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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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What to Wear to the Gym: The 6 Best Gym Clothes for Men

Your instincts are right—your old Marvin the Martian t-shirt just isn’t a vibe for working out. Learn what to wear to the gym in 2022 once and for all.

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7 Best Polo Shirts for Men: Picks By a Style Expert

Last time you bought a polo the collar crinkled and was never the same. Let’s not do that again. Our list of the best polo shirts for men will sort you out.

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6 Best Hiking Shorts for Men: Hit the Trails in Comfort

Let’s not hike in board shorts again, Captain Chafe-a-Lot. Check out our picks of the best hiking shorts for men so you can hit the trails in ultimate comfort.

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5 Best Golf Belts for Men: Hole in One Style

You take a swing and your pants fall off. What could be worse? We cover style, durability, efficiency, and luxury, to bring you the best golf belts for men.

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Grunt Style Review: I Tried Their Most Popular Styles

If you love freedom, whiskey, and bacon, chances are you’ll like this brand. But how do their clothes hold up? We tested Grunt Style to find out.

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True Classic Tees Review: I Tried Their Most Popular Styles

After trying dozens of brands, we’re honing in on which t-shirt is the best of the best. Read our True Classic Tees review to find out if they’re right for you.

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Fresh Clean Threads vs True Classic: Who’s the King of the Budget Tee?

I wear shirts from these two brands more than anything else in my closet. Read my hands-on Fresh Clean Tees vs True Classic Tees comparison to learn which wins.

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Under 5’10 Review: Short and Mighty

If you’re on the shorter side and you’re tired of being forced to shop with overpriced brands to find clothes that fit, you’re going to want to read this.

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5 Incredible Luxury Basics That Will Make You Look Expensive

When it comes to dressing well, a little goes a long way. Check out our review of these five luxury basics that’ll give you the most bang for your buck.

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5 Best Pouch Underwear Brands for Men: Keep Them Safe

Your sac has stuck to your leg for the last time. Keep your twig and giggle berries safe and sound with one of these five amazing pouch underwear brands.

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Tobacco Motorwear Review: I Tried Their Bags and a Jacket

Motorcycle gear can make or break your riding experience. So check out our honest Tobacco Motorwear review of what it’s been like with the brand.

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The Optimum Fitness Junkie Gift Guide: What to Get the Athlete In Your Life

Wondering what to get the gym rat in your life? Here are some of the best clothing brands and fitness devices we’ve tried out over the years. He’ll love it.

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Brooks Brothers Review: I Tried Their Best Styles

Brooks Brothers have mixed reviews so I wanted to settle the score. I picked up a bunch of their bestsellers and put them to the test. Here are my thoughts.

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Best Yoga Clothes for Men: 4 Brands Ideal for Boat Poses

If you’re getting into a warrior’s pose or a downward dog soon, you’ll want to have a good set of clothes. These five brands are the best of the best.

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Taylor Stitch Review: I Tried Their Most Popular Styles

Taylor Stitch has a dedicated following online, and we had to figure out exactly why. After picking up their most popular pieces, here’s what we think.

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lululemon MIRROR Review: Who’s the Fairest of Them All?

How do you get a good workout without leaving home? One of those newfangled in-home exercise studios. And we reviewed one of biggest: Mirror. Come check it out.

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Goodlife Clothing Review: I Tried Their Most Popular Styles

Don’t we all want to live the good life? In this Goodlife Clothing review, we find out whether this USA-made brand gets you one step closer to the promise land.

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Ariat Jackets Review: I Tried Their Most Popular Styles

Ariat doesn’t just do boots. No, they offer so much more. But are their jackets worth picking up? We tried two to find out exactly that.