YAMAtune partnered with cult favorite Japanese snowboard brand Gentemstick (founded in 1998) to create the ideal socks for the mountain adventures. Whether split-boarding or snowboarding, these merino wool socks keep feet warm without overheating or hindering mobility. At mid-calf height, they are available as either round-toe or tabi socks. Price is in Yen.
Founded by outdoor enthusiast Jørgen Jørgensen, Norrøna has been making snow gear for 90 years in Oslo. While the brand dominates in Scandinavian markets, it is only now opening brick and mortar stores stateside—starting with a Boulder, Colorado shop this past summer, and now a storefront in NYC’s SoHo, which opens tomorrow, 6 December. Norrøna isn’t just testing the bigger names in the business, but …
As we all seem to spend more and more time at our desks and on our phones, the importance of getting outdoors and moving our bodies cannot be understated. From swimsuits to boxing gloves and skateboards, there are plenty of practical pieces available in our Sportsball Gift Guide. But we have included many other items, from notecards to magazines and books, to provide some (oftentimes …