Our 10 Most Popular Style Guides of 2021

A quick look back at the style stories you loved most this year.

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We strive to publish valuable style stories every single day of the year. Some serve a purpose for a short while — see: these sneakers are available now but only for 15 minutes — while others live forever (or at least so in Internet years). The stories below represent the ones that stuck around, and you enjoyed most. They were the most read, the most ordered from, and, we hope, the most helpful. Return to each for another read if you’ve enjoyed them all before, or use this recap of the year in style stories to binge our best of if you’ve been missing out.

You Know Carhartt. What About Carhartt WIP?

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One is a Detroit clothing company founded in 1889. The other’s much newer.

The Best Waxed Canvas Jackets for Wet Weather

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Protect yourself with one of these water-repellent options.

How to Tailor Your Jeans to Fit You Perfectly

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Yes, perfectly-fitting jeans is achievable without going bespoke.

Now’s the Time to Buy a Pair of Crocs. Here’s Why

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They’re cheap. They’re ugly. They’re really, really popular.

The 10 (Yes, 10) Types of Wool You Need to Know

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With winter knocking, you might be thinking about warm, wool garments. But which ones?

The 25 Best Backpacks for Everyday Use

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Great backpacks for every budget and lifestyle.

4 Ways to Cuff Your Pant Legs

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Learn the pinroll, the simple roll, the skinny roll and the iron worker.

Converse Classic Chucks vs. Chuck 70s: Which Pair Should You Get?

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It’s come down to the Classic Chuck Taylor you know and love and its retro revival 1970s counterpart. Which one is right for you?

The Complete Buying Guide to Levi’s Jeans: All Fits, Explained

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School yourself on the history, study the terminology, shop the jeans.

The Best Boots for Men

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This guide to the best boots for men covers nearly every category, including work boots, Chelseas, chukkas and more.