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You don’t have to be into luxury watches to wear a watch. To be the kind of man who knows what ‘escapement’ means, or why Rolexes with faulty dials are more covetable than the pristine ones. That’s because even though watches are jewellery, they’re not really jewellery. They’re functional. You could use one to land a stricken plane. You could navigate through a jungle. You could even summon a rescue plane, if you ever find yourself stranded with Breitling’s Emergency on your wrist.
Whereas decorative jewellery gives a fella funny feelings. A man who’ll lay down his inheritance on a Patek Philippe will still balk at a necklace, or even worse, a ring. Buying something just for the way it looks is pure vanity. It’s something women do.
It’s also something Viking warriors, Egyptian kings and Tudor nobles did. That rappers still do. It wasn’t until the Victorians, and their priggish efforts to separate the sexes, that men eschewed jewellery. Sir Walter Raleigh wore a ruby-studded ring that would put Mr T to shame.
Fortunately, men are finally starting to see sense. “I initially started designing for the guy who just wore a watch,” says Michael Saiger, who founded men’s jewellery brand Miansai a decade ago, and who’s done more than most to normalise the idea that anyone can rock a ring. “I don’t think guys are nervous about rings that aren’t wedding rings; I more feel that some guys are hesitant about wearing jewellery in general because they have a hard time accessorising. Guys should be more open to taking risks and trying new things with their everyday style.”
It helps that designer brands have followed suit and now offer craft rings – often at accessible price points – that won’t make you look like a tangential member of the A$AP Mob. “They’re completely acceptable as a way to accessorise an outfit,” says Henry Graham, creative director at Wolf & Badger, a marketplace for independent retailers. That said, it’s easy to go overboard, so there are a few things to bear in mind before you weigh down your entire hand in precious metals.
But first…
Which Ring For Which Finger?
Where your ring ends up should be steered by taste, practicality and mechanics (just because a ring goes on, that’s no guarantee it’ll come back off as easily). “Tradition may state differently, but I believe you should wear any ring how you wish,” says Alice Walsh, director of accessories label Alice Made This. “Your ring, your hand, your choice.” But if you’re a stickler – or just need a steer – there are some connotations for different ring fingers.
Pinky
The first stop for guys who want to think beyond the wedding ring. Your pinky has a few advantages when you want to dip a (little) toe into men’s jewellery. First, it’s on a finger that’s essentially decorative, so it won’t get in the way of actually doing things with your hands. Second, it doesn’t have an underlying meaning; you wear a ring there because you want to, not because of tradition.
The Godfather popularised the idea that gangsters wear pinky rings, but unless you spend your nights at the docks, you’re probably safe from that misapprehension. More likely they’ll think you’re inspired by Prince Charles, who wears his signet ring on his left pinky – stacked on top of his wedding ring, as is royal tradition.
Ring Finger
The clue’s in the name. This is where the most common men’s ring goes – a wedding band. In the UK and US, you’ll most often find it on the left hand; in Eastern Europe and Orthodox traditions, it can appear on the left. As ever, go with whatever feels comfortable – if you’re a lefty, you might find it sits better on your right hand, where it’s less likely to get in the way of anything.
The ring finger’s been the home to wedding bands for centuries, supposedly based on the idea that it’s the only finger with an unbroken vein – the vena amoris – that leads directly to the heart. As romantic an idea as this is, it’s also cobblers – the veins in your hand are all basically the same.
Middle Finger
For rings, the middle finger tends to be the last port of call when the rest of your hand is full. It’s not left bare for traditional reasons, but rather because it’s so close to your index finger, which tends to be most active. That proximity means anything with any heft can feel awkward, but because your middle finger is the hand’s biggest, too dainty a ring looks odd. Which leaves you in no man’s land.
For those guys who do wear middle finger rings, they tend to appear on the opposite side to the wedding band. Again, that’s a practical thing – stack rings up on consecutive fingers and you’ll sound like a castanet player whenever you move your fingers.
Index Finger
Historically, the most prominent finger was home to the most prominent rings: a signet or family crest, worn by nobility and, in some cultures, banned as a ring location to anyone outside the aristocracy.
These days, you can put a ring on it even if you don’t have a family crest, but you’d still be wise to go big, since it’s a space that makes a statement. If you’ve got the cojones then chunky, three-dimensional rings look good on an index finger.
Thumb Ring
Think of the thumb as the index finger on steroids. For one, your thumb is big and so needs a big ring. There’s also the fact that thumb rings are less common, which means you’ve got a statement ring in a novel location.
But that all also means that, if you’re the kind of guy who leans into statement-making, a thumb ring is an easy way to stand out. To avoid looking like you own an ‘import-export’ business, keep the rest of your hand fairly clear; a pinky plus a thumb ring gives a decent amount of separation.
5 Style Tips For Wearing Rings style guide
1. Be Ambidextrous
Like any accessory, less is often more with rings. Overload your hands and the individual elements become tricky to discern. “You should balance your jewellery,” says Walsh. “If you have a wedding band and watch on one hand, then one or two rings would work nicely on the other hand, for example.”
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2. Nail Your Scales
As with your clothes, fit matters. Tiny rings on pianist fingers can feel out of place, much as skinny jeans can look indecent on bodybuuilder thighs. “The scale of jewellery is important to bear in mind,” says Graham. “Don’t wear rings that are the wrong size for your body shape. A big ring can look good on a guy with large hands but uncomfortable if you have small fingers.”
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3. Match Your Metals (Or Don’t)
Traditionally, clashing metals signified a lack of care – all your jewellery should be either gold, or silver, but never both. But in a world where you can wear joggers with a blazer, pairing a steel watch with a gold ring isn’t the faux pas it once was. Although it’s still best when you make it look deliberate.
“When done right it can add a more stylised aesthetic to the overall look,” says Saiger. It’s particularly effective when you mix your metals in a single piece; wear something like Miansai’s Fusion ring and you’ve got carte blanche to add more rings in either metal. “We were able to take 90 per cent silver and 10 per cent gold and use this process of mechanically bonding it together through a machine to achieve this look.” As well as your style, it’s also good for your pocket.
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4. Think About Your Lifestyle
Rappers can rock the dripping-in-bling look because they don’t have to wear suits to work. “If you do, then a giant, statement ring won’t work,” says Graham. “Look for something more subtle.” You can always leave the 3D stuff for the weekend, but if you want to make rings a signature, go for a simpler form of personality.
“Choose something that’s timeless, but nothing overly designed or intricate, unless it’s a piece you see yourself wearing everyday,” says Saiger. “Rings are something that I find people like to put on and never take off, so for this reason I would suggest going with something more understated.”
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5. Commit
Any style statement looks best when you own it. “When a man wears jewellery he doesn’t feel comfortable in, that shows,” says Saiger. Rings can feel odd at first, a physical weight that makes you more self-conscious. So try before you buy and only go for something you feel confident you can pull off. And if that means starting out with something that’s barely there, so be it. “Personally, I like my rings at two millimetres, which is the same as my wedding band,” says Saiger.
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Three Go-To Ring Styles
Wedding Band
Though common today, until the Second World War, only wives wore wedding rings. This was less about romance, more the patriarchy; it proved her kids were legitimate and that she had a man to look after her. During the war they were forged for men from non-precious metals, as a reminder of who soldiers overseas were fighting for. But they didn’t catch on as jewellery until the 1960s.
This shift was fuelled half by the rise of European style – Italian men have never been as squeamish about jewellery – but also second-wave feminism, which tried to put both partners in a marriage on an equal footing. “A wedding ring tends to be a clean, simple band,” says Walsh. “It’s an expression of commitment.” Designs tend to be inward- rather than outward-facing: an engraving against the skin is always more personal than a giant jewel.
Signet Ring
The OG men’s ring, the signet was first worn by the Ancient Egyptians, who used them to stamp official documents. In Britain, they were engraved with a back-to-front family crest; when sealing a letter with wax, you’d deboss it with your signet to prove it actually came from you. They were traditionally family heirlooms and signified plush roots – you had to have a coat of arms to actually engrave on your signet – but by the 19th century, new money types could buy their own heraldry. The signet lost some of its cache.
These days, they’re still handed down within families, but also come with all manner of designs; Gianni Versace wore one bearing his label’s Medusa head. “They’ve usually got a flat face, to accommodate engraving,” says Walsh, and then to be chunkier and more eye-catching than a wedding band.
Fashion Rings
There are other rings that men wear for tradition, not aesthetics, but they’re rare. Which means most everything else is lumped in as ‘fashion’ – a ring you wear just because you like the look, not because tradition says you should. These can range from designer bling to something with a story that you picked up from a car boot sale. “It’s an expression of your character,” says Walsh. “You can wear them on any finger, alone or in multiples.”
That gives more leeway for esoteric choices. “Ask yourself whether it’s for a lifetime, or for a moment,” says Walsh. The answer, as with anything you wear, will inform how much to invest. “Take advice [on the style] if you like, but also go with your gut. If you instinctively like it, you’ll wear it well.”
When she later entered matches against athletes like Naomi Osaka in the 2019 US open and Sofia Kenin in the 2020 Australian Open, however, she felt like she “had to win.” And that immense pressure took a toll on her mental health, she says.
In an interview with Telegraph, Gauff opened up about this pressure to be the best: “It wasn’t that I believed I could win the tournament, it’s that I expected to. Now I look back at it, I’d say there was no chance that girl would beat [Naomi Osaka], but in my head, at the time, it felt like I had to win. At 15, I just put so much on myself.”
In fact, she described herself as having “main character syndrome” — a viral TikTok term used for people who prioritize their needs and wants as if they’re the protagonists of their own movie, while sometimes being extremely out of touch with the real world. “I think I got too caught up in tennis, tennis, tennis,” Gauff told Telegraph.
Now 18 years old, she reflected on finding fame, success, and wins at a mere 15. “I think I’ve learnt a lot over the last three years. That moment – beating Venus at Wimbledon – made me believe that my dreams were closer to reality than it felt. It was definitely a lot to deal with. The biggest thing I’ve learnt is you don’t have to care about what other people expect from you. Just enjoy the moment. I wasn’t enjoying the moment then.”
As for how she’s come to a place of “enjoying the moment,” Osaka credits her newfound mentality to a simple practice: walking. Specifically, when she was in Paris during the French Open, she said, “I would go on walks in the morning, people watch. You take a step back from life and your own head. Seeing the ducks in the lake, that little moment … I don’t know how to put it into words without sounding crazy, but it made me feel there’s more to life than tennis and that took a big weight off my shoulders. And I definitely played like that in Paris.”
Now, she sees the value in fan and family support — regardless of the outcome of a match or tournament. “People come up to me and say they support me regardless of whether I win or lose, and it almost brings me to tears,” she says. “Because when I was younger, even 15 or 16, I would think that people would only like me if I won.”
With Wimbledon beginning next Monday, all eyes are on Gauff. And though she says she feels more nervous than for other tournaments, playing at Wimbledon makes her “feel like the Queen.”
Greyson Chance thinks he hasn’t nailed his Cyndi Lauper impression quite yet, but that doesn’t stop him from giving her signature Queens accent a try. “Did you get sued?’” the singer-songwriter says with an almost Snatch Game-worthy attempt. “Then why do you give a fuck?”
The quote is from one of his many conversations with Lauper, who has become a mentor and trusted support system for Chance when he’s at a crossroads. When he came to one earlier this year after wiggling out of his contract with Arista Records at Sony, she helped him pick himself up and refocus on his career. But Lauper isn’t the only famous name connected to Chance. Others that appear in his story include Lady Gaga, whose song “Paparazzi” Chance famously covered in 2010 when he was 12, and Ellen DeGeneres, who propelled Chance to stardom after she saw his Gaga cover. After his first appearance on her show in May 2010, Chance would rack up roughly 20 Ellen appearances.
Twelve years after the kickoff of his career, 24-year-old Chance finally feels like he is making music for himself. His upcoming September album Palladium will mark his first release since his Sony days. He believes it’s his best project yet.
“I wanted to block out all of the noise of thinking about what’s going to work on Spotify, what’s going to work on TikTok, what’s going to work on all these different things,” Chance says. “I really was like, I owe it to myself to go into the studio, and whether or not it be to my detriment, I owe it to myself to really make something that I’m proud of.”
What came was an album where Chance is in control of his own narrative and can examine his fraught past. Because the work started as a self-funded project, Chance didn’t have to worry about selling a catchy hook or curated image. He could now bathe himself in the sound he wanted.
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That’s apparent on the lead single and title track, out today. It’s not exactly formulaic pop music. It’s experimental with an unexpected bridge and almost holy high notes, a clear departure from his last EP Trophies, which sat comfortably in the pop sphere. This is raw. Chance writes about protecting his heart and creative mind, fitting for a track titled “Palladium,” a clear reference to the structure in Greek and Roman mythology believed to protect Troy and later, Rome. Chance’s single serves as a letter to his younger self, one that loved boundary-breaking artists like Elvis and Gaga, urging 12-year-old Greyson to shield his heart.
“I just want to try to protect you like your skin protects your blood / I just want to keep you safe the way the forest keeps her young,” he croons in the chorus. “If I ever let you go, then my whole kingdom’s done.”
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It’s unsurprising to find these themes at the heart of Chance’s work. For a moment in his youth, it seemed as if he was primed to be the next Justin Bieber. At his shows, young girls would scream his name, and to this day, his career-starting “Paparazzi” video has roughly 71 million views. Even now, when I mention Chance to my friends, their minds flash back to the boy on Ellen. When one of his thirsty TikToks goes viral (he’s had a couple), he gets a few comments here and there from fans in shock that the boy with the bowl cut is now getting horny on main. In a recent post on the app, he even duetted a video saying the gayest thing he’s ever done is “literally having the entire foundation of my life be based upon an acoustic performance of Lady Gaga’s ‘Paparazzi.’”
So when Chance’s record label dropped him at 15 years old, he was shocked. His entire team was gone, and this three-year ride, which included headlining tours and performances with the likes of Nickelodeon star Miranda Cosgrove, came to a sudden halt. He tried everything to get his feet back on the ground, including calling the woman who gave him his start, Ellen DeGeneres.
“I am very, very grateful to her for giving me my start in my career. I am grateful to myself, when I was 15 years old, when I got dropped by my record label, my management team, my PR team, my agent, I mean, everyone, I’m grateful to myself for picking myself up and finding a next path. And I’m disappointed that she was nowhere to be found when that happened,” Chance says.
After a few years of independently releasing music, Chance turned 18 and decided to stop. “I said I’m done with this, my confidence can’t take it. I think it was a real look in the mirror. I might not be alive in a few more years if I keep on doing this.”
He went to the University of Tulsa and studied history. He didn’t touch a piano for a year. He didn’t sing. He got into the same trouble most freshman in college do. Then, his sophomore year, after attending concerts and, as he puts it, “becoming a fan again,” he began to write music.
“I’m a fighter at the end of the day, I’m very proud to just still be here still throwing punches.”
Soon, he had an album, portraits, which included spoken word poems, an ode to his mother, and the examination of a failed relationship. He publicly came out during its promotion, and then for the album, he returned to Ellen for an interview and performance. On the show, DeGeneres and Chance discussed his new record and his sexuality, and then he performed his song “shut up.”
For Chance, that day was supposed to be somewhat of a homecoming. The producers and team of the show became his family; one even visited his hometown and met his grandmother during his initial run on the show. For years, the program became his base in Los Angeles, and even though most of his producers had moved on, he thought there was no better place to reintroduce himself than the very talk show that jump-started his career. But things didn’t go as he expected. “That was, that was a really, really tough day,” Chance says. “A lot of people would never know, but I was in tears 10 minutes before having to go on.”
Chance is cagey with the exact details on why, but he does say, “I had one conversation with her [Ellen] that day, and that is the one you saw, that was aired. And that was it.”
Chance was invited to perform once again on DeGeneres’s recent farewell season, but he declined after that last appearance, saying he vowed to never go back onto the show. “It was a bookend moment of this chapter of my life,” he says. “I think people can assume everything that they want, and I’ll tell the honest story at some point, but there’s a reason why I respectfully declined to be on that season.”
So for this new era and this new Chance, it’s clear that while he is looking back, there is no turning back. “I’m a fighter at the end of the day,” he declares. “I’m very proud to just still be here still throwing punches.”
As Chance continues to write music, he also has started dipping his toe into other projects. He filmed an indie movie last summer called The Maybelline Prince, his first major foray into acting. The project, which is currently in post-production, challenged Chance in a new way. While he was used to performing onstage, he had to adapt to perform on the screen.
Chance plays a multidimensional queer man who he describes as a fighter. “He was smart, he was quick witted, he was fashionable, he understood how to get money when he needed it. He was all these other things while being a very, very confident gay man,” Chance says. “He led with his heart, I think more than his identity. That was really, really inspiring to me.”
Since his coming out in 2017, Chance’s identity has been at the center of his work, both in his activism and music. He is an advocate for injustices in society, often lending his voice to the fight for trans rights or abortion rights. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, he spent his time distributing vaccines to his community in Oklahoma City. Chance isn’t afraid to lose supporters or followers for supporting what he believes is right. “I’ll never be shy and never shy away from a topic because it’s maybe controversial or is not okay to talk about,” Chance explains.
He takes that approach to his career, too, with his identity at the forefront. He writes about gay sex in his music. On TikTok, he ogles at @bradley.thor, a lumberjack whose muscles bulge as he chops a tree stump. And almost every June, he performs at a smattering of Pride festivals. Even before he publicly came out, many of his songs had common queer themes such as longing, romanticism, and loneliness. I share with Chance that when I listened to his song “Meridians,” long before he posted his rainbow flag on Instagram, I asked a close friend if he was queer. I could feel my young, struggling queer self in his music.
“I’ve always been attracted to really vulnerable songwriting. Whenever I’m listening to music, and when I’m able to feel connected to that person’s world, for you know, for those three minutes and 30 seconds, that’s always interesting to me,” Chance says. “I’m not ever looking for super catchy lines, or things that feel manufactured, I really want honesty and genuineness. And so that’s what I’ve always striven for with my music.”
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On his new album, Chance examines this intimacy in a different way. His queerness isn’t at the center, it’s just implied. He doesn’t emphasize a lover’s pronouns or worry over whether his experiences would translate. He just is. His queerness is just another part of the story, another layer.
“That was really freeing for this album because I think it just sort of shows where I am with my own sexuality. I wake up every morning, and I kind of forget about it,” he says. “I think that’s such a growth, that’s such a progress, to just be fully living within yourself.”
For Palladium, he looked at the work of Robert Mapplethrope and gained inspiration from movies. For the first time, he made an album based on visuals instead of sounds. During the process, too, he dared to ask a difficult question: “What do you want in life?”
When I turn the tables and ask Chance that very question, he answers with a smirk. “I’m wanting to do all this now on my own terms. And I’m ready to have some self realizations about what success means to me,” he says. “Sometimes it’s not always having the biggest single and biggest release in the world. The day this album comes out, I will take a deep breath and I will smile because I know that it’s something that I’m immensely proud of. And whether it does well or not, who cares? I’m just excited that I made it.”
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If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a thousand times: I love period dramas. I binged Bridgerton in two days. I will defend Colin Firth as the best Mr. Darcy until the day I die. And I have marked the release of Netflix’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s Persuasion on my calendar. I refuse to see them as guilty pleasures because I believe that if they bring me unbridled joy, why should I feel guilty about that? So when fashion began to get on board, I was initially thrilled: the ballet flats, the Nap dresses, the lacey bralettes — all positive. And even if I only wear corsets on the rarest of occasions myself, I can still somewhat support them.But finally, fashion has gone too far. Bloomers!? Really?
Bloomers on the Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Anna Sui Cruise 2023 runways. Bloomers on Bridgerton season two. Bloomers trending on TikTok. Have you ever thought to yourself, “you know what these shorts need? Elastic on the top and bottom.” Or, “my midsection looks too small. I would love to add more volume and fabric to the lower part of my stomach, butt and hips.” No, you haven’t. In fact, almost no one has.
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Historically, bloomers were never meant to be seen. Popularized in the mid-1800s, these puffy pantaloons were an early prototype for panties meant to be worn under skirts and dresses. Before that, women essentially sported long slips but the general bulbous shape was not unique, as men had been wearing some exaggerated form of pumpkin-esque breaches since the Medieval ages.
Now, in defence of the bloomer, I will say I was pleasantly surprised by its feminist past. Besides giving women more autonomy over their bodies and taking cues from menswear, the article of clothing actually gets its name from American women’s rights advocate Amelia Bloomer, who in the 1850s wore them as an act of rebellion. By raising the length of her skirt, her gathered underpants (quite literally pants) were visible for everyone to see and were considered scandalous for the time. Shortly after, the rest of the suffragettes adopted the bold look and the jacket, knee-length skirt and bloomer combo became known as “the freedom dress.”
An illustration from 1851 of Amelia Bloomer. Photo by Library of Congress/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images
However, feminist fashion statements aren’t on trial here. From a purely superficial and aesthetically-oriented perspective, I still reject them. Is it so wrong of me to want my summer wardrobe to be flattering, especially in Canada, when we’re covered up in layers of wool and fleece for 90 per cent of the year? And yes, fashion is a form of self-expression, but after seasons of oversized and bulky everything, I kind of miss seeing my shape in its truest form. And not squished into a sausage-like bodycon dress either; normal shorts that go in at the waist and out at my thighs. Is that so wrong? It’s like Jane Austen (kind of) says: Women of sense do not want silly shorts. So for now, I plead you, leave the bloomers in 1850.
What do you wear when suit pants are too dressy, but joggers are too informal? It sounds like the start of a bad joke, but really, this dilemma sets the stage for the best casual pants for men. Sure, it may be easy to throw on a suit and tie, but what if the dress code calls for something a bit more parred back?
Casual pants for men can be anything from slacks to jeans to khakis and beyond. This guide covers the core types of casual trousers every man needs in his wardrobe, plus the best pairs on the market today, save for jeans and joggers.
So whether you’re getting ready for your next cocktail party or simply don’t want to look like a dweeb at an upcoming family function, these are the best casual pants for men to ensure you always have something suitable to wear, no matter the occasion.
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Chinos
Chinos are the backbone of the best casual pants for men. Wear them to the office, social gatherings, family functions, and beyond. They’re the most dependable option for year-round wear thanks to the medium-weight cotton twill and will match pretty much everything already in your closet.
In terms of casual pants for men, the following pairs of chinos will be a welcome addition to any man’s wardrobe.
When it comes to chinos for men, Luca Faloni reigns supreme with their Cortina cotton rendition, handcrafted in Northern Italy. Designed to strike a flawless balance between comfort and fit, these casual pants for men will carry you from the office to the bar and beyond.
The fabric is a medium thickness, meaning they’re cut out for year-round wear, and the tapered fit is nothing short of flattering. Aside from the cut and weight, there are plenty of details that make these pants worth the splurge, like the internal waistband to keep your shirt tucked in, a central belt fastener, and a triple horn button closure. In short, these chinos make it easy to look good.
With six neutral colorways, matching these causal pants to wardrobe staples is a breeze. Wear them with crisp oxford shirts, suede derbies, and a blazer if you feel like dressing it up. Or go the parred back route with a premium t-shirt and a pair of sharp leather sneakers.
When it comes to the best casual pants for men on a budget, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better pair than Uniqlo’s slim-fit chinos. This Japanese brand has masted the art of basics that won’t break the bank and their chinos are some of their finest work yet.
Swen from a high-density cotton twill fabric with plenty of stretch, these chinos look as good as they feel. You’ll never be tugging at your fly thanks to the stretch in the waistband, which also conveniently keeps your shirt tucked and locked in place.
While there are lots to love about these chinos, it’s particularly handy that they’re wrinkle resistant, and come in six earth tones. Weighing in at under $50, why not get a pair for (nearly) every day of the week? Pair them with t-shirts, long sleeves, or button-downs… Whatever you choose, these pants will easily fit into your trouser rotation.
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For a tried and true pair of chinos, Scandinavian brand Norse Projects’ Aros trousers will certainly do the trick. With a straight cut and organic cotton twill fabric, these chinos don’t stray far from classic. They’re a choice pair when it comes to dressed-down gatherings where you still want to look polished, or in a laid-back office environment. Throw a blazer on top and you can even get away with wearing these casual pants for men to a cocktail party.
What sets these pants apart from a typical pair is the built-in stretch, thanks to a tiny bit of elastane in the construction. Rather than sitting rigidly, these pants will move with you, without losing their flattering silhouette.
If you’re not working on Wall Street, chances are you don’t have to wear a full suit to the office. But just because you’re not required to wear your Sunday best doesn’t mean you shouldn’t look good at work, and these pants make it easy to do so.
The world is more casual than suit pants but if you need something without sacrificing professionalism, these work pants will be a saving grace when it comes to sitting in a cubicle (comfortably) for 8+ hours and will have a seamless transition for all your after-work activities, too.
Crafted expertly in Italy from the finest organic cotton, L’Estrange London’s 24 Trouser is the perfect work pant. Breathable and lightweight (unless you opt for a heavyweight or wool pair), these casual pants for men are dressy enough for office wear but comfortable enough that you won’t rip them off the second you get home.
From the boardroom to the bar, these trousers feature a flattering slim fit, making them an ideal alternative to suit pants or jeans. Best of all, there’s a hidden elastic waistband which means you can eat as much as you want at lunch and not feel like bursting out of your pants when it’s back to the cubicle you go.
Available in five core colors and two limited runs, the beige pair will effortlessly fit into any office wardrobe, paired sharply with a light blue oxford and a pair of derbies or clean white sneakers.
Smart doesn’t always have to be a drag, as demonstrated by these A Day’s March trousers. A foolproof pick in the world of work pants, this pair is equally at home at the office as they are at the pub, a date, or the stadium. Made from ultra-durable Tencel, this is a fabric you can feel good about wearing. It’s super eco-friendly as it’s made from wood pulp fibers, yet feels just as soft as cotton so you don’t have to sacrifice comfort in favor of sustainability.
The front of the pants features a button closure, while the back has an elastic waistband to hide how cushy the trousers are. While they boast a slightly relaxed fit with a subtly dropped crotch, thanks to the elastic waist, you’re able to size down for a slimmer silhouette.
Material: 100%Tencel| Colors: Navy, Olive, Walnut, Black | Size Range: 44 – 54 | Care: Machine wash, hang dry
Wool trousers are all the rage when it comes to work pants. They’re smarter than jeans, warmer than chinos, and less rigid than your typical suit pant, which are all wins in our book when it comes to sitting in an office all day. This pair from Axel Arigato will upgrade your casual pants collection and keep you looking fresh all day long.
The perfect choice for minimalists, these pants forego all the extra bells and whistles and keep it simple with single press creases down the front leg, belt loops, and classic suit pant buttoning. For a unique twist, Axel’s branding adorns the back waistband with a leather patch and metal lettering.
With a slim fit, these pants can easily replace run-of-the-mill suit pants and can be worn with a button-down and fitted blazer. If you prefer a more street style look, size up for a slightly relaxed fit and pair the pants with a colored crew neck and matching Nike Dunks.
Material: 44% wool, 54% polyester, 2% elastane| Colors: Pale beige, Grey, Black | Size Range: XS – XL
Cargo Pants
Thanks to the revival of 90’s style, cargo pants are back in and here to stay. King of casual pants for men, cargos are as versatile as they are stylish. Wear them out on the town or off adventuring… the world is yours with these multi-pocketed pants!
Simple to style and flattering on most any body type, these cargos are some of the best casual pants for men looking for their new closet staple.
A practical pant for the practical man, these Edwin Manoeuver cargos offer a fashionable twist to standard cargo pants with a relaxed fit, elastic waist with a drawstring and gusset detailing. The cropped ankles make it easy to show off your favorite pair of kicks, while the multitude of pockets provides room for everything and anything.
It’s simple to create an on-trend outfit with these cargos by pairing them with a premium cotton t-shirt, chore jacket, and sneakers. They’ll also look fresh with a solid color polo, logo hoodie, and a pair of high top Vans or Converse, depending on the kind of look you’re going for.
Material: 100% cotton| Colors: Martini olive, Black, Navy blazer | Size Range: S – XXL
Yes, Tom Ford does it all, cargo pants included. And yes, true to brand form, his cargo pants are some of the sleekest around. With a straight leg and jet black color, these cargo pants don’t come cheap but are a prime addition to any modern man’s wardrobe. The ideal casual pants for men with designer taste, these cargos don’t leave you wanting for much.
Made in Italy from soft cotton, these laid-back cargos have a relaxed fit with a lower crotch, without being too baggy. They’re a solid mid-weight for year-round wear and have snap closure with a drawstring waist to grow (or shrink) with you. In standard cargo fashion, there are more pockets than you need with two in the back, two in the front, and two on the sides.
When it comes to putting together an outfit, these cargos thrive with chunky sweaters, bomber jackets, leather loafers, or suede sneakers. If all else fails, throw on a hoodie with a pair of Oliver Cabell Low 1s and you’ll be ready for anything.
Carhartt is pretty much synonymous with all things workwear, and their streetwear brand, Carhartt WIP (Work in Progress) upgrades the blue-collar dress code tenfold. These trousers are everything when it comes to casual pants for men as they’re a unique hybrid between cargos and joggers. Designed to take you from city streets to backcountry adventures, they’re a practical upgrade from typical men’s sweatpants and look a whole lot better too.
Thanks to the 100% ripstop cotton, you’ll never have to worry about tears and snags, and the elastic, drawstring waist means getting a comfortable fit every time. In classic cargo fashion, there are two sides (zippered) pockets and two utility pockets on the legs. The cuffed ankles are a nice touch as they keep the pants from dragging in the mud, which also gives them the laid-back joggers style that’s never going out of fashion.
In a classic cargo pant khaki, match these bad boys with hoodies, crewnecks, bombers, or leather jackets with a plain t-shirt underneath and high tops to complete the look.
Performance pants are something that all men need for the moments when a typical pair of trousers or a run-down pair of sweats won’t cut it. Offering worlds more than joggers, performance pants are a pair that you can take from the gym to the street. They’re designed with the man on the go in mind with plenty of stretch and breathability.
Whether you’re looking for something comfy to wear to the office or a casual pair of pants for a jet-setting lifestyle, performance or tech pants for men are where it’s at.
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While they may look like your standard casual pants for men, they’re constructed from quick-drying, wrinkle-resistant Warpstreme™ fabric that’s designed for shape retention and four-way stretch. They’re supremely smooth and unbelievably comfortable, without sacrificing the look of everyday trousers. So basically, these pants allow you to wear workout clothes anywhere and everywhere… Genius.
Featuring a button and zip closure, zippered back pocket, and a whopping 13 color options, these pants are seriously cool. If you flip up the bottom cuffs, a small reflective piece is revealed, perfect for bike rides to and from the office. Nice enough for work, sturdy enough for the gym, yet comfortable enough for the couch, it’s hard to argue with the practicality in these casual pants for men.
Nike is the performance master, but also experts in design and fit, which is how the commuter pants came to life. Deviating from Nike’s sportswear tradition, these pants are made for everyday wear, especially for those on the go. Designed specifically with travel and performance in mind, the Commuter pants allow you to cover long distances without breaking a sweat, and to look good while doing it, too.
Take these trousers from the office to the air, whether you spend hours on the subway each day or are racking up frequently flyer miles. They’re certainly more of an athletic style, but look far more polished than sweatpants. Though the waist is elastic, there’s also a zip fly and hidden drawcord, along with a zippered pocket and front hand pockets.
Since the pants are unlined, they’re perfect for layering or wearing in warmer environments. What’s more, the tapered fit keeps things classy and promotes a more structured silhouette than standard track pants or joggers. Wear them with t-shirts, long sleeves, hoodies, or even a bomber jacket. They’ll even look fly with a pair of Chelsea boots.
Material: 100% polyester | Colors: Light smoke, Brown basalt, Midnight navy, Light iron ore, Rough green, Black | Size Range: XS – 3XL | Care: Machine wash
The tech trouser makes its debut in chino form. That’s right, a pair of performance pants that look like chinos, does it get any better? Rather than more structured cotton twill, these tech pants are made from breathable polyester and finished with a water-resistant coating to keep you fresh all day long, even if you’re crossing the city or sitting sideline at a game.
Designed for optimal durability and enhanced performance, these pants are wrinkle resistant, slim fitting, and your new go-to’s. With three color options, there’s a pair for every circumstance, the office included. Since they look so much like standard chinos, these performance casual pants for men can be worn pretty much anywhere and are guaranteed to keep you comfortable. And trust us, no one will know the difference.
It’s incredibly easy to pair these pants with what you already have in your closet. For a nicer look, opt for a solid-colored t-shirt, oxford, bomber jacket, or sweater. To dress them down, throw on a hoodie or crew neck and match them with your favorite pair of sneakers.
Nothing screams fancy like pleats, am I right? So what are pleated trousers doing on a list of casual pants for men? Luckily, pleated pants are a hybrid. They can be super dressy or the ideal addition to a street-style outfit. Wear pleats with blazers or hoodies, sweaters or bomber jackets, button-downs, or t-shirts.
However you choose to style pleated pants, you’re sure to look good. So if you’re looking for a way to spice up any look, pleated pants will do the trick every time.
A captivating alternative to suit pants, these Luca Faloni pleated wool trousers will elevate any man’s wardrobe. Though they’re not entirely casual, they’re a step down from dress pants making them hugely versatile for a range of occasions.
Made in Northern Italy from pure virgin wool, these pants are soft to the touch and great for winter months. Full of subtle detailing, they feature a flattering slim-straight leg and tailored pleats on the front of the pants. The combination of these design features creates a slightly relaxed look, allowing any guy to dress these pants either up or down.
Lined with cotton fishbone to ensure longevity in the pants and finished with hook closures and even an internal drawstring, these pants allow for the perfect fit every time. And with two darker neutral colorways, it’s simple to match them with your current wardrobe staples. These pants will look sharp with an unstructured blazer, button-up shirt, and a pair of derbies for work, but equally as good with a knitted polo or heavyweight t-shirt paired with white leather sneakers or loafers.
Material: 100% virgin wool| Colors: Charcoal grey, Midnight blue | Size Range: 28 – 40 | Care: Dry clean only
Effortlessly combining two trends with one, these pants have both patchwork and pleats for the guy who likes to dress outside the box. Made from soft cotton corduroy, iconic brand Baracuta (home of the famous Harrington jacket) has collaborated with NYC streetwear brand Noah to bring these trendy trousers to market.
With a laid-back wide leg brought out by the pleats on the front, these pants crop just at the ankle to show off your favorite kicks. Wear them with sneakers, loafers, or even high tops to complement the patchwork. Finished with all the classics like belt loops, slash pockets, and two buttoned back pockets, these pants are a choice alternative to jeans for any guy looking to upgrade his personal style.
Though super funky, it’s easy to match these pants with solid color t-shirts, Chore or Harrington jackets, and even a proper jean jacket with cuffed sleeves. For a more casual look, throw on your favorite hoodie and you’ll be ready to go.
A prime choice for a polished look, these casual pants for men are the ultimate year-round trouser. Made from soft organic cotton that will stand up to years of wear and wash, these pants from COS are as stylish as they are practical.
There’s a whole lot to love about these pants, like the pressed pleats down the front, the turned-up ankle hems, and best of all, the stretchy elastic waistband making them an obvious pick for any events where you’ll be eating (or moving) a ton. They’re slightly more relaxed than your standard pleated trousers, making them a welcome addition to any guy’s casual pants collection.
It’s easy to dress these pants up with a nice sweater or an oxford shirt. Rather keep it casual? Throw on a premium t-shirt, a bomber jacket, and some Chelsea boots and you’ll be ready for anything the day throws at you.
When it comes to the best casual pants for men, there are a few primary considerations to keep in mind.
Fit
The first element you’ll want to consider with casual pants is how they fit. The fit of pants is mostly in the legs. A slim-fitting or straight-leg pant will look inherently more polished than a baggy or slouchy silhouette. If you’re looking for casual pants that can be worn in a range of situations, stick to a slimmer fit. If you’re looking to get a bit funky with it, a more relaxed fit or a pair of casual pants with a dropped crotch tend to have a more street-style look to them.
Beyond the leg of the pants, you’ll also want to consider how the waist is designed. Many of the best casual pants for men have an elastic waistband and/or a drawstring to get a more customized fit. Ultimately, these may end up being more comfortable than a standard zip fly, which is something to keep in mind when considering different pairs.
Fabric
Considering the fabric of casual pants for men is imperative to using them correctly. More high-quality fabrics like organic cotton, twill, and wool are ideal for year-round wear and will withstand plenty of runs through the washing machine. The trade-off here is these fabrics are typically more rigid than their lightweight counterparts.
On the other hand, fabrics like polyester, elastane, and spandex offer stretch and breathability that cotton simply cannot compete with. That said, these fabrics may have a shorter lifespan and look more athletic than casual pants for men made from cotton or wool.
Style
As a general rule of thumb, if you’re looking for a pair of wear-anywhere casual pants for men, chinos, work pants or pleated pants are a safe option so long as they’re crafted from high-quality material. For a more relaxed pair of casual pants for social gatherings, weekend wear, and a relaxed office environment, performance pants and cargos will take you anywhere you want to go.
FAQ
Casual pants for men are essentially anything that’s not fancy enough to qualify as dress pants. This means there’s a huge range of casual pants like chinos, joggers, performance pants, jeans, work pants, cargos, and more.
If you’re looking for a pair of business casual pants for men, a dependable pair of chinos will always do the trick, or opt for something more interesting like pleated pants or wool work pants, all of which can be paired with Oxford shirts and dress shoes or loafers.
The best part about casual pants is how easy they are to style. Dress them up with a button down shirt, blazer, and derbies, or dress them down with a t-shirt, hoodie, or bomber, and a pair of white sneakers. There are no hard and fast rules about how to style casual pants so be sure to have fun with it and let your personality shine through in your outfit choices.
With more than 11 Olympic medals, Allyson Felix is the most decorated runner in history. She’s also a strong advocate for professional athletes with children.
This week, Felix, who gave birth in 2018 to her daughter Camryn, announced that she is providing free child care to athletes, coaches, and staff at track competitions. The initiative will start this week at the US National Championships in Eugene, OR, and comes in partnership with Athleta and &Mother, a nonprofit founded by Alysia Montaño (nicknamed “the pregnant runner” for competing at the US Outdoor Track and Field Championships while eight months pregnant) and Molly Dickens.
The competition in Eugene marks Felix’s final US outdoor national championships, as she announced last April that this track season would be her last. “This season I’m running for women,” Felix wrote on Instagram in April. “I’m running for a better future for my daughter.”
After a complicated pregnancy, Felix began publicly advocating for mothers — especially Black mothers, who experience disproportionately high rates of maternal death and poorer quality of care. Felix was diagnosed with severe preeclampsia — a condition marked by high blood pressure, protein in the urine, and potential organ damage, according to Mayo Clinic. The condition is life-threatening to both mother and child: Felix had an emergency C-section, and her daughter spent a month in a neonatal intensive care unit. Felix and her daughter both recovered, but the experience shows how uninformed women often are about their own bodies and the early warning signs of life-threatening developments.
For athletes, being a mother adds extra barriers to career security. Often, athletes must plan pregnancy around training, competition, and sponsorship commitments. The overall lack of structural support for mom athletes who want — or already have — children is so severe that getting pregnant is regarded as “the kiss of death” for female athletes, as runner Phoebe Wright told The New York Times in a 2019 op-ed. Felix pushed back against this narrative, seeing motherhood not as a deterrent to her success as an athlete, but an extension of it. In a moving letter to her daughter, Felix said, “I’ve had a lot of titles, but by far, Mama is my favorite.”
In 2019, Felix made waves when she penned an op-ed for The New York Times about how Nike, her sponsor, failed to provide adequate support to mom athletes. (This came just 10 days after an earlier op-ed also called out athletic apparel companies, including Nike, for how they treated athletes through pregnancy and early parenthood.) “If we have children, we risk pay cuts from our sponsors during pregnancy and afterward. It’s one example of a sports industry where the rules are still mostly made for and by men,” Felix wrote. At the time of negotiations, Nike offered Felix 70 percent less money after her pregnancy. Amidst public outcry and a congressional inquiry, Nike announced a new maternity policy.
Felix continues to not just speak out, but to provide resources for mom athletes. After giving birth, Felix went public with her pregnancy story and partnered with the CDC’s Hear Her campaign, an initiative to share potentially life-saving information about pregnancy-related death, complications, and urgent warning signs. Felix also works with Athleta and the Women’s Sports Foundation to provide female athletes grants to cover child-care expenses as they train and compete. So far, WSF and Athleta have awarded more than $200,000 in grants — potentially changing the game for women who feel forced to choose between family and career.
“My final season is not about winning medals but giving back to the sport and future mom-athletes and leaving it better for the next generation of women raising children,” Felix said in a statement. “I feel more committed than ever to leaving behind this legacy to ensure more women can both raise children and excel in their athletic careers.”
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made an official visit to Cambridgeshire today, where they headed to the Fitzwilliam Museum to witness the unveiling of their first official portrait together.
Commissioned for the purpose of celebrating the county, the work was originally proposed by the late Sir Michael Marshall – who was President of Marshall of Cambridge – but was painted by award-winning British portrait artist Jamie Coreth.
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It was commissioned by the Cambridgeshire Royal Portrait Fund, presided over by the Cambridge Community Foundation and it is being seen as a gift to the county of Cambridgeshire.
In the painting, the couple, both 40, can be seen looking off to their right, dressed smartly, with Kate Middleton wearing a green lurex Vampire’s Wife midi dress, paired with Manolo Blahnik heels, an outfit which she wore in Dublin in 2020.
The pair pose with their arms around each other, looking happy and relaxed.
The piece will hang in the University of Cambridge’s Fitzwilliam Museum for at least three years and will be available for public viewing.
Upon viewing the painting at its unveiling, William is reported to have initially said: ‘It’s quite big,’ followed by congratulating the artist Coreth, by saying that it was ‘amazing.’
Of creating the work, Coreth said: it was the ‘most extraordinary privilege of my life to be chosen to paint this picture.’
And that, ‘I wanted to show Their Royal Highnesses in a manner where they appeared both relaxed and approachable, as well as elegant and dignified.’
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As a little girl, soccer star Briana Scurry dreamed of going to the Olympics. When she made the U.S. Women’s National Team alongside greats like Mia Hamm and Brandi Chastain, that dream came true. Scurry, the team’s goalie, helped USWNT win gold at the Atlanta Games, the first time women’s soccer was ever played in the Olympics. Scurry went on to win a second Olympic gold medal in 2004, cementing her status as one of the best players in the history of the sport. She was also the first female goalie inducted into the U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame, and remains the only Black woman.
The accolades were great, but eventually the shiny veneer of Scurry’s success cracked. Her career ended in 2010, when she suffered a severe head trauma. In pain and unable to work, she spiraled into debilitating depression and a debt so steep that she was forced to pawn her most prized possession: her gold medals. More than 25 years after the Atlanta Games, Scurry is opening up about struggling with her identity outside of soccer, and learning to love herself again. Below is an excerpt from her new book “My Greatest Save.”
Content warning: Mention of suicidal ideation. If you or someone you love is having thoughts of suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK or text NAMI to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
I walked to the left, past a parking lot and an adjacent building, following the sidewalk until I arrived at a security booth that I’d never seen manned. Beside the booth was a staircase that takes you down to the river. I descended twenty-one steps and got to a circular plaza overlooking a waterfall. This was Little Falls, though it looked plenty big to me, running probably two hundred feet across. A carpet mill had been located at this spot for more than a century; a plaque commemorates its history. I walked to the railing, slowly; it was the only gear I had. I watched the relentless power of the churning white water. Most loud noises bothered me but the constant roar of the falls was almost soothing. The misty coolness coming up from the water tingled against my face. It was the closest I’ve ever been to a waterfall. I peered straight down into the turbulence and in that moment it occurred to me that I could get rid of my pain forever in a couple of seconds.
It could all be gone that fast.
All I had to do was jump over the railing.
The speed was appealing, for sure, but for a non-swimmer, the churning water was a daunting sight. I took a step back.
Maybe I needed to rethink this.
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A half minute passed and I was just standing there. I had a vision of myself in a dumpster with a gun. I didn’t even own a gun. There are dumpsters aplenty in north Jersey. I had no idea where this vision came from. It wasn’t going away.
That’s stupid, I decided. If I am going to kill myself, I need to do it logically, swiftly. Here I was at river’s edge. I didn’t have to buy anything or go anywhere. What could be more convenient?
I studied the frosty flow of the river, dazed and conflicted. Should I jump? Or should I walk away?
Two voices begin a debate so heated it was as if I could hear them out loud. They were almost as clear as the voice I heard in the 1999 World Cup shootout—“This is the one.”
VoiceOne:You’veneverquit anything in your life. You’re going to get the surgery, and your pain will be over. Your life is so close to turning around. Hang in there a little longer. You have so much to live for.
Voice Two: Nothing ever changes. The surgery won’t happen for months, if then. Your pain is worse than ever. Your life is going nowhere. You have no money and no job prospects. Once you were a world-class athlete and now you can barely make it to your mailbox. You have nothing to live for.
Back and forth the voices went, at fever pitch, a tug-of-war on a rope that is about to snap. A tabloid headline trailed through my brain:
Former Olympic Champion Plunges to Her Death. No Foul Play Suspected.
I looked over the railing again. I thought of my mother, signing “Hallelujah” in the kitchen in Dayton, Minnesota, and imagined what it would do to her when she heard that her baby took her own life. I turned around and walked back up the twenty-one steps.
Scurry catches the ball during a 2003 World Cup match.
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Scurry collects the ball during the 2004 Summer Olympic Games.
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The months dragged on in the studio. The mail didn’t often bring good news, so I wouldn’t get it every day. If my phone rang and it was anyone other than Dr. Crutchfield, Ben, or Heather—or my dear friends, Naomi and Kerri—I usually would not pick up. My world kept shrinking. The one thing I felt I could control was what I put in my body. My brain was a train wreck, but I wanted to make sure I ate good food. I did a lot of juicing—the healthy kind. I’d go to the supermarket and get a variety of fruits and vegetables—kale, pears, apples, pineapple, Swiss chard, cucumber, and anything else that looked green and good. For sixty straight days in the winter and spring of 2013, I had one meal a day, and I drank it. I felt cleansed.
For most of my adult life I saw every day as a fresh possibility, another opportunity to get better. I spent years devouring self-improvement books. When I wanted to learn more about spirituality, I read Deepak Chopra. When I wanted to learn more about finances, I read Suze Orman. I became an ardent follower of Tony Robbins, finding his life strategies and positive energy uplifting. A lot of people regard self-improvement entrepreneurs as nothing more than charlatans who get rich off gullible and self-delusional people, like me. I’ve never seen it that way. Learning and growing are some of the best parts about being alive. I loved learning about goalkeeping from Jim Rudy. When I started working with Dr. Hacker, our team psychologist, I was excited that I could train my mind the same way I trained my body, coming to view pressure not as a burden but a necessary passage that ultimately is what creates diamonds. Even during the frustrating final years of my playing career, I was fired up about pursuing what was next. When it looked as if broadcasting might be an option, I made it a point to learn about it. As I became involved in public speaking, I studied the masters of the craft so I could get better at it. And as the extent of my brain injury became apparent to me, I read audiobooks to try to get a grasp of brain science and why a hard knock to the head could have such long-lasting repercussions.
I’ve always believed that if you seek/ask/pray to (pick your own verb) God or the Universe or a Higher Power (pick your own noun)—and you do it with a pure heart—your prayer ultimately will be answered. It won’t be in your time. It will be in Her time. But it will happen. It doesn’t mean that you won’t have setbacks or hard times and that your whole life will be like a day at an amusement park. It just means that if you put positive energy out there it will somehow, someway come back to you. It happened for me after my career crash-landed when I self-sabotaged the 2000 Olympics. Once I owned that and earnestly began to pray for a way forward within two years I was at the pinnacle of my game. Before I met Naomi, I had a series of relationships that weren’t especially fulfilling or healthy, as much because of what I was bringing to it as anything my partner was. When I consciously, prayerfully sought out something richer, taking a hard look at myself and what I needed to work on, everything changed.
Naomi and I had six wonderful years together, and to this day she is an angel in my life.
By the winter of 2013, though, my storehouse of positive energy was lower than my checking account balance. I couldn’t summon any because I didn’t remember how to. More than two and a half years of pain and insurance-company roadblocks had beaten the life out of me. Depression hit me like a runaway truck on the Jersey Turnpike. My lawyer’s office called and said I had to come in for another hearing because the company submitted another objection to my getting surgery from Dr. Crutchfield.
They are breaking me, I thought. They are going to get what they want. They are going to get me to give up. I went across the street to Little Falls Discount Liquors and purchased my vodka. I could only afford a pint. Later that night, as I sipped my drink, I decided it was time to reach out to Borro.
I had an Olympic gold medal they might be interested in.
Scurry lunges to stop a penalty kick in a shoot-out at the end of a game in the finals of the 1999 Women’s World Cup. USWNT scored all of their five penalty shots to win the game.
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Before I could meet with the people at Borro, I had a trip to make. My gold medals were at my mom’s house, in a cedar chest in her bedroom. One of my sisters helped me out with the plane fare. My mom had been suffering from Alzheimer’s for a couple of years, and her disease was getting into the late stages. I wasn’t sure if she would recognize me and know my name, but she did.
“Boob,” she exclaimed. It was what she called me my whole life—a shortened form of Boo, because I liked to watch Yogi Bear and Boo cartoons as a kid.
“Meresie!” I exclaimed back.
She asked me about the USWNT—her brain was still stuck in that era—and inquired about my teammates, especially Mia and Lil.
“When’s your next game? Who are you playing?” she asked.
I explained that I wasn’t on the team anymore and that I had retired. I said nothing about my brain injury.
A minute or two later, she looked at me and said, “When’s your next game? Who are you playing? Did I already ask you that?”
My mom asked me the same things a half-dozen times over a one-hour visit. Each time, she asked me if she’d asked that before. As sad as it was to see the disease overtaking her, her same sweetness still shined through. Her brain may not have been working, but her heart was as huge as ever. She noticed I wasn’t wearing socks.
“Are your feet cold? I can give you some socks. I have a blanket we can put over them.”
“No, no, thanks. My feet are fine.” Her feet must’ve been cold, because she kept asking me about mine.
Near the end of our visit, I asked her if she minded if I took the gold medals with me.
She remembered she had them. I told her I needed them for some appearances I was making.
“You take them if you need them,” my mom said. “You won them, after all.”
Scurry in the operating room after undergoing surgery to help relieve chronic headaches she lived with after a severe head injury.
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I gave her a long, goodbye hug and flew home that night. Thirty-six hours later it was Borro Day, March 13, 2013, a Wednesday. I had already postponed it once because I didn’t have enough money for gas. I woke up feeling dread. I wanted no part of doing this but knew I had no choice. I showered and dressed, drank my smoothie, and got in my Jeep. It was a dreary, rainy day. On the passenger seat, inside a small wooden box, was my 1996 gold medal. (I was taking it one medal at a time and this was the more valuable one.) I got on Interstate 80 heading east, toward the George Washington Bridge, for the twenty five mile trip to New York City. I passed exits for Paterson and Hackensack and other places I knew nothing about. Everything looked gray and grim. At almost every exit, I thought about pulling off and turning around and going back to my jail. But I kept going. I talked out loud, to myself.
“This is going to be a good thing. It will give me room to breathe,” I said. I felt as though I wasn’t even Briana Scurry, or in my own body. I didn’t know who I was. I paid a thirteen dollar toll that I couldn’t afford, crossed the bridge, and headed down the West Side Highway in Manhattan. I passed the famous aircraft carrier, the Intrepid.
I’d never felt less intrepid in my life.
I got off the highway at Forty Second Street and drove across town. Borro was in a building near Bryant Park in the heart of Midtown. I parked in a garage. The battle within continued to rage. I thought about pulling right back out of the garage and driving home.
“This is going to be a good thing,” I told myself again.
I entered the building and pressed the elevator button for the twenty first floor. I walked up to the door. It was my last chance to turn around.
I walked in.
The receptionist greeted me warmly.
“Hi, I’m Briana Scurry. I have a one o’clock appointment.”
“Hi, Ms. Scurry. Yes, somebody will be right with you. Please have a seat.”
The office was nicely appointed and comfortable. Two loan advisors came out—a young woman and a British guy. Both were cordial and well-mannered. We sat down in a conference room. They offered me a bottle of water. I took the gold medal out of my backpack and put it on the table. I told them the 1996 Games were the centennial of the modern Olympics and the first time that women’s soccer had been a medal sport. I was trying hard to hold it together. I could tell they were intrigued by it.
“We’ve never had an Olympic gold medal before,” the British fellow said, opening the box. He picked it up.
“Wow, it’s heavy,” he said.
I told them I wanted to use the loan money to start a business. I was too ashamed to tell them the truth. They explained the process to me—that they had to authenticate the medal and then appraise it, and that it would take forty-five minutes to an hour.
“That’s fine,” I said.
They returned ahead of schedule and told me that everything checked out and went over the details. In exchange for my collateral—the gold medal—they would give me a check for $5,000. I would pay them $199 monthly for as long as the loan was outstanding. When I wanted to get the medal back, I would have to repay the principal plus fees.
My head was spinning. I asked a couple of questions about the repayment procedure. I signed all the paperwork. They told me that $5,000 would be wired to me in a few days. My Olympic gold medal was still in the wooden box on the table in front of me. It was the medal I started dreaming about when I was eight years old, watching the U.S. Olympic hockey team beat the Soviets in Lake Placid over thirty years before. It didn’t belong to me anymore, at least for now. We shook hands and said goodbye. I walked out the door of Borro, the leader in confidential, non-bank loans. I had to look at the parking stub to remember where the garage was. Back in the car, the passenger seat was empty. There was no more holding it together. I held on to the steering wheel and sat in my car and cried.
The USWNT after defeating China in the 1999 World Cup final.
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I’d hoped—perhaps naïvely—that having financial breathing room would be a panacea. It was anything but. It was a relief to know I could cover the basics for a while, but the realization that my life was so broken that I pawned my proudest possession took a heavy emotional toll. I thought about that gold medal all the time. I did what I needed to do, but I still was sick over it. The stress made my headaches worse and my depression deeper. Depression is a strange disease. It has its own ebb and flow, but it’s not predictable, like the tides. Some days I would wake up and feel a glimmer of hope, and my old upbeat worldview. Other times the gloom hung so heavily over me I was sure it would never lift. I could never pinpoint what caused the depression to lighten, or what made it hit me like a tsunami. The worst wave of it I’d ever experience came late one morning, a few weeks after I’d gotten the money from Borro. I had gotten up late. I felt untethered from everything on earth, as if I were just a random mass of cells. I went outside and turned left. The sun shined, and the air was crisp and sweet with the smells of blooming and spring. The aching in the back of my head had abated for some reason.
It’s a good day to die, I thought.
I never expected to be back in such a dark, despairing place, but here I was, walking back down the twenty-one steps to the plaza, past the marker for the old carpet mill. I was at the railing now again. The river was swollen from a few recent days of rain, the water falling hard into foamy rushing rapids. I put my palms on the railing. Jumping was something I had always been good at. I leaned forward and put my weight on my hands and tensed my upper body, and then, just like the last time, the lovely, light brown face of Robbie Scurry came before my eyes, and I could hear her say, “Boob, aren’t your feet cold?” My feet are fine, thanks, Meresie, I thought.
I wished in that moment I could thank her for all her love for all those years. I started to cry, tears spilling over the railing. I turned around and headed towards the steps. I never contemplated suicide again.
When Bianca Daniela Nachtman, the founder of the gender-fluid clothing brand GORM, needs fabric for a piece she’s working on, she doesn’t just go to her local fabric store. Instead, she spends hours, usually three or four, in thrift stores looking for any type of material she thinks she can work with.
The Toronto-based designer, known for reviving vintage cowboy hats, has found fixings, buttons, zippers, fringe and other types of material that can easily be overlooked by the average thrift shopper. It’s also where she finds inspiration for many of her pieces. For a recent collection, “Sleepless In…”, she was inspired by vintage bedding and pillows which she ended up creating the entire collection with.
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“When I’m walking around the thrift store, I’ll see a certain item, like the shape of a pillow or the folding of a lamp, and I’ll get inspiration from it,” Nachtman tells FASHION. “It allows these items that were once forgotten to live another life and tell another story.”
Despite what it might seem like, sourcing material from vintage stores isn’t an easy part of the job. “I’m in these vintage stores like five times a week for hours at a time,” she says. Sometimes visiting seven stores in a day, Nachtman prefers to travel outside of the GTA to to find the best stuff. “I go all over the place. I go to London, I go to Hamilton, I go to Brantford, Kitchener, Guelph, Cambridge. Anywhere that’s within like a three hour radius of Toronto.”
Below, the designer behind the delightfully indulgent GORM talks about Pride month, her tips for styling a cowboy hat and the five things currently bringing her joy.
How would you describe the style of GORM in three words?
Avant-garde, unique and campy.
What is something about your brand that would surprise people?
A lot of the time, it’s just me doing everything. Creating everything, sourcing everything. I shot my whole last lookbook, I edited it all and I like to cast the models.
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What’s the piece that has taken the most time to create?
I recently created a puffer trench coat with a long tail, like a train, for Savannah Ré. They were singing the national anthem at the CFL…That took a lot of time because it was a lot of puffy fabric to stuff through a tiny machine and I had to quilt it. I also created a custom look for Cerena recently. She’s a local Toronto popstar and we created these looks for different moods she usually feels. One was happy, one was sad. The sad one was a big black tulle dress with lots to deal with. It had a plush sad face on it with a boa that had these plush rings like teardrops so, when you’re holding it, it looks like the dress is crying. I would say that one took a long time to create, the tulle with all the tiny teardrops and stuff like that. Those are probably the top two.
Your brand’s tagline is “For the Gormandizers of fashion.” Who do you picture when you think of a fashion “gormandizer”?
Someone in my head that’s constantly a gormandizer is someone who is genuinely passionate about fashion. They don’t have to spend $1,000 on something. They just kind of get it. They know it. They put on the outfit. It’s something that I wouldn’t say necessarily consumes them, but it strikes a chord in them.
What does Pride mean to you and how do you celebrate it?
I would say Pride means being authentic. A lot of my life I was really hiding who I was and just not being true to myself. Even though a lot of people say Pride is all year round, I think that Pride month allows us to be ourselves. At least we have a specific month where we’re reminded how far we’ve come and how much work it takes to be comfortable with who we are. It gives us this whole moment to celebrate it. Pride lets us kind of live in this month of truly judgment-less space. We get to be who we are and turn it up a notch. We can put it in everyone’s faces a little bit and just be happy.
How would you describe Toronto’s style?
The designers that are coming out of Toronto in this generation are extremely impressive and expressive. I’m always surprised by what’s coming out of here. The designers and their style are things that you would expect to see in New York and in LA or London. Just coming from my community and the people who I associate with, the style that I see is becoming its own thing. You can finally look at something and say “oh, this is the Toronto style, it’s unique.” There’s a lot of people who are layering different thrifted items and you see a huge thing for sustainability. A lot of designers are recycling fabric and there’s a lot of shape to it. You can tell that a lot of the people, at least who I run with, are really themselves and are just being expressive and carefree. The designers of that young category, like under 35, are really putting Toronto on the map and giving everyone a run for their money.
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What’s your top tip for styling/wearing a cowboy hat?
Hats are like the cherry on top for a look. It really can elevate and complement it. But, I would say my hats are quite the look itself. You can have something a little bit more muted but then have one of my cowboy hats just elevate the look and bring it there. They’re quite extravagant and they’re quite a lot so it can seem hard to wear, but you have to just own it. Just put it on and step out the door. Cowboy hats just look good on everyone.
Favourite and least favourite trend?
Personally, I’m not the biggest trend person. I feel like lately we’re focusing a lot on what’s trending and what’s not trending…I don’t think I have a favourite or least favourite. I feel like, if anything, a lot of people should wear what they feel like whenever they feel like it, regardless of whether it’s trending or not. It also contributes a lot to the consumption issue that we’re having because people are buying certain things because it’s trendy and then they’re ditching it later on because it’s not trendy anymore.
What are five items that are bringing you joy right now?
Tapestry fabric. Any kind of vintage tapestry fabric. Love it.
Candlesticks, vintage candlesticks and candleholders. I’m obsessed, I have like a whole staircase full of them.
Meditation. It’s gonna hopefully bring me a lot more joy in my life.
Martini glasses. I’m a collector of vintage martini glasses. Or just like any type of coloured stemware, I collect all of it.
My industrial sewing machine. My Yuki DDL 878 700. Every time I use it, it brings me so much joy. It really does.
At its heart, the best cowboy boots for men are for riding horses. And yet, it’s drenched in so much style, history, and sense of identity that it transcends its function. The wrangling footwear embodies all that goes with the Wild West. The Great Plains, John Wayne, rodeos, bourbon, pickup trucks, ranching, and good old western freedom.
Beyond real cowboys like Billy the Kid, real fashionista royalty like Harry Styles also shows off their rancher vibes. This look is a sub-trend that doesn’t seem to be leaving the saloon anytime soon. The best cowboy boots for men are never in or out of fashion—just a timeless Americana style with a strong identity.
But let’s say you’re not peak “fashion,” what’s in it for you? The right cowboy boot is a chance to add a healthy dose of Western panache to your wardrobe. It’s also not a bad excuse to get heavily into bourbon and country line dancing.
Through hours of online research, we’ve compiled a list of the best cowboy boots for men. So, what are you waiting for? Your new favorite boots are just a scroll away.
What’s that coming over the hill? Why it’s a pair of cowboy boots. Where are they headed? Well, they’re actually coming back… coming back into fashion. As cowboy boots become cool again, getting your hands on a pair of boots that tick all the requisite boxes makes sense.
That’s why the smooth, minimal exterior of these Rhodes boots makes them the most versatile boot on this list. The waxed cowhide exterior provides full shaft protection for riding, farm work, or the urban-puddle splash (don’t underestimate it).
The leather will keep melding to the shape of your foot, ensuring buttery comfort. And the sole is flexible, re-solable, and tenacious as hell. If you’re new to the game, “the all-around Rhodes” boots are a fantastic jumping-in point.
The simple decorative patterning of these Tecovas boots switches seamlessly from prairie to shopping mall. Handcrafted in León, Mexico, from supple and lightweight calfskin, they also feature a 1 ? inch heel in a traditional “roper” style. For reference, the roper-toe makes it a useful all-rounder between the two states of a cowboy: on-horse and… not on-horse.
While they are traditional rodeo style, the black leather gives you more styling options. Pair them with black jeans and a black leather jacket to edge into the biker aesthetic. These boots represent raw, unabashed style so take advantage of it.
Material: Calfskin Leather, Bovine, or Goat | Sizes available: 7-15 | Colors: Black, Bourbon, Deep Brown, Tan | Toe: Round
These boots are quite simply beautiful objects. The brown leather of the bottom coalesces with the light brown of the shaft. The cowpoke cherry on top is the vivacious double-row stitch that radiates flair.
There’s another word we want to focus on here: comfort. There are at least five different contributing factors to that, but memory foam is a good place to start. Rest assured, wearing these boots all day will feel like a breeze. No more blisters. No more regrets. You should know the focus on comfort is geared more towards modern agriculture rather than old-school cowboy life.
There’s a side to the cowboy boot that many might not appreciate. They’re great for certain fancy occasions. The fine tailoring and subtle hint of Western style are a great way to refresh your suiting. These USA handcrafted Justin boots have a patent and unpolished leather look, making them ideal for formal wear.
We recommend sticking to only the darkest realms of the tailoring market, so black, deep brown, gray, or very dark navy. Once your brooding cowboy attire is chosen, hit the floor with those free-wielding dance moves. The rubber outsole has enough grip and cushioning for hours. When the night is done, simply launch yourself onto the back of your steed, kick your Cuban heels, and disappear into the night.
Spend all day working in the fields, cruising in the pickup, or shooting the breeze in town. Whatever your plans are, these boots are 24/7 comfort facilitators (that’s a nice nickname for them too).
The rubberized traction underneath doesn’t scream out traditional cowboy. But it does prevent you from screaming out in pain because you haven’t worn in your new triple-welt leather soles. The reinforced carbon toe is even more scream protection—this time, due to falling heavy objects.
The carbon strength and nail-free construction also meet the ASTM electrical hazard standards. Who knew the modern work boot could be so scream-free and come with so much style?
If any cowboy boot for men was purpose-built to withstand destruction, it’s this one. The triple-layer waterproof system, a protective bootie Tricot material, a foam layer for comfort, and inner moisture-wicking linings. The cushiony Barnstormer rubber soles are highly resistant to melting at high temperatures. Terrible if you’re trying to make shoe-fondue, but great if you work around superheated objects.
Raising the safety standards, even more, you get a steel toe cap, and the 11″ shank guards you against chemicals, oils, heat, and scrapes. And high safety doesn’t mean low visual standards—the 10-row stitched pattern gets a 10 on the dapper scale. These boots are indestructibly good-looking.
Nothing says “cowboy” like exotic leather. And nothing says “exotic” like python skin. The good news is that you’re not involved in the alive snake to boot transformation. You can just relax and revel in its aesthetic.
On a more practical front, the broad square toe and stockman heel (straight with no angles or cutbacks) team up to make them a great hybrid ranch shoe. The brand launched in the 60s, knowing there was a better way to break comfort into cowboy boots. So, they introduced the rubberized heel and the cushioned footbed. Now you get a leather outsole that’s easy to replace and allows you to glide like a swan.
The orange, green, red, and blue stitching lend a vibrant touch to the light brown shaft, so the boot sure packs a personality. Wear a sandy suede or tan suede jacket alongside black jeans and a t-shirt to make this a dusty-colored fashion sandwich.
The muted, worn-in color of these Heritage boots gives you that antique feel you see in old western movies. They look like they’ve seen some things—mostly horses, though. These traditional cowboy boots were made for riding. But even though they’re tough as Teflon, you can easily slide into a line dance.
Experiment here with an oversized knit or cardigan with a Western print and some dark denim jeans. Of course, they’ll also look great with a traditional casual rancher combo of jeans, a t-shirt, and a flannel.
While Celine Homme isn’t exactly a real cowboy’s first choice, it’s a powerhouse in the fashion industry. The elegant, slimmed silhouette of these cowboy boots comes with a lower shaft cut, offering less protection and ease of movement. We love how the boots reference the metalwork of a steel-capped cowboy boot by leaving a shiny metallic line running over the toe box.
Mr. Porter styled it with the baggy patterned Cuban collar shirt. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. For some extra flair, try looser-fitting black jeans. A full cuff roll-up back on itself will reveal the intricacies of your denim work too.
Get out your frilly suede jacket, your best cowboy hat, your largest buckle piece belt, and your most sequined denim jeans… You, my good sir, are going to the rodeo. Some style guides might try to shy away from the inherent campiness of the rodeo, but the showiness and flair are very much a part of it. So, if you’re feeling it, why not jump in feet first.
This white leather boot is 100% leather, and the white of the upper is complemented by the contrasting brown of the outsole. These shoes are guilty of a little bit of nominative determinism. Since they are white diamonds in the rough, keep them away from the dirt and don them with pride.
These boots channel the patriot-military aesthetic into the best cowboy boots for men. Ariat is known for merging cowboy boots with modern workwear, so it’s not surprising. You get the best of both worlds with the stylish modern digital camo print over the rugged antique mocha suede material.
This shoe is best for those who love the best cowboy boots for men and ranching just as much as they love their country. Not the best for horse-riding, but they’ll look right at home strolling through the long grass at sunset.
Black Cherry. Those two words ooze sophistication. The leather on these Laredo boots oscillates from lighter to darker reds. And over the years, the leather will develop a patina that is wholly yours.
These boots have many of the same capabilities as traditional cowboy boots. But the glossed outer and decorative vamp stitching make them worthy of being put on the mantelpiece. At the very least, they’ll be the talk of the dancefloor. This boot deserves to be whirled around after a few whiskeys.
These can veer away from classic cowboy styling a bit. If you’re taking them into the big city, try some selvage jeans and a dark chore jacket. Or maybe an overcoat for something a little up-market, which these sophisticated best cowboy boots for men will be able to handle.
The upper is most often grained cowhide leather on the smooth side. Other common materials include suede, snakeskin, lizard skin, and other “exotic” animal skins. The reasoning is that leather tends to mold well to the wearer for comfort. It’s also super tough and develops a unique patina over time. One’s boot becomes their own.
As for the outsole, a super traditional design would feature a Goodyear welted leather sole. They were typically fixed by lemonwood and brass nails on the underside. Those benefits make a lot of things easier: dancing, replaceability, and horse riding. Not to mention a more traditional aesthetic and feel. However, they can slip and slide in wet weather, so the leather needs to be replaced more often than rubber. Keep in mind not all rubber outsoles are replaceable.
The advantages of a rubber outsole include good traction, a high degree of cushioning, and a modern aesthetic. Finally, there is a hybrid version in the rubber-capped heels. This provides more grip while not interfering with the stirrup interaction or dancefloor slides.
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Toe Room
Snip toe or D-toe has a squared tip.
A-toe is an even smaller squared tip.
A square toe provides more room for toes to breathe.
A wide-square toe gives even more room.
A rounded toe has conventional tapered curvature and is the most common.
A roper toe or U-toe is completely rounded in a “U” shape.
A pointed toe or J-Toe has a very pointed end.
Heel height
The height of the heel tends to determine use. The modern cowboy boot has moved away from being the domicile of a riding boot and now caters to all outdoor work. This requires less heel height (below 1 inch), with a straight (also known as a “roper”) heel, and it tends to come with a rubberized outsole. Whereas a traditional cowboy boot comes at between 1 and 2 inches, with an angled Western heel. This style functions exceptionally well riding in the stirrups.
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Treat them as you would a regular pair of boots. Just remember to play into their extravagance and Western heritage. Swapping them out for regular boots brings a Western attitude into your tailoring. But know that it suggests a certain irreverence and playfulness a future employer at a job interview might not appreciate, for example.
Cowboy boots feel at home in the “casual rancher” look with denim jeans, a white t-shirt, and a plaid flannel shirt. If you want to branch out, try a chore jacket, denim trucker jacket (not necessarily worn with jeans), or chunky knit. And don’t forget to play into the Americana vibe of the boot. Get yourself a nice suede number, chambray shirt, or long overcoat for extra flair. Or go full biker for a badass persona. If in doubt, check out Luka Sabbat.
Don’t wear shorts unless you want a stream of uninterrupted laughter wherever you walk. And strictly no skinny jeans.
A heel height of over 2 inches might suggest a heel catered more to the female market. Also, a style like the thinner heel body, one might also suggest being more feminine. Rarely are women’s boots found in exotic leathers, but floral motifs might occur on the vamps and shaft since they’re more traditionally feminine aesthetics.
While a pair of neon pink boots might not tend to interest a man statistically speaking, the main and obvious difference really comes down to the size of the feet. The male foot is, on average larger, and therefore boot manufacturers will cater to a range of sizes with a larger median size when catering to men.
Once in the boot, the arch should feel a slight amount of pressure across the top of the foot. Some suggest a sideways thumb to correctly judge where the tip of your toe should be in relation to the edge of the boot. It should be snug, but if they’re a little loose, insoles and thick socks are ways to combat that. If they’re too small in the beginning, they might loosen up slightly as the leather does. That being said, it’s always better to make sure they fit properly to begin with.
Let’s talk about bootcut. They come with space at the hem specifically to be worn with boots. Winner, winner, chicken dinner. A straight fit also provides requisite hem width, as does a looser fit, but no 90s rapper style, gents. That hasn’t come back in style (just yet). And no skinny jeans. You’ll look like a pixie, and it’ll be difficult to stretch over the boot.
As for washes, we recommend dark since that tends to work best with any kind of leather boot. As a general rule of thumb, adjust the lightness of the boot to the lightness of the denim. For example, don’t wear black jeans with a light tan. Check out these frayed edge off-white jeans with light brown cowboy boots for inspiration that deviates from the norm.
How well have the cast members of ‘The Umbrella Academy’ gotten to know one another while making their hit Netflix series? Emmy Raver-Lampman, Aidan Gallagher, David Castañeda, Tom Hopper, and Justin H. Min learn the answer on this latest episode of Vanity Fair Game Show. Do the guys know Emmy’s favorite Backstreet Boy? What’s Justin’s most prized possession? How old was Aidan when the show first started filming?
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If you’re someone who loves to be active but wants something supremely comfortable and nonirritating to the skin, you already know that cotton is one of the best fabrics to use. It can be tough to find cotton leggings that aren’t supremely flimsy and see-through, but that’s where we come in. We’ve done the hard work and found 10 great leggings, all made of over 50 percent cotton.
It’s important to note that if you’re planning on running, doing some strength training, or doing a HIIT workout, these are not the go-to leggings (you can shop our picks for the best workout leggings, too). Rather, we like these for traveling, walking the dog, running errands, or hanging around your house. They’re fine for some light movement, but if you’re planning on working up a sweat, there are lots of other, more sweat-wicking options. Whether you want something affordable, as in under $20, or something more luxurious and supremely comfortable, we’ve got you covered. Keep on reading to shop our selects, and get ready for your new favorite everyday leggings.
Ben Hargreeves is worthy of adoration in all his myriad forms, but it’d be dishonest to say season 3 of The Umbrella Academy felt whole without the OG. The once and future Ben (Justin H. Min) was often the kindest and most highly regarded of the Hargreeves children; after all, it was his death as a child that ultimately fractured the family. To see Ben’s characteristic charm replaced by brooding self-seriousness in season 3 felt almost too tragic to bear.
But alas, a tiny flicker of hope emerges. At the end of 2020’s season 2, audiences thought we’d said goodbye to the original, beloved version of Ben, who existed in much of TUA’s sophomore chapter as a ghost, given his brother Klaus’s (Robert Sheehan) limited capacity to commune with the dead. After possessing Klaus’s body, OG Ben had realized he could participate in small interactions with the realm of the living, a talent he later used to rescue his sibling Viktor (Elliot Page) from initiating another apocalypse. But invading Viktor’s mind and comforting his wounded sibling came at a cost: Ben’s ethereal form began to deteriorate due to Viktor’s power. Hugging Viktor as he disintegrates, Ben tells him, “I died 17 years ago. All the rest of this, these years with Klaus, it’s all been gravy. At least this time I get to say goodbye.”
Widely considered one of the most heartbreaking moments in an otherwise irreverent series, Ben’s loss was made all the more gut-wrenching when he returned during the season finale—but not as the Ben everyone once knew. After the Hargreeves kids teleported back from 1960s Dallas to the present day in the season 2 finale, they entered Umbrella Academy HQ only to discover another troupe of super-heroic youngsters living there: the Sparrow Academy. And, lo and behold, who’s amongst them? Ben, but with different hair and a permanent curl of disgust on his lip.
In season 3, fans finally got a closer look at Sparrow Ben, a far cry from the sensitive soul of seasons prior. Sparrow Ben is crass, selfish, and insecure—or, to put it as the Umbrellas would, an asshole. Desperate for his father’s approval, he considers it practically a net gain when his brother, Marcus, dies. (With Number One out of the way, Sparrow Ben can assume a position as leader. Too bad he’s terrible at it.) Mercifully, Justin H. Min can transform even a character with the charisma of a tree stump into someone worth rooting for. By the time the season 3 finale arrived, Sparrow Ben was still awful, but at least he might belong at Luther’s bachelor party.
Sparrow Ben slowly embracing his capacity for human emotion did nothing to lessen the delight of what came next. After the camera cut to black and the credits pronounced season 3’s end, a mid-credits scene took up the reins—and sparked speculation that the old Ben might be back for good.
During the aforementioned scene, the camera pans up from the floor of what appears to be a subway car in Korea. Sitting on one of the benches is Ben, reading a book and wearing a suit and glasses. Our only clue that this could be OG Ben? When he glances up, he looks out the window and gives a slight, sweet smile, something we can safely assume Sparrow Ben would never do.
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Is it possible this Ben might simply be another Ben copy, a version neither Sparrow nor OG? Certainly. But given OG Ben’s popularity amongst fans, coupled with the fact that the Umbrella and Sparrow Academies have just reset the universe, it seems possible that OG Ben is alive once more. Problem is, this new OG Ben would have no knowledge of his Hargreeves family; he appears to still live in Korea, where he was born. That would mean Sir Reginald Hargreeves never adopted him, and perhaps the Umbrella and Sparrow Academies never existed. If he’s to play a role in season 4—and we can expect he will—it will not be as the Ben we recognize from seasons 1 and 2.
And yet. If we get to see that smile one more time? I’ll take all the Bens I can get, OG or otherwise.
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Every year, from June 21 to July 22, my emotions are a mess. Even when I’m outside enjoying the warm weather or celebrating my birthday, I’m overcome by feelings of loss that I can’t quite explain. On the bright side, it’s a time when crying for no particular reason is completely justified in my book. Rationality, be gone! It’s Cancer season.
This year, the summer solstice happened on June 21, marking the beginning of the season and the Sun’s entry into Cancer. For me, this transition brings my deepest emotions to the surface, usually when it’s least expected.
As a Cancer Sun and rising, I’m all too familiar with the water sign woes. Represented by the crab, Cancers are known for our hard shells and soft interiors. We like to retreat into our safe spaces and often find solace in being alone. Take Selena Gomez, a Cancer Sun who recently revealed she has not been on social media in over four years. That’s what I call protecting your peace.
Cancers are ruled by the Moon, a planet associated with intuition and emotion. We’re often family-oriented caregivers who crave to nurture and be nurtured. At the same time, we can be sensitive (some would say overly so) and moody, and have a tendency to hold grudges. For me, Cancer season stirs up all of these feelings at once.
“Cancer season can be an emotional time because of the moon’s influence,” explains Maryaam (@shawtyherbs on TikTok), a Toronto-based astrologer. The moon affects how we process our emotions, she says, and this period may bring heightened sensitivity and vulnerability.
She adds that if you have Cancer in your astrological birth chart, you may feel the effects of this season more than others. But even if you don’t, Mel Priestley, an Edmonton-based astrologer, says not to stress if you deal with some emotional turbulence.
“Cancer season can be a time of quickly changing emotions, due to [the sign] being ruled by the moon which moves very quickly through all the signs over the course of a month, and therefore through all the different houses of your chart,” says Priestley.
And if you’re looking to harness the planet’s powers, Maryaam says to expect a New Moon in Cancer on June 28 or June 29 (depending on your timezone).
“This New Moon in Cancer can be a wonderful time to manifest something sentimental or something comforting,” she says. But because the moon will be at a 90-degree angle from (or “squaring”) Jupiter, it may also bring tension. “If you want to manifest during this time, think carefully,” she says. “This New Moon has ‘be careful what you wish for because you just might get it’ energy.”
Ultimately, there’s nothing wrong with feeling a bit uncomfortable during this time. “If things feel like they are spinning out of control or just generally feeling very unstable, try to reassure yourself that it’s okay to feel this way and that you don’t need to have all the answers,” says Priestley.
For me, Cancer season has historically been a time to (unwillingly) sit in my moodiness. Lingering feelings of nostalgia and melancholia creep up during warmer months, and instead of honouring these emotions, I become anxious wondering why I’m feeling them.
But this year, I’m adopting a new, gentler self-care mindset. As for that nostalgia? I’m leaning into it. Maryaam suggests treating yourself to your favourite childhood home-cooked meals, taking bubble baths and wearing white and silver to boost your mood.
Establishing a daily routine can help give you a sense of control, adds Priestley. But don’t overload yourself with to-do lists. “Now is the time to take it a bit easier, especially if you’re feeling heightened emotions or instability,” she says.
Most importantly? If you need to cry, cry. “Remember that your feelings and emotions are valid,” says Maryaam. “Don’t beat yourself up if you feel a certain way.”
So, while I don’t have control over the emotions I feel during Cancer season, I can at least change how I process them. In the words of fellow Cancer Sun Lana Del Rey, “I got that summertime sadness.” And I think I’m okay with that.
Guys, that whole walking 10,000 steps a day to be a healthy spiel? It’s a myth. Why do you think it’s such a neat number? Why is it suspiciously like Dr. Anders Ericsson’s oft-misunderstood 10,000 hours theory of practice and mastery? But to avoid getting all conspiratorial on you, we must hastily add—it’s not a myth that walking is good for your physical and mental health. And the best walking shoes for men help you fully slot into that walking rhythm without complication.
While being one of the Homo Sapien’s relatively foundation skills, walking can cause unnatural pressure on your joints if your gait is off. You might be getting fitter, but your body will be stressed and in pain, hence the need for supportive footwear. By adopting shoes with cushioned midsoles, supportive outsoles, good traction, and breathable uppers, you’ll be walking with ease.
The humble walking shoe is a necessity of every man’s wardrobe. They really do recharge your emotional and physical batteries. Now, all you need to do is find that sneaker amongst the thousands of options online. Fortunately, you can avoid the dull plod through the internet’s vast e-commerce nebulae because we took the time to label the best pair for each need.
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If you want to find the best walking shoes for men (and why wouldn’t you?), then read on.
You rarely find a shoe that can do pretty much anything. Let’s walk away from the idea of it accompanying you to a Michelin Star dinner. Instead, check out the high-tech-looking toggle fastening system. Combine that with the dynamic pops of color and tasteful material interplay, and it’s one of the best walking shoes for men around.
The Boost technology nestled underfoot is formed by superheating thermoplastics to create pockets of air. The resulting material has the aesthetic and feel of a cloud. You probably noticed these are technically running shoes. But have you ever spent the day walking around in your running shoes? It softens the impact of hard surfaces on your joints and is a genuine pleasure. You simply must try it.
The GORE-TEX membrane upper loves eating up bad weather, as does the Continental Wintergrip. But in warm weather, when sweat is an unfortunate inevitability, the GORE-TEX keeps your feet happy by expelling water vapor.
Cloud… 5. OK, so it isn’t quite “cloud 9,” but the pure comfort of these trainers sure is getting close to heavenly. The robust geometric design, the porous mesh, and the weather-proof seals all add up to a highly capable walking shoe. This pair, in particular, have been reshuffled to cater to the comfort and improved fit. It’s a shoe specifically designed to be worn all day, every day.
The unique CloudTec midsole and outsole combination provides maximum cushioning that dissipates the pressure across the surface area. The “Zero-Gravity” tech won’t allow you to levitate, but it will provide a lightweight platform with high shock absorption. Since you can’t literally float, you at least get a geometric wave pattern from the side that looks super modern and sleek. Be warned—they’re built for warm weather, so they’ll be chilly in the winter.
Material: CloudTec Super Foam Midsole (scant details about specific materials) | Sizes available: 7-14 | Colors: 9 Color Options | Waterproof: Yes | Foot Width Options: No | Fits: True to Size
This shoe is the most robust wet-weather walker going. The Contagrip rubber lugs are deeply treaded to help you retain stability on pavement, mud, or wherever your adventures take you. Then there’s the Gore-Tex technology underneath the recycled textile upper, providing you with sacrosanct dryness.
But, wait, what the heck is GORE-TEX anyway?
It is a film of expanded polytetrafluoroethylene membrane (ePTFE) specially designed to be windproof, waterproof, and breathable. It achieves this because its pores are 20,000 times smaller than a water droplet but 700 times larger than water vapor. Vapor can pass through, but not water droplets. Genius.
Supporting its outdoor capability is the plush EVA and Olefin (OBC) Energy Surge midsole technology. It returns energy with each plodding foot and will provide the same service on a casual stroll around the block. It’s ready for everything.
Material: GORE-TEX Lining, Recycled PET Textile/Synthetic Outer, All Terrain Contragrip Rubber Outsole, EVA + Olefin Midsole Cushioning | Sizes available: 7-14 | Colors: Blue/Orange, Black/Navy | Waterproof: Yes | Foot Width Options: No | Fits: True to Size
Flat feet (pes planus or pes valgus) is a condition affecting foot arch height, causing a high susceptibility to pain from extended walking or running. It leads to overpronation, where the ankle rolls inwards, causing overstretched foot tendons and excess strain on joints.
To alleviate these symptoms, an insole with a higher arch to help add height to the middle of the foot invites natural realignment. But in terms of the footwear itself, stability and extra cushioning are key.
Enter ZoomX with its voluminous foam cushioning that soaks up the vibrations of movement like a pillow. The exaggerated forefoot width and the curved heel-to-toe transition make this shoe one of the most forgiving platforms around. If you suffer from flat feet, these shoes will help restore confidence, stability, and pain-free perambulations.
Material: ZoomX foam, Flyknit Synthetic Mesh, Rubber| Sizes available: 6-15 | Colors: Gray, Blue, Black, Red + | Waterproof: No | Foot Width Options: No | Fits: True to Size
Sometimes t’s not easy to work out as a larger man. The extra timber puts added pressure and strain on the joints, imbuing even the simple art of strolling with more potential for wear and tear. So if you’re in the market for a pair of the best walking shoes for men, you need a quality midsole with stability and comfort. The Vent Aero shoe by Columbia, with its TechLite midsole and Omni-grip rubber outsole, provides all the support and grip needed for hours of roaming. Walking will once again be a breeze.
Another often ignored element of walking when you’re larger is the propensity for sweating. That’s where these particular shoes come into their own. The mesh upper is specifically designed for heat release, while the cut-outs in the midsole then provide further ventilation down below for a cool, stable, comfortable experience.
Material: Mesh Upper, Synhetic Overlays, Omni-Grip Rubber, TechLite EVA Foam Midsole | Sizes available: 7-15 | Colors: Navy, Black, Cream, Blue Camo + | Waterproof: No | Foot Width Options: No | Fits: True to Size
These MADE in USA 990v5 Core shoes are widely regarded as one of the best walking shoes for men in their class. They come with a highly supportive Ortholite insole. Plus, the combination of mesh and suede paneling produces an upper with strength, durability, and breathability. These sneakers come with six (yes, six) options for forefoot widths with both an XX-wide and an X-Narrow option. They’re clearly the most egalitarian of all trainers.
The real clincher here is that while it can handle a walk or run, it has the panache that’ll withstand the scorn of fashion editors. It’s truly a stylish and timeless shoe. We suggest taking a note from the Aimé Leon Dore x New Balance campaign and adopting the slouchy-chic style with a pristine cotton tracksuit, large check overcoat, and a beanie hat for your walk.
Looking like a million dollars doesn’t have to cost the Earth. The carbon footprint of this shoe is roughly half that of your average runner. For that, you can thank the algae bloom insole, Corn Spring® midsole, organic cotton, natural rubber, and carbon offsetting. Bonus—when the shoe has walked its walk, you can return it to Hylo Athletics for recycling.
The aesthetic is crafted by varying the porousness of the corn fiber upper. This creates large breathable areas plus the sense of paneling via the dense weave. This minimalist style, combined with the muted colors available, makes them ideal casual sportswear to combine with a chic outfit. They’ll look incredible with selvage ecru denim jeans and a knitted polo. Just saying.
If you’re actively trying to make heads spin, try these Løci trainers. They embrace the more performative, La Passeggiata-inspired element of the walking pastime simply because they have such verve. Fear not the light shower of rain for a special nanotechnology coating ensures water repellent properties.
We recommend the navy, beige, and red colorways. Not only because it forms a dashing aesthetic but also because 10% of the profits go to Blue Marine Foundation—a charity focusing on overfishing. These shoes check a lot of cleaner economy boxes. They’re vegan. They use natural cork insoles and bamboo lining. They’re made from 100% recycled materials. To top it off, they’re vertically integrated (meaning they only build as many trainers as they need).
These Løci trainers are both good-natured and good-looking.
Don’t be fooled by the simplicity of these Oliver Cabell shoes. Herein lies their charm. The upper is constructed of 7 recycled water bottles, which are then 3D printed into a mesh fabric providing a breezy porousness to cool the feet. At the footbed is an injection molded EVA outsole providing an impact-soaking experience that’s great for all walks of life. The antibacterial lining is a thoughtful touch to reduce the embarrassing but very common smelly foot. These shoes can also be machine washed, so you’re winning that battle on two fronts.
What makes this shoe is the extra-long hexagonal pattern tongue. It turns a plain shoe into something with a little more attitude and street-style worth. Cabell’s USP provides quality sneakers at a fair price, reducing the huge markup other brands tack on. Take advantage of this more authentic and honest pricing system. They’re absolutely worth it.
Material: Recycled PET Upper, Lightweight Injection-Molded EVA, Organic Cotton | Sizes available: 7-12 | Colors: Black, White | Waterproof: No | Foot Width Options: No | Fits
Ease—that’s what these slip-on shoes by Uniform Standard give you. Not just the ease of no laces, but the extra ease of the premium Italian leather inlining that guides your foot into place. They also ease the use of the planet’s finite resources (alright, so it’s a slightly stretched segue). Every other material component consists of recycled materials: the molded footbed, rubber outsole, the insole, the cotton bag, and the packaging.
Then there’s the ease of the minimalist aesthetic. The LWG Gold standard tannery and high-quality stitching on the Italian suede are soft on the eye and a pleasure to style. We suggest styling with lightweight and neutral accompaniments. Try loose-fitting linen trousers, a white tee, and maybe a loose-fitting chore jacket in navy. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself floating around your neighborhood, espresso in hand, greeting passersby with a soft “ciao.”
Material: Italian Suede Upper, Leather Lining, Recycled Rubber Midsole & Outsole | Sizes available: 7-13 | Colors: Earth, White, Black, Blue + | Waterproof: Yes (but will ruin material without suede protection spray) | Foot Width Options: No | Fits: Runs Slightly Small
What to Look for in the Best Walking Shoes for Men
Material
Consider your usage. For waterproofing, look out for GORE-TEX, which is a membrane that’s both breathable and waterproof. For off-road use, the more tread, the less comfortable on pavements, etc. However, they are better adept for dirt.
For warm weather, consider if the material is breathable or not. Porous mesh material is great for warmer weather as it easily releases water vapor. Leather or suede is less breathable but far more resilient. Meanwhile, for the midsole—is there enough cushioning for what you’ll be using it for? Is it worth splurging on high-tech cushioning if you’re just going on short trips to the shops?
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Fit
It’s paramount to get the fit right from the beginning. Some brands state if they run smaller or larger than your regular size. For the best walking shoes for men, brands will sometimes give you different width options. If you don’t know where your foot fits (literally) into all that information, take an educated guess. Don’t be afraid to spend some time getting the right fit. This is crucial. The return system is there for a reason.
Color
Here’s the fun part—styling. The common mistake when purchasing the best walking shoes for men (at least best suited for you) is buying bright green or garish yellow shoes in the name of safety. If a shoe has reflective strips, do your outfit a favor and tone down the bright colors. Muted tones are by far the most stylish. Or, if you go with a zany color downstairs, make sure the rest of your outfit is subtle, offsetting the madness with some calm. It’s all about balance, folks, both for styling and movement.
FAQ
The best walking shoes for men have a few traits to look for: comfort, supportive cushions, waterproof (soggy feet are pretty antithetical to comfort), breathability, ideal fit (forefoot width and foot height), stylish, and long-lasting. The priority of these will vary from person to person, but that’s why there are ten items on this list.
Walking = one foot always on the ground. Running = both feet off the ground during movement. Powerwalking = banned. Wearing running shoes as walking shoes is mostly fine, but there are key criteria to consider.
The increased impact of running means their level of cushioning is good for walking too. Make sure they have a large surface area on the outsole to dissipate weight as much as possible. Look for a flexible forefoot and arch to help facilitate the full heel-to-toe roll of a walking motion. A beviled heel will also help cater to that increased foot roll.
Don’t forget to consider that less of a heel or lower cushioning height might be closer to a more natural gait. There are some really chunky midsoles on running shoes these days, which aren’t great for walking. Running shoes and walking shoes are designed slightly differently, but they can be amiable walking partners if they meet the basic criteria.
P.S. While walking shoes can look drab, running shoes are more like their flash older cousin.
It’s a simple question: is vaping bad for you? The answer, however, is a bit more complicated.
Vaping, aka smoking e-cigarettes, has skyrocketed in popularity over the last few years, especially among teenagers, for whom e-cigarettes are illegal. And while overall tobacco-use numbers are down for teenagers in the US, e-cigarette smoking continues to be the most popular tobacco product among the age group, according to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). (Though e-cigarettes don’t contain tobacco, they’re still referred to as “tobacco products.”) That popularity has led the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to crack down on all e-cigarette products, but especially the ultrapopular Juul, which attracted teens in particular with its sweet flavors, easily inhaled vapor, and savvy marketing campaigns.
Juul’s popularity hinged on the fact that it’s “just cool,” says Stanton Glantz, PhD, medical professor and director of the UCSF Center For Tobacco Research Control and Education, who has published several studies on the effects of e-cigarettes. “It looks like a flash drive. It’s very high tech and fun.” E-cigarettes also don’t look like cigarettes, which means they don’t typically come with the same negative stigma.
The market around Juul and other e-cigarettes is changing rapidly as new FDA bans fall into place. But before we get into that, let’s talk about why vaping, especially among minors, has become such a concern in the first place.
What Is Vaping?
Vaping is the same thing as smoking an e-cigarette. (You can also vape cannabis, but we’ll be focusing on the tobacco product for this article.) The name gives you a clue as to how it works. Regular cigarettes burn tobacco, creating a smoke that the user inhales. E-cigarettes, on the other hand, don’t burn anything. The technology consists of a “tiny toaster coil,” as Dr. Glantz describes it, wrapped around a wick (similar to a candle wick). That apparatus is soaked in a liquid, “usually propylene glycol, vegetable glycerin, flavorants, and nicotine,” Dr. Glantz says. By inhaling, you heat the coil around the saturated wick. That creates a vapor of ultrafine particles, including nicotine, that you breathe into your lungs.
In other words, when you’re smoking, you’re inhaling smoke. When you’re vaping, you’re inhaling a vapor. “Both cigarettes and e-cigarettes generate these aerosols of ultrafine particles in order to give you a hard nicotine hit,” Dr. Glantz explains, but the distinction between burning and vaporizing is a crucial one.
Is Vaping Bad For You?
The hope for e-cigarettes was that, by breathing in vapor instead of tobacco smoke, you wouldn’t be exposed to the same toxic, cancer-causing substances that are generated by burning tobacco. And to some degree, Dr. Glantz tells POPSUGAR, that’s true. In a range of studies measuring toxic chemicals in cigarette smoke, “the levels are much lower in an e-cigarette than a cigarette,” he explains. “So that’s the good news.”
The bad news? The vapor and the particles you inhale from e-cigarettes are dangerous in and of themselves, Dr. Glantz says, causing damage to your arteries, lungs, and heart. “In terms of heart-disease risk and lung-disease risk, based on what we know so far, e-cigarettes are almost as bad as cigarettes.”
Studies on the long-term effects of vaping, including any association with cancer risk, will by definition take more time. But the cardiovascular risks are being seen even now, Dr. Glantz tells POPSUGAR. In fact, he says, vascular consequences from vaping “occur within a few puffs.”
The overall consensus is that e-cigarettes aren’t as bad as cigarettes, but that doesn’t make them “good” for you or a healthy product to use. Objectively, “not as bad as cigarettes” is a pretty low bar.
Is Vaping Addictive?
One more difference between smoking and vaping, with Juul in particular: the nicotine content. Nicotine is a highly addictive chemical compound that comes from tobacco plants but is also used in e-cigarettes, including Juul, according to the FDA. The nicotine aerosol that you breathe in from cigarettes “is pretty alkaline, so it’s hard to inhale,” Dr. Glantz explains. It triggers a gag reflex which makes you cough and choke when you’re not used to it. Juul products, on the other hand, contain an altered form of nicotine that’s more neutral and less alkaline, making it easier to inhale. Previously, Juul would also flavor their products to make them sweet and further mask the bitterness of the chemicals. (In 2020, the FDA banned e-cigarette companies from selling sweet and minty flavors that appealed to minors; however, companies found loopholes that allowed them to continue selling flavored products up until recently.)
The easy-on-the-throat inhales — and, previously, the tasty flavors — made it possible for e-cigarettes “to deliver a much higher dose of nicotine per puff than in a conventional cigarette,” Dr. Glantz tells POPSUGAR. “And that means you could get addicted a lot faster.”
Starting to vape as a teenager not only runs the risk of creating an addiction but also multiplies the likelihood that a cigarette habit will follow. A February 2019 study published in JAMA Network Open confirmed this, showing that kids who used e-cigarettes were four times more likely to try a regular cigarette than those who’d never vaped.
It’s worth noting that e-cigarettes are also promoted as a strategy to quit smoking, but as of 2020, the CDC reports that “there is presently inadequate evidence to conclude that e-cigarettes, in general, increase smoking cessation.” Evidence does suggest that “the use of e-cigarettes containing nicotine is associated with increased smoking cessation compared with the use of e-cigarettes not containing nicotine,” the CDC adds, and that “more frequent use of e-cigarettes is associated with increased smoking cessation compared with less frequent use of e-cigarettes.” In both cases, the CDC states that evidence is “suggestive but not sufficient” to draw a firm conclusion.
Is Juul Banned?
The FDA is reportedly preparing to order Juul to “take its e-cigarettes off the US market,” according to a Wall Street Journal report on June 22. The brand stopped selling its fruity flavors in 2019 (ahead of the FDA ban on such products) and cut back on its ad campaigns that appeared to target young people, seeing its sales drop as a result. It was seeking authorization to sell its tobacco- and menthol-flavored products in the US. (Tobacco-flavored products from other e-cigarette companies, such as Reynolds American Inc. and NJOY Holdings Inc., have been authorized for sale, and in 2021, the Vuse Solo became the first e-cigarette authorized by the FDA.)
Since sweet- and mint-flavored e-cigarettes were taken off the market and the legal age to buy e-cigarettes was raised to 21, underage vaping has decreased in the US. According to the 2021 National Youth Tobacco Survey, 11.3 percent of high school students said they currently vape, over eight percent lower than in 2020 and over 16 percent lower than the 27.5 percent who said they vaped in 2019.
As Juul faces even greater restrictions and the government continues to crack down on e-cigarettes in general, it’s clear that such actions do make a difference when it comes to keeping minors away from these potentially harmful products. Though they may be helpful for adults looking to quit smoking, e-cigarettes do pose health risks. Despite its initial promotion as fun and cool, the overall effect of vaping, Dr. Glantz says, “is to increase risks and make the tobacco epidemic worse.”
The highly-anticipated, highly-hyped Barbie film is currently shooting, and the first photos from set have emerged of Margot Robbie in character as the iconic Malibu doll. Robbie’s transformation is spot-on with long platinum hair, curtain bangs, and an all-pink ensemble featuring a halter top and pink bell bottom pants adorned with stars on the flare.
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The photo comes shortly after Warner Brothers released stills of both Robbie and her Ken, Ryan Gosling, in character.
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Not much is known about the plot of Barbie, which comes out on July 21, 2023. But actor Simu Liu, who was also cast in the production, is already gushing over it. Barbie is “wild” and “incredibly unique,” Liu told British GQ. “I wish I could just show you what we do day to day because it’s crazy.” He joined the film after a junior agent raved about the script. “He literally said this verbatim,” Liu recalled. “He was like, ‘If I could stake my career on any one script, it’s the Barbie script. I really think you should do it.’” And so he is.
Last June, Robbie spoke to British Voguea little about Barbie. She admitted that she understands the controversy attached to the project and the doll historically. “Right, it comes with a lot of baggage!” she said with a smile. “And a lot of nostalgic connections. But with that come a lot of exciting ways to attack it.”
She added that the movie won’t be what people expect it to be. “People generally hear ‘Barbie’ and think, ‘I know what that movie is going to be,’ and then they hear that Greta Gerwig is writing and directing it, and they’re like, ‘Oh, well, maybe I don’t…’” she said, trailing off.
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Looking for the perfect swimsuits to take on your summer 2022 vacation? Or perhaps you’re just looking for a suit to wear as you relax by the pool in your backyard. No matter the occasion, we’ve found a selection of styles for you to choose from.
This season, many designers looked to vintage Brazilian swimwear and ’80s and ’90s silhouettes, while some took inspiration from the trippy patterns of the ’60s and ’70s. For men, swimsuits have become shorter as thighs are having a moment (thanks to brands like Fendi and Prada). In terms of colour palette, pink is no doubt the most popular colour choice for this summer, as we’ve been seeing it on runways, red carpets and the street. From stringy bikinis to tasteful cutouts to tropical prints, there are plenty of options to choose from.
Whether you’re spending the summer in Europe, going to a beach club or joining some friends at a pool party, click through the gallery below to find the perfect swimsuits for every occasion.
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What is a man to do when faced with torrential rain, squelchy mud, deep snow, or that annoying middling slush? You open up your laptop, read this article on the best men’s duck boots, then get yourself a pair.
Of all the men’s boots, the duck boot has a special place in a man’s wardrobe (and heart) for its instantly recognizable aesthetic and supreme practical wet-weather capabilities. Before we dive into the best available on the world-wide-web at the moment, first, a little trip back to Maine in 1911.
It’s hunting season, and a man named Leon Leonwood Bean is out in the forests of Maine. On that day, like many before, he returned home with soggy feet. Only this time, he has an ingenious idea to boot (pun intended). His leather boots weren’t up to the task of waterproofing. But the logical alternative of fully rubberized boots lacked good fit, comfort, and style.
So he stitched the bottom half of a rubberized boot to the top half of a leather boot and invented the “Maine Hunting Shoe,” or “Maine Hiking Shoe.” It was later shortened to “The Bean Boot” and is now colloquially known as the men’s duck boots.
There are various theories on its name. The grooved rubber looks like a duck’s bill. The heel lifts the sole off the floor in the same bar-of-soap shape as a duck’s body. The water-repellent brilliance of rubber mimics the duck’s natural amphibiousness. While the boot might not have transcended its nominal silliness, it is now a staple all-weather boot and has retained popularity since its 1912 debut.
From the exceptionally traditional to the modern, chic, and urbane, we have water-repelling men’s duck boots for the forests of Maine or the Michelin-starred restaurants of NYC. This round-up of soggy-terrain-beating-aquatic-aces will have you purring with excitement. Here are the best men’s duck boots.
Our Top Picks
This pair sits on the classic end of the men’s duck boots spectrum. We love the angular, hexagonal eyelets that line the tough leather outer and the chunky oblong leather laces threaded through them. What works really well here is how the chestnut tan leather with its intricate stitching creates a sense of craftsmanship. It blends seamlessly with the deep green of the vulcanized rubber. And a simple cream stripe allows it to transcend the rustic and enter into the stylish. Also, it comes with a plush sock lining to keep your toes toasty when the frost is snapping at your ankles.
These G H Bass men’s duck boots tie together a traditional aesthetic that keeps each part balanced, an insulating lining, and a super waterproofed exterior. This makes it something much more than the sum of its parts.
It’s The Bean Boot. The original. Looking to experience and buy into men’s duck boots roots? This is the one. This high-quality, purpose-built outdoor boot guards against the harshness and dampness of the natural world. The Portuguese chamois flannel in hazy patterning will keep you super insulated. Plus, they’d look pretty cool when displayed on the boot rack.
Since the early 20th century, L. L. Bean has handcrafted each boot in Maine. They still do that today, and the pre-tumbled leather will feel like it was tailored to your foot as soon as you slip them on. They’re highly durable thanks to the leather/rubber combo, but the brand also offers repairs and re-soling when the dreaded time does start to wear them down.
Material: Leather, Cotton Chamois Flannel, Rubber | Sizes available: 7-14 | Fit: Medium Width (If you’re a half size, order one down. If you’re a whole size, order your size)
Hybridizations are a mixed bag. Excuse the pun. Some fail, and some blossom like a cherry tree in spring. Sperry’s take on a duck boot-cum-derby-shoe, and they’re a perfect example of the latter. Not only is it stylish but also unique, giving you kudos for going into the murky waters of fashion.
The shoe, naturally, has great waterproofing capabilities, thanks to the rubber bottom. It also has great traction, thanks to the Wave-Siping deep tread below. The cozy kicker is these boots pack some serious Thinsulate micro-fleece technology inside to keep your foot as snug and happy as humanly possible. Style. Comfort. Outdoor capability. This cabriolet boot has it all.
Men’s duck boots are so well suited to the great puddles of mud and rocky traverses of the countryside that one could disregard its potential for the urban spheres. This UGG boot combines the rubberized bottom with a Chelsea boot top. The result is something sleek, svelte, and aesthetically pleasing.
The black hue adds a thick layer of formality to the duck boot, allowing them to crop up in the unfamiliar territory of the restaurant while still also being capable of a sturdy hike. The Chelsea boot’s elastic means it will slip on and off with ease too. This boot requires minimal fuss and delivers maximum panache.
Think of these boots by Sorel as the lightweight, nimble, nifty, and streamlined version of men’s duck boots. What stands out here are the spacious eyelets and the hiking-boot laces that thread them tight, supporting your ankle with each step. The eyelets bring a simplistic and relaxed aesthetic to the shoe. And the molded footbed brings reverse angle grippy tread and bold branding.
While they would do well in a rainy city (Seattle, looking at you), the tread means they’ll handle little outdoor pursuits if pushed to it. They come with 100g of interior insulation, giving softness and warmth aplenty.
By merging the everyday comforts of a sneaker with some of the capabilities of a boot, these make for a nimble winter city ally.
If you’ve ever taken an impromptu showering from a passing bus, car, or HGV, you know how grim a rainy city can be. To help negate the woes of a wet metropolis, these Studio Nicholson boots have a little waterproofing from the rubberized sole that creeps up onto the upper. They might be more suited to the transitional autumn or spring when good weather isn’t guaranteed, but the bad weather isn’t terrible either.
What sets these apart is their style. The contoured chocolate brown rubber is courtesy of Japanese manufacturer Moonstar, and it melds so effortlessly with the almond-hued canvas upper. Wear with some loose-fitting Earth-toned trousers, a white oxford shirt, and a grandiose puffer jacket for the ultimate city style.
These Columbia boots take the old-school men’s duck boots design, modernize it, beef it up, and bring it into 21st-century tech. Firstly, there’s the Omni-Heat™ Infinity liner featuring 200g of highly insulation material to keep your feet as toasty as can be. It is impressively both waterproof and breathable.
Secondly, there’s the TechLite+™ midsole, ensuring the plushness of step that’ll keep the soles of your feet satisfied after a day of walking. And finally, the Adapt Trax™ outsole keeps the whole rig planted to the ground and is especially adept in the snow.
These shoes are designed as the ultimate water-repelling machine. Though, they aren’t limited to just that. The camouflaging effect gives it an outback seriousness that takes men’s duck boots back to its hunter heritage.
Flicking through the Diemme website is an act of torture. Everything is desirable. Even the way they style their photographs is… anyway, I digress. This is indicative of the general aesthetic success of this outdoor brand—to find men’s duck boots with such grace is rare.
The light grey suede upper isn’t exactly ideal for hardcore trekking, hunting, or general outdoor pursuits due to obvious results from the wet and mud. However, it is perhaps one of the sleekest boots you’ll witness. And for that reason alone, they deserve a spot in your wardrobe.
Think of this shoe as a sports car that can go off-road in style. The technical prowess of the Vibram sole balances outdoor ability with sneaker daily comfort. Attach this tread on the bottom of men’s duck boots/Chelsea boot upper combination, and you have the recipe for versatile beauty.
Wear this in the city with black jeans, a vintage shirt, and a puffer jacket. Or get on the trails with some GORE-TEX trail pants, a fleece gilet, and some gnarly Oakley shades. Though these are good-looking shoes, be mindful that the white and brown Vibram sole underfoot cancels out its ability to be worn as anything close to formalwear. But, as a casual all-rounder, it’s wonderful.
Material: Leather, Rubber, EVA Midsole | Sizes available: 9-13 | Fit: True to Size | Colors available: 2
No one knew it was even possible for men’s duck boots to look this nice.
While it was designed to slot right in with a catwalk runway show, its high-fashion status certainly doesn’t mean it won’t capably keep your lower extremities warm and dry. Naturally, its white canvas color means you’ll want to avoid any agricultural labor, but city environs? They’ll be up to the job.
There are two important details to note here. One, the rope-tie rubber outsole brings traction. Two, the elegance of the linear grooves through the rubber molds elevates this design. Get yourself some selvage jeans, chic shades, and a minimal trench/overcoat. You won’t be able to contain that confident stroll passing from street to street.
The very design of men’s duck boots with a lace-up fabric upper half is an improvement on a fully rubberized boot. Always read and adhere to the brand’s sizing guide, as each manufacturer varies slightly. Also, consider if they need thick socks or not, which will heavily depend on your seasonal preference.
Material
While the rubber bottom is a standard feature, everything else on men’s duck boots are liable to change. Different fabrics up top will affect its properties. Do not get a canvas upper if you’re planning to use them as wet-weather boots. Check the insulation properties on the inside, plus the particular material and treading of the outsole. This will all alter rain/snow performance.
Color
Don’t wear a white canvas upper in grimy outdoor conditions. Lighter colors will fare worse in more treacherous conditions because they’ll stain almost instantly. The color is mainly a consideration for styling. Before purchasing, give a passing thought to what jeans or trousers they might be worn with and whether the color of the shoe pairs well.
FAQ
A lot depends upon color and application. For example, for an all-black Chelsea boot, it might be worth keeping things in the black range with a few small deviations for the outfit. For a traditional leather duck boot, consider some high-quality selvage or raw denim and put a roll-up in through the ankle. Up top, perhaps a bomber jacket, peacoat, or chore jacket, combo with a white t-shirt and a chic knit if you need the warmth.
Traditional crisscrossed lacing system will suffice. Don’t mess with a good thing. Tie your laces up in a simple double-bow to ensure it looks authentic and won’t come undone.
Learning that you have a chronic condition, like diabetes, can feel completely paralyzing for some people. And accepting that your life will be forever changed by the condition can be an even harder pill to swallow. In fact, it took actor Samira Wiley 10 years to accept her diagnosis.
In a new documentary short, “The Gratitude Project,” created in partnership with One a Day, Wiley opens up about ignoring her diabetes for a decade. She was diagnosed at age 12 but didn’t seek treatment until she was studying at The Juilliard School at around 22 years old. “I lived completely in 100 percent denial,” Wiley says in the documentary. She began frequently visiting the hospital, and she dropped to about 90 pounds. “I was literally nothing,” Wiley says in the film.
POPSUGAR caught up with the “Orange Is the New Black” cast member after the documentary’s June 15 premiere to talk more about her diabetes journey, when she finally decided to seek treatment, and how she has learned to appreciate her body.
“I actually don’t know what the thing was that woke me up that day and said I had to [seek treatment],” Wiley tells POPSUGAR. “But I feel like it was divine.”
The “Handmaid’s Tale” star has MODY, or maturity-onset diabetes of the young, “a collection of different types of inherited forms of diabetes that usually develop in adolescence or early adulthood,” according to Nationwide Children’s Hospital. MODY accounts for about five percent of all US diabetes cases and limits the body’s ability to produce insulin. Symptoms often develop gradually, but they can range from frequent urination and dehydration to blurry vision and recurrent skin and yeast infections.
When she was first diagnosed, Wiley says, she had a “why me?” attitude. “I just felt so mad. And so ‘this isn’t fair,'” Wiley says. “I think there were a lot of immature thoughts there,” she says. As a result, she developed what she describes as a “toxic” relationship with her body, one where “mainly I was the aggressor.”
“I wasn’t doing anything and my body was just carrying me along. And to be able to give that love, repay that love back to my body is a privilege.”
This went on for years. And because she refused to fully accept her condition, Wiley didn’t take care of herself. “I would end up in the ER and [because MODY is so rare] doctors wouldn’t know what I was talking about,” Wiley says.
But as she got older, her perspective began to change, and she saw that her inability to accept her condition was holding her back. “‘Why do I have this?’ It doesn’t matter. Because you do. And I just decided to accept that and to move forward, because this is what I have,” Wiley says.
Now, she focuses on practicing body gratitude, considering it a sort of “repayment” to her body for the decade she spent neglecting it. “I wasn’t doing anything and my body was just carrying me along,” Wiley says. “And to be able to give that love, repay that love back to my body is a privilege.”
Wiley admits that she used to avoid bringing her insulin and needle on set because she didn’t want to “be the different one.” But today, “I just feel so grateful and happy when I take those moments,” Wiley says. Taking out her needle and opening the insulin — even counting the pills — “gives me joy,” Wiley says. “I feel so proud of myself when I’m doing it.”
Whenever she’s running low on gratitude, Wiley says, she’s refueled by her daughter George’s mere existence. (In April 2021, Wiley welcomed her first child with wife Lauren Morelli, a lead writer on “Orange Is the New Black”.)
“She is the thing that reminds me to be grateful. I mean, I’m living in a time where I’m married to the love of my life, who is a woman, and we have a child together. And that is something that my LGBTQ ancestors could not have dreamed of,” Wiley says.
She also hopes to be able to impart lessons of gratitude on George at an early age to help her avoid some of the life and body-acceptance hardships she experienced.
“I don’t know what her struggles will be. I don’t know who she is really yet. I’m just still getting to know her,” Wiley says. “But I do know my own struggles. And I know my own journey, my own story. And honoring that and being able to be a model for her in how I deal with my own stuff, that’s where I’m starting right now.”
Overnight, a powerful earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan, killing at least 1,000 people and leaving more than 1,500 others injured, per the country’s state-run media.
According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the 5.9-magnitude earthquake occurred around 1:30 a.m. local time. It was felt across most of the country, including in the capital, Kabul. And because it took place near the border of Pakistan, the country was also affected.
ABC News reported that the earthquake destroyed hundreds of homes and other structures, and resulted in a near total blackout. Many of the villages hit are located in remote areas with little access to outside resources or communication.
As of now, there are few images of the destruction, and the death toll is expected to rise, per UNHCR, as victims are thought to be trapped under the rubble.
Rescue teams on the ground and via helicopter remain at the scene and are helping transport the injured to health centers, per the Afghanistan Ministry of Defense.
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Though we don’t yet know the full magnitude of the disaster, here are some ways you can help those affected.
Donate to the Afghanistan Crisis Appeal. The Islamic Relief response team is currently stationed at Paktika province, the area most affected by the earthquake, and will provide food, monetary aid, and shelter.
Donate to UNICEF. The United Nations agency has dispatched several mobile health and nutrition teams to provide first aid to those injured in the earthquake. It is also distributing critical aid, including kitchen equipment, hygiene supplies (like soap, detergent, towels, sanitary pads, and water buckets), warm clothes, shoes, blankets, tents, and tarpaulins, to those in need.
Donate to OCHA: The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs is delivering medical supplies—including health kits, surgical kits, and medicine to treat the wounded—to the earthquake-affected areas.
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It’s day one of Cannes and Eva Longoria doesn’t look like she’s recently gotten off a 13.5-hour flight. The multifaceted actor recently wrapped a show with CNN called “Searching for Mexico,” a six-part docu-series exploring the idiosyncrasies of Mexican cuisine, then headed straight to Cannes Film Festival. She’s not new to this—it’s the stars’ 16th year attending Cannes with L’Oreal and this year is extra special as its L’Oreal’s 25th Anniversary. Over our early morning Zoom call, her smile illuminates with the help of coral lipstick and her skin looks refreshed. Before a day filled with high-profile events and lavish moments, Longoria divulges about her international flight routine that keeps her red carpet ready (hint: it has more to do than just flying business class), her luxurious beauty habit she’ll never quit, and her diet secrets (another hint: it doesn’t involve starving yourself for three weeks).
Longoria laughs and states, “There’s a village of people creating this illusion of not being tired,” as I marvel at how she looks so awake and flawless with her taxing schedule. She reveals the importance of moisturizing on the plane. Airplanes tend to have low humidity and dry air, leading the space to suck the moisture from your skin. You can drink water to help, but take your in-air hydration routine up a notch, celeb style, like Eva Longoria. “I like to put moisturizer, eye cream, lip balm, and a facial mist,” Longoria reveals. Layering your products and ensuring you are moisturizing thin and sensitive parts of your skin like your under eyes, neck, and décolletage are imperative to your skin staying hydrated and dewy mid-flight. While I’m impressed with her dedication, her husband, José Bastón, is less so. She shares, “I’m with the hot towel and I’m spraying and doing all my lotions and potions and he’s always like, ‘Oh Lord, here she goes again!’”
Her graceful aging comes with self-care as she’s willing to spare no expense. Longoria reveals, “I love massages and facials, so I’m a big proponent of that. Anywhere I go. The minute I landed in Cannes, I was like, ‘Where’s the spa?!’” For Longoria, it’s her “me time,” and a weekly luxury she does not miss.
While the pandemic caused many to pack on the pounds, Longoria looks even more svelte. Yes, she has her personal trainer, Grant Roberts; however, she also does trampoline workouts at home. For Longoria, the key to working out is doing it. “We tend to overthink our workout routine—‘I don’t have a gym membership, I don’t have equipment at home,’—you don’t need anything to be active. Moving your body is a start,” encourages Longoria. She reminisces how she hated running, “I would run five minutes a day and I couldn’t even last five minutes. Every day just built up more and more.” Many can relate to setting an early morning alarm, the alarm going off that morning, and shutting it off only to roll over, exchanging a heart-pumping workout for 45 more minutes of sleep. “Wake up an hour earlier and go to the gym. I promise you’re gonna have way more time during the day because it just energizes you and your brain in a very different way than if you don’t.”
Stars often go to great lengths to stay in shape for their memorable looks, whether crash dieting a la Kim Kardashian or eating 1,200 calories like Lori Harvey, the star shared a healthier approach. “There’s no diet and exercise program that really can save anybody. It’s a lifestyle choice. You have to live your life in a healthy way. And for me, working out is my mental health,” she admits. Longoria has a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, the study of the movement of the human body and how it impacts overall health and has used her knowledge to create lifestyle choices that work for her. “I don’t follow any fads or diets, but I know what my body reacts to,” she explains. We discuss celebrity culture of always having something to get ready for, whether it’s a red carpet or a photoshoot—“I just live a healthy lifestyle and don’t do anything in excess,” Longoria admits in a very, stay-ready-so-you-don’t-have-to-get-ready, fashion.
She listens to her body and bases her diet and choices on its needs. Growing up in a Mexican household, Longoria’s food choices are based on her culture. “I don’t really like bread. I’m not like, ‘I don’t eat bread’—I just don’t enjoy it. I didn’t grow up with it. I’m Mexican. We grew up with tortillas.” Longoria describes how she discovered her aversion to dairy, “Every time I ate ice cream, I didn’t feel good. I figured out that was lactose intolerance,” she explained. You can’t put your body on autopilot. When I ask for specifics, she hesitates, “People look at celebrities for, you know, ‘what is she doing that I could be doing?’ but you got to do what you need to do. I don’t think you can do the same thing a celebrity does and have the same results.”
In addition to a healthy lifestyle, it’s also about a healthy mindset. She reflects on a moment when she was on Desperate Housewives, had gained weight, and pregnancy rumors started— “They were like, ‘Eva is pregnant!’ I was not pregnant. I just ate a burger,” she indignantly states. “When you’re in the public eye, it can definitely wear on you,” Longoria reveals. She switches gears back to how she stays healthy, “There’s no secret. Everybody wants the secret. There’s really no secret.”
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