Hands-On Reviews

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New Republic

New Republic isn’t reinventing footwear, and that’s okay with me. Their classic shoe styles feature modern updates, like improved soles and construction materials, but without breaking the bank. I’m most impressed with the affordable prices that let me stay in step with modern fashion. Of the products I tried, each fit as expected and was well-constructed.

New Republic isn’t reinventing footwear, and that’s okay with me. Their classic shoe styles feature modern updates, like improved soles and construction materials, but without breaking the bank. I’m most impressed with the affordable prices that let me stay in step with modern fashion. Of the products I tried, each fit as expected and was well-constructed.

Mahabis

After decades of seeing the same old slippers on the market, Mahabis brings redesigned styles appropriate for inside and outside the home. I’m impressed by the versatility and comfort of their slippers, especially through design details like the neoprene heel cup. They run on the expensive side, but I think their versatility justify the cost.

After decades of seeing the same old slippers on the market, Mahabis brings redesigned styles appropriate for inside and outside the home. I’m impressed by the versatility and comfort of their slippers, especially through design details like the neoprene heel cup. They run on the expensive side, but I think their versatility justify the cost.

GREATS The Royale

The GREATS Royale is a decent sneaker, and while they became popular during the minimalist sneaker boom of 2016-2020, the quality of the sneaker has dropped since being acquired by Steven Madden. I find myself reaching for my KOIO and Oliver Cabell sneakers more often because of their slimmer design and better quality leather. Guys with wide feet will like the roomier, more bulbous toe of the GREATS. The perforations and larger style are a bit reminiscent of Jordan basketball sneakers, which is a bit more casual than I prefer when slipping on a sneaker.

The GREATS Royale is a decent sneaker, and while they became popular during the minimalist sneaker boom of 2016-2020, the quality of the sneaker has dropped since being acquired by Steven Madden. I find myself reaching for my KOIO and Oliver Cabell sneakers more often because of their slimmer design and better quality leather. Guys with wide feet will like the roomier, more bulbous toe of the GREATS. The perforations and larger style are a bit reminiscent of Jordan basketball sneakers, which is a bit more casual than I prefer when slipping on a sneaker.

Western Rise Evolution Pant

The Western Rise Evolution Pant is an excellent travel pant because of the secure media pocket and secret zipper back pocket. It’s also supremely comfortable, doesn’t wrinkle, and doesn’t stain. As a technical fabric pant, it can get snagged more easily, which can create loose threads, but otherwise, these are quite durable.

The Western Rise Evolution Pant is an excellent travel pant because of the secure media pocket and secret zipper back pocket. It’s also supremely comfortable, doesn’t wrinkle, and doesn’t stain. As a technical fabric pant, it can get snagged more easily, which can create loose threads, but otherwise, these are quite durable.

Ballerz

Ballerz have delivered on what most guys want in a pair of briefs. Fabric that actually wicks moisture and support without feeling like your boys are being strangled. Although the initial investment is pretty steep for a single pair, Ballerz is a great choice for any guy who wants all day comfort and no more readjustments below the belt.

Ballerz have delivered on what most guys want in a pair of briefs. Fabric that actually wicks moisture and support without feeling like your boys are being strangled. Although the initial investment is pretty steep for a single pair, Ballerz is a great choice for any guy who wants all day comfort and no more readjustments below the belt.

JACK HENRY

While premium comes at a price, JACK HENRY is a great choice for any man who values natural self care products that are simple and effective.

While premium comes at a price, JACK HENRY is a great choice for any man who values natural self care products that are simple and effective.

Charles Tyrwhitt

Few high quality brands are as easy to shop with as Charles Tyrwhitt. I’m most impressed with the material selection and quality. From the pieces I’ve tried, the fit is exactly what I expected, and the finishing touches are well done.

Few high quality brands are as easy to shop with as Charles Tyrwhitt. I’m most impressed with the material selection and quality. From the pieces I’ve tried, the fit is exactly what I expected, and the finishing touches are well done.

Indestructible Shoes

Indestructible Shoes fill a unique market niche where every day footwear and protective, steel-toed boots combine. Their use of high quality, durable materials and a wide selection of aesthetically pleasing shoe styles make these a great choice for the style conscious working man who needs footwear that can keep up.

Indestructible Shoes fill a unique market niche where every day footwear and protective, steel-toed boots combine. Their use of high quality, durable materials and a wide selection of aesthetically pleasing shoe styles make these a great choice for the style conscious working man who needs footwear that can keep up.

Tomahawk Shades

Tomahawk Shades successfully leverages their small batch format to undercut the competition on price without sacrificing on quality. We're impressed with the value on offer within their range of premium sunglasses and blue light glasses that offer all the top tech, without costing you your whole paycheck.

Tomahawk Shades successfully leverages their small batch format to undercut the competition on price without sacrificing on quality. We're impressed with the value on offer within their range of premium sunglasses and blue light glasses that offer all the top tech, without costing you your whole paycheck.

BALLS

The BALLS Trimmer does what it says: it shaves your nuts. The ceramic blades get the job done, and I like that it has a single, adjustable guard. Some other brands integrate the charger with the stand, which I like, and while BALLS doesn’t do the same, it’s not a deal-breaker for me.

The BALLS Trimmer does what it says: it shaves your nuts. The ceramic blades get the job done, and I like that it has a single, adjustable guard. Some other brands integrate the charger with the stand, which I like, and while BALLS doesn’t do the same, it’s not a deal-breaker for me.

Pig & Hen

Pig & Hen's range of stylish, durable bracelets crafted out of authentic ship rope and other quality materials will elevate your style without breaking the bank. They're ideal if you don’t wear watches but want to sport something classy on your wrists, or if you want something to accent your timepieces.

Pig & Hen's range of stylish, durable bracelets crafted out of authentic ship rope and other quality materials will elevate your style without breaking the bank. They're ideal if you don’t wear watches but want to sport something classy on your wrists, or if you want something to accent your timepieces.

Aventon Pace 500 Next-Gen

The Pace 500 Next-Gen is a remarkably sleek, comfortable, and powerful cruiser with an impressive top speed and range for its price point.

The Pace 500 Next-Gen is a remarkably sleek, comfortable, and powerful cruiser with an impressive top speed and range for its price point.

JINS

JINS offers the most customization I’ve seen from an eyewear company, and their range of frames is impressive. It’s not immediately apparent how many options you have when shopping with JINS, so I recommend reading through this whole review to determine what type of fit you need first. Otherwise, JINS glasses are stylish, affordable, and easy to put a prescription in.

JINS offers the most customization I’ve seen from an eyewear company, and their range of frames is impressive. It’s not immediately apparent how many options you have when shopping with JINS, so I recommend reading through this whole review to determine what type of fit you need first. Otherwise, JINS glasses are stylish, affordable, and easy to put a prescription in.

Plunge

If you have the space to house it, Plunge is a worthy purchase for any level of athlete who takes their recovery as seriously as their training. The set-up is effortless, maintenance is minimal, and the mental and physical benefits are numerous.

If you have the space to house it, Plunge is a worthy purchase for any level of athlete who takes their recovery as seriously as their training. The set-up is effortless, maintenance is minimal, and the mental and physical benefits are numerous.

Ben Sherman

The Brighton Oxford is one of the best button-ups out there with soft, durable materials that punch well above its price point. Whether you’re into timeless apparel or bold patterns and colors, Ben Sherman’s catalog of retro-inspired garments has something to round out your wardrobe.

The Brighton Oxford is one of the best button-ups out there with soft, durable materials that punch well above its price point. Whether you’re into timeless apparel or bold patterns and colors, Ben Sherman’s catalog of retro-inspired garments has something to round out your wardrobe.

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