Reviews

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.

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.

In Review: adidas Barreda Decode Sneakers

March 19, 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 under $70, retro-upper meets future-sole lifestyle sneaker.

In Review: The New Seiko Samurai SRPL13 Prospex Automatic Dive Watch

February 24, 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 Seiko’s new slimmed down, still sharp Samurai.

In Review: Banana Republic Traveler Jeans 2.0

January 21, 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.

All aboard for a look at BR’s flexible jeans made for those on the move (by train, plane, automobile, etc.)

Steal Alert: 50% off the Timex Marlin Automatic 40mm champagne dial

December 30, 2024 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.

Sweet spot size. 21-jewel Miyota auto. movement. Now down to $129.50 with a code direct through Timex.

In Review: The Timex Deepwater Reef 200 41mm Quartz Watch

December 16, 2024 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.

Timex grows into a solid, grown-up dive watch design.

In Review: Brooks Brothers Chukka Boots (Suede)

December 11, 2024 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.

Handsome, but a high MSRP. Do the guts live up to their looks?

In Review: Hamilton Field Khaki Quartz Watch

November 19, 2024 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 Hamilton’s new 38mm, quartz powered field watch.

In Review: Bass Logan Suede Weejuns Loafers

October 30, 2024 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 an iconic loafer… in a not so classic shade.

Win it: The Maverick & Co Manhattan Deluxe Leather Briefcase

October 23, 2024 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.

Part thank you for your readership and word of mouth. Part “we have run out of room in the prop closet.”

Are Meermin shoes any good? – In Review: Meermin Cap Toe Oxfords

October 22, 2024 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 a pair of Meermin’s Goodyear welted, $195 dress shoes.

In Review: The Timex Marlin Automatic 40mm Dress Watch

October 16, 2024 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.

Sweet spot size, automatic movement, mid-century inspired design. But is there a better “fish” in the sea?

In Review: J. Crew Field Boots in Suede

October 7, 2024 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.

Stunning suede service style boots… but with some “so-so” components hidden inside.

In Review: Astorflex Brownflex Chukkas from Huckberry

September 24, 2024 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 Italian made flagship desert boots from Astorflex.

Win it: The Orient Bambino 38mm Version 2 Small Seconds Automatic Dress Watch

September 4, 2024 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.

Part thank-you for your readership and word of mouth. Part “we have run out of room in the prop storage Rubbermaid tote.”

Win it: The Seiko Prospex Speedtimer Solar Chronograph

August 20, 2024 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.

Panda dial. Tasty looks. Could be yours.

In Review: Grant Stone Horsebit Loafers in Suede

August 14, 2024 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.

Giddyup. In person with Grant Stone’s new horsebit loafers which bridge the loafer-style-gap between casual to all out dressy.

In Review: The Orient Bambino 38mm Version 2 Small Seconds Automatic Dress Watch

August 13, 2024 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 the latest, and very vintage-y looking, 38.4mm Bambino.