footwear
The first test I had to make was to see if the waterproofing was real. To do that, I stepped into the closest creek and submerged the shoes for minutes at a time. They worked. My feet stayed dry and the material did not become waterlogged, feeling just as light as when I pulled them out of the box.
watches
As any chronometer aficionado will tell you, mechanical watches tend to get expensive very quickly so it's something of a rarity to see a quality dress watch for under $500 USD, or even $1,000 USD for that matter.
watches
It's no secret that I love the Casio F-91W for its simplicity, but the Casio AE-1200 is a worthwhile upgrade in several ways. Its packed with features you'll actually want to use, ones that will improve your life in a tangible way.
footwear
The Nike Field General seen here is in the adventurous Elemental Pink colorway, and bold colors aside, it's easily one of the best looking Nike shoes I've ever seen. This classic silhouette features timeless styling, minimalist lines, and beautiful stitching details throughout.
footwear
Whereas other popular sneakers' claim to fame is their highly technical and sometimes flashy design, the Nike Air Force 1 ’07 has an understated monochromatic philosophy that perfectly suits the aesthetically inclined. It's quite simply the most minimalist basketball sneaker ever.
footwear
Rihanna has pushed the modern day Avanti even further with her own signature details that have transformed the sneaker into something akin to a Formula One racing car. That's all well and good, but is the hype surrounding the Fenty x Puma Avanti L sneaker actually justified?
footwear
It may be considered retro today, but the New Balance 530 has long surpassed being pigeon-holed exclusively as an ironic dad shoe. Thanks in part to discerning fashion bloggers around the world, it is now a legitimate style choice with the added benefit of maximum comfort in a featherlight package.
footwear
This is the kind of casual daily use sneaker that will actually make you look more put together without much effort. Its perfected silhouette is one of the most imitated shoe designs ever, and it's easy to see why.
footwear
With such a wide reaching audience, one can't help but wonder. How did they get here, and more importantly, do their boots even live up to the hype?
footwear
While it's been optimized for skaters in terms of durability, comfort, and added protection, these benefits over the standard issue Dunk certainly aren't just reserved for those who live for the thrill of grinding handrails.
bags
The real question however, was whether this bag is as useful and enjoyable in use as it is attractive.
footwear
The Adidas Samba OG is not a technical performance sneaker by any means, but maybe that's not the point of a shoe like this.