Hands-On Reviews

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Polar

Polar offers a competitive selection of sport watches for men of every activity level. From training for a marathon to simply committing to walk more, Polar’s watches are well-equipped with functionality and health and wellness features to help you progress faster.

Polar offers a competitive selection of sport watches for men of every activity level. From training for a marathon to simply committing to walk more, Polar’s watches are well-equipped with functionality and health and wellness features to help you progress faster.

Selfmade

Selfmade sunglasses are excellent: the vintage-inspired frames are stylish and the design is much more sophisticated than most other sunglass brands I’ve tried. The materials and construction are solid, though it’d be nice to see them embrace more unique styles.

Selfmade sunglasses are excellent: the vintage-inspired frames are stylish and the design is much more sophisticated than most other sunglass brands I’ve tried. The materials and construction are solid, though it’d be nice to see them embrace more unique styles.

Lumen

The Lumen metabolism tracker is a nifty device that helped me understand how my daily rhythms impact my overall health, and led me to make a few tweaks to my routine that I think will have massive benefits over the years. I think of Lumen as an investment like a course or training program---if you follow it for eight weeks, you’ll get tremendous value, even if you never use it again.

The Lumen metabolism tracker is a nifty device that helped me understand how my daily rhythms impact my overall health, and led me to make a few tweaks to my routine that I think will have massive benefits over the years. I think of Lumen as an investment like a course or training program---if you follow it for eight weeks, you’ll get tremendous value, even if you never use it again.

Anson Calder

If you love a patina, you’ll love Anson Calder. Their minimalist leather accessories (we tried the wallet and iPhone case) are beautifully smooth and slim, and the quality is superb. They cost a pretty penny, but you can expect each piece to last decades and get better with age.

If you love a patina, you’ll love Anson Calder. Their minimalist leather accessories (we tried the wallet and iPhone case) are beautifully smooth and slim, and the quality is superb. They cost a pretty penny, but you can expect each piece to last decades and get better with age.

Superfeet

It may take a while to navigate the dozens of insole options you can find from Superfeet, but when you pair your activity level to the correct insole, the resulting comfort is well worth the effort. If you’re looking for an easy way to find the right product for you try Superfeet’s insole finder tool.

It may take a while to navigate the dozens of insole options you can find from Superfeet, but when you pair your activity level to the correct insole, the resulting comfort is well worth the effort. If you’re looking for an easy way to find the right product for you try Superfeet’s insole finder tool.

Falconeri

Falconeri delivers a dose of classic everyday Italian style---the fabrics are first class, the fit is slim and modern, and the color palette is subtle but rich. Finding the right size can be tricky for anyone outside Italy, so make sure you have a tape measure handy.

Falconeri delivers a dose of classic everyday Italian style---the fabrics are first class, the fit is slim and modern, and the color palette is subtle but rich. Finding the right size can be tricky for anyone outside Italy, so make sure you have a tape measure handy.

Kershaw

Kershaw’s less expensive knives are nifty tools that stay sharp and perform well as everyday carry, while pricier knives like the Leek are vicious little things that arrive alarmingly sharp and pack a punch.

Kershaw’s less expensive knives are nifty tools that stay sharp and perform well as everyday carry, while pricier knives like the Leek are vicious little things that arrive alarmingly sharp and pack a punch.

TravisMathew

The standout feature of TravisMathew clothing is the fit: all items have a trimmer, more modern fit suited to young professionals, which may be a bit of a shock if you’ve been wearing baggy shirts and shorts your whole life. The fabric and comfort is outstanding, which makes these clothes a great choice for a day on the golf course.

The standout feature of TravisMathew clothing is the fit: all items have a trimmer, more modern fit suited to young professionals, which may be a bit of a shock if you’ve been wearing baggy shirts and shorts your whole life. The fabric and comfort is outstanding, which makes these clothes a great choice for a day on the golf course.

SAGA Fitness

SAGA is the only wireless product on the market that allows for precise blood flow restriction (as in, you can dial in the mmHg). Sure, there are cheaper alternatives like rubber bands (imprecise and inconsistent), and wired pressure cuffs (comes with an attached box like a blood pressure machine). But if you want precision and data to maximize your workout with BFR, SAGA is the best way to go.

SAGA is the only wireless product on the market that allows for precise blood flow restriction (as in, you can dial in the mmHg). Sure, there are cheaper alternatives like rubber bands (imprecise and inconsistent), and wired pressure cuffs (comes with an attached box like a blood pressure machine). But if you want precision and data to maximize your workout with BFR, SAGA is the best way to go.

Outerknown

Outerknown chooses incredible materials for their clothing. Each piece has a distinct look and feel to it, and the fits are flattering across the board. Their slim fit denim isn’t suited to guys with large glutes, and the brand is far from cheap. But you’ll love Outerknown if you’re an idealist---their mission is awesome, their fits are spot-on, and the materials and construction are excellent.

Outerknown chooses incredible materials for their clothing. Each piece has a distinct look and feel to it, and the fits are flattering across the board. Their slim fit denim isn’t suited to guys with large glutes, and the brand is far from cheap. But you’ll love Outerknown if you’re an idealist---their mission is awesome, their fits are spot-on, and the materials and construction are excellent.

Manscaped

Their pricing may turn off some, but the quality and range of Manscaped's products is sure to win over plenty of budding manscapers in search of male grooming perfection.

Their pricing may turn off some, but the quality and range of Manscaped's products is sure to win over plenty of budding manscapers in search of male grooming perfection.

YORK ATHLETICS

YORK ATHLETICS is making a minimal line of stylish, breathable kicks that can just as confidently carry you through a workout as they can a casual outing.

YORK ATHLETICS is making a minimal line of stylish, breathable kicks that can just as confidently carry you through a workout as they can a casual outing.

Caldera + Lab

Caldera + Lab provides a high-performing, scientifically-rigorous skincare regimen that boasts 100% natural ingredients. Although their product line is limited, this serves as a testament to the time, effort, and research they take to develop their formulas.

Caldera + Lab provides a high-performing, scientifically-rigorous skincare regimen that boasts 100% natural ingredients. Although their product line is limited, this serves as a testament to the time, effort, and research they take to develop their formulas.

KOTN

KOTN’s basics stand out for their simplicity and quality. The t-shirt and oxford are straight-forward and have a classic fit, though the terry sweatshirt is a bit more modernized with wider shoulders, and looks better when styled “oversized.”

KOTN’s basics stand out for their simplicity and quality. The t-shirt and oxford are straight-forward and have a classic fit, though the terry sweatshirt is a bit more modernized with wider shoulders, and looks better when styled “oversized.”

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