Best Sellers: 18 Things GQ Readers Loved in October 2024

GQ RecommendsIncluding lots of fall-ready clothing, superstar sunglasses, and Bradley Cooper's go-to layering piece.By The Editors of GQNovember 1, 2024Save this storySaveSave this storySaveAll products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.The GQ Recommends team spends a hell of a lot of time digging through deals and drops to bring you well-informed buying advice, from deep dives on the coziest comforters to our weekly Best New Menswear posts to curated intel on the finest jewelry you can score on Amazon. The 21 bestsellers below resonated hard in March—so we gathered them here, figuring that if everyone else liked what they saw, you might, too. Check 'em out, then subscribe to the GQ Recommends newsletter and drop us a line if there’s anything you've been hunting for that could use our help.From “Bradley Cooper Welcomes You to Dad Flannel Autumn”Wax LondonWhiting Check Overshirt$220 $165 BloomingdalesCooper recently popped up in one of the most instantly recognizable (and relatively affordable!) flannels of the past few years: Wax London’s Whiting shirt, a reliably cool staple in the American style lexicon. From “Joaquin Phoenix’s A-List-Approved Sunglasses Are More Accessible Than You’d Think”TimexMarlin Manual watch$199 HuckberryA great dress watch is like a great pair of dress shoes: classic, versatile, and built to last—all of which can be applied to Timex's Marlin. SeikoEssentials watch$195 $129 AmazonDon't knock this as a Cartier dupe—it's a perfectly good dress watch with all bona fides that the Japanese watchmaker has honed in on since the 1800s (for real). From “The Best Gym Clothes for Men Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff”Reigning ChampClassic Midweight Terry Full Zip Hoodie$135 NordstromReigning Champ is Canadian through and through, focusing on high-quality materials (its French terry is exceptional) and high-functioning performance details, exemplified by its take on the classic zip-up hoodie. On RunningCore Hooded Packable Running Jacket$200 NordstromOn Running might be a workout brand first, but a collab with Loewe has proven that running gear is cool and stylish. From “Barn Coats Swept the Fall Menswear Caucus”OrvisClassic Barn Coat$169 OrvisIf you’re simply on the hunt for a warm, well made, classically-styled barn coat, Orvis’ sportsman-approved Classic Barn Coat gets you there. J.CrewLimited-Edition 1983 Heritage Barn Jacket$178 J.CrewDeep, easily accessed pockets? A warm corduroy collar? A charming plaid lining? This jacket from J.Crew is, quite simply, the platonic ideal of a barn coat. © 2024 Tanner Bowden© 2024 Tanner BowdenChevronChevronHokaClifton 9$145 Hoka$145 Zappos$158 AmazonFor everyday miles, the Clifton is hard to beat. © 2024 Tanner Bowden© 2024 Tanner BowdenChevronChevronHokaOra Recovery Mule$80 HokaLike a sleeker set of Crocs, they're easy to slip into and don't look as casual or… orthopedic… as the other recovery options. © 2024 Tanner Bowden© 2024 Tanner BowdenChevronChevronHokaBondi 8$165 HokaThe latest version of the Bondi has lighter foam and an extended heel that paradoxically makes the Bondi feel nimbler and stabler than it looks like it should be From “Are You Boys Ready to Dust Off the Chukka Boots Yet?”ClarksDesert Boot$150 ZapposThe Clarks desert boot has grown to become the default chukka-style shoe across the globe. People love it for the crepe footbed, which molds to your foot fast and effectively, the comfort of the just-loose-enough suede upper, and the fact there’s no break-in period. Buck MasonPadmore & Barnes Roughout Upland Chukka Boots$248 Buck MasonThese lightweight, sheepskin-suede beauties are unlined, so no more bloody heels, but the textured sole grips like a pro on any terrain. From “The Best Hair Growth Serums to Save Your Thinning Strands”HimsRx Hair Loss Spray + Ketoconazole + Biotin$39 HimsThis serum takes home the gold, thanks to its combination of clinically-backed ingredients finasteride and minoxidil, which will potentially improve the hair’s thickness and strength over time to improve the health of existing strands.

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Best Sellers: 18 Things GQ Readers Loved in October 2024
Including lots of fall-ready clothing, superstar sunglasses, and Bradley Cooper's go-to layering piece.
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The GQ Recommends team spends a hell of a lot of time digging through deals and drops to bring you well-informed buying advice, from deep dives on the coziest comforters to our weekly Best New Menswear posts to curated intel on the finest jewelry you can score on Amazon. The 21 bestsellers below resonated hard in March—so we gathered them here, figuring that if everyone else liked what they saw, you might, too. Check 'em out, then subscribe to the GQ Recommends newsletter and drop us a line if there’s anything you've been hunting for that could use our help.


From “Bradley Cooper Welcomes You to Dad Flannel Autumn

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Wax London

Whiting Check Overshirt

Cooper recently popped up in one of the most instantly recognizable (and relatively affordable!) flannels of the past few years: Wax London’s Whiting shirt, a reliably cool staple in the American style lexicon.

From “Joaquin Phoenix’s A-List-Approved Sunglasses Are More Accessible Than You’d Think

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Ace Sun Black/Semi-Flat Pure Rosewood

Garrett Leight

Ace Sun Black/Semi-Flat Pure Rosewood

This silhouette features a Wayfarer design, a stone-cold classic that's actually not that pricey—especially when you compare it to the shades that a lot of other very famous dudes wear (a pair of culty Jacques Marie Mage frames can cost upwards of $800).

From “Buddy, It's Time to Buy Better Underwear

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Calvin Klein

Cotton Stretch Briefs (3-Pack)

Calvin Klein’s genre-defining boxer briefs tend to dominate our rankings for good reason: Forty-odd years after their debut, the brand’s megawatt briefs still set the standard—and they look just as great on Average Joes in need of a jolt of everyday confidence.

From “The Best Jeans on the Planet Right Now

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Levi's

501 Original Fit Jeans

The denim is still substantial and sturdy, the details are still near-perfectly dialed, and the silhouette is still the prototypical straight-leg fit.

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Abercrombie & Fitch

Baggy Jean

The denim here is dense yet soft, the silhouette is aughts-era baggy, and the whole shebang is so good it inspired one GQ contributor to wax eloquent on this very subject.

From “28 Flex-Worthy Watches That Look More Expensive Than They Are

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Marlin Manual watch

Timex

Marlin Manual watch

A great dress watch is like a great pair of dress shoes: classic, versatile, and built to last—all of which can be applied to Timex's Marlin.

Don't knock this as a Cartier dupe—it's a perfectly good dress watch with all bona fides that the Japanese watchmaker has honed in on since the 1800s (for real).\n","productBrand":"Seiko","dangerousHed":"Essentials watch","embedSize":null,"isFirstProduct":false,"isSponsored":false,"offerRetailer":"Amazon","offerUrl":"https://www.amazon.com/SEIKO-SWR049-Watch-Men-Rectangular/dp/B095516GQX","contentType":"product","productId":"670434b823b4df777bf40be2","productOfferVariation":"PriceOutsideCenter","showOfferUrl":false,"showPriceOnButton":true,"showAffiliateDisclaimerOnFirstProduct":false,"dangerousCredit":null,"showLocalisedOffers":true,"isUpcEnabled":true,"showClampedProductDescription":true,"index":6,"hasAffiliateLinkDisabled":false,"isMobileView":false,"hasMultipleImageSupport":true,"showImageCreditText":true,"showMultipleImageCount":4,"hasProsConsFeature":false,"hasRatingFeature":false,"pros":[],"cons":[],"rating":"","isPrimeExclusive":false,"shouldUseAmazonPrimeDayLiveAPIData":true,"id":"670434b823b4df777bf40be2","brand":{"name":"Seiko"},"offers":[{"offerUrl":"https://www.amazon.com/SEIKO-SWR049-Watch-Men-Rectangular/dp/B095516GQX","price":"$195","currency":"USD","purchaseUri":"https://cna.st/p/AUmSbTSfyktbrVpW1rawFu9MiGyfoYR7WEgHYY6etStLgDqYuJm9KWGxPKhG88wirCTDQCMf3tReSYS6MEuxjuX6W2dRjn3V55kcxz1M4NsK39hR2TGwsnUHX2UTMVEgciD8HkprapxKiiPJjCBysNFPWXqtkJ1Tynw4FhmzRuTL4dDVe8S2e5nYHSoN5iLQfssQLow6xbGrSCARnPZAFQmS75bjihm64HN6XeGe86meaW4ELktXCYdvKLE6tuM2LBumGmBhmVMcW54eK4SmiqUA","reducedPrice":"$129","sellerName":"Amazon","countryCode":"US"}],"component":"unified_product_card","hasMultipleImage":false,"componentType":true,"showProsConsData":false,"showBadge":false}">
Essentials watch

Seiko

Essentials watch

Don't knock this as a Cartier dupe—it's a perfectly good dress watch with all bona fides that the Japanese watchmaker has honed in on since the 1800s (for real).

From “The Best Gym Clothes for Men Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff

Classic Midweight Terry Full Zip Hoodie

Reigning Champ

Classic Midweight Terry Full Zip Hoodie

Reigning Champ is Canadian through and through, focusing on high-quality materials (its French terry is exceptional) and high-functioning performance details, exemplified by its take on the classic zip-up hoodie.

Core Hooded Packable Running Jacket

On Running

Core Hooded Packable Running Jacket

On Running might be a workout brand first, but a collab with Loewe has proven that running gear is cool and stylish.

From “Barn Coats Swept the Fall Menswear Caucus

Classic Barn Coat

Orvis

Classic Barn Coat

If you’re simply on the hunt for a warm, well made, classically-styled barn coat, Orvis’ sportsman-approved Classic Barn Coat gets you there.

Limited-Edition 1983 Heritage Barn Jacket

J.Crew

Limited-Edition 1983 Heritage Barn Jacket

Deep, easily accessed pockets? A warm corduroy collar? A charming plaid lining? This jacket from J.Crew is, quite simply, the platonic ideal of a barn coat.

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Classic Beaufort Wax Jacket

Barbour

Classic Beaufort Wax Jacket

Designed to withstand the elements before the days of DWR and Gore-TEX, the Beaufort's waxed cotton keeps drizzles at bay, the double zipper at the front allows for maximum mobility, and the oversized corduroy collar keeps wind from creeping in, especially when flipped up.

From “The Best Hoka Shoes for Runs, Walks, and Recovery

  • © 2024 Tanner Bowden
  • © 2024 Tanner Bowden

Hoka

Clifton 9

For everyday miles, the Clifton is hard to beat.

Like a sleeker set of Crocs, they're easy to slip into and don't look as casual or… orthopedic… as the other recovery options.\n","productBrand":"Hoka","dangerousHed":"Ora Recovery Mule","embedSize":null,"isFirstProduct":false,"isSponsored":false,"offerRetailer":"Hoka","offerUrl":"https://www.hoka.com/en/us/all-gender-footwear/ora-recovery-mule/1147951.html","contentType":"product","productId":"67045842b9252a8aed01b56e","productOfferVariation":"PriceOutsideCenter","showOfferUrl":false,"showPriceOnButton":true,"showAffiliateDisclaimerOnFirstProduct":false,"dangerousCredit":null,"showLocalisedOffers":true,"isUpcEnabled":true,"showClampedProductDescription":true,"index":13,"hasAffiliateLinkDisabled":false,"isMobileView":false,"hasMultipleImageSupport":true,"showImageCreditText":true,"showMultipleImageCount":4,"hasProsConsFeature":false,"hasRatingFeature":false,"pros":["Aid in recovery","Great support","Comfy"],"cons":["Some people might not like the look"],"rating":"4.2","isPrimeExclusive":false,"shouldUseAmazonPrimeDayLiveAPIData":true,"id":"67045842b9252a8aed01b56e","brand":{"name":"Hoka"},"offers":[{"offerUrl":"https://www.hoka.com/en/us/all-gender-footwear/ora-recovery-mule/1147951.html","price":"$80","currency":"USD","purchaseUri":"https://cna.st/p/MqMVDRsypCNABP31sAkY1pEciHisJYJPemY5H7dwUzSdgKWaLGKzaTZCyeraTDz9wPXCCM3QqQUPGuD4B93WTPa5LcASmQH2F3wSMuhdziJa1ERg9o6JdTDgdbbpdjP3R3N2ywttQTsduQeJP7jgVdZ99ijqrSSD2YgZFKpjWw8SDAJXddiMRBoXmUoDqiL2tQN3TiYUm5EvMnYBuLGZt2u23GXMDDG9CWgbY1LuYZejztuwT7qKdyPrmvJ9G8k7HxvyGEkdrX6xw1wLH2mUEtCCKcsHPinA","sellerName":"Hoka","countryCode":"US","reducedPrice":""}],"component":"enhanced_product_card","total_index":3,"hasMultipleImage":true,"componentType":true,"showProsConsData":false,"showBadge":false}">
  • © 2024 Tanner Bowden
  • © 2024 Tanner Bowden

Hoka

Ora Recovery Mule

Like a sleeker set of Crocs, they're easy to slip into and don't look as casual or… orthopedic… as the other recovery options.

  • © 2024 Tanner Bowden
  • © 2024 Tanner Bowden

Hoka

Bondi 8

The latest version of the Bondi has lighter foam and an extended heel that paradoxically makes the Bondi feel nimbler and stabler than it looks like it should be

From “Are You Boys Ready to Dust Off the Chukka Boots Yet?

Desert Boot

Clarks

Desert Boot

The Clarks desert boot has grown to become the default chukka-style shoe across the globe. People love it for the crepe footbed, which molds to your foot fast and effectively, the comfort of the just-loose-enough suede upper, and the fact there’s no break-in period.

Padmore & Barnes Roughout Upland Chukka Boots

Buck Mason

Padmore & Barnes Roughout Upland Chukka Boots

These lightweight, sheepskin-suede beauties are unlined, so no more bloody heels, but the textured sole grips like a pro on any terrain.

From “The Best Hair Growth Serums to Save Your Thinning Strands

Rx Hair Loss Spray + Ketoconazole + Biotin

Hims

Rx Hair Loss Spray + Ketoconazole + Biotin

This serum takes home the gold, thanks to its combination of clinically-backed ingredients finasteride and minoxidil, which will potentially improve the hair’s thickness and strength over time to improve the health of existing strands.

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