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Men's Fashion
The Truth Behind Levi’s Selvedge Denim: A Deep Dive
?? Hello and Welcome What’s up, Snailiens? It’s Michael, and today I have a theory as to why Levi’s selvedge denim jeans cost 260 dollars, and I would like to let you know that theory. I do want to preface this by saying the pants that I got are too small for me, and I … Continue reading The Truth Behind Levi’s Selvedge Denim: A Deep Dive
Men's Fashion
Are People Yearning for Sticky Clothing? The Return of Waxed Clothing
Hey, here’s something weird. This 600-year-old fabric formula just broke its own record on Google. Right now, this year, more people are searching for this fabric on Google than they ever have since Google started recording data — by a lot. Why? The answer is because we’re coming out of our second polyester suit era, … Continue reading Are People Yearning for Sticky Clothing? The Return of Waxed Clothing
Men's Fashion
Barbour Jacket Review: A Deep Dive into Waxed Cotton Coats (+ Bedale waterproof test)
Good morning! It is Michael, it’s a beautiful day. Today, we are looking at none other than Barbour, one of the most famous jacket companies of all time. This is also my first ever Barbour jacket review. So, to say I’m excited… that’s an understatement. Key Summary Product Key Features Wax Type Fit and Sizing … Continue reading Barbour Jacket Review: A Deep Dive into Waxed Cotton Coats (+ Bedale waterproof test)
Men's Fashion
The Waxed Jacket Olympics: Finding The 4 Best Waxed Canvas Jackets For Men
Let’s talk about the Huckberry Wax Trucker Jacket. It goes for $228. It’s the cheapest, most simple, unlined basic jacket on this list, and chances are you will be happy with this jacket. And you don’t need any of these other jackets on the list. But these other jackets go insane in terms of quality, … Continue reading The Waxed Jacket Olympics: Finding The 4 Best Waxed Canvas Jackets For Men
Men's Fashion
The Best Merino Wool T-Shirts Tested: Wool vs. Synthetic vs. Cotton
The Setup Uniqlo synthetic t-shirt after 15 miles of running. Smell test. Take one. Ooh. This is a cotton t-shirt. I’m pretty sure you’re familiar with it, although this one does have a cool graphic on the back. This is Patagonia’s pride and joy. Patagonia first discovered this fabric. I think it was on football … Continue reading The Best Merino Wool T-Shirts Tested: Wool vs. Synthetic vs. Cotton
Men's Fashion
The Perfect Mitten: How Humanity Figured It Out 300 Years Ago
The World’s Oldest Mittens The humble mitten. One of the objects humanity has really not improved for ever. These are some of the oldest intact mittens ever found. They belong to a child in Iceland around the year 900. You can tell they were for a child because even 1100 years ago, parents were like, … Continue reading The Perfect Mitten: How Humanity Figured It Out 300 Years Ago
Men's Fashion
The OG 107 Reverse Sateen Fatigues: The Most Underrated Military Fabric Ever Made
These are the OG 107 reverse sateen fatigues on my legs. And these are the OG 107 fatigues. A little bit closer. This is the fabric, reverse sateen. The Trick Up Sateen’s Sleeve The reverse sateen that the military used had one major trick up its sleeve that made it the most comfortable fabric … Continue reading The OG 107 Reverse Sateen Fatigues: The Most Underrated Military Fabric Ever Made
Men's Fashion
Alpha Industries N3B Parka Review: How a Military Jacket Revolutionized Cold Weather Gear
The Ultimate Cold Weather Military Parka: Alpha Industries N3B Parka Review The N3B parka, worn during Operation Deep Freeze 1 and rated to -60°F, is considered to be the warmest extreme cold parka ever created for the US military. It was later replaced with the Extended Cold Weather Clothing System. It took a lot of … Continue reading Alpha Industries N3B Parka Review: How a Military Jacket Revolutionized Cold Weather Gear
Men's Fashion
Vintage vs. Modern Patagonia – Which Stands the Test Of Time?
This is a 1970s Patagonia reverse pile cardigan. It was made from toilet bowl covers. Actually, toilet bowl covers that you see from the 70s are made of the same exact material. That is why it’s this weird color, and that’s why it was this weird blue color. This is a cinchilla fleece. And these … Continue reading Vintage vs. Modern Patagonia – Which Stands the Test Of Time?
Men's Fashion
The Ultimate Guide to Traditional Sweaters: From Norway to Ireland
This is a modern version of the Lusekofte Norwegian sweater. Still made in Norway, but weirdly for the USA Olympics ski team in 2006 or 2007. You may be thinking, “What a weird freaking hook to start this piece off with.” That’s an incredibly polarizing sweater. I know. But the technology used in the Lusekofte … Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to Traditional Sweaters: From Norway to Ireland
Men's Fashion
Is The M65 Field Jacket The Greatest Jacket Ever Made?
You can literally do whatever you can imagine with this jacket and get some really weird shapes going for warmth. The US military created some of the most famous jackets and coats on the planet. However, in the 1930s, they set out to create the ultimate jacket. And after over 25 years of development and … Continue reading Is The M65 Field Jacket The Greatest Jacket Ever Made?
Men's Fashion
Best Sweatshirts For Men: A Cozy Deep-Dive Into The Internet’s Favorites
Let’s Compare a $391 Japanese Sweatshirt to a $17 Amazon One! One of the best sweatshirts for men on this list is from a brand I had never heard of before – it’s a brand called American Giant. When I opened this massive tank of a monster from the box, I just was like, “Oh!” … Continue reading Best Sweatshirts For Men: A Cozy Deep-Dive Into The Internet’s Favorites
Men's Fashion
Best T-Shirts for Men: The Internet’s Favorites Ranked
At one point in your life, you probably thought, ‘I’m going to buy a nice T-shirt, but which one should I get?’ Luckily, the internet recommended about 15 of the best T-shirts for men, and today, we’re going over those 15, and we’re going to be ranking them. Well, I’m going to give them superlatives … Continue reading Best T-Shirts for Men: The Internet’s Favorites Ranked
Men's Lifestyle
10 Things I Can’t Live Without (Including a $19 Legendary Knife)
Let Me Tell You About This Legendary Knife Real Quick I own the only knife to have an entire museum dedicated to it, invented in 1890 and now selling over 15 million pieces annually. Pablo Picasso is said to have used an Opinel knife as a sculpting tool, and this knife was recognized by the … Continue reading 10 Things I Can’t Live Without (Including a $19 Legendary Knife)
Men's Fashion Guides
How to Stop Being Cold Outside: The No-BS Guide to Winter Warmth
Why Your Rich Neighbor’s Down Jacket Looks Different Than Yours This L.L. Bean coat is the down jacket that your rich neighbor wears when it’s cold outside. The question is, why? Looking at a jacket that is the same size, the same weight, the same thickness – the L.L. Bean jacket is warmer, more wind … Continue reading How to Stop Being Cold Outside: The No-BS Guide to Winter Warmth
Men's Fashion
The Best Winter Coats For Men: The Down Low on Down Jackets
This is the Iron Snail yearly down jacket Olympics! What’s up, Snailiens? It’s Michael! I’m back with my big fat sack. Today, we are going over six of the best winter coats in the entire world. Each one of these down jackets has some specific property that makes it special and different from all the … Continue reading The Best Winter Coats For Men: The Down Low on Down Jackets
Men's Fashion
Why WWII Navy Peacoats Are Actually Incredible (A No-Nonsense Guide)
Intro & Why I’m Being Super Serious This Time The peacoat, AKA the urine coat. What’s up, Snailiens? This is Michael. Today, this article is going to be split into four different sections, all of which will be very serious because the last time I made a post in the Fedora Lounge, someone said, “Too … Continue reading Why WWII Navy Peacoats Are Actually Incredible (A No-Nonsense Guide)
Men's Fashion
The Best Down Jacket Brands: Heritage vs High-Tech Winter Jackets (Plus The Secret Champion)
What’s Up Snailiens: Let’s Talk Winter Jackets! Hello Snailiens, and welcome to class! In today’s article, we will be talking about five coats from some of the best down jacket brands, including Filson, North Face, Patagonia, Arc’teryx, and the greatest coat maker of all time, whose name shall be redacted until later in the article. … Continue reading The Best Down Jacket Brands: Heritage vs High-Tech Winter Jackets (Plus The Secret Champion)
Men's Fashion
Dickies 874 Review: The Hidden Science Behind America’s Classic Work Pants
What’s Up, Snailiens? I know what you’re thinking! “Oh, maybe I’ll buy a pair of Dickies 874s, but I better do my due diligence and see if they’re worth it. I’ll just type it into Google… whoops, there’s an Iron Snail article. I better read that one.” Here it is, everyone, welcome to the Dickies … Continue reading Dickies 874 Review: The Hidden Science Behind America’s Classic Work Pants
Men's Fashion
The N1 Deck Jacket: How This Bad Boy Killed the Peacoat
The Big Question: Why Ditch the Pea Coat? The lining on the coat we’re talking about today is 50% wool and 50% alpaca. So riddle me this: why does the world’s largest and most powerful navy during the world’s largest and deadliest war switch to this little guy from their woolen fortress of a coat … Continue reading The N1 Deck Jacket: How This Bad Boy Killed the Peacoat
Men's Fashion
Levi’s 501 Shrink to Fit Review: A Year of DIY Disasters and Good Fades
We’re Back With the Levi’s 501 Shrink to Fit Review So a fair amount of people are like, “Mike, I want to see the progress on your Levi’s or your Blundstones and stuff.” And sure, that’s fine, I can do that. The only problem is a lot of it is just reviewing fades and stuff. … Continue reading Levi’s 501 Shrink to Fit Review: A Year of DIY Disasters and Good Fades
Men's Fashion
The Holy Grail: The Best Chore Coat Breakdown
Today, we’re gonna talk about the absolute best chore coats, at least in my world, and I feel like 99% of people drool over one of these chore coats. Shockingly expensive online, but I found some on eBay for a good deal. It does live up to the hype. There’s a little cut on the … Continue reading The Holy Grail: The Best Chore Coat Breakdown
Men's Fashion
Paraboot Review: The 1945 ‘Veterinary Shoe’ That’s Actually Indestructible
These Weird 1945 Shoes Were Made for… Architects? Weirdly enough, the shoes we’re talking about today, designed in 1945, were made for architects and veterinary surgeons. This shoe, of course, is this brand’s flagship product – one of the most legendary French shoe designs of all time, and being legendary, it comes with a lot … Continue reading Paraboot Review: The 1945 ‘Veterinary Shoe’ That’s Actually Indestructible
Men's Fashion
Clothing Quality Decline: How Modern Clothing Lost Its Way
Good morning! Clothes suck. The question is: why? The average American is throwing away their clothes after wearing them only seven times, and now, we’re buying approximately five times more clothing than we were in the ’80s. And on top of all of that, the price is going up at the same time. What is … Continue reading Clothing Quality Decline: How Modern Clothing Lost Its Way
Men's Fashion
Inside Crown Northampton Sneakers and Boots: A 116-Year Family Legacy in Every Stitch
How COVID-19 Led to a Really Expensive Sneaker There are two distinct stitches on one of the sneakers we’ll be talking about today because of the COVID-19 pandemic. I know that’s a weird intro. Just bear with me, though, for a second. In fact, the entire sneaker was designed to prevent a company from going … Continue reading Inside Crown Northampton Sneakers and Boots: A 116-Year Family Legacy in Every Stitch
Men's Fashion
What Bronson MFG Teaches Us About Factory Direct and Brand Clothing
1936 Selvedge Denim Reproduction Jeans This is a pair of selvedge denim reproduction jeans from 1936. They are really good quality, but you have to ignore the broken button. Levis sells their reproduction pair for $300, but Buck Mason sells their reproduction pair for $270. So, Buck Mason is the deal, right? No. The jeans … Continue reading What Bronson MFG Teaches Us About Factory Direct and Brand Clothing
Men's Fashion
The 43-Year Journey Behind the New Balance 990
Setting the Scene: The Running Shoe Market in the 1980s Picture this. It’s the 1980s and you’re looking for a new running sneaker to buy. Normally, you’d be looking at Nike, Brooks, Saucony, Asics, The Works. They all look similar. They all cost a similar amount and they’re all great — except if it’s the … Continue reading The 43-Year Journey Behind the New Balance 990
Men's Fashion
How Much Do Jeans Cost? The Truth About $12 vs $900 Denim
Allow me to introduce you to the MIJ8, AKA Tokushima natural indigo hand-dyed and tangible cultural treasure selvedge denim from Naked and Famous, coming in at $880 per pair. With the leather patch on these jeans costing more than these George jeans from Walmart, making them 44 times more expensive. The fabric for these jeans … Continue reading How Much Do Jeans Cost? The Truth About $12 vs $900 Denim
Men's Fashion
Wrangler vs Levi’s: How Wrangler Jeans Crush Levi’s At Half The Price
Word on the street is that the Wrangler Cowboy Cut jeans are using a better denim, constructed better, have more rivets, fit better, make your butt look better, and are essentially exactly 50 percent cheaper than Levi’s. Believe it or not, that is essentially 100% true, but I still bet a lot of you are … Continue reading Wrangler vs Levi’s: How Wrangler Jeans Crush Levi’s At Half The Price
Men's Fashion
Cheap vs. Expensive Shoes: From Toxic $19 Loafers to $740 Grail-Status Vibergs
The Battle of Budget vs Luxury: A Deep Dive into Shoe Quality I have the Viberg 145 Oxfords in natural waxed flesh, retailing for a wild $740. These are considered by many to be the best silhouette of a shoe or boot of all time. The leather is also some of the rarest leather in … Continue reading Cheap vs. Expensive Shoes: From Toxic $19 Loafers to $740 Grail-Status Vibergs
