ils thread for general menswear and men's clothing ish

I must protest:

"Designer" shirts which are 100% viscose. Can any living human wear viscose without actually wanting to die?

Man, I just got two hemp shirts from Marine Layer after seeing their targeted ads for years, and it just feels like the algorithm is too damn good. They exactly hit the sweet spot of "I'm a dad, but I still want to look cool, but I also don't want to look like I'm trying really hard to pretend not to be a dad." And they have the perfect fit for my still tries to stay in shape but a little soft dad bod.

where can I find a simple chunky/heavyweight turtleneck sweater, like fisherman's style? possibly cable knit

this might not be rollneck enough, but if you find something on ebay, then you don't risk seeing anyone else wearing the same model: https://www.ebay.com/itm/224311287216?hash=item3439fe9db0:g:rFUAAOSwLeZfjEhA

new fisherman's sweaters are available at places like O'Connell's: https://oconnellsclothing.com/oconnells-irish-fisherman-aran-sweater-natural-aran-fisherman-natl.html

...but I didn't see any rollnecks available at the usual retailers!

also this sort of thing: https://weaversofireland.com/roll-neck-sweater-fisherman-sweater

https://northseaclothing.com/collections/wool-knitwear

got some new pants what do you guys think?

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FPgnc8UXwAosYTu?format=jpg&name=medium

Oh I have some thoughts

I don't know if you're serious, but if you're gonna go cargo, might as well go maximal.

Meanwhile, I'm getting this sweet leather jacket for free tomorrow (I won it in a buy nothing facebook group)

https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/277249146_10159191303708375_6166589434139684088_n.jpg?_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-5&_nc_sid=5cd70e&_nc_ohc=Zl89uGRH0dEAX_NHTX5&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&oh=00_AT_RdxylM-T8SNCcmBbbtGIoa86JgODyzRWSqR86wgaZ_Q&oe=6250C8F9

Styling tips? I've never owned something like this before, though I feel like it will fit my style.

anything but raw denim/red wing boots imo

i get a lot of ads for gym wear

can i just say that

$90 for a hoodie isn't nobull, it's A LOT OF BULL lol

jacket did not work for me at all, shape was awkward and bulky on me :( -- Passing it along to someone else from the buy nothing fb group

Sandals. Sandals are horrible. But I'm off to Lisbon in July and I'm pretty sure I'll regret not having any. Tell me, what's worth getting? I need something I can walk in, can go down to the beach with, not too pricey as I live in a cold wet country most of the time, but preferably stylish and will last at least a few years.

embarrassed to say it but imo Birkenstocks are a solid choice. The Ramses (thong/toe-post) for me.

I wear mostly sandals 3 seasons out of the year, I've had A LOT of them and might actually be the ilxor best qualified to answer a question for once.

The best made pair of sandals I've ever had, and also the most comfortable by far, were Keen Rialto II's. They are not everyone's idea of stylish, admittedly, and on the expensive side. But they are certainly long lasting and even machine washable, which is a huge plus. I currently have a pair of their Newports in rotation, and they're also excellent- just slightly less cushy.

You'll want to size down. I normally wear a 10.5 or 11 and their 10 fits me perfectly.

I would def steer clear of any kind of leather sandals if you'll be wearing them to the beach.

If you live in the uk you’re never going to wear them again tbh so I would get the plastic Arizona Birkenstocks.

I wear the plainest Tevas I can find, roughly https://www.teva-eu.com/en/gb/mens-original-universal-retro-sport-sandal/1004006.html

xp yeah, idg why durability is a criteria honestly. any pair of sandals will last a few years if you almost never wear em.

Tevas are perfect for the beach and fine for a stroll around the block but they suck for walking long distances in ime.

any pair of sandals will last a few years if you almost never wear em.

would you forget i said that, actually? b/c I've had a couple of pairs that fell apart after wearing them once.

I just bought some upgraded Teva "hiking sandal" thingies. I previously had Teva hurricanes and they lasted me a long time including walking a lot in them and getting them wet a lot. The plain Tevas are definitely the best looking imo though. The hiking ones have an extra strap and it kind of makes them look less, uh, elegant.

Generally speaking I think Tevas are a great great product and insanely well made for the money. Even the simple ones are super comfortable and easy to walk in.

eh, we're talking to a resident of the uk who needs something to wear in portugal for a week, not a huge american dweeb who carries a 128oz bottle of water with them and wears shorts 9 months of the year.

guilty but i must point out that huge american dweebs who carry 128 oz water bottles and wear shorts all tje time are basically the same as tourists of whatever nationality.

Look, for that one week he is gonna be a huge American dweeb.

Hehe thankS everyone! Appreciate it

eh, we're talking to a resident of the uk who needs something to wear in portugal for a week, not a huge american dweeb who carries a 128oz bottle of water with them and wears shorts 9 months of the year.

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hold on im calling immigration

love tevas

plain tevas are stylish and I stand by it. Every upgrade they make to make them more functional tends to reduce their style factor somewhat. But even the plain ones I think are pretty good for walking if you're young and in decent shape. I had a $30 pair of tevas that I walked all over the place in for years when I was younger.

i have a pair of tevas i bought about five years ago. they were a collaboration with a somewhat progressive japanese casual brand and pretty fashion forward at the time. now they are part of the teva women’s mainline, albeit without the dual branding

https://www.endclothing.com/se/teva-x-beauty-youth-hurricane-xlt-sandal-1013795-tan.html

i’ve never worn them. as a san diegan i wear flip flops (rainbow sandal brand, leather w double sole) at some point in the day probably 270 days a year. if i need something more structured i generally reach for my birkenstocks (kyoto or zurich) before these.

i think you need really cool socks to make these works. i’ve never owned cool socks.

i too am a flipflop user theyre not really good for serious motoring tho i just wear shoes then

i do have teva brand flip flops, very well made ive had them for years

vans no socks i guess are really my sandals, my going out sandals

they’re not good for walking more than a mile either

its just #vanslife

i was thinking about customizing a pair of these since the leather sandals tend to get destroyed quick by salt water. i like how they look w/ a white base and dark green straps (sort of stan smith vibe) but still trying to come up w a blue/gold strap on white base combo as an expression of golden bears / tritons school spirit

https://www.chacos.com/US/en/customizable-men%27s-chillos/45459M.html?#icid=customize-pdp

i did finally make the shameful compromise of switching from authentics to eras this year

“chillos” sounds like slang for friends from a venice beach version of clockwork orange

nothin better than doing a murder with your best chillos

“ho me chillos, how bout a spot of ultraviolence after we get sushi and not pay”

sadly at 45 vans are no longer orthopedically feasible. i actually do see ppl in their 60s and up wearing them all the time but they’re usually sitting down or not moving a whole lot

time waits for no bro

I have been having tendonitis in my left ankle/foot for almost at least 9 mos now. Doctor prescribed me Hoka's, which are these supercushiony running shoes. They are so thick I refer to them as my orthotic shoes (I am almost 50).

i like hokas crazy lookin shoes

i’m intrigued by them but not sure i’m ready

They seem to be doing the trick. Just feel like stilts the first couple hours.

hmm cross thread shoe action with the running thread at the moment! hokas are bad for your feet go minimal do foot and toe training for tendonitis.

jk don't listen to me

Look, if you're gonna wear Tevas you gotta get the most ridiculous lizard print ones or ikat so you can look like a summer camp counsellor ca. 1994. Forget about trying to make them look stylish.

I wear them all the time myself but they are very rough on my ankles if i walk in them for miles. I don't know how anyone goes hiking in those things.

Usually I'll grab a gently used pair off ebay for $15-20 (because that's what I think they're worth) and give em a good scrub.

Yes they're long lasting. I had one pair that I wore for years until they got washed away by the incoming tide while i was swimming and I had to go home barefoot.

They're so perfect for beach-going in fact that i found another pair straight away despite owning several other sandals.

I've only had one pair of vans, slip ons which i wore sockless (I hate socks) and they are cool looking but super uncomfortable and cause blisters even when thoroughly broken in (i mean to the point of falling apart which didn't even take that long). Honestly they are so overpriced, they are the biggest racket going other than, like, vinyl reissues. What sorcery is this that they have people lining up to buy these crappy shoes that hurt to wear and fall apart in a matter of months?

flip flops suck and i hate em

pool sliders too

xp just saw Kero Kero Bonito and Sarah was wearing giant black Hokas under her white gown on stage.

hmm cross thread shoe action with the running thread at the moment! hokas are bad for your feet go minimal do foot and toe training for tendonitis.

I'm no expert but I know the Hokas feel better. Absolutely agree that foot/ankle exercises have made the biggest difference.

Funny, just a couple days ago my wife made reference to "you know those chunky sneakers that are really hip now, Hokas" and I was like "What? You mean those dorky running shoes that I get ads for on instagram? I thought those were like the new Brooks"