NOEL GALLAGHER + ADIDAS
This is an interesting partnership to be sure. To help promote the debut album of his new band, the High Flying Birds, Noel Gallagher, formerly of Oasis, collaborated with Adidas on a custom sneaker. It’s pretty sharp, but haven’t we seen it before? Gallagher went with a Trainer 72 in Adidas blue and white, with gummy soles. For your chance to win one of only 200 pairs being created, head over the Adidas facebook fanpage.
TIMBERLAND ABINGTON BOOT
Most outdoor-inspired boots come in every shade of brown but you’ll be hard-pressed to find a good black version. Timberland has three solid options as part of their Abington collection: the Hiker, the Farmer’s Boot and the 7-Eye Moc Boot. Our pick would be the bottom Moc Boot, as it’s just the right height and really feels like a utility boot. It will pair up nicely with navy and (more…)
ADIDAS CAMPUS KICKS
The Adidas “Campus” Original is a great option for fall. The suede fabric and darker, muted colors make them season appropriate. Ideal footwear, whether you’re running a meeting at a creative agency, or simply running to class. $65, available at Adidas.
TIMBERLAND SPECTATOR OXFORD
Heritage and history are big in menswear right now and these oxfords from Timberland certainly look the part. You can wear them with jeans, broken-in slim khakis, or even a sharp gray suit. If they start to get worn and distressed, all the better. $180, available at Timberland.
NEW BALANCE CUSTOM 574s
Check out my exclusive collaboration with New Balance that just launched! OK just kidding, that would be a dream. Anyone can do it – just go to the very cool New Balance site and design your own custom 574′s. Unlike other top brands, there are tons of color options and over 20 areas you can make the shoe your own. You can buy them at the end for $114, or save them to a gallery. There are about 600 styles currently in the gallery and it’s fun to flip through and spot the good ones. The only downside (more…)
J.CREW + TRETORN
It’s always fun to see the results of a collaboration between two storied brands. Take the above iconic Nylite tennis shoe from Swedish label Tretorn, and J.Crew, a fashion juggernaut that always gets it right. To say their design team has been on a roll (more…)
SPERRY SUEDE TOPSIDERS
These classic American shoes in soft, pliable suede are easy to slip-on and travel friendly. Gray is a versatile, year-round color. $85, available at Scoop NYC.
NEW BALANCE LAUNCHING NEW STORE
New Balance is launching a new retail store in New York City tomorrow, August 11th at 150 5th Avenue, on the corner of 20th Street. After many calls to the store went unanswered, a somewhat-knowledgeable employee kind-of-confirmed that they plan to carry all the styles we have grown to love over the years, from high performance trail runners to the more (more…)
TRETORN NYLITE
The Tretorn Nylite men’s tennis shoes first debuted back in 1967 and was widely regarded as the first luxury sports shoe. It still retains it’s effortless, laid back charm but can also function as a light running or tennis shoe once the inspiration grabs hold of you. It’s really the perfect shoe for a summer vacation and, along with (more…)
SUMMER COLLABORATION WITH SPERRY
Take a look at this recent project for Sperry Top-Sider. The goal was to highlight 7 key styles from their men’s collection. I found items at home that helped tell the story of each shoe, from the classic CVO that you’d wear on a boat, to a beautiful red suede lace up for trips abroad. I’m happy with how it came out, you can flip through each page to see how we brought the 7 styles to life. Now living on the home page of the Sperry website. The dark gray authentic original on the last slide for City Touring are my favorite. Here are the pics: (more…)
NATIVE SUMMER SHOES
Check out these sweet summer kicks made by Native. They’ve taken the same super comfortable functionality of Crocs and updated them in a cool, timeless style. You could almost mistake them for a pair of classic Converse Jack Purcell’s. Next time you hit a backyard pool party, pair these (more…)
VOLLEY TENNIS SNEAKERS
Vintage tennis sneakers have never been more popular and perhaps no one does them better than Volley out of Australia. The Volley International is a 1975 classic, no fancy “Air” cushioning, or hefty side support, just a lightweight, (more…)
CLARKS DESERT BOOTS
Many men struggle with their footwear choices, having no idea what to wear with certain trousers, jeans, sport jackets etc. They’ll wear a classic lace-up dress shoe during the week, and running shoes on the weekend, and that’s it. They’re missing the critical in-between shoes that will bring life back to their look. For the fall, make sure you have at least 1 or 2 pairs of great boots, one rugged, (more…)
DANNER 1932: TOP BOOTS FOR FALL
Danner is making a big push this fall and we couldn’t be more thrilled about it. The Portland, Oregon based company has been producing rugged, highly functional boots for the great outdoors since 1932. On August 18th they will be releasing the “Stumptown” series, a new product line that marries the past with the present and retails for $310 to $330. Danner tests and examines each piece of leather, six separate times and you can quickly grasp what goes into each boot by simply holding one in your hand (more…)
HOW TO WEAR SADDLE SHOES
The key to wearing shoes that have a lot of personality is to balance them with basics. Take these beautiful saddle shoes for example. You could go with madras shorts or a seersucker blazer, but you’d risk looking like you were trying too hard, a big no-no for most guys. Instead, for a casual look, pair these (more…)
NIKE FOR J.CREW
Despite it’s track and field heritage, the Cortez is one super laid-back summer sneaker. Nike has created two exclusive colors for J.Crew, with anthracite getting our pick. Debuting in 1972, the Cortez was the first Nike shoe to feature the now iconic swoosh. $75, available at J.Crew
COMMON PROJECTS AT ODIN
These are some pretty sweet kicks. Made by Common Projects designers Flavio Girolami and Prathan Poopat. “Inspired by the lines and shapes of everyday objects, they design their pieces with a tailored approach, using (more…)
REEF COASTAL CRUISERS
Founded in 1984 by two brothers from Argentina, Fernando and Santiago Aguerre, Reef has been the number one sandal brand for decades. They’ve expanded to include some pretty sweet looking, super comfortable (more…)
MERRELL WILDERNESS HIKER
Every man should own at least one pair of great looking, authentic hiking boots and the Wilderness from Merrell gets our nod. Highly practical, rugged and versatile, from hiking in the summer to mountaineering in the fall and trudging through heavy snow in winter. $300, available at Merrell.
SUMMER WING TIPS
If wing tips are your thing, check out these summer fresh treads by Mark McNairy New Amsterdam. Made in England, the stone suede Longwing will run you $385. Not cheap, but damn will they look good with a pair of khakis rolled up a bit, no socks.
