The Gents Blog

You may have seen some people running in minimalist "five finger" running shoes or even simply barefoot and wondered what benefit they were getting.  The reality is that most of us are used to running in shoes and we might consider barefoot running strange, or worse, dangerous.  It's true that barefoot running isn't for everyone, but it is worth at least trying if you enjoy running. Start with why At The Gents Place, we are advocates of good shoes, and we've often

This is a guest post from Rob Hefley, one of the founding fathers of the S7 Tactical Range. Firearms have been a rite of passage, particularly in rural America, since our

Our modern society can often get stuck in a hedonic loop, aiming for "fun" as the end goal in our leisure time.  But the reality is that fun is only

Have you ever heard of a News Fast?  You give up news in every format (print, radio, tv, internet) for a week in order to take a break but also

Three years ago we wrote about a phenomenon known as "peak beard."  Many indications pointed towards the resurgence in beards as yet one more fashion trend that was due to

The idea of "finding your purpose" is not a new one, but the fact that it's popular discussion at a corporate level is in part due to one man, Simon

The experts often have a hard time agreeing on anything. Be it the economy or who should have won an Oscar, there's always contradiction in our fast-news society.  The impact of

Many Americans enjoy margaritas, and on the inexpensive end of the scale, tequilas and mezcals are interchangeable for mixing into these Jimmy Buffet-preferred concoctions.  But Gents are interested in quality

In a previous article we tangentially discussed the benefits of meditation in highlighting the app Headspace, which is one of several excellent apps that help guide you through short 5-15

In previous articles we have looked at Aston Martin, Tesla, and Bugatti.  If there's a brand you'd like us to profile in the future, let us know in the comments below

You've likely heard of Blue Apron or Plated, major players in the "meal kit" space.  Go to a website, order the food you are interested in, and within days you'll