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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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Nordgreen Watches Review: Up Close With the Pioneer and the Native

Nordgreen is getting out of their comfort zone with the all new Pioneer and redesigned Native. Are these watches worth all the hype? Come find out.

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How to Wear a Vest the Right Way (+ 3 Mistakes to Avoid)

Want to unlock the versatility in your wardrobe? We’re going to let you in on a little secret: it’s all about the vest. Here’s how you wear it right.

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The 4 Best Men’s Bracelets: Rock Them Like These 6 Celebrities

Want to elevate your style? Try adding the secret ingredient celeb dudes use to take their fashion to the next level. We’ll break it down for you.

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Western Rise Review: I Tried Their Most Popular Styles

Want classic style, modern fabrics, and a pair of pants that won’t get smelly no matter how long you wear them? Western Rise might be for you.

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The Steel Shop Review: I Tried Their Most Popular Bracelets

Want to make a statement? Bracelets can elevate your style, but which brand is the best option. We tested The Steel Shop and have your answer.

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Jack Mason Watch Review: Do They Know Jack?

What do you get when you combine 75 years of watchmaking experience with a bold all-American aesthetic? Find out in our Jack Mason watch review.

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5 Best Gifts for Coffee Lovers From a Roaster’s Perspective

As a professional coffee roaster, I trained baristas and traveled the world in search of the best coffee. These are my picks of the best gifts for coffee lovers.

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Hands-On: Rhino Band Stealth 44mm Review

Are you wanting to protect your 44mm Apple Watch from the rugged elements? Find out whether the latest Rhino Band Stealth is up to the job.

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8 Best Dress Shirts for Men That Will Up Your Style Game

Don’t get stuck reading through an endless list of random dress shirts. Pick one of these seven awesome brands and get on with your bad self.

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Gentleman’s Box Review: My Take On Their Classic Box

Gentleman’s Box delivers the details men don’t always have time to find. We took a closer look at their Classic box to see if they’re legit.

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Alpaka Review: I Tried Their Most Popular Bags

As a freelancer, a good bag is like an insurance policy for my business. Alpaka sent me their top three bags to help. This is what I thought.

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Hands-On BREO BOX Review: I Signed Up for 4 Boxes

They promise it’s everything you never knew you needed. But is BREO BOX worth it? Read my full review and judge for yourself.

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Vincero Altitude Review: Style on Autopilot?

How well does the all-new Vincero Altitude navigate the difficult style of pilot watches? Jet on in for our hands-on review and find out.

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8 Best Loafers for Men: From Casual to Comfortable

Here’s the truth—classy guys rock loafers. Want to be a classy guy? Check out our picks of the very best loafers for men this year.

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Buttercloth Review: Casual Friday Figured Out

Buttercloth’s claim of being the world’s softest shirt landed them a deal on Shark Tank. With this much hype, we had to give them a try for ourselves. Here’s what we thought.

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Hands-On With the UNDONE Basecamp and Basecamp Cali

UNDONE gives you the chance to design your own watch from scratch. This is our hands-on look at the Basecamp. Ready to create a modern classic?

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M.Gemi Shoes Review: Do They Count as True Italian Luxury?

Boston born. Italian inspired. Our M.Gemi shoes review breaks down whether this brand offers true Italian luxury, or if it’s just a clever marketing scheme.

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Everlane Uniform Review for Men: I Tried the Bestsellers

I tested Everlane’s new men’s Uniform line, billed as wardrobe staples built to last. Are they durable? Yes. But what about fashionable? Come find out.