The DRYMILE is a category all its own: an adventure “sock-shoe” that combines ultra-minimalist shoe design with 100% waterproofing to give you all-conditions comfort plus outdoor durability without any unnecessary bulk. A funded Kickstarter.
With a slim knit upper and smooth Plyolite EVA midsole, the Caprine looks nothing like other Danner boots. Designed for active urban life and function in the wild, they feature a megagrip Vibram outsole and an upper that’s a mix of breathable knit mesh & nubuck leather. A DWR coating gives it all-weather protection. Available in a high & low model.
The original Legend Diver 7042 is the watch that established Longines in the dive watch category. This remake of the classic model in matte black PVD gives it a modern stealth edge. The 42mm Swiss-made automatic features a sharp SuperLuminova dial plus date window & central seconds. Tactical Rubber strap. 38 hour power reserve. Water resistant to 300 meters.
If you ever forget that technically, Converse is now Nike, the new All Star BB makes it clear. Designed in collaboration with Nike innovator Eric Avar, the shoe combines heritage Converse style with the latest in Nike performance, like a Quadfit mesh upper & drop-in React Core midsole. Available in May.
Sportswear innovators Descente teamed up with San Francisco-based design and manufacturing brand, DSPTCH to create the ultimate “wardrobe to go”. The Descente x DSPTCH Collection includes a packable all-weather jacket & vest, as well as a packable performance fabric long sleeve shirt, shortsleeve shirt, shorts, and weekender backpack.
What dads have known & loved forever is all still here in the iconic 990 from New Balance. The 990 V.5 is just the latest variation of the tried-and-true dad classic, featuring the same gray and white colorway with low-key reflective hits. For a “nice Sunday morning jog”, “a quick trip to the hardware store” or “throwing the ol’ pigskin around in the backyard,” no other shoe quite compares.
Meticulously handcrafted in Los Angeles by bespoke footwear brand No.One, the Delta Elk sneaker features an upper made of wild Scandinavian elk hide from U.K. tannery C.F. Stead & utilizes both the rough & soft side of the hide for texture. The shoe also features hand whip stitching, UV printed branding, and waxed laces in white or grey cotton.
When Gore-Tex & Canada Goose team up to create outerwear, staying dry & comfortable isn’t even a question. The brands worked together on the totally waterproof Nomad Jacket and Nomad HyBridge Lite Jacket—two rain-proof & breathable jackets made of Gore’s ultra-lightweight soft-shell INFINIUM fabric. The 2 jackets work together as a system “to protect the urban explorer” from spring weather.
At one time considered America’s premier watch brand, Bulova, has just revived a classic with the Computron LED; a retro-futuristic quartz digital that celebrates their late 70s/early 80s designs. Its trapezoidal case features a unique side-mounted LED display, which resulted in the original model being dubbed the “drivers’ watch” because a driver can check the time without moving his hand from the steering wheel. Single button-control adjusts dual timezones as well as month/date/day indicator. Available in gold, black, & stainless finish sometime in the Fall of 2019.
Only true watch nerds will appreciate how Zenith’s Oscillator control system replaces a traditional spring balanced movement—which is impressive—but there’s plenty for the rest of us to appreciate about the 44mm Defy Inventor. It features a see-through titanium case and ultralight Aeronith bezel as well as a sapphire crystal & case back that allows the wearer to admire the watches’ innovative inner workings.
In the Longines Heritage Military automatic, a sharp vintage aesthetic meets modern performance, creating a timeless statement on style. Inspired by the wristwatches worn by the airmen and soldiers in the 1940s and based on a midcentury model produced for the Royal Air Force, it features a slim 38.5mm case and clean, uncluttered face with blue hands. It comes with a NATO and classic, distressed leather strap.
Celebrating the partnership between the Breitling and legacy British motorcycle company Norton, the Premier B01 Chronograph 42 Norton Edition is a refined and richly detailed timepiece that has heritage written all over its face. It features a 42-millimeter stainless-steel case and transparent caseback to show the workings of the Calibre 01 movement. An engraved Norton nameplate is affixed to the left side of the case.
Marking 50 years since the Apollo 11 moon landing, Swiss watchmaker Omega has created a Golden Anniversary edition of Speedmaster Professional—the first watch worn on the moon. The Speedmaster Apollo 11 model is rendered in 18K yellow gold, powered by a manual-winding Calibre 861 movement, and features a burgundy ceramic bezel ring, just like the original. Limited to 1,014 pieces.
Omega Seamaster Exclusive Boutique New York Limited Edition watch is a slim, sophisticated 39.5mm classic that pays homage to the Big Apple with unique details throughout. An engraving of the iconic skyline on the inner ring surrounds the Master Chronometer Caliber 8800 movement visible through the case back. Its gray dial is subdued and slightly domed, featuring a date window. The dial, hands, and indices, are all made of white gold.”/>
In an edition of only 399 pieces, the Omega Seamaster Exclusive Boutique New York Limited Edition watch is a slim, sophisticated 39.5mm classic that pays homage to the Big Apple with unique details throughout. An engraving of the iconic skyline on the inner ring surrounds the Master Chronometer Caliber 8800 movement visible through the case back. Its gray dial is subdued and slightly domed, featuring a date window. The dial, hands, and indices, are all made of white gold.
Adidas Originals now has two new colorways of its Nite Jogger shoe up for grabs. The mixed material upper features suede and mesh while the Boost midsole is mated with a multicolored rubber outsole. Available in white/gray & core black/carbon.”/>
Blending retro styling and classic materials with their modern Boost technology midsole, Adidas Originals now has two new colorways of its Nite Jogger shoe up for grabs. The mixed material upper features suede and mesh while the Boost midsole is mated with a multicolored rubber outsole. Available in white/gray & core black/carbon.
Filson revives another American-made classic from the brand archives. This lightweight all-condition jacket is constructed in 8-oz. oil finish Cover Cloth with a body lining of Feather Cloth, and it features a heavy-duty front zipper with snap-close storm flap. Available in blue coal or otter green.”/>
With the weather-resistant Aberdeen work jacket, Filson revives another American-made classic from the brand archives. This lightweight all-condition jacket is constructed in 8-oz. oil finish Cover Cloth with a body lining of Feather Cloth, and it features a heavy-duty front zipper with snap-close storm flap. Available in blue coal or otter green.
Seiko has just revived and released a limited edition re-make of its original sports watch, the Alpinist. This Japanese-made icon first debuted back in 1959. To honor that heritage, a run of only 1,959 of the new Alpinist U.S. Limited Edition will be created. It features a 39.5mm stainless steel case which contains a 6R15 automatic movement. It offers 200-meter water resistance and has a vintage leather strap. Available only from Seiko & the Hodinkee shop.
The watches worn by members of the British Ministry Of Defense are made by Bremont. The brand’s long-running relationship with the British Armed Forces gives them the freedom to use official symbols, signs, and Heraldic Badges from all three branches. Their all-new MoD-approved Armed Forces collection is comprised of three new models: the Army-inspired Broadsword, the Royal Air Force Arrow, & the Royal Navy Argonaut dive watch. All three feature UK-made stainless steel cases, modified caliber automatic movements, and branch-specific design details unique to each model.
Created for an exclusive partnership with Hodinkee, the limited Pilot’s Watch Mark XVIII “Hodinkee” Edition features a slim, 39mm case made of the brand’s proprietary alloy Ceratanium, which combines titanium and ceramic for a super-durable & lightweight construction. Powered by a Caliber 35100 automatic movement, it has a clean, uncluttered dial, black case and comes with a green embossed calfskin strap. Only 500 will be made.
The Matrix PowerWatch 2 is powered by your body heat and a solar cell. It features a color screen & GPS sensor plus an OS that supports Google Fit, Apple HealthKit, and Strava as well as can display 3rd party alerts from your Android or iOS smartphone. It is waterproof to 200 meters, has an integrated heart rate monitor, and sleep monitoring functions.
