Issue #324 | The Unstoppable Rise of the Carbon-Fiber Super Shoe

The Unstoppable Rise of the Carbon-Fiber Super Shoe

Athletes are known to get an edge where they can, whether by blood doping, taking human growth hormones, or “technology doping,” wherein gear gives you a major leg up. “Ever since 2016, there has been a technological arms race between the major footwear brands,” says the Guardian. It started with a Nike shoe, the Zoom Vaporfly 4%, which had a built-in carbon-fiber plate that helped marathon runners shave minutes off their times; world records were shattered. Ever since, some say it’s been a race to the bottom. But for others, the super shoes are putting them on top.

The Guardian

These Fast-Drying Shorts Will Make You Unstoppable

[Partner] You might be familiar with Proof’s reputation via the 72-Hour tee, the brand’s lightweight merino shirt that wicks moisture and keeps odor at bay, even when put through its paces over an action-packed weekend. The tee’s better half, shall we say, the Equator Hybrid short, won’t stand in the way of whatever you’re chasing, either. The polyester build has plenty of stretch that moves with you over mountain trails, and has a water-repellent finish that makes them dry quickly after you’re done casting for rainbow trout—or just cooling off waist deep with a cold one.

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A Menswear Expert Uses George Costanza to Explain the Rules of Style

As inept as George Costanza was, if he could do one thing right, it was getting dressed. Surprisingly, many seemingly capable, powerful men in the real world have the opposite problem—all the success, but none of the style. Ok, so the clothes can make the man, to adjust the adage. Just imagine how worse off George would have been if he didn’t know that you should always tuck in tailoring, or to wear jackets that actually fit correctly. While he was a poor example in most ways, when it comes to looking great, let George take the lead.

Cracked

This Is Why Your Pants Don’t Fit Quite Right, According to an Expert Tailor

“It’s not like a pair of jeans, where they feel uncomfortable for the first few days until you break them in and shape them to your body. When it comes to tailored trousers you have to get them right,” Jake Mueser, founder of J. Mueser Bespoke in NYC, tells GQ. OK, so make sure to get them right, from the start. But what’s the trick to it, exactly? It might not be as clear-cut as denim, but it also isn’t impossible to understand. Straight from the experts, here’s what to consider for excellent fitting pants.

GQ

• I Survived the Eclipse Tee – $24

• Patagonia Baggies – $65

• Ikea Tesammans Lamp Shade – $17.99

• Craighill Batten Card Wallet – $68

• L.L. Bean Leather Slippers – $80

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