to start your run off on the right foot, be sure to peek our thoughts on Horizon Fitness’ new 7.8 AT treadmill.