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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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5 Hardwearing Field Watches That Won’t Dip Into Your Summer Vacation Fund

Need a watch you can wear every day without babying? Yep, you need a field watch. These are the five best field watches you can get on a tight budget.

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La Aurora Review: I Tried Their Most Popular Cigars

What’s better than a nice cigar on a Friday night? Nothing. Our La Aurora review dives into whether this cigar should be your new go-to or not.

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Homage Clothing Review: I Tried Their Most Popular Styles

What happens when you mash your favorite childhood characters with your favorite sports teams? Homage clothing. We reviewed them to see if the quality is good.

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5 Best Travel Shorts for Men: Jet-Set in Total Comfort

When you’re in a crowded city or on an airplane, you don’t need your wallet falling out. You don’t need discomfort. You need some of these shorts right here.

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FitTrack Review: Is this Smart Scale as Clever as It Claims?

Can a smart scale really delivery accurate data? We compared the FitTrack Dara to a professional DEXA scan and the results were different than you’d think.

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5 Best Monk Strap Shoes for Men and How to Wear Them

Pick your preference: single monk, double monk? No matter how you style them, our list of five best monk strap shoes for men will have you looking like a boss.

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Every Man Jack Review: I Tried Their Most Popular Products

Finding a naturally derived body wash can be tough without breaking the budget. But we’ve heard Every Man Jack is trying to crack the code? Did they succeed?

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Citizen Watches Review: Is Citizen a Good Watch Brand?

You can find Citizen watches everywhere. Even in Costco. But is Citizen actually a good watch brand? We’ve tried three of their best and we have things to say.

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Men’s Hat Styles: 13 Types of Hats Every Stylish Man Should Know

The world of men’s hats can be murky. In this guide, I break down the most stylish types of hats for men and give you my personal recommendations for each.

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Selfmade Sunglasses Review: Rising Stars Burn the Brightest

Start up brands are a dime a dozen. In our Selfmade sunglasses review, we dive into the details to find if this hustle-hungry brand can separate from the pack.

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Lumen Metabolism Tracker Review: How to Hack Your Diet

How can breathing into a tube hack your metabolism? Is this marketing funny business, or is the Lumen Metabolism Tracker the real deal. This review reveals all.

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Anson Calder Review: I Tried Their Most Popular Accessories

It’s all about the finer things in life. But how far are you willing to go? Check out our Anson Calder review to see if their minimalist gear is right for you.

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Superfeet Insole Review: I Tried Their Most Popular Insoles

Half the time you buy insoles, your feet hurt worse than when you started. In this Superfeet review, you’ll learn whether or not you’ll end up in the good half.

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Falconeri Review: I Tried Their Most Popular Styles

A Vespa, salami, and a liter of wine. What’s missing? A sleek Italian outfit. This Falconeri review will show you whether the brand delivers on that promise.

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Kershaw Knives Review: Keep an Edge on the Competition

You’ll never open an Amazon package the same. In this Kershaw Knives review, we’re breaking down the brands best and sharpest knives so you can cut to core.

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6 Best Joggers for Men: Hand-Tested and Reviewed

Don’t waste your money on pants that look like pajamas. Show the world you can dress down and look great at the same time with our top men’s joggers picks.

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TravisMathew Review: Hot Weather Must-Haves

Need a new brand that can take you from links to drinks? We checked out TravisMathew to see if this golf inspired lifestyle brand holds up to the hype.

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SAGA Fitness Review: I Tried the BFR Cuffs

What’s you favorite part about working out? Is it that burning feeling you get in your muscles when you’re on rep 15 and your arm is on fire? You’ll love this.

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