Another day, another Vans Vault collaboration with a professional skater. Today's fresh kicks of the day come to you from Levi Maestro who is apparently known for his "wit, personality and charisma." We can't confirm or deny any of those things, but we can tell you that he's responsible for a pretty slick pair of shoes, ... continue reading
Once you get to the point where a product you created is considered iconic, you don't do much to screw with that formula. Adidas Sambas and boat shoes are both pretty recognizable so combining the two of them in a one-stop shop package was a no-brainer. Keep the leather three stripes of the Samba that are instantly ... continue reading
For a no-frills flask that's perfect to toss in your bag when you're out camping or exploring, turn to Stanley. The classic brand has been crafting solid, well-made food and drink gear since 1913. Their latest flask is the first in the Adventure Series which is aimed at being both essential and rugged. With more grip ... continue reading
If you knew you were going to be stranded on an island and you could only bring one pair of pants with you, what would you bring? For most men, that's not even something you'd have to think about. The almost unanimous answer would probably be jeans. Jeans beat up nicely, they're comfy and they don't require washing ... continue reading
We've always found the term "running shoe" a little off. Sure, some shoes labeled as such get purchased for a bit of cardio, but the majority of them are purchased because they happen to look good and can be rocked while grabbing a beer or doing something casual that doesn't involve drinking (we can't think of an ... continue reading
Gyms are packed right now with people burning off holiday cookies, apple pies and beer guts, and we're no different. Actually, there is one difference between all of us here at Cool Material (along with you guys reading this) and about 75% of the people on their trial memberships—we actually care about looking good ... continue reading
We're not delusional. We know that, individually, we all probably have more pairs of shoes than the last three significant others combined. Between the Jacks, Johns and Chucks, a good portion of the collection bears the name Converse in one way or another. And even knowing both of those things doesn't prevent us from ... continue reading
It's no secret that, around these parts, we love tattoos. If we could get away with full sleeves in client meetings, and we weren't worried about the aging process, we'd probably be covered in ink from the neck down. Unless you're a tattoo artist or a rapper though, it's difficult to manage that much ink—let alone ... continue reading
Ripstop nylon was originally created to serve as a replacement to silk in the production of parachutes during WWII. To be fair, anything good enough for parachutes in WWII is something we want gear made out of. In fact, we'd probably put down hard earned greenbacks for just about anything made out of the material originally ... continue reading
When it comes to shoes, we're creatures of habit. We're all for fancy new chukka boots and loafers and oxfords, but sneakers will probably always be the largest portion of our kick collection because they're comfy, casual and classic. We don't need our sneakers to have more bells and whistles than the latest creation ... continue reading
There are a few certain things in life: death, taxes and new pairs of Nikes. Say what you will about their business practices, but nothing feels the same as just doing it and slipping into the swoosh. The Lunar Macleays mix the best parts of all the other Nike shoes you've come to know and love, along with Nike Running ... continue reading
There's something to be said for a simple, eye-catching sneaker. It's that sort of sentiment that helped make chucks, purcells and nylites so popular and Veja is using a similar model for their Domingos - with a twist. It all starts with patchwork uppers based on one primary shade of colors. Then Veja throws in some ... continue reading
Being environmentally conscious doesn't necessarily mean ending up with a product like the Smart Car that is—be honest—heinous looking. New Balance went back to the drawing board with their new line of newSKY shoes and ended up with a shoe made up of fabric constructed of 95% recycled PET plastic bottles. The recycled ... continue reading
Nike has always been at the top of the pile (or bottom, depending on perspective) when it comes to shoes that do more than just look good. The LunarGlide+ 3 is no different. Using a combination of science, design and pure black magic, Nike has managed to create a shoe that looks like a combination of a moon shoe and ... continue reading
This sponsored post is brought to you by UGG Australia.
If you’re fashion-forward, when you hear the brand name of UGG, what likely comes to mind are the fuzzy, sheepskin boots the ladies sport year-round. There’s a reason these boots are so popular – effortless comfort and style. ... continue reading
When you picture a pair of Vans you have a certain image that pops into your head. It's kind of like thinking about an Ed Hardy shirt only way, way better. We're going to ask you to suspend that thought and take a glance at this pair of Vans Rata Vulc Sneakers. Yeah, they are not what you were thinking. Sure, they ... continue reading
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