Combining an All-Star-style sole with a weathered, worn suede upper, the Converse by John Varvatos Sprint Grip Chukka Boot ($100) is bound to cause confusion — and draw a few compliments along the way. It features a removable insole, leather trimming and inner lining, a lace-up front, and looks that might best be described as a mash up of frontiersman and punk rock front man.
SaveIf you're on the job or simply looking to add some outdoorsman chic to your wardrobe, take a gander at the Tretorn Klipporone Boot ($145). This high-top boot features nine eye laces, a combination smooth and textured leather upper, textured, grooved rubber sole, two-tone laces, and a reinforced rubber midsole and toe cap. While they might look good at a country cookout or impromptu fishing session, don't expect to roll around midtown without drawing some strange looks.
SaveAdd some simple style to your winter wardrobe with Clarks Originals Wallabee ($130). Based on Lance Clark's original comfort shoe from 1965, the Wallabee is a hand-sewn moccasin featuring a suede upper in one of three shades, plantation sole construction, and a mid-height cut. Their simplicity isn't likely to wear well with dressier attire, but they should go great with plenty of other garb, from jeans to pajamas.
SaveA pair of relatively plain black sneakers are a great staple for any man's wardrobe, the Converse Jack Purcell Race Around ($79) being a fine example. These subdued high-tops feature a leather upper and lining, nubuck side panels with perforation details, a contrasting white ring on the sides of the rubber sole, and a molded footbed for added comfort. Just don't wear them with shorts.
SaveDating back to the 1930's, Warrior Footwear ($45-$60) are neither flashy nor ultra-exclusive, but like Chuck Taylor's, they have a classic, iconic feel despite their ubiquity. Originally conceived as an affordable athletics shoe for the Chinese market, dominating the industry in the '70s, '80s, and '90s, Warriors come in several plain yet endearing styles, including Team Basketball, Street Kung Fu, Lane Badminton, and our favorite, the World Tour Tennis.
SaveBattle even the coldest climates in Columbia Bugathermo Boots ($250). Not satisfied with simple insulation, the Bugathermos offer an electronic heating system that has three heat levels and runs off built-in rechargeable batteries for up to eight hours. Other frostbite-fighting features include an Omni-Tech waterproof-breathable Nubuck upper, an internal lining and footbed cover with AgION antimicrobial treatment, 200g Thinsulate Insulation, Omni-Grip traction, and an injection-molded waterproof thermal rubber shell.
SaveWhy spend money on a fine pair of shoes if you're not going to take care of them? The Paul Smith Shoe Care Kit (£345; about $500) offers everything you need to care for your fine footwear in a great-looking black washed wooden box. Included in the kit are two wood and horse hair polish brushes, two medium and two small wood applicator brushes, one wood, steel, and horse hair brush for suede, two polish cloths, five differently color shoe paints, four canisters of bees wax polish, and, of course, a metal shoe horn.
SaveFeaturing a more rigid silhouette than the average pair of Docs, the Dr. Martens Weston Boot ($130) is a more upscale version of the well-known boot. The Weston features a leather upper with a subtly polished finish, a bright, noticeable yellow welt trim, the classic Martens rubber sole, and McMartens Tartan inner lining.
SaveWhat better shoe to celebrate the heritage of John Varvatos' 315 Bowery store — which used to be a little place called CBGB — than the venerable Chuck Taylor? Bowery John Varvatos Chuck Taylor All Star Hi-Tops ($250) are Bowery NYC-branded sneakers, featuring the classic Chuck Taylor silhouette and rubber outsole, while adding a black nappa leather upper with leather weave, rawhide laces, and pinstripe lining.
We've got a pair of size 10's to give away to one lucky reader. To enter to win, just tweet us (@uncrate) the best show or band you saw this year.
Why spend money on a fine pair of shoes if you're not going to take care of them? The Paul Smith Shoe Care Kit (£345; about $500) offers everything you need to care for your fine footwear in a great-looking black washed wooden box. Included in the kit are two wood and horse hair polish brushes, two medium and two small wood applicator brushes, one wood, steel, and horse hair brush for suede, two polish cloths, five differently color shoe paints, four canisters of bees wax polish, and, of course, a metal shoe horn.
SaveA pair of relatively plain black sneakers are a great staple for any man's wardrobe, the Converse Jack Purcell Race Around ($79) being a fine example. These subdued high-tops feature a leather upper and lining, nubuck side panels with perforation details, a contrasting white ring on the sides of the rubber sole, and a molded footbed for added comfort. Just don't wear them with shorts.
SaveFeaturing a more rigid silhouette than the average pair of Docs, the Dr. Martens Weston Boot ($130) is a more upscale version of the well-known boot. The Weston features a leather upper with a subtly polished finish, a bright, noticeable yellow welt trim, the classic Martens rubber sole, and McMartens Tartan inner lining.
SaveAdd some simple style to your winter wardrobe with Clarks Originals Wallabee ($130). Based on Lance Clark's original comfort shoe from 1965, the Wallabee is a hand-sewn moccasin featuring a suede upper in one of three shades, plantation sole construction, and a mid-height cut. Their simplicity isn't likely to wear well with dressier attire, but they should go great with plenty of other garb, from jeans to pajamas.
SaveWhat better shoe to celebrate the heritage of John Varvatos' 315 Bowery store — which used to be a little place called CBGB — than the venerable Chuck Taylor? Bowery John Varvatos Chuck Taylor All Star Hi-Tops ($250) are Bowery NYC-branded sneakers, featuring the classic Chuck Taylor silhouette and rubber outsole, while adding a black nappa leather upper with leather weave, rawhide laces, and pinstripe lining.
We've got a pair of size 10's to give away to one lucky reader. To enter to win, just tweet us (@uncrate) the best show or band you saw this year.
Battle even the coldest climates in Columbia Bugathermo Boots ($250). Not satisfied with simple insulation, the Bugathermos offer an electronic heating system that has three heat levels and runs off built-in rechargeable batteries for up to eight hours. Other frostbite-fighting features include an Omni-Tech waterproof-breathable Nubuck upper, an internal lining and footbed cover with AgION antimicrobial treatment, 200g Thinsulate Insulation, Omni-Grip traction, and an injection-molded waterproof thermal rubber shell.
SaveWith all the laid-back attitude of the originals, the Converse All Star Rain Boots ($80) are the first we'd actually consider wearing in inclement weather. Staying true to their roots with a simple lace-up design and Chuck Taylor insignias, these rain boots feature a green rubber upper, attached tongue to prevent water from seeping in, corded laces, a reinforced toe, and a durable, grippy sole.
SaveCombining an All-Star-style sole with a weathered, worn suede upper, the Converse by John Varvatos Sprint Grip Chukka Boot ($100) is bound to cause confusion — and draw a few compliments along the way. It features a removable insole, leather trimming and inner lining, a lace-up front, and looks that might best be described as a mash up of frontiersman and punk rock front man.
SaveIf you're on the job or simply looking to add some outdoorsman chic to your wardrobe, take a gander at the Tretorn Klipporone Boot ($145). This high-top boot features nine eye laces, a combination smooth and textured leather upper, textured, grooved rubber sole, two-tone laces, and a reinforced rubber midsole and toe cap. While they might look good at a country cookout or impromptu fishing session, don't expect to roll around midtown without drawing some strange looks.
SaveFrom the makers of Baconnaise and Bacon Salt comes a bacon-flavored product that you don't even have to eat. J&D's Bacon Lip Balm ($13/4-pack) will protect your lips with beeswax, aloe vera oil, Vitamin E acetate, and other ingredients, all while offering a subtle bacon flavor both you and your partner can enjoy.
SaveMost of us don't have the engineering, design, or architectural chops to recreate any of Frank Lloyd Wright's masterworks, but we can anyway, thanks to these new Frank Lloyd Wright Lego Architecture Building Sets ($TBA). Licensed by the Frank Lloyd Wright Collection, these terrific sets — of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Fallingwater — were developed in collaboration with leading architects to be as accurate as possible, and come with booklets that not only tell you how to build you own model masterpiece, but exclusive archival historical material and photographs of each building, as well. [Thanks, Kris]
SaveEver wish you could combine your dual-monitor setup into one behemoth display? Get ready, because your wish has come true in the NEC CRV43 Curved Widescreen Display ($8,000). Boasting a unique curved design that's sure to immerse you more than a standard two display setup, this beauty also features a 2880x900 double WXGA resolution, a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, single link DVI-D and HDMI inputs, USB 2.0 ports, an on screen display, and the assurance that you have the most unique monitor in the neighborhood. [via]
SaveEver wish you could take a Jägermeister shot machine with you camping, tailgating, and partying? Now you can, with the Jägermeister 6-Bottle Shot Cooler ($120). Available as a six-bottle value pack, the cooler has plenty of room for all six bottles, ice, and the requisite cans of Red Bull, and uses the same tech as the Jägermeister Tap Machine to deliver ice-cold shots straight from the external tap.
SaveShow your fang affiliation by stocking your fridge with Tru Blood ($16). Based on the synthetic blood drink favored by the more civilized vampires of HBO's True Blood, this carbonated real-world version packs a slightly sweet, slightly tart blood orange flavor and a rich red color that will have guests wondering if you're drinking the real thing.
SaveFlapjack lovers, rejoice. Now you can make fresh, 97% fat-free pancakes in as little as 30 seconds using the ChefStack Automatic Pancake Machine ($3,500). This microwave-sized wonder uses no-mess batter pouches to crank out stack after stack of four- inch diameter pancakes, and doesn't even require supervision, letting you cook up breakfast for you and your crew while you get your other morning activities out of the way — like taking a shower, brushing your teeth, or downing a half-dozen mimosas.
SaveWe love bacon, and we've seen everything from Canned Bacon to Baconnaise, Bacon Salt, Bacon Floss — hell, even Bacon Lip Balm — so it was only a matter of time before we discovered Bacon Soap ($6). Made to both look and smell like frying bacon, this soap will get you clean while giving your appetite a jump-start on the day.
SaveOne of the worst things about adding ice to a whisky is its ability to water-down the flavor. So chill your next drink down with Whisky Stones ($20). Milled in Vermont by some of the oldest soapstone workshops in the US, these stones chill quickly in the freezer, and won't impart any flavor to your favorite blend.
SaveTempted by the MINI's go-cart handling, but not a fan of its boxy exterior? The MINI Coupé Concept ($TBA) is for you. Ready to accept any of MINI's powerhouse engines, including the 1.6L twin-scroll turbocharged unit from the MINI John Cooper Works, this stylish two-seater pairs a decidedly MINI-like bottom with an aggressively designed upper half, including a swept back windshield, short contrast roof, hidden B-pillars, and more sexy than every other modern MINI combined.
SaveLeave it to the air maestros at Dyson to create a fan with no blades. The Dyson Air Multiplier ($300-$330) uses a fairly ingenious design to suck air into the base, accelerating it through an small aperture in the device's ring and then over a ramp to channel its direction. As it happens, this also causes the air behind and around the machine to be drawn into the airflow, creating a smooth stream of air amplified 15 times, without the unpleasant buffeting caused by the blades of a traditional fan chopping the air. The only downside? It's a $300 fan.
SaveWhat good is a portable hard drive if you're afraid to take it anywhere? With the Hitachi SimpleTough Hard Drive ($100-$135), you simply grab your data and go. Featuring a rugged body with grippy rubber sides and a smooth rubber body, the SimpleTough can withstand drops of up to 7 feet and also offers underside lighting and an integrated USB cable, giving you one less thing to remember when packing for your next spy mission.
SaveTackle the great outdoors -- or just yard work -- in the coldest of weather in the Timberland Utility Jacket ($150). With straightforward looks, it's not exactly a flashy piece of outerwear, but it does the job, with a rugged cotton twill outer, nylon polin and polyester fleece lining, a front zipper with button flap cover for added wind protection, dual snap-close side pockets and two cargo-style chest pockets, slightly distressed details for a worn-in look, and stitched down shoulder epaulettes.
SaveKnown primarily for its sporty pro outerwear, the new line of Arc'teryx Veilance ($175-$1,000) tops, coats, and pants combines tough, outdoor-ready fabrics like Gore-Tex and Paclite with more traditional cuts and syling, letting you dress your best no matter what the weather's like outside. And no, we don't know how you're supposed to say "Arc'teryx."
SaveThink you've seen or read all the great books and films there are to digest? Think again. City Secrets Books & Movies ($14 each) are your guide to gems of cinema and literature that are mostly overlooked, compiled from recommendations given by some of the world's most well-respected minds on either subject, including Alec Wilkinson, Kenneth Turan, Marty Scorsese, and Sidney Lumet. Good luck finding copies of — and time to watch and read — all of them.
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Looking for a way to monitor your energy usage and cut down on power bills during the economic crunch? Check out the Black & Decker Power Monitor ($100). This easy-to-use device provides real-time electricity use, cost, and outdoor temperature readings, thanks to a wireless sensor that attaches to your electricity meter. Offering an Appliance Mode that isolates the cost of individual appliances or gadgets, it could save you up to 20% each month on your power bill — meaning it should pay for itself in no time.
SaveWho needs buttons? Apple's Magic Mouse ($69) eschews mechanical buttons and scroll wheels, letting you navigate using the same Multi-Touch technology used on the iPhone and MacBook trackpads. The sexy, seamless, touch-sensitive device works as a single or multi-button mouse with advanced gesture support, allowing you to scroll, pan, or swipe with ninja-finger skill. Works for you freakish lefties too.
SaveWhat would you pay to be Don Draper or Roger Sterling? How about to look like them? The Brooks Brothers Mad Men Edition Suit ($1,000; October 19) pays homage to AMC's hit show with a medium gray sharkskin suit designed by Janie Bryant, the Emmy-nominated costume designer for the show, and is modeled after Draper's and Sterling's wardrobes. Features include a noticeably slim cut, diagonal pockets, narrower notch lapels, and side vents. Limited to just 250, the suit is made in a Brooks-owned factory in Massachusetts, and while it might be more classically stylish than your current attire, don't expect it to magically turn you into Jon Hamm.
SaveJust in time for undeadliest of holidays comes The Horde T-Shirt ($18). This black American Apparel tee sports a terrific print of a single character wielding multiple weapons on the roof of a car as a horde (get it?) of zombies surround him. While it won't pass as a costume per se, it's certainly festive, and if you happen to harbor a secret zombie obsession, you'll no doubt find yourself wearing it all year long.
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With all the laid-back attitude of the originals, the Converse All Star Rain Boots ($80) are the first we'd actually consider wearing in inclement weather. Staying true to their roots with a simple lace-up design and Chuck Taylor insignias, these... [More]
Combining an All-Star-style sole with a weathered, worn suede upper, the Converse by John Varvatos Sprint Grip Chukka Boot ($100) is bound to cause confusion — and draw a few compliments along the way. It features a removable insole, leather... [More]
If you're on the job or simply looking to add some outdoorsman chic to your wardrobe, take a gander at the Tretorn Klipporone Boot ($145). This high-top boot features nine eye laces, a combination smooth and textured leather upper, textured,... [More]
Add some simple style to your winter wardrobe with Clarks Originals Wallabee ($130). Based on Lance Clark's original comfort shoe from 1965, the Wallabee is a hand-sewn moccasin featuring a suede upper in one of three shades, plantation sole construction,... [More]
A pair of relatively plain black sneakers are a great staple for any man's wardrobe, the Converse Jack Purcell Race Around ($79) being a fine example. These subdued high-tops feature a leather upper and lining, nubuck side panels with perforation... [More]
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Dating back to the 1930's, Warrior Footwear ($45-$60) are neither flashy nor ultra-exclusive, but like Chuck Taylor's, they have a classic, iconic feel despite their ubiquity. Originally conceived as an affordable athletics shoe for the Chinese market, dominating the industry... [More]
Battle even the coldest climates in Columbia Bugathermo Boots ($250). Not satisfied with simple insulation, the Bugathermos offer an electronic heating system that has three heat levels and runs off built-in rechargeable batteries for up to eight hours. Other frostbite-fighting... [More]
Why spend money on a fine pair of shoes if you're not going to take care of them? The Paul Smith Shoe Care Kit (£345; about $500) offers everything you need to care for your fine footwear in a great-looking... [More]
Featuring a more rigid silhouette than the average pair of Docs, the Dr. Martens Weston Boot ($130) is a more upscale version of the well-known boot. The Weston features a leather upper with a subtly polished finish, a bright, noticeable... [More]
What better shoe to celebrate the heritage of John Varvatos' 315 Bowery store — which used to be a little place called CBGB — than the venerable Chuck Taylor? Bowery John Varvatos Chuck Taylor All Star Hi-Tops ($250) are Bowery... [More]
While we love TOMS' mission — every pair purchased means a second pair sent to children in need — the shoe's relaxed, slip-on design left a little to be desired in the fashion department. Enter TOMS Cordones ($70), the company's... [More]
Maintaining the silhouette and style of the company's normal 574, the New Balance 574 Clips Sneakers ($75) are a limited-edition run made from leftover "clips" of materials salvaged from the construction of NB's 993 and 996 lines. Upgrades in the... [More]
Mixing high-end materials with simple, straightforward design, the Gravis IVSK8 Dylan Mid LX Raven (€95; roughly $140) are a nice upscale alternative to your average Chuck Taylors. Featuring a premium brown leather upper, contrasty blue comfort mesh lining, a cloud... [More]
Boat shoes meet hooker-style fishnets in the Tretorn Krona Mesh Sneaker ($50). The Krona Mesh features an EVA midsole for cushioning, three lace eyelets on each side, a rubber sole, and a canvas upper wrapped in contrasting mesh. A great... [More]
After more than a decade of making great riding bags and gear, Chrome is turning its attention to something new: footwear. Available in four styles, Chrome Shoes ($70-$90) adhere to the brand's tradition of toughness, with gusseted tongues to keep... [More]
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