Arguably the finest banner of all adidas innovations to sit under, the City Series keeps things relatively simple. Though many iterations feature, the really appealing ones for us…
We’re progressively covering all elements of the winter ‘fit in our Six of the best series and today we’re casting the spotlight on some toasty lids. The need…
I remember climbing an actual mountain in a pair of Merrell Hiking boots back in 2016. Ever since then, the brands presence on our radar here at Proper…
We’re getting increasingly niche with these product round-ups, but that’s how you like us isn’t it? And anyway, in this case we’re not scraping the barrel so much…
F/ce Performance Down Parka at Oi PolloiLooking like something a lifeguard would wear to an FA Cup fourth round replay, this ticks numerous boxes for us. The mouthy…
We’re back with another of our monthly random round-ups. And despite the new stuff arriving in stores being geared towards the warmer months, the colour palette is positively…
If you’re a freeze-dried, instant coffee type of person then this probably isn’t for you. However if you’re the type who obsesses over quality, culture and a good…
Christopher Raeburn’s mantlepiece much ache under the weight of all those awards he keeps winning. His list of accolades is extensive and for someone notably tall he seems…
Thumbing through the metaphorical pages of the internal adidas archive that exists deep in my mind, the Samba family holds a unique position. adidas – keen to celebrate…
Despite changes in ownership and subtle shifts in direction here and there, the good ship Oi Polloi remains fully on the course they’ve always been. Having come through…
Perhaps better known for their formal shoes and loafers, Grenson have been making footwear since 1866. It therefore stands to reason they’ll have made something for more hardy…
Berghaus are back with another collection of attractive outerwear fit for all manner of activities. Though it’s fit for your outdoor exertions, they saw fit to shoot it…
Salomon collaborated extensively last year, helping them position themselves as the shoe of the moment. As street-level GORP finds its way to high (aka dead expensive) fashion, it’ll…
It’s that strange point in the season when discounts are plentiful and newness remains somewhat elusive. However, fear not. We’ve not discriminated between full or reduced price and…
Are you the type of person who likes a story with their clothing? If yes, then look no further because our Italian cousins at Fresh have been busily…
Late 1986. I was 15, living in Leeds, and already growing out of ‘dresser’ style, the local vernacular for casuals. I’d been traveling the pre-Hillsborough, second division hellholes…
The Torsion Super is a slick retro runner. Time for a quick history lesson. In 1988 Adidas came out with the Torsion System technology. Meant for running shoes…
As we embark on another cold snap, the importance of being prepared to combat the cold comes into focus once again. While clothing is usually our first port…
We’re back with the first Weekend Wears of the year, and a new look to the whole thing. We’ve also enlisted the first of several regular guests, in…
This week we’re in Paris for international fashion and menswear affairs. Last week, we rounded off our week by indulging in a trip down memory lane a little…
With January comes bargains. Everyone knows that. But what about the new stuff that tends to start landing? Surely that’s worth a little of your time, too? Here’s…