Urban Techwear

[aso2004]

Well the OMS dunks arrived this morning and with the weather (7 Bft and rain) outside I took them for a test-drive. They kept me dry for about 40 minutes, which isn't bad for a non gore boot.

Construction looks ace and the sole is grippy. These will prove their worth come winter..

All in all nice one from Nike which is saying something. (tore thru the flyknits in about ten wears,and they were the runner not the racer)

[Christmas In A Submarine.]

(tore thru the flyknits in about ten wears,and they were the runner not the racer)

if you don't mind me asking - doing what exactly?

[Walt Thizzney]

Well the OMS dunks arrived this morning and with the weather (7 Bft and rain) outside I took them for a test-drive. They kept me dry for about 40 minutes, which isn't bad for a non gore boot.

Construction looks ace and the sole is grippy. These will prove their worth come winter..

All in all nice one from Nike which is saying something. (tore thru the flyknits in about ten wears,and they were the runner not the racer)

ur making me miss my goretex dunks.... things were amazing!!!

[aso2004]

if you don't mind me asking - doing what exactly?

Scuffed it lightly on the second wear ,2 or 3 threads came loose of the next wears , in a matter of more wears it developed to a dime size hole...

Strong light material ,loved the fit but my Roshes withstood better

[readytoignite]

call nike customer support and get them replaced or refunded

[aso2004]

Went back to the store I purchased them from,got a refund within days..

Just a quick q from me : anyone seen the Lunar-ridge Yellow from the OTM series (the one where the dunk is also from)

Looking for a 9 and 11...

Got 'em...

Edited October 7, 2012 by aso2004

[the breaks]

anyone check out the levi's "commuter" line? i picked up the pants, pretty nice imo

[readytoignite]

it's fine but hardly tech. the dwr is a gimmick

[fungz0r]

The stone island shadow project bomber this season is pretty awesome. Bonded linen and wool, it's got a pretty stiff feeling to it but is supposedly still breathable. Going to be on the lookout for that once sale season hits.

[TEKsevenZERO]

Anyone got experience with Maharishi Tech shorts here?

Can the material and properties and day to day wearability be commented on?

Seen a pair that I might pick up but without being able to handle them, wouldn't mind some insider info.

[larssss]

Did anyone pick up a pair of the NikeID SFB chukkas? If so, how do you like them and can you post pics of the shoes themselves? Interested in seeing how the colours look in unofficial pictures?

[aso2004]

I'll see if I can post some pics but if these are going to be your bad weather boots, i got mine in synthetic suedeand I wouldn't count on em in rain...

[shadows]

Anyone got experience with Maharishi Tech shorts here?

Can the material and properties and day to day wearability be commented on?

Seen a pair that I might pick up but without being able to handle them, wouldn't mind some insider info.

I own a couple of those + a load of old Maharishi jackets.

They will do fine in day to day wear, make sure you get the original snopant and not those fixed or other versions.

Too bad their collections are not what they used to be but they still are and always will be the pioneers of military styling in fashion.

Hardy Blechman had his fair share of genius designs in the old days, damn he did some great stuff with the Snopant and the recycled line....

[freecat]

If anyone ever wants stuff from Firmament Berlin, let me know, I can proxy.

[readytoignite]

I thought most, if not all of the Levi's Commuter line used the nanosphere treatment from Schoeller? The jacket and 3/4ths I have definitely surpassed my expectations at the price point they're available at. I just did a 30 mile hike in the 3/4ths and it was great.

yeah that's fair re: pricepoint but i don't see the point in a nanosphere treatment on what's essentially cotton. if it's raining any measurable amount you're going to get wet and take a long time to dry. hence gimmick

[TheGreyman]

Isn't that sort of the point of Urban Techwear? Even ACRNM, or Veilance, as cool as they may be, are not what I'm going to put on if I'm out in the back country in killing weather.

[drgitlin]

yeah that's fair re: pricepoint but i don't see the point in a nanosphere treatment on what's essentially cotton. if it's raining any measurable amount you're going to get wet and take a long time to dry. hence gimmick

Better tell Errolson to stop using Nextec Epic!

[baldy]

Isn't that sort of the point of Urban Techwear? Even ACRNM, or Veilance, as cool as they may be, are not what I'm going to put on if I'm out in the back country in killing weather.

i don't get what you're saying, obviously you wouldn't wear "urban" techwear in to the "back country" wth

[Walt Thizzney]

theta ar..... the quality is out of this world, got a brother wanting to climb Everest n shit

Edited October 14, 2012 by Walt Thizzney

[shoreman]

I didn't think any of the pieces from their regular line were made in Canada. Good find.

On another note, any recommendations for underwear? A day in these American Apparel Boxer briefs has me considering cutting my dick off.

Edited October 13, 2012 by Shoreman

[sjnv]

I didn't think any of the pieces from their regular line were made in Canada. Good find.

On another note, any recommendations for underwear? A day in these American Apparel Boxer briefs has me considering cutting my dick off.

These ExOfficio boxer-briefs are awesome http://www.amazon.co...and_ltst_clth_t

Edited October 14, 2012 by sjnv

[scamster]

thanks sjnv was in the market for some new boxers these look ideal, read lots of reviews doesn't look like you can get much better.

and for you lucky usa folk it's a little cheaper at campmor.

[frankie_four]

I didn't think any of the pieces from their regular line were made in Canada. Good find.

On another note, any recommendations for underwear? A day in these American Apparel Boxer briefs has me considering cutting my dick off.

Arc'teryx switched their production to China around 2008 or 2009. I am not sure when I bought my Canadian made Theta exactly but it was in this time range, because the Hoody I bought in the same year came from China.

I do like the Falke Running Boxers, Sunspel or Zimmerli

[aso2004]

Boxers??

http://www.finisterreuk.com/shop/mens/clothing/merino-wool-underwear/zephyr-boxer-midnight-red.html

End off.. Breezy in the summer, warm in winter..

[fungz0r]

Yeah my old theta ar was made in canada as well, I do believe it was from 08. Just bought a new beta ar and it's made in china, quality wise I cannot tell any differences

[Walt Thizzney]

Yeah my old theta ar was made in canada as well, I do believe it was from 08. Just bought a new beta ar and it's made in china, quality wise I cannot tell any differences

Mine is an 2010 that i found new..... called customer service they said that production shifts by month... so one made in april can come from china, in july from Canada ect ect, awesome jacket tho

[carlanton]

Does anyone know where to find this Shadow Project jacket in black? Most stores have it in navy, but I'm assuming it exists in black,

[scamster]

carlanton you should have followed the link in aquire mag it would have taken you here.

[readytoignite]

Better tell Errolson to stop using Nextec Epic!

not quite fair to my point - other than epic being a more integral treatment than nanosphere, it's not like acronym is hyping up these jackets as "commuter" oriented - it's just another manifestation of his design philosophy

[aso2004]

x post from small questions..

Maybe better here..

Can anyone point me to some high grade tech wear shirts that don't have me look a goth ninj or a designer ?

Something I can wear under a suit.

Straight up , tailored and no gimmicks(zippers etc)...