Urban Techwear

[Nebulae]

^never got the appeal of no-vowels.  Seems kinda played out

Like the idea of using .tw but I always think Taiwan when I see it.

[brooks_]

Sorry to derail the topic of an urban techwear blog (although it sounds like a great idea), but im looking to see what you guys use as waterproof boots/shoes in the winter. I have a pair of salomon gore tex running shoes from a few years back, but theyre nearing the end of their lifespan so Im looking for a replacement. Preferably shoes since these will mostly be for a city winter, and something like hiking boots gets annoying when im indoors. Anything worth mentioning, or are options fairly limited?

 

 

I have been wearing a pair of Cole Haan Lunargrand lace boots for a month or two now. Picked them up originally on Black Friday but it took ages to get them exchanged for the right size with their shitty customer service. I haven't done anything too crazy in them yet, but they've stood up to all the rain I've put them through so far. If you aren't into the boots (even though they aren't for hiking) I think there are some more in the Lunargrand line that are waterproof.

[brooks_]

Heads up, TAD Gear is on Huckberry right now at a decent discount (15-20% on most).

[manuel venatof]

Sorry to derail the topic of an urban techwear blog (although it sounds like a great idea), but im looking to see what you guys use as waterproof boots/shoes in the winter. I have a pair of salomon gore tex running shoes from a few years back, but theyre nearing the end of their lifespan so Im looking for a replacement. Preferably shoes since these will mostly be for a city winter, and something like hiking boots gets annoying when im indoors. Anything worth mentioning, or are options fairly limited?

There are dozens of brands making GTX shoes - almost every company has a gtx line so its mostly about which ones fit your style.

Im using these two:

With the Meindl doubling as light hiking shoes. Both brands are quite good but Meindl is superb madeingermany quality. But if you are more into Salomon-like sporty shoes then the posibilities are infinite: Hanwag, Bestard, Inov8, NB and a million more - including the sport giants. Then you got the luxury brands which also use membranes in some models so theres plenty of choice.

[Dolphinski]

Sorry to derail the topic of an urban techwear blog (although it sounds like a great idea), but im looking to see what you guys use as waterproof boots/shoes in the winter. I have a pair of salomon gore tex running shoes from a few years back, but theyre nearing the end of their lifespan so Im looking for a replacement. Preferably shoes since these will mostly be for a city winter, and something like hiking boots gets annoying when im indoors. Anything worth mentioning, or are options fairly limited?

 

Haters gonna hate but they're waterproof, really warm and mad comfortable.

 

[Brainboy]

Does anybody of you guys have heavy worn Gore-Tex fabric items? I wonder if my NSW M65 (Gore-Text performance shell) is going to show some wear with time and especially is going to be a little softer. I have been wearing it for three months this year and it still looks and feels new. Which is good actually, but I would really appreciate it to feel and fit less "plastic".

Well ,the tactile feel of the GTX fabric depends mostly on type of the technology used (Performance, Active, PacLite, etc.) and more importantly on the face fabric used. That plastic creaking sound is caused by the membrane, this will not change. I think that Performance shell is not that bad, I find it quite soft (on my Tilak jacket) compared to other GTX types, but then again, it might be different feel of the face fabric. 

[MoreToasties]

Not exactly similar but Arcteryx Tactician gloves are great. Very little branding.

Edited February 13, 2014 by MoreToasties

[opetian]

Not exactly similar but Arcteryx Tactician gloves are great. Very little branding.

veilance facet gloves have no branding

[frankie_four]

how do you want to use them? they look like bicycle gloves. go for rapha. I had some race face gloves with minimal branding on the index finger

[kraak]

The branding on these is too much, I suppose? http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/stormcell-gloves.html

[opetian]

speaking of branding, I like a lot some LEAF items for arc'teryx but just wondering if it is possible/easy to remove the sleeve velcro patches, anybody tried/heard something about it?

[scamster]

I saw them, too bulky and they're winter gloves. But yeah, as winter ones they're great.

 

 

Cycling in city + wearing them casually. I have Winter Gloves from Rapha and Giro Monaco that i use for road cycling, but i want something similar to MTB/Tactical ones. Remember ones that Errolson Hugh wore in SS-12 video? I'm searching something similar.

 

 

sent a tweet to hugh asking about these gloves never got a reply maybe some else could have a go?

[Northwest]

First SISP drop of the season at Haven.

[Inkinsurgent]

speaking of branding, I like a lot some LEAF items for arc'teryx but just wondering if it is possible/easy to remove the sleeve velcro patches, anybody tried/heard something about it?

They're both sewn and glued on. I would not recommend removing them on gtx or other membraned pieces, but if you can live with some stitch holes showing you could pull them off a softshell. Their customer service can advise about removing the glue residue or so i've heard.

[Dolphinski]

Stone Island in London told me they should have the SISP SS14 drop out on the shop floor today/tomorrow. Gonna take a stroll over there Sunday i reckon.

Edited February 14, 2014 by Dolphinski

[SuE]

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#SochiProblems for firstdoorontheleft

[aso2004]

speaking of branding, I like a lot some LEAF items for arc'teryx but just wondering if it is possible/easy to remove the sleeve velcro patches, anybody tried/heard something about it?

I have made patches and had them made for me.. Your local printer shop and embroidery shop should be able to sort you out..

[firstdoorontheleft]

schoeller - Yesterday was Day 5 of the Olympics and the...

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#SochiProblems for firstdoorontheleft

Yeah...I'm glad to say I had no part in making those suits. That was our innovation department working with Lockheed Martin. I don't make hooded unitards haha.

 

I worked on the Canadian Snowboard teams uniforms, the stuff that has the red to white maple leaf gradient and their race day gear for snowboard cross and alpine cross. I worked on all of the hard shells, soft shells and insulated pieces for them.

 

Also, as for the first drop of SISP, that crewneck sweatshirt in the felpa twill is just so generic looking. My NSW TP fleece crew looks better and has more to it.

Edited February 14, 2014 by firstdoorontheleft

[Appleseed]

Frankly, I'm a bigger fan of the more subtle SI:SP pieces - some of the (clearly SI) detailing can get too fussy. Wearing the nyco poplin shirt as we speak.

[Brainboy]

I like these simple SI:SP items too. I definitely want this sweatshirt (are there any in blue?) and the new nyco poplin, I have one from the last season and it's superb (thanks Tek-7-0 for proxy).

[Oldswag]

SI:SP drop at Haven
Convert pants are p dope

http://shop.havenshop.ca/products/convert-pant_co-batavia

[carlanton]

Bomber comes in black too: 

 

 

[hooper]

Black is much better than navy but it looks like a pretty boring piece. 

[scamster]

I like these simple SI:SP items too. I definitely want this sweatshirt (are there any in blue?) and the new nyco poplin, I have one from the last season and it's superb (thanks Tek-7-0 for proxy).

 

the blue along with a maroon is up on the stone island online store.

[Brainboy]

Thanks, scamster! It seems there are at least three Stone Island stores (EU, US, UK) with different stock and shipping options. 

Colour variations of SI:SP products are not even recorded in official catlogues or websites.

[Mixture]

Stone Island in London told me they should have the SISP SS14 drop out on the shop floor today/tomorrow. Gonna take a stroll over there Sunday i reckon.

lmk how the convert/drawcord pants are when you visit. 

[scamster]

yeah have noticed that too Brainboy, can be a little annoying when the item you want is only available in their store on the other side of the planet.

Edited February 14, 2014 by scamster

[TEKsevenZERO]

I have to sa that the UK SI:SP shop is terrible, alwys waaaay behind other sources. never mind, I shall wait until winter to hopefully track down a modular down vest.

 

Anyone seen 3XL for sale anywhere ? my quest never ceases !

[scamster]

would unfortunately have to agree usually behind on release of each sisp collection and usually the selection is not very broad. saying that they're super helpful; was kicking myself that I missed out on this 

modular neck protector_mussola prisimatica and although I contacted stone island via the yoox powered website they forwarded my request on to fourmarketing who contacted the store manager who contacted me then he sourced one from stone island in italy via fourmarketing as it was never released in the uk.

 

yes long, very long it took three months and had to pay full retail at 100 quid but worth it, glad I got it big thanks to their help!

[TEKsevenZERO]

I loved that neck brace/scarf - inspired by F1 cars wasn't it ? the folks at the shop are always as frustrated as me I think as they always seem to get held back by the marketing dept or whoever is behind taking photos of the clothing.

 

Still really glad you got hold of that scarf, kudos to the SI team coming through for you on that score.

 

now where is my blasted modular down vest dammit !!!!!