We Tried It · Vessi shoes We Tried It – verdict Personally tested Chip Hanna TL;DR – Vessi’s waterproof claim is real: we poured water on them and the paper towel inside stayed dry. At $140 for the Everyday Move, you get 100% waterproof, breathable, machine-washable sneakers that actually work – the only catch is […]
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Two brands promising comfortable dress shoes, but one has fallen from grace while the other keeps rising. We’ve worn both to death—here’s who wins.
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We Tried It · Wolf & Shepherd We Tried It – verdict Personally tested Chip Hanna At 18 oz they’re heavier than rivals, but we’d still buy them – just skip their $125 leather-care kit. Best Allbirds Shoes Compared Allbirds vs Rothy’s which is better? Kizik Shoes vs. Zeba Shoes: Which Slip-On Shoe Reigns Supreme? […]
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We Tried It · Hey Dude shoes We Tried It – verdict Personally tested Chip Hanna TL;DR – Hey Dude Shoes (Wally men’s / Wendy women’s models) nail comfort and convenience at $50-$70 – lightweight, machine-washable, and easy to live in. The catch: the aesthetic is aggressively casual and not for everyone. If you want […]
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TL;DR — We tested 9+ men's summer shoes and the Allbirds Tree Skipper won easily — lightweight, washable, and barely feels like a shoe. Suavs Zilker and Hari Mari flip-flops round out the top 4. Skip the Oliver Cabell Low 1: gorgeous leather, but $200 for a shoe that doesn't breathe or wash is a […]
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We Tried It · Cole Haan ZeroGrand We Tried It – verdict Personally tested Chip Hanna TL;DR – Cole Haan ZeroGrand shoes are dress shoes that feel like sneakers – genuinely some of the most comfortable, lightest dress shoes we've worn. In 2026 they list for roughly $190-$308 but go on sale constantly, so you […]
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TL;DR — Lems Boulder Boots are the rare minimalist shoe that actually looks like a normal boot. At $150 and a 9.5/10 comfort score, we’d buy them again — just know the wide toe box takes a few wears to normalize and the look is divisive. Lems Boulder Boot Review: Visit any forum or site […]
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We Tried It · Oliver Cabell Low 1 We Tried It – verdict Personally tested Chip Hanna TL;DR – Oliver Cabell Low 1 is the white leather shoe we'd buy again. Clean design, comfortable, low-maintenance everyday essential. We tested this for real wear – see the full Oliver Cabell Low 1 Review – The best […]
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TL;DR — Genuinely great product. If the price works for your budget, buy it. We're still using ours. We were on the search for some easy summer shoes to wear to the pool. We love our Rainbow Sandals, but they can be a little slow to dry and feel weird when wet. We tried Native […]
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