What is your workout style?

On Friday night the London 2012 Olympics opened. The Olympics event is the biggest sport event in the world intended to be about the purity of sport and its importance in the unity of this world (although I'm not sure how much of it is true anymore). We get the chance to watch athletes from 205 nations competing in 300 events. They preform with blood, sweat and tears while stretching their limits, breaking world records and creating the best real drama, the one that only sport can create.
In honor of the event i decided to dedicate a post for the Olympics....but with so many bloggers and magazines already covering every possible angle, i went with a more personal one. So, if watching the long distance race on your TV screen inspires you to get off the coach and break a world record, here my recommendation on how to look your best while doing it.

A Man of Style's Workout Gear

What do we have here? A basic black and blue color story spiced up with a touch of neon yellow and orange. I like compression items for style and performance, they're light and tight, and keep your body worm (lowers the risk of pulling muscles and improves your performance). The Nike Pro Combat Hypercool 2.0 fitted short-sleeve top delivers major ventilation and sweat-wicking fabric to help keep you cool and comfortable. Go for a dark color, it will insure looking good even when you're all wet and sweat. A black/yellow neon 6 inch, 4-way stretch shorts from New Balance will provide ease of motion, and these light blue Nike Hypercool Shorts underneath will keep your hamstrings flexible while adding color to the workout. Feather weight adiZero® by Adidas will make anyone feeling as if they're been running on air while a blue half zip long sleeve top from Adidas will keep you warm before and after your exercise. To keep track of your world breaking records use the help of Nike SportWatch GPS while blasting your workout playlist with the Nike Vapor headphones. No Look is completed without a bag, once again the perfect opportunity for a color addition for a style statement! Orange sport duffel bag from Y-3 is a great choice.
That's it, you are all set, all you need now is a little motivation and a Gym membership......

Findings - John Lobb Aston Martin Leather Sneakers

Aston Martin Leather Sneakers from John Lobb

WHY: Summer calls for colors, fun and adventures time....and These shoes is all you need to walk  safe yet with full speed through the season. The ultimate summer shoes to style with white shorts and a chambray shirt for an easy Sunday stroll, or with rolled hem chinos and a classic blue gingham shirt for afternoon drinks on the beach or even with your seersucker suit, a classic white shirt, and a colored belt and socks for a summer work day in the office.....What ever your style and mood is, you can count that on this collaborative product between two brands that are leaders in their fields will always deliver! Keep the rest of your look understand and let these shoes do the walking....
John Lobb is shoemaker brand that's been making fine shoes since 1849 (all shoes are still handmade the traditional way, with 190 steps and several weeks involved in the production of each pair) and Aston Martin is the ultimate name in performance sports cars....as i said beauty, quality and speed...every man's dream!
INFO: Expertly crafted from smooth leather and punctuated with streamlined, engineered, colored rubber soles and padded ankle supports to ensure supreme comfort and a sleek fit, leather lining. Featuring engraved eyelets that reference Aston Martin's timeless flair. Available is 4 color ways: blue/red soles, Green/Red soles, Yellow/white soles and Brown/white soles, comes with a branded dust bag, box and spare laces.
PRICE: $965.00

WHERE: Mr Porter

Findings - Maison Martin Margiela 22 Leather Hi Trainers

Leather Hi Trainers snickers from Maison Martin Margiela 22

WHY: These cool hi top sneakers look so comfortable, don't they?! It looks like your foot will be diving into a quilted blanket cushioned all around! feels good ha?....  done in a cool and clean sophisticated design, somewhat of a mix between boots and sneakers (very Japanese like) and offered in some unusual color choices (at list for a regular sneakers) such as the sage and the camel and you got your self a shoe for a show!
Although they part of the SS11 pre-collection i think these shoes will work as well for the winter time, as either a great casual shoes with jeans or if pushing it even as a fun twist to slacks or a suit for the contemporary business guy....
INFO: Nubuck leather hidden lace-up high top sneaker, lined with leather and finished with a vulcanized sole. with Velcro ankle strap,the upper has been treated with unique artisanal processes ( irregularities in pigment or texture are inherent to its design). available in 3 colors: black, camel or sage green.
WHERE: OKI-NI
PRICE: $597.00

Findings - Paul Smith Osmo sneakers

Osmo sneakers from Paul Smith.

WHY: Light and colorful fun sneakers for spring/summer, can be worn with jeans or any shorts... multicolored but still sophisticated and smart, simply fun!
INFO: Suede, Lace closure, Colored eyelet on each side of the eyelet panel, Striped vamp, Textile lining, Textile insole, Synthetic outsole. weight;:10.00 oz.
PRICE: $204.00
WHERE: zappos.com

How to color your wardrobe for spring!

Spring time is here...YES! it is my favorite time of the year (probably has to do with the fact that it's my birthday season...) ... After a long cold and gray winter, finally the sun is shining and the rainbow is out and it's time to celebrate with COLORS! And what better way to express it than brighten up your look with funky shoes, but since not everyone is comfortable wearing color shoes when it comes to sneakers i think that even the most conservative guy will feel comfortable throwing colors at his feet, so my first spring advise is......