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Now that Blundstones are justifiably everywhere, worn for every purpose in every place, we all need a new hot Chelsea / desert / everyday boot to embrace all winter. I was tipped off by Emma Wiseman, a puppeteer and theater creator, whose family wears them — Ariat is an American outdoor gear company that makes an amazing (apparently English-style) “paddock boot,” that’s like a Chelsea boot with a zipper on the front. Made of super durable leather and rubber, they are both cool and useful like their Australian predecessors. Beware, they may run a little big.
Feb 22, 2022
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just sooo good. so comfy so stylish so PRACTICAL! i've done two 5 night hikes in my non-hiking blunnies and have had 0 blisters VERY minimal wet feet (user error: stepped in a bog) not even to mention constant and brutal everyday wear since i got them and they are good as new! no shredded plastic inside and no cracking across the toe (i'm looking at you d*c m*rtens 🤬)
best boots 🥾🫶🏻
Jan 7, 2025
These boots are the best aaaaand did you know they have a warranty? I was able to get a new replacement pair for free after i wore my boots out from 5 years of use. Makes the price point way more worth it!
New boots that i quickly broke in with a 2 week trip in Northern Europe. Slush= amazing for breaking boots in 🥲
Feb 6, 2024
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Truly an abomination but I love them. They give off like Prada Chelsea boot vibes minus -$700. Steel toes seem scary but they’re not heavy, and the soles are impressive. Aaron Levine also swears by them so 💁🏻♂️ Truly the greatest work boot that exists.
Jul 13, 2024
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Sheila Heti is one of my favorite novelists. Each new book seems to be a step in a larger literary project, or an expansion of a Heti-ian way of thinking. They break aesthetic ground but are also a pleasure to read. How Should a Person Be is key reading for whatever “modern life” is at this point and Motherhood is a daring examination of choice — her use of I Ching coin tosses as a literary mechanism is breathtaking Her latest is Pure Colour, which moves from a fairy-tale-ish story of young city-dwelling adults into a more abstract mythology of grief, art, nature, and beauty. It can’t be described, which is high praise for writing, and yet it’s seamless and joyous. Almost more a painting than a novel.
Feb 22, 2022
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I just finished a short tour for my first book coming out in Spain, so that’s probably why I’m obsessed with the general Spanish lifestyle. Literally what could be better than sitting at one of these white-tiled little bars in late morning or late afternoon and having a little glass of vermouth and a toothpick with an olive, spicy pepper, and anchovy? The point isn’t to stay all day; no one is working on their laptop. It’s to spend the perfect half an hour, maybe adding a plate of patatas bravas and a cortado to help you stagger on with your day. (I also assume this is why everyone in Barcelona is always smoking: how else do you recalibrate your body chemistry after the various snacks, booze, and caffeine?)
Feb 22, 2022
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My girlfriend Jess and I got a puppy a little less than a year ago. Her name is Rhubarb and she’s great, and also opens up a whole world of dog lifestyle accessories. All the gear is fascinating, although not all appealing in terms of style. At the same time, I love Snow Peak, the Japanese mountaineering brand, but I don’t actually need to set up an entire outdoor kitchen or navigate an actual mountain, so few of their products apply to me. Their dog leash is perfect, however. It feels like climbing rope and it’s slightly reflective, which is always good for walking at night. It makes me feel like a hiker even though I mostly hate hiking.
Feb 22, 2022