Here is a look at the newest addition to the Danner lineup with the Wraptop Pulse model. This hiker/sneaker looks amazng, featuring classic hiker lace up, water repelent neoprene upper and Vibram sole, all made the USA. This would be a really good option as a functional winter sneaker.
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We are pleased to give you the first full look at the 4 Horsemen Supplies x Viberg Hiker Boot. This is the third collaboration between the two Victoria-based companies, with the Service Boot and Saddle Oxford being the previous two. This time around they decided to flip the script on the classic Viberg Hiker by using the 2030 last (same one as the 4HS x Viberg Service Boot), which is a touch slimmer than the traditional Hiker last. They removed the Thinsulate liner, used an unconstructed toe with a reverse Peanut color bullhide upper slammed on a Vibram 2021 sole in sand color with the classic red hiker lace, with an extra set of leather laces as well. The boot was designed as an around-town hiker with a slimmed down profile and more lighter weight and feel than the traditional style. We are always happy to work with these two companies, and even happier with the outcome of their efforts, beautiful looking, hand-made boots designed and made in our backyard. Look for these to drop towards the end of this week and contact Four Horsemen direct for more info on details and release dates.*
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*All images © eightyfoureightyfive.com
Posted in collaborations, footwear, photography
Tagged Four Horsemen, hiking boots, Viberg Boots, Victoria BC
Had a bit of a heart attack when I came across is-ness this week when doing my regular rounds through my Japanese source sites. What a flawlessly executed label; taking cues from classic California outdoors wear (read: Patagonia) and adding stylistic and construction nuances that are explicitly Japanese, is-ness’ f/w 2011 collection is as solid a front-to-back concept run as I’ve seen. Wild colors and patterns, a wide array of materials, and a seemingly high-function cold weather commitment make this so, so appealing to me. Some of the pieces are a little cray for my personal taste, but taken individually a lot of this would integrate and pop with a more toned-down existing wardrobe… basically, this line is RAD. Hit the jump for 40 more awesome pieces from is-ness f/w ’11.
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Posted in accessories, clothes, footwear
Tagged California, Fall/Winter 2011, is-ness, Japan, outdoors wear
Spotted over at and shot by the Beast, this small capsule collab between N. Hoolywood and Lee is too good to not post. Lee is one of the last North American workwear/denim originators to dive deep in to collaborations, but hopefully this is the start of some quality links. Really feeling the chorecoat especially, this is a good look for N. Hoolywood, too bad it’s only available in Asian at present.
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Here’s a collab that we can fully endorse: a great looking Vans Era featuring Mooneyes branding, who’ve had a special place in my heart ever since I saw a cool dude at my highschool do a mega burnout in the parking lot in his juiced Camaro, all the while rocking a huge Eyes sticker on the rear window. The shoe looks pretty sweet, rough canvas with option yellow Moon laces and good logo placement on the back. Available Dec 4th, thx to HS for the tip
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Subciety is another great Japanese shop/brand that I can’t really tell you much about, because, well, everything online is in Japanese. On a well-developed counter-cultural bend, Subciety merges garage, mod, biker, and punk aesthetics with strong branding: some of it is awesome, other stuff isn’t my thing quite so much. Here’s a selection of some of my choice picks from what I think is their most recent batch of product… also, feel free to comment if you know something about the brand that you’d like to share… more after the jump
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Posted in accessories, clothes, footwear
Tagged babelfish fail, Japan, Shiyuba, Subciety
Here are some great behind-the-scenes images from the Viberg Boots factory nestled on Herald St. right here in Victoria B.C. No product shots or sales pitch here, just some class photos documenting the process that is undertaken to manufacture some of our favourite boots. Beautiful shots, especially love all the the brass tacks lying around.
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Tokyo’s Rico unveils this wild-out collection for f/w 2011, draping/layering/pattern/material mashing in a completely unrestrained manner, more art instillation that marketable fashion run, but damn enjoyable nonetheless. With hints of everything from Junya through to Tom Ford, there’s a lot going on here, but that’s the appeal… Jil Sander aesthetic minimalism this is not. Unique styling and some cool looking pieces, click through for more form Rico f/w ’11.
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Posted in accessories, clothes, footwear
Tagged Fall/Winter 2011, Japan, Rico, Tokyo
