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Clothing > Shirts From Trail to Poolside: 10 Best Sun Hoodies for Men By Beau Hayhoe  |  Updated July 31, 2025 Menswear is often a solutions-based category: Denim provides durability against dust and debris, the white T-shirt offers an easy, tough undershirt, aviator shades keep the sun out of your eyes, and so on. And the best sun hoodies are also a fine solution in the summer heat as far as protection and utility is concerned, with modern innovation top of mind all the while.

Clothing > Sweatshirts & Sweaters 9 Best Men’s Cashmere Sweaters: Luxe Fabric for Every Budget By Beau Hayhoe  |  Updated December 19, 2024 Courtesy of Wills by Huckberry What comes to mind when you think of luxury menswear? Does it bring up wildly expensive styles in impractical fabrics, pieces that are difficult to wear day in and day out? Fear not, because the cashmere sweater solves those problems handily.

Clothing > Footwear 10 Best Mules for Men to Slide Into this Summer By Beau Hayhoe  |  Updated June 11, 2025 The brilliant thing about the menswear world is seemingly that, if you can dream it up, there’s likely a brand making whatever you’ve got in mind. Take some of the best mule shoes: A traditional clog-style shoe that manages to walk the fine line between an open-toed sandal, a beach-ready flip-flop and a more sturdy loafer or boat shoe.

Gear > Bags 10 Best Laptop Sleeves & Slim Cases By Andrew Peloquin  |  Updated May 5, 2025 Courtesy of Native Union Face it: every time you take your laptop out into the world—to ride the bus, take a flight, or even use around the office—you put the delicate electronics at risk. All it takes is one bump, bang, impact, or drop, and your pricey portable is toast. Which is why a laptop sleeve or case is one of the best investments you can make.

Clothing > Shorts By Beau Hayhoe  |  Updated May 12, 2025 Courtesy of Flint & Tinder Cargo shorts have a checkered past, in a way: The cargo short, like the cargo pant, was prized as a highly utilitarian option for soldiers who needed to haul extra gear and weaponry. And like other menswear staples we so love at WERD, the best cargo shorts made their way into the wardrobes of guys everywhere.

Best known for: Classic dress boots made with Goodyear welting and offered at accessible prices in a range of vivid colorways, especially its distinctive moc toe boots. Dress boots once served a highly functional purpose – for instance, boots with brogue designs were preferred for their utility in the wet highlands.

Best known for: A full range of useful work socks, some built with compression technology, some cut at longer lengths for more coverage, and some made from classic materials like cotton – all designed to complement its iconic Western boots. When a brand excels at making Western boots that are truly at home on the range – the kind worn by ranchers and cowboys and rodeo riders – it’s a safe bet that the rest of its gear can pass muster.

Clothing > Jackets By Beau Hayhoe  |  Updated December 16, 2024 Courtesy of Carhartt If you consider your menswear wardrobe like a rotating toolbox, with gear for every possible situation – which I certainly do – then building your winter style essentials out with, well, some of the very best outerwear is a solid bet. And for as much as it’s about what’s on the outside that counts, winter’s worst calls for an extra layer of protection and warmth, with a dash of rugged style in mind.

By Jennifer Shun  |  Updated November 7, 2024 Thanksgiving’s around the corner. Whether you’re cooking or attending, we have the GIVEAWAY for you. In honor of Diabetes Awareness Month, we’re giving away: A signed For Good Measure Cookbook Healthy on You Spice Pack Three Custom Carb-Counted Recipes Wooden Measuring Spoons⁠ ⁠ To ENTER, sign up to For Good Measure’s email.

Clothing > Jackets By Beau Hayhoe  |  Updated November 7, 2024 The best menswear essentials are rooted in a sort of timeless crossover between style and utility, functionality and oftentimes, rugged good looks. With its road-ready design, toughness and casually cool style, the trucker jacket sits in the middle of a Venn diagram when it comes to the sort of pieces that make every guy look, well, just plain great.