Hands-On Reviews

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Underwear Expert

Underwear Expert takes the guesswork out of finding skivvies that fit your preferences. The sign-up process is quick, and overall it’s a great value for the money. You may need a little back-and-forth at the beginning to nail down what you’re looking for, but the end result is a fresh few pairs of drawers every few months that fit you like a glove.

Underwear Expert takes the guesswork out of finding skivvies that fit your preferences. The sign-up process is quick, and overall it’s a great value for the money. You may need a little back-and-forth at the beginning to nail down what you’re looking for, but the end result is a fresh few pairs of drawers every few months that fit you like a glove.

Brooks Brothers

As the oldest apparel brand in continuous operation in America, Brooks Brothers’ fabrics and construction quality still stand out after over two centuries. Getting the correct size online for a suit took two tries, but the exchange system the brand uses makes this a breeze

As the oldest apparel brand in continuous operation in America, Brooks Brothers’ fabrics and construction quality still stand out after over two centuries. Getting the correct size online for a suit took two tries, but the exchange system the brand uses makes this a breeze

Taylor Stitch

Taylor Stitch makes clothes that look good and last. While I think their model of releasing new clothes via crowdfunding is cool, I’d like for them to keep a few staples around and further refine them. There’s an old-world quality-focus to these clothes, so don’t always expect comfort to be the top priority compared to larger mall brands.

Taylor Stitch makes clothes that look good and last. While I think their model of releasing new clothes via crowdfunding is cool, I’d like for them to keep a few staples around and further refine them. There’s an old-world quality-focus to these clothes, so don’t always expect comfort to be the top priority compared to larger mall brands.

MIRROR

MIRROR is unlike other premium in-house workout systems in that it doesn’t intrude on your house decor. It legitimately looks like a classy mirror. The workouts are geared toward cardio and flexibility, and there aren’t options for significant weight lifting (yet), but if you’re looking to tone up without ruining the look of your carefully decorated apartment, MIRROR is the ticket.

MIRROR is unlike other premium in-house workout systems in that it doesn’t intrude on your house decor. It legitimately looks like a classy mirror. The workouts are geared toward cardio and flexibility, and there aren’t options for significant weight lifting (yet), but if you’re looking to tone up without ruining the look of your carefully decorated apartment, MIRROR is the ticket.

American Giant

American Giant is taking a shot at global consumerism by domestically producing durable basics. However, this consumer-conscious garment crafting comes at a premium price.

American Giant is taking a shot at global consumerism by domestically producing durable basics. However, this consumer-conscious garment crafting comes at a premium price.

Goodlife

Goodlife has their fits and fabric nailed down. They’re some of the best fitting t-shirts I’ve tried and they’re all made in the USA. While the clothes are relatively pricey, you’ll be rewarded with high quality pieces you’ll want to wear several times per week.

Goodlife has their fits and fabric nailed down. They’re some of the best fitting t-shirts I’ve tried and they’re all made in the USA. While the clothes are relatively pricey, you’ll be rewarded with high quality pieces you’ll want to wear several times per week.

Ariat

Ariat has a wide range of jackets, and of the two I tried, each served its own purpose and should do well throughout the fall and winter. The Crius is a heavy-duty insulated jacket and I like how comfortable the lining is. The Team Softshell is ideal for cool but not cold weather so long as you like the bold branding.

Ariat has a wide range of jackets, and of the two I tried, each served its own purpose and should do well throughout the fall and winter. The Crius is a heavy-duty insulated jacket and I like how comfortable the lining is. The Team Softshell is ideal for cool but not cold weather so long as you like the bold branding.

Haband

Haband makes very affordable clothing and is a solid choice if you need a new piece or two for the changing of seasons. The quality is decent for the price.

Haband makes very affordable clothing and is a solid choice if you need a new piece or two for the changing of seasons. The quality is decent for the price.

L’Estrange London

The concept of a capsule wardrobe is alluring, and L’Estrange offers a simple way to build one easily that looks sharp enough for work and cool enough for casual hangouts. The color options are limited, but that’s sort of the point---L’Estrange isn’t for the guy looking for a standout piece. It’s a brand for the guy who wants everything to be high quality, match, and fit well.

The concept of a capsule wardrobe is alluring, and L’Estrange offers a simple way to build one easily that looks sharp enough for work and cool enough for casual hangouts. The color options are limited, but that’s sort of the point---L’Estrange isn’t for the guy looking for a standout piece. It’s a brand for the guy who wants everything to be high quality, match, and fit well.

Unbound Merino

Unbound Merino has turned a material previously reserved for luxe sweaters into a utilitarian fabric, pumping out stylish clothes that are a breeze to maintain. I’d love to see some more color and pattern options, but the fit and fabric are top-notch.

Unbound Merino has turned a material previously reserved for luxe sweaters into a utilitarian fabric, pumping out stylish clothes that are a breeze to maintain. I’d love to see some more color and pattern options, but the fit and fabric are top-notch.

Noom

Noom’s robust food tracking software makes the program simple to follow and the consistent learning helps keep your motivation high. Noom is directed toward fat loss and the calorie recommendations prioritize fat loss over muscle retention. If you want to slim down as quickly as safely possible, the Noom program is right for you.

Noom’s robust food tracking software makes the program simple to follow and the consistent learning helps keep your motivation high. Noom is directed toward fat loss and the calorie recommendations prioritize fat loss over muscle retention. If you want to slim down as quickly as safely possible, the Noom program is right for you.

Barbell Apparel

Barbell Apparel is a brand geared towards people with an athletic build, and their fits and fabrics stick close to your frame without having that “spray-on” look. Their hoodies aren’t perfect, but their tees look great and their pants are impressively versatile.

Barbell Apparel is a brand geared towards people with an athletic build, and their fits and fabrics stick close to your frame without having that “spray-on” look. Their hoodies aren’t perfect, but their tees look great and their pants are impressively versatile.

The Ridge

The Ridge wallets are simple yet exceptional. While it might seem that the cheaper knock-off versions offer the same experience, it’s the subtle details like how the wallet feels in your hand, the secure but not tight grip the wallet has on your cards and cash, and the high-grade durable construction.

The Ridge wallets are simple yet exceptional. While it might seem that the cheaper knock-off versions offer the same experience, it’s the subtle details like how the wallet feels in your hand, the secure but not tight grip the wallet has on your cards and cash, and the high-grade durable construction.

Revtown

Revtown jeans are extremely comfortable and the price is right. If you prefer a wider-than-average leg opening, you’ll love Revtown jeans.

Revtown jeans are extremely comfortable and the price is right. If you prefer a wider-than-average leg opening, you’ll love Revtown jeans.

Future Fitness

Future Fitness offers something no other brand, product, or app does---it lends the accountability of a trainer with a little more flexibility. The smart watch integration also gives real-time feedback on your progress, so you’re bringing data to the party. 

Future Fitness offers something no other brand, product, or app does---it lends the accountability of a trainer with a little more flexibility. The smart watch integration also gives real-time feedback on your progress, so you’re bringing data to the party.