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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
Cologne for Men - Male Model Wearing Charcoal Suit With Pink Shirt And Holding Hawthorne Play Fragrance Side Angle

How to Choose & Apply Cologne: The Ultimate Fragrance Guide for Men

Gentlemen, you’re about to discover everything you’ve ever wanted to know about cologne. Learn which cologne is right for you and how to apply it like a pro.

Manscaping - Cartoon of Muscular Man Shaving His Underarm Shirtless with a Mirror and Other Grooming Products In The Background

The Manscaping Manual: How To Manscape Your Entire Body Safely

Gentlemen, it’s time to take the guesswork out of manscaping. Learn everything you ever wanted to know about grooming your entire body safely.

Bespoke Post Review Model Sitting with The Weekender

Bespoke Post Review: I Signed Up for 5 Popular Boxes

We’re 5 boxes deep. So what’s our verdict? Check out our hands-on Bespoke Post Review to find out if this popular men’s lifestyle box is right for you.

Hawthorne Cologne Review Entire Set of Fragrance Body Wash Shampoo And Deodorant And Packaging Stacked in Jigsaw on White Background

Can Hawthorne Nail a Personalized Cologne With a Simple Quiz?

I took the quiz. I tried it all. So, was it truly tailored to me? Check out my full review of Hawthorne’s entire tailored bathroom to find out.

Top Down Megaton Coffee Packet with Beans in Background

The 5 Strongest Coffee Brands: Want a Rocket?

Want to take your training or general day-to-day energy to a blitzing new level? Check out our list of high caffeine coffee picks designed to get you there.

Trade Coffee Review Top Down of Box Packaging and Cold Brew Bags Bag

Trade Coffee Review: Level Up your Daily Grind

‘Thumbs up’ or ‘thumbs down’. That’s how you respond to Trade after you try your first coffee subscription box. So, how did we rate them?

barrel brewmaster on wood against concrete

Original Grain Watches Review: Cool Mission, But Are They Any Good?

The heart of Original Grain is in its story and desire to give back. But how good are the watches? Check out our review of the Barrel Brewmaster to find out.

Mizzen and Main Review Model Wearing White Leeward Dress Shirt and Holding Glasses

Mizzen+Main Review: I Tried Their Most Popular Styles

Have you ever wished your regular clothes were as comfortable as your gym clothes? Mizzen+Main created a company with that goal in mind. So, were they successful?