Nike SB Lunar One Shot

A lightweight, data-driven skate shoe designed to maximize board feel and minimize break in time

While some purists still dispute Nike‘s presence in skateboarding, there’s no denying their contribution to skate shoe design and development. The latest tech to reach the market lies within the Lunar One Shot, a new shoe announced today, 26 November. The Swoosh claims the sleek, slim shoe to be “the most data-informed, wear-tested, technology-packed competitive skate shoe on the market.” Uneasy feelings of a “competitive …

Off Piste: Wilderness Collective

Our interview with founder Steve Dubbeldam on finding the feeling of exploration and the importance of adventure

Just over a year ago, Steve Dubbeldam founded Wilderness Collective, an adventure-based service offering men unique experiences to leave their day-to-day lives behind and step into the unknown. Lasting a few short days, the trips—while brief in duration—take on an extended life of their own. From climbing Washington state’s Mount Baker to horseback riding in the Sierras, the rugged trips may not be best suited …

WoodSnap

A unique, tattoo-like process prints images on wood while preserving the natural grain

The concept of printing images on unconventional materials—be it food or fabric—has been around for years. Yet rarely do the results do the original image justice. California-based WoodSnap aims to prove wood is an answer with their 10-step tattoo-like printing process. By embedding the ink directly into the wood, the ply’s natural grain is still very much visible, creating a clear image that’s both washed …