Wednesday, February 25, 2026 |
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I don't care to admit how much I've argued with my wife about boots. It starts every year around this time. It's always about whether the gorgeous pair one of us wants can actually hold up to the weather. Since last month, New York has endured blizzards—the first time in a decade. I don't know what my wife is going to do about all the snow and slush, but for once I have a leg up: Bryn Gelbart wrote an ode to his favorite boots ever, a pair of Blundstones that have kept his feet comfy and dry through all that Mother Nature has thrown his way. (And looked good doing it.) Maybe his endorsement will help you, too. You can read it below. – Kevin Dupzyk, contributing editor |
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Pound-for-pound, there's no better footwear purchase than Blundstone. |
I've been wearing Blundstone boots for over a decade now, and I've only ever owned two pairs. The first I won at a film festival in a rare "look under your seat and find a prize" moment where I did, in fact, find a prize. I loved that first pair of boots so much—almost to death. The second are these suede beauties right here and, guess what, I love them even more. I've worn these Blundstones every damn day this winter, and I don't know what I'd do without them. They are comfortable and all-purpose, perfect for a sort-of buttoned-up office day or playing hooky in the snow. They look great fresh out the box and somehow better after years of wear, tear, and proper care. |
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"Contrary to popular belief, rye was actually America's native spirit," says Noah Rothbaum, author of the recently published The Whiskey Bible: A Complete Guide to the World's Greatest Spirit. George Washington owned the largest rye distillery in the country after he left the White House. Historically, it was a very important cocktail ingredient. "But by the end of the 20th century, rye had practically disappeared from stores and bars," Rothbaum says. Often described as bourbon's spicier sister, rye has notes of baking spice, black pepper, and fruit. That's because in America rye whiskey must be made from a mash bill that contains a minimum 51 percent rye grain, as opposed to bourbon, which must be made from at least 51 percent corn. Some ryes are made from recipes of 95 or even 100 percent rye, while others contain somewhere just above the minimum requirement, so there's a style for every palate. |
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The year is young and so too are the sneaker drops. But if these first few months of 2026 are any indication, we're gearing up for a year of cool, neutral-heavy, creative collaborations and mash-ups. Style-wise, we're looking at more retrofuturistic details—big, air-filled midsoles with slick silver detailing—and cool designer collaborations on some old-school favorites. Color-wise, we're sticking with earthy and jewel tones on color, and leaning into yellowy parchment off-whites rather than stark white-white. |
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