Oakley LSA Boot
Originally designed for the Military, the Oakley LSA (Land, Sea, Air) just might be the ultimate go anywhere, do anything performance boot. Unlike conventional boots, the LSAs are ultra lightweight and have a streamlined, glove-like fit. As for construction, the boots feature Scotchguard treated pig suede, 1000 Denier Cordura throughout the boot, and a puncture proof sole (Terrain model). The boot also comes in a "Water" model (see bottom) that features drainage ports in the soles. Link
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Oakley Cipher
Weighing in at 260 grams, Oakley's Cipher ($130) has crowned itself the lightest golf shoe on the market by swapping out the usual heft with a lightweight upper and a cleat-less sole. The bottom is covered in thousands of "NanoSpikes" which rids the shoe of conventional cleats that not only provides traction but gets you lower to the ground to improve your balance on the green. Link
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Best Made Small First Aid Kit
Leave it to Best Made to turn a First Aid Kit into a design lust object. Should you run into any trouble, the compact kit ($45) has got all the first aid essentials which are all kept safe and secure inside a dust and moisture-resistant metal box. Link
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Travelteq X Cicli Maestro
Travelteq and Italian bike experts Cicli Maestro have teamed up on a handmade singlespeed bicycle. The bike ($1,108) comes with your choice of a coaster brake or flip-flop hubs for riding freewheel for fixed and features Brooks leather saddles, Italian leather handlebars, and a three layer ivory paint finish. Link
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New Balance 110
New Balance redefines what you expect in a trail running shoe with their versatile and lightweight MT110 ($70). The shoe combines a minimalist running shoe with a rugged trail shoe, but puts it in a streamlined package that's ready just about any terrain. Link
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Lacoste Lab Apparel
Alongside Lacoste's new sporting goods range, the Lab collection will feature a small line of technical apparel that includes a jacket, boardshorts, a swimsuit, and of course, versions of their signature polo shirt. Link
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Smith I/O Recon
While we love the idea of having a heads up display in your snowboarding goggle, the only current option is pretty bulky and a bit over-designed. Smith is changing that with their new collaboration with Recon to better implement their technology in their popular IO Goggle. The goggle will allow you to receive texts, emails, video, and weather conditions when connected with your Bluetooth-enabled smartphone. Link
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Nike+ Fuelband
Nike is taking their Nike+ program to another level with their answer to the Jawbone UP and Fitbits of the world with their Fuelband. Fuelband ($150) is a fitness tracking bracelet with a built-in accelerometer that measures many types of activity whether its sport-based or a walk through the city. Good for four days of activity, the band displays time, calories burned, steps, and has a built-in USB plug and Bluetooth for displaying your stats on any iOS 4 or iOS 5 device (other devices coming soon). Activity is measured in "Fuel" which you set based on your activity and once you start progress is displayed via a series of 20 colored LED lights that starts in the red and shows your progress as the lighting eventually reaches the green which is your goal. Pre-orders are available today at 2PM Pacific time at Nike's online store. Link
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Naklin
Taking a five year break from the snowboard outwear industry, Naklin-founder Abe Gilreath is getting back into the business later this year with a new collection of essential base layers made from merino wool. And with its warmth and natural odor-resistant properties the fabric is a perfect complement to your winter arsenal. Link / Source
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Nike Zoom Vapour 9 Tour
Nike took the lightweight, breathable construction of their running shoes and put it into their newest tennis shoe design, the Vapour 9 Tour. The shoes have a sophisticated fit system with "fingers" that adjust to the shape of your foot while lightweight lunar cushioning and a zoom unit keeps your feet comfortable on the court. Link
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