Throughout the course of history, Britain’s youth has adopted every look imaginable – whether that be skinhead, hippie, casual, mod, or punk. All of these subcultures, with their…
After 16 years of Proper Magazine, you’d think we’d know everything about every single brand on the planet. But that’s not the case. Each day, we seem to…
Every time we speak about Mellow Clo, we’re wary that we might be sounding a bit too much like a proud relative. But the truth is, watching the…
It’s that time of the year when we become bombarded with an onslaught of newness. Every hour of every day, we’re inundated with new Spring Summer collections, exclusive…
As a Manchester-based publication, we’re always listening out for good Northern things and then shouting about them as loudly as we can. And given how many great creative…
Camping is one of those pursuits that seems to split populations clean in two. For some, it’s a quaint, almost idyllic escape from the noise of modern life;…
We’re firm believers that money spent on good-quality outdoor gear is money well spent. Not only does it encourage you to break away from the monotony of everyday…
Thanks to the recent release of the American biographical romance anthology television series, ‘Love Story’, the masses are finally waking up to the incredible dress sense of the…
There are certain shoes in my collection that I absolutely love wearing all the time. And almost all of them are made by KEEN. Much to the annoyance…
In life, there are levels to things. You could eat Nongshim instant ramen, or you could fly to Tokyo and eat a bowl prepared by a Michelin-starred chef.…
Now then. March is here, and already things are beginning to shift. We had two sunny days in a row this week, and it was even a little…
If you’re ever looking for mental footwear, both in technical and aesthetic regards, then simply turn your head in the direction of Merrell 1TRL. The Merrell offshoot takes…
Living in Britain, news from Goodlids always seems to arrive at the absolute worst possible moment. To my left, I’m watching rain smash itself against our office windows…
Certain things in life can only be described as special – that hit of warm air when you first step off a plane in a tropical country. An…
Discussing Helinox always leaves me at a bit of a crossroads. Has my enthusiasm for expertly-engineered camping furniture become a subtle admission that I’m getting old & boring?…
Even though it might not feel like it, the dawn of spring is imminent. All the right signs are starting to appear – the occasional sunny afternoon, birds…
Featured alongside football, The Royle Family, fish & chips, and a creamy pint of Timothy Taylor Landlord in the list of things that make us proud to be…
Each season, Nanamica embarks on a perilous 6,000-mile voyage from Japanese shores to Britain’s mushy brown beaches. Every year we half-expect the cargo to be lost at sea,…
Pop Trading Company is Amsterdam’s biggest skate brand. But don’t get it muddled, they don’t just skate. As much as they like kickflipping down stairs, grinding handrails and…
Hiking Patrol is one of the best case studies in what happens when you pour everything into something you love and trust the process. What began as an…
Each season, we’re absolutely buzzing to see what Merrell 1TRL have been cooking up. And in their case, it is quite literally cooking up – most of the…