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Affordable Men's Style

In Review: Blundstone #585 Chelsea Boots

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Clearly casual. But classics all the same. So do they really provide “legendary comfort”?

In Review: The Old Navy Twill Built-In Flex Blazer

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Under $100 and often on sale. What could possibly go wrong?

In Review: J.Crew Ludlow Cap Toe Leather Oxfords

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Everyone needs a pair of black oxfords, even if they might not wear them a lot. Let’s see if J. Crew’s are worth the squeeze, or just plain old lemons.

Double Time: The Affordable Two Watch Collection – Under $250

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Our continuing series for those who want all their style bases covered by two watches.

Double Time: The Affordable Two Watch Collection – Under $150

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Our continuing series for those who want all their style bases covered by two watches.

In Review: Banana Republic Nicklas Leather Sneakers

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In a market full of white leather sneakers, do these options from BR sit at the top, or even middle, of the pack?

Win it: The Seiko 5 Sports GMT Automatic Watch

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It’s photo/prop-closet clean-out time. Get your hands on the Seiko with the (extra) big red hand.

In Review: Rothy’s RS02 Sneakers

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How much comfort can 22 plastic bottles create in one pair of shoes?

In Review: J.Crew Ludlow Derbies in Suede

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They caught the eye of our shoe expert in-store, but how are they in-hand?

In Review: The Automatic Timex Harborside Coast Dive-Style Watch

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Automatic movement. Bigger in size. Significantly smaller in price than their automatic M79 dive-line.

In Review: J. Crew Camp Shoes

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Hand stitched moc toe. Boot-style laces. Was $188 and now sixty bucks… but final sale.

In Review: Banana Republic’s Suede Briefcase (2023)

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In person with the new “brolive” colored suede-case from BR.

In Review: The Fossil Haskell Leather Briefcase

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Looks the part, often under $200, and very subtle branding. But there are some compromises.