Hands-On Reviews

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Hyde Belts

Hyde belts aren’t wildly unique, but the premise is solid: they use world-class leather from Wickett & Craig, and make their buckles interchangeable so you can mix and match. If you’re looking to start a belt collection, Hyde is a great place to start.

Hyde belts aren’t wildly unique, but the premise is solid: they use world-class leather from Wickett & Craig, and make their buckles interchangeable so you can mix and match. If you’re looking to start a belt collection, Hyde is a great place to start.

Wolf & Shepherd

Wolf & Shepherd succeeds at their mission of making incredibly comfortable shoes to blend office wear and daily life. The brand’s technical styling might not be for everyone, but if you can get behind the slightly futuristic vibes, the durability and comfort get full marks.

Wolf & Shepherd succeeds at their mission of making incredibly comfortable shoes to blend office wear and daily life. The brand’s technical styling might not be for everyone, but if you can get behind the slightly futuristic vibes, the durability and comfort get full marks.

Db Bags

Db Bags make for excellent travel companions because they’re comfortable, have minimalist compartments that are ideal for storing and accessing your clothes, many are waterproof and have technology that protects your gear. As an everyday bag, I’d like to have a few more specific compartments in The Hugger for my needs, but it’s a no-brainer as a travel bag.

Db Bags make for excellent travel companions because they’re comfortable, have minimalist compartments that are ideal for storing and accessing your clothes, many are waterproof and have technology that protects your gear. As an everyday bag, I’d like to have a few more specific compartments in The Hugger for my needs, but it’s a no-brainer as a travel bag.

Klik Belts

Klik Belts makes tactical belts with the sturdiest materials I’ve ever worn. These belts are an upgrade for anything from streetwear to military combat— though, they wouldn’t cut it for a wedding or suit-and-tie event.

Klik Belts makes tactical belts with the sturdiest materials I’ve ever worn. These belts are an upgrade for anything from streetwear to military combat— though, they wouldn’t cut it for a wedding or suit-and-tie event.

BULK HOMME

BULK HOMME offers a uniquely effective skincare system compared to its competitors. Although they don’t offer personalized products, BULK HOMME’s skincare solutions still bring the “wow” factor while being basic and easy to use.

BULK HOMME offers a uniquely effective skincare system compared to its competitors. Although they don’t offer personalized products, BULK HOMME’s skincare solutions still bring the “wow” factor while being basic and easy to use.

Knockaround

Knockaround sunglasses are a great choice for adventurers, beach goers, boat-standers, and the budget-conscious. They’re my favorite brand for sub-$30 sunglasses, and the quality is substantial considering the price. I’m a fan because when you’re playing beach volleyball, you don’t want $200 frames on your face.

Knockaround sunglasses are a great choice for adventurers, beach goers, boat-standers, and the budget-conscious. They’re my favorite brand for sub-$30 sunglasses, and the quality is substantial considering the price. I’m a fan because when you’re playing beach volleyball, you don’t want $200 frames on your face.

Bravo Sierra

Bravo Sierra simplifies men’s grooming, and makes it look cool. I really like that their products are multi-purpose, and you can use the same body wash as a shaving cream and shampoo, as it cuts down the need to clutter up the shower. Everything has a pleasing, masculine scent, and as a set, Bravo Sierra’s grooming products are effective and easy to use.

Bravo Sierra simplifies men’s grooming, and makes it look cool. I really like that their products are multi-purpose, and you can use the same body wash as a shaving cream and shampoo, as it cuts down the need to clutter up the shower. Everything has a pleasing, masculine scent, and as a set, Bravo Sierra’s grooming products are effective and easy to use.

Cariuma OCA LOW

The Cariuma OCA Low is the cooler version of standard Vans sneakers. The small rubber toe-cap gives this sneaker a unique vibe, and the brand’s commitment to sustainability is commendable. They’re also super comfortable, and offer better arch support than any low top skate sneaker I’ve tried.

The Cariuma OCA Low is the cooler version of standard Vans sneakers. The small rubber toe-cap gives this sneaker a unique vibe, and the brand’s commitment to sustainability is commendable. They’re also super comfortable, and offer better arch support than any low top skate sneaker I’ve tried.

Fresh Clean Threads

Fresh Clean Threads' tees have a unique, flattering fit that emphasises your shoulders and doesn’t swallow your arms. The cotton-polyester blend holds color well, doesn’t get too wrinkly, and doesn’t let your nipples show through, which is a shirt’s death-sentence. They’re a slimmer fit, which works well for muscular and skinny guys, though huskier gents may want to order a size larger than they normally would (plus exchanges are easy if you accidentally get the wrong size).

Fresh Clean Threads' tees have a unique, flattering fit that emphasises your shoulders and doesn’t swallow your arms. The cotton-polyester blend holds color well, doesn’t get too wrinkly, and doesn’t let your nipples show through, which is a shirt’s death-sentence. They’re a slimmer fit, which works well for muscular and skinny guys, though huskier gents may want to order a size larger than they normally would (plus exchanges are easy if you accidentally get the wrong size).

The Perfect Jean

Denim from The Perfect Jean is well-built and extremely comfortable. The cut of their slim jeans is flattering, though they seem to fit about a size larger than other vanity-sized brands, so I recommend ordering one size smaller than you normally would.

Denim from The Perfect Jean is well-built and extremely comfortable. The cut of their slim jeans is flattering, though they seem to fit about a size larger than other vanity-sized brands, so I recommend ordering one size smaller than you normally would.

Onnit

After taking a number of supplements from Onnit’s lineup, it seems Alpha BRAIN® and Total Human® were the most potent and effective. Even still, Total Gut Health and New MOOD® are worthy products in their own rights, packed with simple, clinically-researched ingredients proven to better your health. While Total Human® and Alpha BRAIN® worked the best for me, consider browsing Onnit’s extensive catalogue to find the best supplements for you based on specific functions in the body.

After taking a number of supplements from Onnit’s lineup, it seems Alpha BRAIN® and Total Human® were the most potent and effective. Even still, Total Gut Health and New MOOD® are worthy products in their own rights, packed with simple, clinically-researched ingredients proven to better your health. While Total Human® and Alpha BRAIN® worked the best for me, consider browsing Onnit’s extensive catalogue to find the best supplements for you based on specific functions in the body.

Geologie

Geologie provides a simple yet thorough skincare routine that has shrunk the pores on my nose and cheeks. It took me a little while to get used to their thick moisturizing creams but now they’re easily one of my favorite skincare brands.

Geologie provides a simple yet thorough skincare routine that has shrunk the pores on my nose and cheeks. It took me a little while to get used to their thick moisturizing creams but now they’re easily one of my favorite skincare brands.

Keap

Keap’s innovative pocket design is really effective at keeping your phone in your pocket. Their Active short has become my go to for workouts at the gym---especially on bench press day when I go for a set and don’t want to pick my phone and keys off the floor.

Keap’s innovative pocket design is really effective at keeping your phone in your pocket. Their Active short has become my go to for workouts at the gym---especially on bench press day when I go for a set and don’t want to pick my phone and keys off the floor.

Taft Dragon 3.0

The Taft Dragon 3.0 Boots showcase Goodyear Welt construction, which gives water-resistance and longevity to the boots, and thoughtful hand-construction by artisans in Spain.

The Taft Dragon 3.0 Boots showcase Goodyear Welt construction, which gives water-resistance and longevity to the boots, and thoughtful hand-construction by artisans in Spain.

Audible

If you’re not going to listen to more than one book a month, then you probably won’t find sufficient value in Audible. But if you value choice, speed, and service, this audiobook behemoth is currently the best choice out there.

If you’re not going to listen to more than one book a month, then you probably won’t find sufficient value in Audible. But if you value choice, speed, and service, this audiobook behemoth is currently the best choice out there.