Sartorial – Relating to tailoring, clothes or style of dress
I have often been asked by family and friends on how I prevent watch strap irritation. As a person who collects watches and also wears a watch to track my steps or for GPS or Heart Rate tracking, I have had problems in the past Read More …
I have discussed my bias towards LACOSTE clothing. For the longest time, I have been a fan of the French clothing company which was originally founded back in 1933. Best known as the company that was created by tennis player Jean Rene Lacoste a.k.a. “the Read More …
Back in 1949, Kihachiro Onitsuka created Onitsuka Co., Ltd. Onitsuka manufactured basketball shoes in Kobe, Hyoga prefecture and would created various Olympics style shoes from the 50’s through ’70s. But it’s his Mexico 66 design (first introduced during the pre-olympic trials for the 1968 Olympic Read More …
In 1965, Smith Optics, Inc. was founded in Sun Valley, Idaho. The company would be known for creating the first-ever goggle with a sealed thermal lens and breathable vent foam. Back in the day, Dr. Bob Smith, a dentist by trade, would create goggles using Read More …
While Tokyo typically has the distinction of people who enjoy being surrounded by the concrete jungle, there are those who love to escape to the outdoors. Those who would rather go camping, biking, hiking, trail running, and simply loving the beauty of what the outdoor Read More …
There was a time when I would to go to Japan and select dress shoes and socks, until I realize that stairs in Japan have quickly become my arch-rival. From carrying your multiple luggage, your travel bag/backpack and when going to the subway or train, Read More …
I had the opportunity to use the MagnoGrip Pro Utility Magnetic Gloves on a worksite and also doing work at home. I have large hands, so was glad to know that size Large was good enough to fit on my hands. They fit perfectly and Read More …
One of choices I made when I was younger was to treat watches similarly to how I treat clothing and shoes. And what I mean by that is that in my life, wearing the same shoes, wearing the same jacket, wearing the same hat, wearing Read More …
As I was perusing for winter jackets for 2016, there were a few things I was looking for. It had a hood that was removable Worked well in the elements, in my case, rain, wind and cold temperatures Good number of pockets And… the jacket Read More …
Are you a person into scarves (or Kremer, Muffler, neck-wraps)? According to wikipedia (so not sure how accurate this is), one of the origins of the scarf was as far back in ancient Rome in order to keep clean. Back then it was called a Read More …
As a proud owner of Withings WS-50 Smart Body Analyzer, I was looking forward to the Withing Pulse Ox Black. For my runs, I tend to use my Garmin Forerunner and most recently, my TomTom Spark Music + Cardio but always willing to test out Read More …
When it comes to running socks, a lot of the apparel companies that deal with fitness have their own type of running sock. But among that competitive crowd, Balega Hidden Comfort Socks have a great reputation among many runners. Created in South America , Balega Read More …
I have been wanting a new fitness watch and most importantly, wanting one that not everyone is wearing. Having read the awesome first run and impressions by Ray at DC Rainmaker, I decided to get the TomTom Spark Cardio + Music Fitness Watch. For those Read More …
As I start to run and cycle more and focus on my water drinking, I have been researching various hydration packs. One that fit my budget and my needs was the CamelBak Lobo Hydration Pack. Since 1988, Petaluma-based outdoor equipment company, CamelBak Products, LLC has Read More …
Vichy Roll-On Deodorant is an interesting product. Containing Zinc Gluconate which the company says neutralizes odors and also is infused with mineral-rich volcanic water. Also, the product is aluminum and salts-free. Of course, seeing the $17+ price tag and how small this deodorant was, I Read More …
Sporting a 45mm stainless steel case with black and white hands and hour markers, luminous, black ion-plated stainless steel bezel and black stainless steel crown and pushers, a tachymeter and utilizes a flame fusion crystal. The watch is water resistant up to 330 ft. The Read More …
The Shimano SH-XC30 SPD Mountain Bike shoes have been my main shoe to use for commutes or for riding. While I do have Shimano road shoes, I tend to do a lot of riding through the city and not in areas where there are straight Read More …
I have posted about my bias towards LACOSTE apparel. For the longest time, I have been a fan of the French clothing company which was originally founded back in 1933. Best known as the company that was created by tennis player Jean Rene Lacoste a.k.a. Read More …
Often when traveling, I purchase disposable razors and also like to have one ready, if I have a time crunch and need to quickly shave in the shower before I go to work. The Flex 3 worked fine, but I have to admit that with Read More …
As a proud owner of Ray-Ban eyewear, I have loved seeing the “Made in Italy” right next to the Ray-Ban logo. Recently, I had to purchase eyeglasses and fell in love with the Ray-Ban Optics RB 7014. Selected the frame and really looked forward to Read More …
As I have Ray-Ban’s for my reading eye glasses, for whenever I need them while driving, I needed another frame. Something I can just keep in the vehicle, so I opted for something more affordable and cool. So, I went for the MarchoNYC Downtown M-852 Read More …
My first experience using “CLEAR Men Scalp and Hair Anti-Dandruff Shampoo” was quite positive. Liked the way the shampoo bottle opens and prevents leakage. The shampoo was actually quite thick, so I personally didn’t need a lot as the lather was very good with just Read More …
As a frequent user of Malin+Goetz, Hanz de Fuko and Blind Barber’s “60 Proof Hair Wax”, I tend to also purchase a variety of brands pomade and paste for my hair. Always looking for a medium hold, natural or matte finish, I have tried many Read More …
When I first saw these Aura Outdoor Products Silicone Heat Resistant Grill Gloves….the first thing came to my mind was if these gloves were for real? I mean, heat resistant up to 425 degrees? So, I decided to give these gloves a try. First, with Read More …
For those who use styling gel, while most people tend to look for price and size, one thing about the Dove Men + Care Fortifying Styling Gel is the fact that it uses caffeine. The styling gel definitely works in a strong hold, there is Read More …