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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Ok, nobody say Happy New Year. It’s over, done. We’re in 2023. Stop referring to ‘last year’ as if it’s 2021. It’s not. Last year was more recent.…
What do a broken stopwatch and the adidas Gazelle have in common?They’re both timeless. As the World Cup hoo-har leads the fickle finger of fashion to find fascination…
For this final Weekend Wears of 2022 we elicited the keen eye of in-house clothing designer extraordinaire as if a solitary female outfit somehow balances up the fact…
Whether you’ve taken a recent liking to hiking or you’re keen to get talking about walking, the presence of a well-crafted and reliable hiking boot in your life…
Generally speaking, footwear is made to perform the dual duties of protecting your feet and aiding your ability to walk without falling over. There are obviously many types…
Having gone full-on stealth for Black Friday last week, we thought we’d change things up with some anti-camo from the recent Gramicci x Brain Dead collaboration, with a…
French chunky shoe-merchants Palladium have combined with Cornish brand Finisterre to bring the world a sustainable hiking boot in two colours. This completes the hat-trick for the duo,…
adidas Mexicana at Oi PolloiOnce the definition of hen’s teeth, this new iteration remains a classic, coming in a sort of orangey mustardy yellow colour. The stench of…
As brands continue to try and cross-pollinate via healthy relationships with each other, we thought we’d throw a few recent link-ups your way. Gramicci x Brain DeadTwo brands…
Legions of three stripe aficionados are set to descend on Manchester over the next couple of weeks as another event celebrating their cultural resonance takes place. In partnership…
No apologies for that pun in the title, it’s what we do and if you’re bored of our irreverence imagine how we feel! Anyway, this being November and…
A soles on the ground report. A trusty pair of shoes provide reassurance when travelling. As the environment around you shapeshifts, looking down at your feet and seeing…
Berghaus Ice Cap 78 at Oi PolloiReturning “very soon” the Ice Cap is perhaps the most iconic of all Berghaus outerwear creations and the fact it’s returning at…