I met a guy last week that says he pays extra to remove the little bow from his Belgian Shoes…

I’ve been rattled thinking about it for days… Why would you ever do that? It’s one of the core features of the shoe. It’d be like taking Ralph Lauren taking the collar off a polo, the Pope taking the Holy Spirit out of the Trinity, or a suburban mom removing the titanium back bumper from her Toyota Sequoia.

In other words: it’s inappropriate, incorrect, and dangerous.

Anyway, let’s tap into today.

It’s been filthy and disgusting on the streets of NYC since the 24-hr pretty period of post-snowfall concluded on Monday.

As such… here are some boots that you can confidently stride through dirty slush knowing that you can clean em up like new whenever you choose.

Danner Cloud Cap – Black Insulated 400G

The Cloud Cap slips on and keeps your feet warm with 400G PrimaLoft insulation and a waterproof Danner Dry barrier, so you can trek snowy streets or run errands without worry. A Vibram Arctic Grip sole grips icy walks with real hold, while the soft brushed lining traps heat and moves with you. The quilted upper in suede and textile pulls together durability and comfort that lasts through cold spells. It's the boot for when your town gets buried and you need something quick and reliable. On sale for $95.00

Danner Hood Winter Light 8" Brown 200G

A genuine hunt boot that also works for anyone who wants solid craft and real traction through winter. Made in the USA with full-grain leather and Danner's famed stitchdown build, the Hood has a narrow fit and 200G Thinsulate insulation that handles cool days without the bulk. GORE-TEX keeps water out while sweat escapes, and the Vibram Kletterlift sole performs on wet and dry dirt alike. The fit model wears a 36 and keeps his quiet gear up to the task.

Two legit streetwear brands’ staple hoodies. Polar Skate Co. (whose logo is alarmingly close to The Row), and FA World Entertainment.

Polar Skate Co Default Hoodie – Brown

Polar keeps skate and street alive in a hoodie that's made in Portugal from 310gsm fleece in a 70/30 cotton and poly blend. The inside is brushed soft, raglan sleeves sit just right, and metal eyelets hold round cotton strings without fuss. A small script logo sits front and center while the fit stays regular so you can move how you want. It's the kind of piece that works for crew or solo, and hits well each wear. On sale for €40.00

Fucking Awesome Hollywood Store Hoodie

This classic fit 10oz hoodie has a printed outline drip logo (iykyk) up front and the Hollywood Store address on the back in bold. It's cut from 70% cotton and 30% poly for a durable feel that works soft from day one. The piece comes in Black, Brown, and Heather Grey, and has the kind of edge that only a proper NYC streetwear label can give.

Don’t let the yuppies ruin khakis altogether. Don’t let them do to khakis what private equity did to vests.

You can wear khakis and be/look cool. PennBilt makes the best in the game, and is going to put you in the best position to look great.

PennBilt The Authentic

For the purist. The Authentic mirrors America's original WWII khaki but adds a hair of cloth built into the leg for ease and mobility without any sacrifice to that crisp military feel. Cut and sewn in the USA from 100% cotton garment washed military twill at 8.5oz, the fit is classic with a clean line. The bottom leg opening sits well with either a shoe or boot, and if you've been hunting for the next gen of real American khakis, the hunt ends here.

PennBilt The American

The American defines the modern American classic through a thoughtful design that brings every detail back to first ideas. Made with 97% cotton and 3% stretch twill at 8oz that's highly built in America, it hits a fit that's tailored through the rise, seat and leg without giving up ease and mobility. The slightly tapered bottom leg opening wears well with most shoe styles from mocs and sneakers to chukkas and boots.

Old Navy SoSoft Crew-Neck Cable-Knit Sweater

The cable-knit yarn in this crew-neck mixes 56% cotton with 25% recycled polyester and 19% nylon for a soft hand that breaks in fast and holds up well. The fit sits easy, the cream tone works with almost anything, and at $16.99 on sale, it's a no brainer for the office or the couch.

Old Navy Long-Sleeve Sweater-Knit Polo

This long-sleeve polo is built from 100% cotton yarn in a sweater-knit weave that gives it depth and texture without the stiffness. The collar sits right, the sleeves hit true, and the charcoal heather works with dress pants or denim without asking for much. It's the piece that reaches for when you want a touch of polish without dressing up too much. On sale for $24.99

If the Arsenal manager doesn’t start to shape up his £237 million/year roster soon, his team and fans are going to finish second again.

Enough is enough with this act. Find a way to win your home league. This is the primary trophy an English club — let alone a London club — should be focused on winning.

(Btw, I did just use an em dash there. And I wrote it myself without any AI. I think we need to reclaim the em dash from its AI purgatory. I love a well-timed em dash.)

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