Bluffworks Polo Review: how does the Piton Polo stand up?

TL;DR — The Bluffworks Piton Polo was a smart buy at $34 (half off its $68 retail) — wrinkle-resistant, quick-drying, and cotton-looking despite being 100% polyester. Pique fabric clings to lint and light colors show chest hair. Academic now: Bluffworks discontinued it. Even before social distancing and work from home became the “new normal” (I …

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The best workout backpack? Stitch Traveler Backpack Review

TL;DR — At $249, the Stitch Traveler is the best gym-to-work backpack we’ve found. The “Drop The Top” front pocket separates your shoes and clothes from your laptop — clever and it actually works. It’s a bit expensive and could use a pocket or two more, but for commuter-athletes it’s hard to beat. Is the …

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Stitch Golf Polo Review

TL;DR — At $98 for the polo and $90 for the shorts, Stitch Golf earns its Mizzen+Main price bracket: lightweight, genuinely well-made, and the kind of clothes you’d actually wear off the course. Fair warning: colors run brighter in person than online, but their return policy makes that a non-issue. Stitch Golf’s Polos won’t fix …

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Oliver Cabell Low 1 Review – The best of the best?

TL;DR — Oliver Cabell Low 1 is the white leather shoe we'd buy again. Clean design, comfortable, low-maintenance everyday essential. Has Oliver Cabell made the perfect white leather shoe? Read on for our full Oliver Cabell Low 1 Review. Oliver Cabell Low 1 Review: A quick forward First things first, before I dive into the …

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Allbirds Dasher Review – Can Allbirds make a running shoe?

TL;DR — The Allbirds Tree Dasher ($125) is a legit step up from the Tree Runner — springier dual-density sole, eucalyptus knit upper, machine-washable like all Allbirds. We really like it for everyday miles. Spend up to the Wool Dasher ($135) only if you're regularly running in rain; skip the slip-on Relay entirely. We’ve been …

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Marine Layer Review – Will you be surprised by the softness?

TL;DR — Marine Layer is the softest clothing we've tested, and we'd buy every piece again. The Signature Hoodie ($120) is a genuine daily-driver; the Clayton Pullover ($98) is the best value of the three we tried. The only knock is price — but you get what you pay for. Marine Layer Review: Let’s be …

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