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Welcome to InsideCart, your sneak peek into what we, the discerning and ultra-picky editors of InsideHook, are adding to our own shopping carts each month…or wishing that we could afford to, at least. Consider it your monthly insight into all things cutting-edge (or charmingly vintage) from your favorite cohort of tastemaking product freaks. This time around: funky Red Wing that have our Features Editor in a chokehold, a White Lotus-endorsed carry-on and some Noah menswear so good it’s inducing choice paralysis.
The Best, Most Unexpected Red Wing Boots Ever?
I’ve always wanted a pair of Red Wing Classic Mocs, those timeless heritage stompers with 70 years of history, but I’ve never pulled the trigger simply because I’ve always had too many great boots. Anytime I get the itch to click the buy button, I remember my shoe rack overflowing with Blundstones, Thursdays and Bean Boots…and the moment passes. Unfortunately, Red Wing had the audacity to release the most charming pair of Mocs of all time: these absolute beauts in dusty blue roughout leather. To be totally honest, I like the dusty rose color from their range of new pastel releases even better, but that’s only available in a women’s style. Did they think that the pink-adjacent color wouldn’t appeal to men? I thought we were past that. Oh well. Dusty blue will have to do. — Alex Lauer, Features Editor
A White Lotus-Approved Carry-On
My goal for 2025 is to travel more, so I got myself a new carry-on (that’s manifestation, baby). Because I didn’t want a post-LVMH Rimowa, I decided on a more lowkey but design-driven brand called Floyd.
Adding to my desire to GTFO is the new White Lotus season that I am, of course, actively following. You best believe my surprise when I spotted my brand new Floyd suitcase rolling into episode 1. Yes, the spunky Brit played by Aimee Lou Wood and her grumpy zaddy Walton Goggins are sporting Floyd suitcases — just like me!
Floyd’s bags are buzzing with personality: skateboard wheels! No zipper! Funky colors! Orange lining! Best of all, it’s so far been incredibly sturdy but also so light. Murder mystery-ready, if you will. — Zoe De Leon, Social Media Editor
Menswear That’s Just Too Good to Grab
I must be aggravating the algorithm with how many times I’ve stopped by Noah, had a poke around, flicked my way through the dredges of their capsule collection with Puma, and still not purchased anything. It’s just too good, all of it; it gives me task paralysis. It’s like going to the bodega at the witching hour, high, and walking out chip-less. Fortunately, most of the drop is now on sale (it came out a while ago), but sort of unfortunately, most of it is also now available at Noah’s “Not Dead Yet Residency” on North 3rd Street in Williamsburg…five minutes from my apartment. So now my drive-bys are taking place in the physical world, on the way to Trader Joe’s. Perhaps I will make a decision soon. But now the brand’s Spring/Summer 25 offerings weigh heavy on my mind. — Tanner Garrity, Senior Editor
New Month, New Multi-Purpose Gadget
Oh, hey, I’m in love with yet another travel charger. But the P3 Pro wins out by being the charger for everything, everywhere, all at once. Qi2 wireless charging for my phone? Yep. Built-in 65W capacity that can power up my MacBook? Yep. Additional USB-C and USB-A ports for my earbuds, headphones or whatever other device I’m bringing along? Yep. Add in an animated LCD that showcases everything from battery percentage to charging time, along with adapter plugs that work in 150 countries, and the P3 Pro (only 10 oz.!) is honestly my new all-in-one travel power-up. Until, uh, next month. — Kirk Miller, Senior Editor
A Refined, Refillable EDC Notebook
I’ve already mentioned on this website that I’ve been weirdly into notebooks lately, and while I’m quite pleased with the two I wrote about here, I’ve also been eyeing this ludicrously expensive version from Grovemade. Is $120 a lot to spend on a notebook? It sure is. But it’s also got brass binding rings and a vegetable-tanned leather front and back, so it’ll develop a nice patina and look even cooler as time passes. And because it’s refillable, with ruled or non-ruled paper, it’ll theoretically last a lifetime. Or at least until I lose it. — Mike Conklin, Editor-in-Chief
An Unassuming Tee Our Style Editor Can’t Stop Thinking About
With spring well on its way here in NYC (read: temperatures briefly crested 50 degrees) I’ve been using what little of my brainpower that’s not dedicated to Severance to contemplate my spring wardrobe. While I’m fine in most areas, my T-shirt game is admittedly lacking, and, after much perusing of shows and sales, I thought I had settled on the splashy investment purchase — the recent and very good “Beer Is Food” top from Bode, which has just hit virtual shelves after debuting during the brand’s Super Bowl weekend fashion show.
This was, of course, until I went to actually cop from Bode’s website, only to discover a less visually engaging but objectively perfect training tee. Everything about it is exactly right — 100% cotton, three-quarter sleeves, ‘80s-style crop, mesh panel detailing — except the $210 price tag on a plain black tee. That is wrong for my wallet. But I want it so bad. — Paolo Sandoval, Commerce Editor
Chic Glassware, Sitting in the Cart
Ever since I bought a heavily discounted candle from them last year and wound up on their email list, one of my favorite pastimes has been browsing expensive Jonathan Adler housewares that I can’t afford and waiting for them to potentially go on sale. I’ve had my eye on these glasses for months now (I’m a sucker for anything turquoise and/or remotely mid-century modern), and I haven’t been able to pull the trigger just yet. Will I ever stop waiting for a sale and convince myself that spending $135 on some fancy glassware is reasonable when I’m already running out of cabinet space? Probably eventually, yes. — Bonnie Stiernberg, Managing Editor
A British Icon, Squared
Trench coat buttoned to the top! Except it’s a Barbour x Alexa Chung waxed jacket. I’ve been on the hunt for a decent Barbour dupe as of late, especially given my lack of an extra $500 to spend on a jacket…but this is what I’d buy if an unknown relative passed and left me their inheritance. It’s slouched oversized fit and heavyweight button-up neck tab speak to me in ways other jackets never will. — Hanna Agro, Assistant Editor
A (Stolen) Summer-Ready Sport Shirt
I was shopping with my husband in Todd Snyder over the weekend, and he tried on this awesome blue and white striped button-down. While it looked great on him, he wasn’t that into it and instead decamped to a table of denim shirts and chore jackets. He hates it when we match (I love it), so the good news is now I can buy this shirt because he’s no longer interested. It’s just the perfect warm-weather garment — bright, lightweight and incredibly chic. — Amanda Gabriele, Senior Editor
Our Travel Editor’s New Favorite Backpack
Backpacks are a divisive topic here at IH HQ. If, for one, am a staunch supporter, while our style editor, Paolo, is perhaps the greatest adversary. The guy hates a backpack. Which is why I will naturally be utilizing this space to talk about my new favorite (maybe of all time) backpack: Yeti’s 27L Ranchero Backpack!
Let the record show, however, that this isn’t solely to spite Paolo. The truth of the matter is that I just spent the past two weeks schlepping this baby around Japan, a trip that involved stops in seven cities and nine hotels, and, in hindsight, I’m not sure how I would have managed without it.
For one, it is extremely heavy duty — water- and abrasion-resistant — and stood up to all sorts of travel-related abuse with both beauty and grace. It also has an obscene number of pockets, which forced me to stay organized against all odds. But what really makes this backpack a standout is the pull-to-open “RipZip” feature that allows for extremely quick and insanely easy access to the main compartment. It effectively functions like a duffel, so you never find yourself shoulder deep, rummaging around for a pen or pack of gum that has inevitably fallen to a depth you weren’t aware the bag even contained. It’s especially clutch for when you’re on the train or, say, in the middle seat on a 14-hour flight and you need something quick but don’t have the space to spread your shit out. I’d venture to say that even Paolo would have a hard time finding a negative thing to say about this backpack. — Lindsay Rogers, Travel Editor
An Ingenious Smoking Solution
This month, I’m indulging in a little self-obsession—because I can’t stop thinking about Mantelpiece, my own brand. I designed The Vase, a vintage-inspired flower vase that also happens to be a beautifully discreet water bong, and a recent IG video about it went viral. Seeing people resonate with something I created has been surreal, and honestly, I’m still riding the high (no pun intended). If you love home decor that does a little more, this one’s for you. The kickstarter is live now. — Elisabeth Chambray, Director of Commerce and Partnerships
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