Right you lot, it’s looking like we’ve almost made it. The clocks have gone forward (or back, we can never tell which one it is), the temperatures are slowly increasing, and shorts are becoming socially acceptable again. Spring has sprung, and we couldn’t be happier.
Whether you like it or not, as a society, we’re soon to be trading big coats and boots for shorts and shirts. To celebrate, we’ve put together a very spring-themed edition of Proper Picks. 30+ items, all handpicked entirely by us. Obviously.
Stone Island Marina Overshirt
We know exactly what we’re doing by putting a Stone Island Marina Overshirt at the start of this list. Don’t lie, it’s worked; the beautiful apricot coloured piece of cotton has made you want to look further…
Nanamica Regular Collar Gradient Wind Shirt
This Nanamica shirt was guerilla marketed to us with a photo of Ray Winstone in Sexy Beast photoshopped on top of it. You can see that here. Needless to say, we now want one.
Snow Peak Light Mountain Cloth Parka
Nothing says spring like one of Snow Peak’s famed Light Mountain Cloth parkas. Trust us when we say these are the ideal transitional weather jackets. Nice colour on this one, too.
Diemme Movida
We can’t get enough of Diemme’s Movida model, and surely it’s easy to see why. The shape, sole and colourways are all sublime.
BEAMS Kendama
After watching those slow-motion videos on Instagram Reels of people doing all kinds of mad trickery with Kendamas, we’ve decided they’re pretty cool. Especially this BEAMS one.
Goldwin CORDURA Stretch Ventilating Mil Shorts
In the eyes of the general public, spring signifies the time when it becomes socially acceptable to wear shorts. But real ones know short season never ends.
Columbia PFG Bahama II Short Sleeve Shirt
Columbia PFG stands for Performance Fishing Gear, and it’s just been stocked at Outsiders Store – to celebrate they made this cool video, which is almost as good as the gear itself.
Stone Island Marina Cotton Terry Beach Towel
Can you imagine drying your body with this thing? Be feeling like some kind of mad hooligan emperor from the Roman times, just having a quick bath before rounding up the cavalry for Stoke away.
Nike LD-1000
The LD-1000 is a real tasty slice of Nike history, and this colourway serves as the cherry on top of that slice. Well good.
Baracuta Canvas Garment Dyed Trousers
Spring in the UK beckons the time when wearing light coloured trousers isn’t a stylistic nightmare waiting to happen. These Baracuta slacks are pleated and very nice.
Carhartt WIP Canby Overshirt
This Carhartt shirt has a nice sheen to it. A nice patina, if you will. Look at us using fancy words again…
ROA Packable Wind Jacket
The weather-induced transition from big coats to smaller ones can be challenging, and we suggest tapering slowly to avoid any adverse reactions. If you do begin to feel unwell, contact your GP immediately. With that said, this ROA Wind Jacket looks like a safe place to start.
NNormal Kboix 01
NNormal are quite literally reinventing the game. Their footwear is modular and comes with three interchangeable midsoles that optimally respond to different kinds of terrain. Sounds confusing, but it’s not. In fact, the only confusing thing is how on earth do you pronounce Kboix?
Montbell O.D. Anorak
You can always rely on Montbell to make a nice lightweight smock in a lovely colour. Case in point, directly to your left (or above if you’re on mobile)
Pawa Speed Sports Doggo Footie Shirt
This Pawa Speed Sports top blends two of the finer things in life, football & dogs.
Snow Peak Toned Trout Active Cap
Unconventially shaped headwear is a bit of a fixation for the person writing, and this spherical option from Snow Peak certainly hits the spot.
Snow Peak Recycled Cotton Dyed T-Shirt
While writing this list, we’ve had a revelation – Snow Peak gear is equally as good for the spring as it is for the snow. Big fan of this garment dyed blue colour.
Human Made Heart Rug
Show your house the love of a human with this Human Made rug.
Oakley Masseter
We can’t help but start humming Hall & Oates when we hear the name of these new Oakley sunglasses.
Purple Mountain Observatory Heat Reactive Obsidian Jacket
This PMO Jacket would be fantastic even if it wasn’t heat reactive, but it is. Top marks.
Arksen Labs Clao Sweatshirt
After feeling Arksen’s very high-quality clothing in hand, it isn’t all that surprising to learn they also spend time making yachts.
KEEN x Pilgrim Surf + Supply Jasper Zionic
The Jasper Zionic is a fantastic canvas for collaborations, and Pilgrim Surf + Supply have worked their magic here. The colour of the upper is great, the embroidery is great, and the laces are also great. Great stuff.
Finisterre + Snow Peak Daybreaker Jacket
A Finisterre & Snow Peak collaboration wasn’t on our bingo card for 2025, but you know what? It actually makes a lot of sense. Proper outdoor gear. They even made a wetsuit.
Goldwin PERTEX SHIELD AIR Fast Run Jacket
Goldwin worked alongside world-class trail runner Dylan Bowman to design this jacket. So, in case you’re wondering – yes, it’ll do just fine for your bi-annual Park Run.
Pawa Speed Sports Footie Boy T-Shirt
More football-inspired clobber from Pawa. We just can’t get enough.
Barbour x WP Workwear Wax Blazer
Barbour has recently collaborated with Italian outerwear connoisseurs WP Lavori, and the results are pretty amazing. If you’re looking for a wax jacket to separate you from the million others knocking about in Clapham, this is the one.
Our Legacy Horizon Jacket
Simply put, this jacket is mad. Kind of like a high-end Italian version of Patrick Bateman’s plastic coat he wears when he chops those people up. Hats off to Our Legacy.
On Cloudvista 2
Heeeaaaaavy trabs these la.
Nanga Hinoc Ripstop Field Cargo Pants
The pockets on these Nanga Cargo Pants are silly nice, especially the ones on the right side. Just think of all the receipts you could fit in there.
Carhartt Relaxed Fit Nelson T-Shirt
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to be called Nelson to justify purchasing this T-shirt.
Goldwin Utility Jet Mesh Cap
Vented caps are the way forward this spring. You heard it here first.
Palace x C.P. Company Cotton Sea Island Mock Neck Knit
Don’t mean to rub your face in it, but this Palace C.P. Company knit will probably be sold out by the time you read this. Nice though, isn’t it?
Merrell Agility Peak 5 Trainers
An ice-cold Agility Peak colourway from Merrell. Like something an out-of-hours Storm Trooper would wear.
Stone Island Short Parka
Don’t care if it’s the wrong season. Don’t care if it’s too expensive. I want this massive Stone Island coat, and you should too.
Endless Joy Bamboo Yellow Short Sleeve Shirt
If The White Lotus is anything to go off, Hawaiian shirts are going to be massive this summer, and there is quite literally no better place to get one than Endless Joy.
Oakley MUZM Eyeshade Sunglasses
No matter what activity you’re doing – writing, reading, eating cereal – these limited-edition Oakleys are sure to increase your speed by as much as 20%.
HOKA Stinson Evo OG
HOKA have nailed the OG’ness on these, the colours are unbelievably 2010.
Danner Bull Run GTX
In almost every religious scripture in existence, there’s a page that says something along the lines of ‘everyone must own a pair of Danners‘. You simply cannot beat them, and they’ll probably outlive you.
