“No matter how busy you may think you are, you must find time for reading, or surrender yourself to self-chosen ignorance.”
– Confucius
There are so many awesome blogs and websites geared toward helping us dress better, be healthier, use our manners, and be better men. It seems like every month, a new fashion blog pops up (I'm guilty here).
See also: 100 Things That Happen to You When You Start Dressing Well
I follow a handful of these blogs religiously, but there's simply not enough time in the day to keep up with all of the great stuff being produced. So, I've put together this list for any man who wants resources about:
- Lifestyle – Real manliness, self-improvement, personal and professional growth, post-adolescent life, and life's finer things (cigars, spirits, etc.).
- Fashion – Graduating your style, dressing for specific occasions, looking like a professional and wearing clothes that fit.
- Gear – Gadgets, cars, technology, games, home decor and other manly things.
- Fitness – Eating right, working out, losing weight, gaining muscle, getting enough sleep and sexual health.
- Finance – Getting out of debt, saving money, investing, making more money and getting rich slowly.
- Grooming – Shaving, skin care, personal hygiene, aging, oral care and hair loss.
Here's what you won't see in this list: Photo blogs of random “stylish” people on the streets of NYC, look books, pictures of runway models from “next spring's hottest designer” and, finally, street gear. It's not that I don't like these sorts of websites. I sometimes find myself on The Satorialist or Street Etiquette, browsing photographs and what not. But I don't really get anything from these blogs.
To be honest, they're a little beyond me.
I don't know the names of any designers, I've never attended a fashion show, and most of the stuff that runway models wear looks absolutely ridiculous to me. I don't care what's trendy. I'm more interested in further developing my personal sense of style and building out a timeless, high quality and versatile wardrobe – without breaking the bank.
With that said, here are my 50 favorite websites for men. Most are blogs, but there are a couple of magazine sites and forums on the list too. You can sort by rank*, name or category (fashion, lifestyle, fitness, gear, grooming and finance).
Top 50 Best Blogs For Men
*After attempting to rank these sites myself, I decided to rank them according to their Alexa popularity score, a trusted metric for internet “rank”. It's really hard comparing an awesome finance blog to an awesome fashion blog, or even trying to decide which blogs in a given category are the “best”. I love all of these websites, so don't pay too much attention to their rank.
That's a Lot of Reading…
I know, I know. It would take about a decade to get through all of this great content, and if you followed even half of these regularly, you probably wouldn't get much done. I recommend sticking to three or four that you really like.
Sign up for their RSS feeds so that new posts are delivered straight to your inbox. Then bookmark this page so you can use it as an reference when you need information on a specific topic (like how to do a squat the right way or good alternatives to Wayfarers).
Enjoy!
If I left off any of your favorite blogs, let me know in the comments section!
Izzy says
June 27, 2012 at 2:57 amHey man,
This is awesome. I like how you categorized it on the right side so I can choose which ones apply to me. I have chosen about 5 of the blogs from here to start following. Not all of them apply to what I want but some of them do.
Do you follow all of these blogs? That is no joke man.
Brock says
June 27, 2012 at 4:26 amI wish I could say that I follow all of these, but who has time for that? If I read all of these blogs every day, there would be no time for C.A.E.S. (you know what I’m talking about).
But yeah, they’re all great resources. Glad you found some new ones you like!
-B
Steven says
October 29, 2017 at 6:34 pmOnly thing missing was Urbasm
john lichman says
January 26, 2014 at 3:46 amReal men don’t read blogs
C says
March 4, 2014 at 5:34 pmReal men have display pictures.
Richard Horowitz says
June 9, 2014 at 11:33 amWalk Like A Man, accessed at oktobeaman.com has been launched. It is a new blog devoted to issues concerning men and masculinity. Recent Blogs – Is too much attention to the “heroism” of the single mom diminishing the importance of dads? and Does the gender gap in education predict the diminishing role of men in our economy? – are intended to promote the conversation about re-defining masculinity in light of the confusing roles and expectations for men of all ages in our post-feminist society. Blogger, Dr. Richard Horowitz, is a life coach and author of a soon to be published memoir about his journey in defining masculinity. Richard has been involved in the men’s movement for 20 years as a past president and group facilitator for a non-profit organization “Men Mentoring Men.”
Dipersico says
November 25, 2016 at 6:50 amThen what is a “REAL MAN” doing here on this blog. and not only is he on the blog he actually has the time to write a negative comment. you are not a real man… you are a “nasty woman”
Real Man says
December 22, 2016 at 1:48 pmExcellent reply! He is either a “nasty woman” trying to disempower men who come to this site as a real resource or, he is just a spoiled little guy who doesn’t want to grow up and be a Real Man. He’s a scardy cat!
Tim says
June 29, 2012 at 1:08 amThanks for suggesting my blog!
-Tim (stayclassic)
http://stayclassic.tumblr.com
Brock says
July 10, 2012 at 12:54 pmSure thing, Tim!
tug says
June 29, 2012 at 2:53 pmhey brock, thanks for including my site on your top 50 list! that was super nice of you buddy. i’ll share the news with my readers and hopefully raise some awareness about your site as well (:
i’ll also let my buds over at askandy and realmenrealstyle know they’re on your list.
thanks again and many thanks!
Brock says
June 29, 2012 at 2:59 pmHey Tug,
I’m a big fan. Thanks for your comment and for spreading the word!
-B
Chris says
July 5, 2012 at 5:40 pmBrock,
Thanks so much for including OTC in your Top 50 list. It means a lot to me that you find real value in what Off The Cuff has to offer.
Best,
Chris
Brock says
July 6, 2012 at 2:16 amChris – thanks for dropping by! I’m a big fan of OTC (and not just because I’m a fellow DC guy…). Keep up the great work!
-B
Andrew says
July 10, 2012 at 1:16 amAww yeahhh I made the top 50! Nice. Thanks for the shout-out.
Brock says
July 10, 2012 at 12:44 pmYou’re very welcome!
Johnathan says
August 4, 2012 at 12:51 amThanks for the shout-out! Great list with some more fantastic blogs to add to my bookmarks.
Brock says
August 4, 2012 at 4:07 pmSure thing! Thanks for checking out TMM.
-B
Sven Raphael Schneider says
August 5, 2012 at 8:29 pmThanks for mentioning us Brock. I will take a look at your articles in the coming days.
ALeX c says
January 7, 2013 at 7:57 amHey Brock, great list! Check out http://www.mensgear.net/ if you get a chance would like to get your opinion/ review on our site thanks bro!
Brad says
February 13, 2013 at 11:41 amHi Brock,
Thank you so much for mentioning the site. I will be linking in an upcoming post!
Brad
Gabriel Palmer says
April 3, 2013 at 10:08 pmWhen ‘Art of Manliness’ was not #1, I stopped reading the list 😛 Seriously, thanks for putting this list together.
Brock says
April 3, 2013 at 10:14 pmHaha, fair enough! I love AoM. It’s one of the only blogs I actually subscribe to via email and read everyday.
-B
CHarles says
April 6, 2013 at 12:00 pmYou missed a few… I like Dudepins and Gentlemint
Brock says
April 6, 2013 at 12:09 pmGreat sites. Not really blogs, though. But definitely cool resources for men. Thanks!
-B
FRed says
May 8, 2013 at 6:27 pmReally nice review. I will like to add my own website to the list. Is that possible.
http://www.baxtton.com is Online Magazine for Men, Men’s Style & Lifestyle, Technology
Thanks in advance
aURIE says
June 24, 2013 at 2:18 pmI will be checking out the blogs for inspiration- thank you!
I am a woman designer of handmade paper goods and have been searching the web to find out what men want when it comes to thank you cards, picture frames, et al.
Thank you cards are standard after a job interview, but what about sending them to restaurants, or hotels that provide exceptional service. Maybe send one to a former mentor???
Are guys interested in unique, handmade paper goods designed especially for them? If yes, what are you looking for? I have been thinking about designing a line of passport and checkbook covers……..
Jack says
July 16, 2013 at 4:49 amYou’re sexist. These blogs are sexist. They’re based on a female ideal of what constitutes a man. I don’t like you. By the way, some men are gay <3
Jack says
July 17, 2013 at 2:30 pmI meant sexist against men. Not against women.
Johnnyten says
August 2, 2013 at 9:06 pmJack, you are a Dumb ass! Look up the word sexist.
Wager says
August 24, 2013 at 11:27 amSolid list! I’ve added http://craftedamerican.com/ to my daily blog checks, they focus on made in USA stuff.
Brock says
August 26, 2013 at 8:05 amCool site…thanks for adding!
Andy Fogarty says
November 6, 2013 at 8:24 amSolid list. There’s quite a few on here I’ve never heard of. Thanks for sharing, man.
Douglas Smythe says
November 6, 2013 at 10:44 amHappy Movember gents and you left out your favorite man blog…http://howtogrowamoustache.com
you are forgiven…no grow and make us proud.
John Thomas says
February 7, 2014 at 9:18 amNice article. Some of these websites are great, but some of these sites suck. I don’t how reclaimyourmanhood.com is not on the list. It gives quality advice for men in all areas of life.
Brock says
February 7, 2014 at 6:03 pmDo you really think some of these sites suck? Which ones? I’ve never heard of the one you mentioned… will check it out.
Jake Anderson says
February 24, 2014 at 6:38 pmI have at least 10 of those in my Feedly reader. Personally I frequent these sites more first than any listed above. But still a great collection!
http://www.joesdaily.com
http://www.ballerstatus.com
Bob V 01 says
March 6, 2014 at 5:11 pmA blog all males should consult would be:
http://antimisandry.com/forums/
Bob V 01 says
March 6, 2014 at 5:13 pmAnother good resource
http://westmichigandad.wordpress.com/
Henry Blake says
March 27, 2014 at 8:11 pmGreat List! I probably follow at least 10 of these. My favorites might have to be coolmaterial, uncrate, and gear patrol or http://vanitydrift.com which I think you might be missing.
ChUck says
April 5, 2014 at 2:37 pmThanks for sharing your impressive list of information.
Nick says
April 8, 2014 at 11:27 amA great list thanks for creating it, I have recently started using a website called http://www.thechicgeek.co.uk for my fashion fix and news. Was just wondering what other people think about the site?
Nic says
April 21, 2014 at 11:44 amWow, this is quite an impressive list Brock!
Here are two other sites I frequent that your readers might like:
http://www.guysgab.com
http://www.bullz-eye.com/
Guys Gab says
July 2, 2018 at 1:40 pmThanks for the love Nic!
Damola Ogunleye says
April 22, 2014 at 3:21 pmHey Brock, Quite an interesting list you got there. I am relatively new to blogging. Can you check out my blog about men and tell me what you think about it. Menmanual.blogspot.com
Alan says
May 29, 2014 at 9:55 amBeware of Art of Manliness. I encountered an online bully almost immediately after I started posting there.
Ryan Edwards says
June 13, 2014 at 10:30 amLove this list! Big fan of the Art of Manliness. Also found this little known blog called Mr. I Do that I find really funny.
http://www.mrido.com/
Andreas says
July 23, 2014 at 9:46 amGreat article! Really nice review! I will definitely have a look at these blogs, they sound pretty good. A few I actually already know but I’ve not been very active lately. Thanks for sharing.
Max says
August 21, 2014 at 12:34 am#51 – http://www.urbasm.com
Damian says
February 27, 2018 at 10:51 amI would also vote for Urbasm. Surprised it isn’t mentioned on list. Dig deep, lots of great content.
Marcos silva says
August 29, 2014 at 4:02 amHey ! This is a great post by the way. http://www.RoyalFashionist.com is a new guide for men blog with less than a year of existence. Would love to hear what you think about it and your feedback on it. Maybe we can be in your list as well. 🙂 Hoping to hear back from you
Henry says
September 19, 2014 at 7:18 pmI really like EverydayCarry.com. Not only do I waste all my time at work on it, I manage to spend most of my minimal salary on products through the site.
Javier Ollero says
October 4, 2014 at 7:59 amGreat list! I would like to introduce my spanish fashion blog http://www.rayasycuadros.net
I hope you like it!
jeff shore says
October 9, 2014 at 3:33 pmI like this blog for men. Totally different. http://fiftytwotasks.blogspot.com/ It’s 52 tasks to accomplish–one a week–to make you a better man. Weird but good.
Trent Carter says
October 12, 2014 at 1:41 pmThere are definitely a couple of Lifestyle sites on your list that I haven’t heard of before, so I’ll definitely have to go check them out.
In the meantime, make sure you check out http://www.guysgab.com/ as well!
Sam says
November 18, 2014 at 11:28 amThanks for the great list!
Check out the blog I just started and tell me what you think 🙂
Have a Great day!
http://www.thegentlemanlife.com
John Robertson says
November 18, 2014 at 2:22 pmbe sure to check out my men’s lifestyle site too theeverydayman.co.uk 🙂
Terry Adams says
December 11, 2014 at 9:22 pmReal men grow beards. Real men get beard oil at http://lumberjacksbeardoil.com/
David says
February 19, 2015 at 8:01 pmHow did I just find this list? Thanks for compiling and sharing. Linking to my blog as this group may find it a good read: http://www.reniboys.com
Brock says
February 20, 2015 at 8:43 amDude, great blog!
Brennan W. says
February 20, 2015 at 7:26 pmI have started a new blog. I was curious if you had any pointers. I’m looking to get more traffic. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
http://gentlemensgathering.blogspot.com/
Thank you,
wiestbrennan@gmail.com
Dom says
February 22, 2015 at 3:30 pmThanks man. Just landed on your Blog. Great content. Keep it up. I have a similar blog of my own. You’re inspiring us rookies !
acedigest.com
Billy J says
March 25, 2015 at 12:33 pmThe Rethinker is a great blog as well.
http://www.therethinker.com
Michael says
April 12, 2015 at 9:52 amGot to know about a fashion blog for men lately , it got live a couple of weeks ago . Though it has only 2 posts right now , tthey are highly recommendable . Totally worth a look . I highly suggest to have a look at it .
http://arjunpunjabi.blogspot.in
Harry Rawlins says
May 2, 2015 at 5:51 amTry ‘5 Bad Surfers’
L.L. says
May 21, 2015 at 3:56 pmI’m surprised that these almost all revolve around fashion. Even most of the “Lifestyle” blogs, like Valet, are fashion blogs. What about blogs that talk about culture, adventure, politics, religion, or any other topics that men are interested in?
Brock says
May 21, 2015 at 4:21 pmI think there are plenty of non-fashion blogs in this list (Art of Manliness, Zen Habits, Mark’s Daily Apple, Get Rich Slowly, etc.), but feel free to list others that you like.
-B
David says
May 21, 2015 at 7:17 pmL.L. Check out reniboys.com and let us know what you think.
ruralgent says
July 15, 2015 at 4:17 amGreat list – we definitely respect a lot of these guys. We also have our own men’s lifestyle blog at:
http://www.StreetGentry.co.uk
Would be great to know what you think.
Sam says
July 23, 2015 at 8:03 amThanks for sharing. There are a few gems in there, and like you said earlier you cant read all of them but the ones you do (Y)
http://nefariouslifestyle.co.uk
Muted Gear says
July 24, 2015 at 11:23 amHey Guys,
Great Article. What about http://muted.com? We’re an excellent men’s lifestyle blog.
Andrew says
August 17, 2015 at 4:44 pmGreat list, if you are looking for more information about beard grooming for the modern Gentleman I like http://www.gentlemansbeardbalm.com
Erick says
August 31, 2015 at 10:09 pmok just curious….. for the fitness section, why isn’t bodybuilding.com not on the list? It is the #1 fitness site on the interent that includes articles on food, supplements and workouts…. it even has full fitness plans with meal plans built in and a ton more information about a ton of health related things…. Heck it even has stuff for what sugar type is bad for you haha like they go that in depth. I am just super curious about this.
Brock says
September 1, 2015 at 8:25 amTurns out there are way more than just 50 sites every man should know about. Thanks for adding bodybuilding.com to the list!
Andrew says
September 4, 2015 at 6:13 pmAs big as it is, bodybuilding.com is still a niche website within the fitness world because not everyone wants to get massively ripped! There’s crossfit, yoga, running… hard to cover everything under one roof.
I’ve recently started my own mens fitness blog at http://www.sometimesitrain.com – perhaps one day it’ll be added in at spot number 51!
Cheers,
Andrew
Erick says
December 25, 2015 at 5:33 pmbut that’s the thing they have crossfit and yoga as well as nutrition and links to other sites aswell, I wouldn’t say its a niche site because it really isn’t.
daverazor says
November 4, 2015 at 1:11 pmWhat a great list of the best 50 sites for men, I will bookmark this article.
Tyler says
November 18, 2015 at 8:14 pmMr. Money Mustache should be the top financial blog on the list, hands down, no contest.
Matthew Stone says
December 18, 2015 at 7:54 amThanks TMM, sadly when making a list using only the Alexa popularity score, you can miss some blogs that offer some solid substance that perhaps haven’t got the substantial following thus far.
http://www.capablemen.com comes to mind. They’re a fairly new blog and self proclaimed ‘human Optimisation website’ that seems to be moving away from the typical ‘lad’ narrative. Certainly worth a bookmark.
Brock says
December 19, 2015 at 3:32 pmThanks for sharing, although I didn’t use Alexa to make this list. I only used Alexa score to decide the order of this list, which isn’t actually very important.
Tim Baker says
February 12, 2016 at 11:09 pmI absolutely love http://www.capablemen.com as well. It’s such a refreshing approach to your ordinary superficial men’s lifestyle editorials. I’ve already learnt loads and been referred to such great content because of these guys. It definitely should be included in an updated version of this list!
Charles says
December 20, 2015 at 6:17 pmThanks dude! You have saved me a ton of time searching men’s blogs such as these. I have bookmarked your list, as I will frequent these every so often.
Your blog is not so bad as well – keep up the good work!
Matt says
December 21, 2015 at 4:46 pmThis list is great. Awesome inspiration as I put together posts on my new lifestyle site for guys called FeaturingMatt.com. I post a lot of tips and tricks, but I’m still finding my footing. All feedback welcome
Brock says
December 22, 2015 at 11:39 amCool site!
Classy_Buia says
January 28, 2016 at 7:24 amThank you soooo much!! This helped me find more and more information and outfit ideas than I ever would have found poking around on google searches. Once again Brock, I really appreciate all the work you do, especially because I understand the struggle (being 5’6″) 😛
Fernanda says
February 1, 2016 at 1:29 pmI just recently started blogging. It is great to be able to refer to websites like yours. My blog is a little bit of this and that but please if you have 5 mins read my opinion. “Think like a man, act like a lady”. Excuse some language. NachoAvgOpinion can be found at…
http://www.nachoavgblog.com
Melissa Scanlan says
February 5, 2016 at 3:07 amThanks for making this list!
Joe Lowry says
February 15, 2016 at 3:16 amHi there… could you have a look at my modest little blog, which tries to do something different, and see if it can make your next list? Many thanks
Mark Lowe says
February 20, 2016 at 6:57 pmand
http://minimalistlifestyle.wordpress.com
Just live simply
Orlando says
February 26, 2016 at 3:40 pmHey guys and gals, I know this list if from 2012, when it gets updated, make sure to add http://www.TheGuyBlog.com definitely a blog every man should know about.
Have an awesome day!
Blaise says
March 12, 2016 at 8:17 amI think there is no good blog about men’s hairstyles listed here. One of my favourite blogs is http://haircutinspiration.com
check it out and let me know.
Cheers
strawbosscombs says
March 29, 2016 at 7:15 pmKiller list!
mardistas says
April 26, 2016 at 12:36 pmHi Brock, that was a great list, I specially like the categorization of each blogs. Though you have missed this awesome blogs. May be you can add waitbutwhy.com and http://www.artofmanliness.com in your upcoming lists.
Thanks
Brock says
April 26, 2016 at 1:12 pmAoM is on the list, right near the top!
Jason Sather says
May 2, 2016 at 10:26 pmWow… This article was written 4 years ago and is still getting recognition? That’s awesome… A newish site you may have missed is http://colognemasters.com This site helps men find cologne!
Otherwise, I’ve been going through the list and it looks good! Towards the bottom it looks like the site quality gets a little lower but otherwise nice job
AGoor says
May 5, 2016 at 8:47 amHi, nice choice 🙂
In parallel with my job, I also have a small inspirational blog.
Hope it’ll inspire you!
Thanks you all 🙂
fewstyle.com
Yosemite says
September 19, 2016 at 10:50 amWould be interested to see a more updated list.
http://www.capablemen.com is one that offers more value than most on that list.
Tj Todd says
December 24, 2016 at 12:14 pmWhen you update your list, please consider – http://uncommen.org/ – Challenging men to become the Husband, Dad and/or Leader they were always meant to be.
beatsweating says
January 10, 2017 at 6:45 amgreat list! I’ll give a few of these a read now!
Michael says
January 17, 2017 at 6:09 amHey Brock great list, I can’t believe how relevant it still is all these years later! If you do an updated version it would be great to get a nod 🙂
Nick (@TheLifeofMan) says
January 18, 2017 at 6:01 pmSuch a great resource for finding new blogs to follow this year, gonna take some time to get through them all! Would love to get a mention in any revised versions you may pull together.
http://lifeofman.co.uk
Ethan Morale says
February 6, 2017 at 10:38 amGreat list Brock! Adding to that, my blog/e-zine specialised in men’s underwear:
http://menandunderwear.com
menselfnet says
March 6, 2017 at 11:45 pmAwesome list. Thank you Brock
Joe Faturos says
March 8, 2017 at 4:38 pmWhy no bold&determined? Why no Danger&Play? Two excellent blogs on being a better man, making more money and dealing with life’s fickle things.
Richard Hashimashi says
May 22, 2017 at 1:12 amThis is a great list, will take some time to get through it! And yes, you left out my fav blog for men over 50 which is http://hashimashi.com. This is a fitness blog for men over 50. It is inspiring to know that even after 50, it is still possible to get back into shape. There are tools, tips & training information to help a guy, not only lose weight, but get fitter and healthier, for example to lower cholesterol and blood pressure, as well as getting stronger with weight training like deadlifts and squats. Thanks! Rich
MoKoWo says
June 14, 2017 at 6:05 amGreat List! Hope to be a part of the list someday 🙂
Best regards from Berlin
MoKoWo blog
jivansutra says
June 15, 2017 at 6:16 amI often follow some of the blogs listed above. Mantelligence and get rich slowly are two blogs which i follow regularly. All these blogs have a different style which make them so popular. will try to pay a visit soon. For hindi language readers i would like to recommend a great blog which touches the every aspect of life. Jivansutra for Life
Richard Hanson says
August 7, 2018 at 12:38 amJust discovered the blog. Really looking forward to checking out all the recommendations. Thanks for taking the time to pour into men’s lives.
Timothy TAYLOR says
August 27, 2018 at 6:41 pmGreat!