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Astorflex

A mysterious brand located outside of Milan, the family behind Astorflex has been making shoes since the 19th century and have some of the lowest priced Italian-made footwear you'll find. Typically purchased from Huckberry, they’re known for emphasizing cushy crepe soles, slip-on models, and a rare, flexible style of construction called ideal stitch.

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Smart Casual in Summer: What Men Get Wrong

Smart casual is probably the most contentious dress code, which makes sense — the words "smart" and "casual" are in complete conflict with each other. It can be

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My 6 Favorite Boots for Traveling In and Walking All Day

Most guys who like boots like them because they are tough, durable, sturdy, and built with thick leather that ages well. Unfortunately, those aren't the

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Summer Loafer Showdown: Astorflex’s Patnoflex vs Fastflex

I’ve enjoyed my Patnoflex travel loafers for years now, so I decided to pick up Astorflex’s newer-yet-more-traditional penny loafer, the Fastflex, to see if it

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My 5 Favorite Summer Loafers You Can Totally Wear With Shorts

I’m all about boots in winter, but in summer, I am all about loafers. I own a million pairs that run the gamut from dressy box calf to chonky casual, and I'm

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10 Rules for the Best Men’s Travel Outfits

As someone who recently traveled to Indonesia, Vietnam, India, England, Ireland, Thailand, Canada, and Ohio, I have thoughts on how to dress for long

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WTF Does a Smart Casual Dress Code for Men Mean?

Let's not waste time. The four basic elements of smart casual attire are: In fact, the number one component of a smart casual outfit is a nice pair of

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How Men Should Style Loafers, from Casual to Formal | Expert Advice from a Tailor

Professional tailor, Alejandro Jomar, explains the best ways for men to wear loafers.

Here's the deal: loafers aren’t just for summer. These versatile shoes can take you from casual outings to weddings, formal events, and work settings — really

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10 Best Chelsea Boots for Men in 2025, Tested | Value, Comfort, & Style

Today, after hundreds of reviews and articles over some eight years of publishing, we're giving you our list of the best Chelsea boots for casual wear, formal

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Astorflex Bitflex Boot Review: A Great Value Chelsea Made Right In Italy

This boot is handmade in Italy and made with your choice of suede or full grain leather. It's able to be resoled, and it costs just $250. All of this is hard to

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Unboxing Huckberry’s 6 Best Sellers | Boots, Jackets, Hoodies, and More

Huckberry is an online store dedicated to all things outdoor and tough — apparel and footwear that look cool and are made with durable materials like waxed

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6 Best Desert Boots for Men in 2025, No Matter How You Wear Them

Conventional wisdom states that boots belong in the cooler months, but there's one model that breaks the mold: the desert boot. Shorter than a boot but

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