
A Complete Guide to Birkenstock Sandals: All Men’s Styles, Explained
No sandal brand has sustained like Birkenstock. Here's why (and which to buy).

Gerald Ortiz is a staff writer at Gear Patrol covering style. From San Diego, now New York City.

No sandal brand has sustained like Birkenstock. Here's why (and which to buy).
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School's toes out for summer.
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Flannel lining turns a timeless style into bottoms built for subzero temperatures.
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From classics like Levi's, Wrangler and Lee to newcomers like Everlane, Outerknown, and Pass~Port.
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All you need are a plastic straw and a stapler.
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Canonized as classic, the Gucci loafer has enjoyed an 60-year run as the de facto cool shoe.
By Gerald Ortiz and Jacorey Moon

Whether it’s Persol’s innovations, quality or cachet, you won’t be faulted for wanting a pair for yourself.
By Gerald Ortiz and Jacorey Moon

From graduation day to Father's Day, these are the travel accessories worth gifting.
By Gerald Ortiz, Will Porter, and Grace Cooper

Patagonia Baggies are a classic summer short with plenty of competitors.
By Gerald Ortiz, Evan Malachosky, and Will Porter

Comparing the differences between Vans’ mainline sneaker and its upgraded counterpart.
By Gerald Ortiz

Letter sizes — like S, M, L or XL — are essentially useless unless you know your measurements.
By Gerald Ortiz and Evan Malachosky

Before winter ends and spring arrives, you should think about where to store all of your cold-weather clothing.
By Gerald Ortiz

For messy, tough or simply straining shifts, trust that these boots will have your back.
By Gerald Ortiz and Evan Malachosky

Winter streets wreak havoc on even the toughest boots. Here's how to bring them back to life.
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Tips and tricks for making a shirt look good as new again.
By Gerald Ortiz

A crisp, clean shirt, ready in minutes.
By Gerald Ortiz

What they are, how they work and how to use them most effectively.
By Gerald Ortiz and Evan Malachosky

Knowing how to mend your own clothes is an essential money-saving skill.
By Gerald Ortiz

Outfits for a celebration peppered with champagne-laden silver plates or spent bouncing between dive bars.
By Gerald Ortiz and Evan Malachosky

The sole shoe in New York-based brand Season Three's catalog is only $100 while supplies last.
By Gerald Ortiz