Reviews

In Review: Huckberry’s Rhodes Vibram 430 Mini-Lug Service Boot

November 11, 2025 By Adam T | | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission, which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

In person with Huckberry’s new Goodyear Welted service style boots.

Win It: The Citizen Tsuyosa Automatic 40mm Watch

October 8, 2025 By Joe | | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission, which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

Elegant, understated, automatic.

In Review: Spier & Mackay Brogue Cap Toe Oxfords

October 6, 2025 By Adam T | | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission, which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

Less expensive than Allen Edmonds. Way nicer than cheap department store junk. Up close with Spier’s full grain, Blake stitched dress shoes.

Steal Alert: Those Brooks Brothers Chukkas for $150 ($449)

September 26, 2025 By Joe | | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission, which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

Overpriced at full MSRP. But now 66% off with an additional 25% off sale items deal.

In Review: The Citizen Tsuyosa Automatic 40mm Watch

September 16, 2025 By Adam T | | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission, which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

Elegant, understated, automatic, and currently under $400.

In Review: J. Crew Lake Shoes

September 9, 2025 By Adam T | | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission, which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

In person with J. Crew’s versatile camp-moc style loafers.

In Review: VAER C5 Dirty Dozen Ameriquartz Watch

September 5, 2025 By Joe | | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission, which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

VAER’s GADA U-S-A C5. Lots of letters. Reasonable amount of dollars.

In Review: J. Crew Ludlow Traveler Suit in Italian Stretch Wool Blend

August 26, 2025 By Joe | | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission, which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

“In the field” for a review of J. Crew’s new stretch-infused and breathable Traveler suits.

In Review: Nike Field General Sneakers

June 30, 2025 By Adam T | | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission, which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

Tackling an in-person review of the Killshot’s gridiron inspired cousin.

In Review: Casio Duro Marlin Stainless Steel Bracelet MDV106 Dive Watch

June 16, 2025 By Joe | | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission, which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

Casio’s flagship classic diver gets a (quirky?) stainless steel bracelet.

Win It: Timex Waterbury Metropolitan Chronograph Watch

June 11, 2025 By Joe | | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission, which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

In person with (and your chance to win) the new cream-dial dress chrono from Timex.

Steal Alert: adidas Stan Smith Lux Sneakers for update $48 ($120)

June 3, 2025 By Joe | | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission, which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

Normally $120, Was already a steal at $72. And then they tanked the price over the weekend to $48.

The Best Affordable Watches for Grads or Dads of 2025

May 13, 2025 By Joe | | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission, which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

Giftable timepieces for the Grad or Dad in your life. From cheap to pricey.

Steal Alert: USA Assembled Timex American Documents Watch – $199 ($495)

May 7, 2025 By Joe | | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission, which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

“Just build it in the US.” They did. Assembled in the USA from US materials and a Swiss quartz movement.

In Review: LUCA Leather Terra Low Sneakers

May 6, 2025 By Joe | | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission, which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

Made in Portugal, sold by Huckberry. Italian looks and leathers = summertime sneaker splurge?

In Review: Timex Waterbury Metropolitan Chronograph Watch

In person with the new cream-dial chrono from their just released Waterbury Icons series.

In Review: The Citizen 39mm BI5000-01A Dress Watch

April 29, 2025 By Joe | | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission, which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

In person with Citizen’s affordable Japanese quartz dress watch.

In Review: J. Crew Ludlow Tassel Loafers

April 21, 2025 By Adam T | | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission, which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

In person with their new smart-casual to slightly dressy Goodyear welted loafers that are currently 45% off.

In Review: Astorflex Redflex Derby Shoes

April 16, 2025 By Adam T | | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission, which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

In person with the Astroflex lace up that does a lot while not being “too much.”

Win it: The Timex Deepwater Reef 200 41mm Quartz Watch

April 11, 2025 By Joe | | Heads up: Buying via our links results in us getting a commission, which helps keep the lights on around here. We also take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

Just in time for the approaching sun/sand/surf season.