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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
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
Why Are Vibram Soles on Every Good Boot?
Riddle me this, why is this little yellow symbol on every single good boot? Because that otwear history. The original version of this design is what conquered K2 for the first time. Jim Whittaker, the first American to summit Mount Everest, wearing this sole. Suddenly, the elite mountain climbers at the time were flying up … Continue reading Why Are Vibram Soles on Every Good Boot?
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Quince Clothing Review: Can It Really Beat Luxury Brands?
Quince may look like your friendly neighborhood clothing brand, but they are out for blood. Quince’s whole thing is saying, “We offer luxury and insane quality for dramatically less.” This is a $160 Suvin cotton T-shirt. Suvin cotton is a very nice cotton that is grown in India, very expensive. That cotton is spun into … Continue reading Quince Clothing Review: Can It Really Beat Luxury Brands?
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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 Fashion
Is Uniqlo Good Quality? Quality, Construction, and Controversies Revealed
Tadashi Yanai is the richest man in Japan and the 31st richest man on the entire planet. He’s worth $42.8 billion, and today he made $1.5 billion. Now, interestingly, if you take a close look, you can kind of see through a $40 lightweight sweater from Mr. Yanai’s company, but you can’t see through a … Continue reading Is Uniqlo Good Quality? Quality, Construction, and Controversies Revealed
Men's Fashion
The Truth About Uniqlo vs Levi Jeans vs. 1 Tiny Japanese Denim Brand
Starting Simple: The Uniqlo Review Today, we are doing a little comparison. We’re looking at Uniqlo’s impossibly priced $50 Japanese selvedge denim jeans versus a very famous Japanese brand‘s $160 selvedge denim jeans versus Levi’s $260 selvedge jeans. What the heck is going on? Because there are huge price discrepancies, why aren’t we all just … Continue reading The Truth About Uniqlo vs Levi Jeans vs. 1 Tiny Japanese Denim Brand
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
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
Clothing I Don’t Regret Buying: Items Worth Every Penny
In my days of being the biggest fashion nerd on the planet, I’ve reviewed many things, both amazing and not-so-good, and today we’re going to be looking at a list of the amazing things – things that I love, things that I think were incredible purchases by me and that I’m excited that I own. … Continue reading Clothing I Don’t Regret Buying: Items Worth Every Penny
Men's Fashion
Lost & Found Bags: Filson vs. Bleu de Chauffe vs. Best Made
Wait, Did I Lose My Filson Bag? Dear diary, today is going, well, horribly for reasons that I’ll get into in a second, but I do have the chance to write an article about the best, most unique bags that I could find on the market today, even though some of them may be impractical. … Continue reading Lost & Found Bags: Filson vs. Bleu de Chauffe vs. Best Made
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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
Your Complete Guide: How to Dress in the Summer with Style (Not Sweat)
The Game-Changing Summer Shirts from Knickerbocker The cotton Lola shirt in the color bone is one of the most beautiful shirts that I have ever seen. This and the cotton linen Highway shirt changed how I view summer clothing because I’ve never been good at dressing in the summer – we have proof of that. … Continue reading Your Complete Guide: How to Dress in the Summer with Style (Not Sweat)
Men's Fashion
Fjällräven Winter Jacket Review: The Mad Genius of Swedish Warmth
The Warmest Jacket in the World?! This jacket is what you get when a mad genius decides that he no longer wants to be cold. Hello everyone, it’s Michael. Welcome back to the Iron Snail. The first version of this jacket was actually two down jackets sewn together by a man named Åke Nordon. If … Continue reading Fjällräven Winter Jacket Review: The Mad Genius of Swedish Warmth
Men's Fashion
I Wore Some Of The World’s Heaviest Denim And My Legs Begged for Mercy
Let’s get into the world’s heaviest denim weights! Specifically, one super cool pair. There is exactly one pair of these jeans on Earth, and I was lucky enough to try them on for this article. These jeans use the thickest, heaviest denim in the entire world. The leather patch on the back is 1/2 inch … Continue reading I Wore Some Of The World’s Heaviest Denim And My Legs Begged for Mercy
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
Best Men’s Loafers: A Skeptic’s Guide to Weejuns vs Jay Butler
What’s happening, folks? It’s Michael, and today, we’ll be looking at Carl Morowski’s worst enemy: Loafers! Tassels and all, baby! Today, I have a sack full of the best men’s loafers. I don’t know all of your views on loafers, but generally, I never like them. But I have a rule in my life that … Continue reading Best Men’s Loafers: A Skeptic’s Guide to Weejuns vs Jay Butler
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The Ultimate Face-Off: Filson vs. WeatherWool Jackets
Just Another Day In My Hometown Oh, you want to talk wool? Well, you’re in luck because that’s what we’re doing today. I visited my old stomping grounds (Cape Cod) to test out these jackets. This feels like home. There are train tracks everywhere, and apparently, you’re not allowed to go on anymore, but whatever, … Continue reading The Ultimate Face-Off: Filson vs. WeatherWool Jackets
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
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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)
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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
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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
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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?
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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 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)
