Hands-On Reviews

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Rhone

Rhone may have started with workout shorts, but their Commuter pants and notch t-shirt have a modern fit and make an argument for switching your casual clothes over to technical fabrics.

Rhone may have started with workout shorts, but their Commuter pants and notch t-shirt have a modern fit and make an argument for switching your casual clothes over to technical fabrics.

Vincero Apex

The Vincero Apex is a unique take on the racing watch genre. With solid water resistance, sapphire coated crystal, and a Seiko mecha-quartz movement, Vincero has stepped up their quality again.

The Vincero Apex is a unique take on the racing watch genre. With solid water resistance, sapphire coated crystal, and a Seiko mecha-quartz movement, Vincero has stepped up their quality again.

Bespoke Post Alchemy

If you want to get into mixology, the Bespoke Post Alchemy box has all you need to get started. The tools are all high quality stainless steel and get the job done, although if you already own a few of them, it’d be hard to justify getting a second set.

If you want to get into mixology, the Bespoke Post Alchemy box has all you need to get started. The tools are all high quality stainless steel and get the job done, although if you already own a few of them, it’d be hard to justify getting a second set.

SprezzaBox

If you want to build a tasteful tie collection, you’ll enjoy SprezzaBox’s monthly offering. Each box has something unique that will add a little flair to your wardrobe. But if you’ve already got more ties than you can handle, perhaps think twice.

If you want to build a tasteful tie collection, you’ll enjoy SprezzaBox’s monthly offering. Each box has something unique that will add a little flair to your wardrobe. But if you’ve already got more ties than you can handle, perhaps think twice.

Proven Skincare

The Proven Skincare customization process is impressive. After 31 questions, three weeks, and a decent chunk of change, I got the best skincare products I’ve tried to date.

The Proven Skincare customization process is impressive. After 31 questions, three weeks, and a decent chunk of change, I got the best skincare products I’ve tried to date.

STITCH

STITCH Golf makes premium bags, covers, and clothes. The quality and the price reflect that, so if a retro-style and modern fit gives you a boost of confidence, it’s worth the investment.

STITCH Golf makes premium bags, covers, and clothes. The quality and the price reflect that, so if a retro-style and modern fit gives you a boost of confidence, it’s worth the investment.

Basic MAN

Basic MAN delivers high quality shirts, underwear, and socks---if you can get behind their limited selection (crew-neck shirts and boxer-briefs only), you may be surprised at how premium these pieces feel considering the low cost.

Basic MAN delivers high quality shirts, underwear, and socks---if you can get behind their limited selection (crew-neck shirts and boxer-briefs only), you may be surprised at how premium these pieces feel considering the low cost.

Ariat

The Ariat WorkHog is a beast of a boot, and comfortable too. For 10-hour days, the blend of comfort and durability is hard to find at their price point. Ariat’s Midtown Rambler is more fashion-forward, and while we had some issues with the construction of the outsole, it’s a solid bet for Friday night.

The Ariat WorkHog is a beast of a boot, and comfortable too. For 10-hour days, the blend of comfort and durability is hard to find at their price point. Ariat’s Midtown Rambler is more fashion-forward, and while we had some issues with the construction of the outsole, it’s a solid bet for Friday night.

Olivers

Olivers makes excellent workout shorts and travel pants, and while I felt the button-to-crotch measurement on the Passage pant was a bit longer than I like, I’ve been enjoying having a pair of pants that fit in at the farmers market as much as they do at the rock climbing gym.

Olivers makes excellent workout shorts and travel pants, and while I felt the button-to-crotch measurement on the Passage pant was a bit longer than I like, I’ve been enjoying having a pair of pants that fit in at the farmers market as much as they do at the rock climbing gym.

J.Crew

It’s been a while since I shopped at J.Crew, and the fits have become much more modern and slim. Yes, the brand that taught me how to dress well as a young man still has it.

It’s been a while since I shopped at J.Crew, and the fits have become much more modern and slim. Yes, the brand that taught me how to dress well as a young man still has it.

Original Grain Pilot Zulu

Original Grain’s Pilot Zulu marks a new chapter for the brand. With a Swiss Movement and a domed sapphire crystal, the quality of this new timepiece is a cut above their other models but still holds true to the brand’s design principles.

Original Grain’s Pilot Zulu marks a new chapter for the brand. With a Swiss Movement and a domed sapphire crystal, the quality of this new timepiece is a cut above their other models but still holds true to the brand’s design principles.

Oliver Cabell

There’s a lot of discussion about which sneaker makes the best alternative to Common Projects, and there are only three contenders: Oliver Cabell is one. But what impressed us most about the brand was their ability to make world class sneakers and boots while keeping prices relatively low.

There’s a lot of discussion about which sneaker makes the best alternative to Common Projects, and there are only three contenders: Oliver Cabell is one. But what impressed us most about the brand was their ability to make world class sneakers and boots while keeping prices relatively low.

DUER

The comfort and stretch in the DUER No Sweat and L2X fabric is beyond what we’ve seen in other denim. I’d like to see more length options for the shorts, as the 10.25 inch is about an inch and a half longer than I prefer. But all DUER pants come with a crotch-gusset which makes mobility a breeze.

The comfort and stretch in the DUER No Sweat and L2X fabric is beyond what we’ve seen in other denim. I’d like to see more length options for the shorts, as the 10.25 inch is about an inch and a half longer than I prefer. But all DUER pants come with a crotch-gusset which makes mobility a breeze.

PAIGE

There’s nothing complicated about PAIGE’s clothing, but there is something special. Their utility-inspired bomber jacket and cargo trousers combine minimalist designs with clean masculine lines and make for a sharp outfit.

There’s nothing complicated about PAIGE’s clothing, but there is something special. Their utility-inspired bomber jacket and cargo trousers combine minimalist designs with clean masculine lines and make for a sharp outfit.

REC Watches 901 RWB Rotana

REC’s 901 RWB Rotana offers a well-designed piece of engineering history. Fans of the RWB Porsche tuning shop will probably love the look, and while the focus isn’t on the movement, the story and aesthetic behind this timepiece drive the value.

REC’s 901 RWB Rotana offers a well-designed piece of engineering history. Fans of the RWB Porsche tuning shop will probably love the look, and while the focus isn’t on the movement, the story and aesthetic behind this timepiece drive the value.