What happens when you make a hoodie out of Merino wool? New York based clothing company Outlier knows the answer in one word: Awesome.  They’re durable, warm, wicking. Originally built for cycling, these look fantastic. Check them out.

Initially shown back in April, Nike announces a wider launch for November from its Paris Bastille by 180g campaign, focused on three simple sneaker styles, including the Tennis Classic, Air Flytop, and Flash. All three receive unique 180g treatments, a process which allows some of the brand’s classic product to be custom dyed, achieving a tailor-made type of aesthetic amongst various premium textiles and custom detailing. A release event is slated for November 5th, 2009 at 180g in Paris.

I’m loving the Tennis Classic shown above. More pictures over at HypeBeast

Great merino wool bobble hats by Alessia Giovanni in Italy. And a damn cute kid!

Some great t-shirts by Robatabrand. And as a bonus to Josh Spear readers, enter “JOSHSPEAR” at check out to get 10% off! Thanks Mark!

The ffffound of products. SVPPLY. Incredible and this is just the beginning of something great.

Svpply is a retail bookmarking and recommendation service. Filtered through the collective wishlists of our members, Svpply features the full spectrum of retail products, from the exclusive to the wholesale.

In order to control the growth and quality of the site, Svpply members are typically added by invitation only.

The OeTZI3300 shoe brand is inspired by a prehistoric man named “Oetzi” who has been carbon dated all the way back to 3300 B.C. His mummified body was unveiled from it’s frozen state during “global warming” and he was wearing nothing more than the basic essentials he needed for survival– good gear for protection and warmth, as well as a unique pair of bad ass shoes.

These shoes above (more color-ways after the jump) are inspired by the simple yet functional design of Oetzi’s shoes, our need to be environmentally responsible, and the need to better promote the art of well being. The collection features a pair made of napa leathers and oiled suede, both with an insulating yet breathable stretch inner sock liner– and a cork footbed designed for comfort (it also gradually molds to your footscape as you wear them).

Proceeds of every sale go to the Arthritis Foundation, as it was discovered by tattoo’s found on Oetzi’s body that he too had symptoms of joint disease and was probably treated with a very primitive form of acupunture. The brands logo is inspired by these tattoos.

These shoes were designed by the same guy behind one of my all the favorites for comfort, the Royal Elastics Grata.  Congrats Ludovic!

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The A.P.C. x All Court Sneakers. Some of my favorite shoes lately– I’ve been rocking the red accent ones for a few months, now they’re available in black on white canvas. And, for sale online for 90 Euros. Hat tip to Hypebeast for the heads up.

Bob Cousy All-American, glossy with leather laces. Holiday edition PF Flyers. Yes please?

Great looking Acronym collection for the Fall and Winter. It reminds me of Burton’s Analog stuff. You can check out more coverage by Eugene Kan at Hypebeast.

Fourth is King brings you comfortable quality t-shirts with special attention to design details. The 3 shirts currently available are Brainstorm (love that), Peace Out and One if by Land, Two if by Sea. Good work guys and congrats on the launch!

A new Bumpy Pitch shirt! Would definitely wear this one.

Good day for these in NYC! A lovely rain boot design by our friend talented friend Zeptonn (who has a new site!)

Design for the Greenpeace summer campaign. The boot illustrates, in a positive way, the concept of protecting the tuna from overfishing by setting up sea-reserves. Available in a limited edition at festivals and online at the Greenpeace Fishmates Shop!

I wouldn’t be caught dead wearing these Moncler Slippers, but then again, I’d never leave my house with them on. Awesome for the winter time by the fire. Via William Yan

Yum. New Nike Maharam Blazer’s. Via Hypebeast and available in sample size 9 for $160 here.

Cycling, like any other established hobby or sport, is a microcosm. There is a specific fashion culture and the quality of goods runs the gamut from homemade products sold on amateur Blogspot sites to full production companies focused on high-end products. Rapha definitely falls into the latter category. If you have ever seen, or better yet, worn a Rapha piece you might be surprised (as I was), that the UK company is only five years old. I am convinced the founders must have had a crystal ball because the market has only recently been receptive to high quality, fashionable cycling clothing.

I look for two things when I ride – performance materials (breathability, moisture-wicking) and looks. Rapha manages to deliver on both fronts, something that has eluded even top names in the industry. Their recently announced AW09 range is a reflection of the intersection of performance, quality, and looks. Their cuts are flattering, but still promote and allow for a full range of movement. Their finish is impeccable, with no irregularities in stitching or construction. I am particularly fond of the Rain Jacket and the Trousers – they are perfect for cold weather riding and include thoughtful features such as packability and reinforced seat panels. Their prices are high but the quality reflects that and I guarantee once you try one of their items, the other stuff in your closet will suddenly seem pale in comparison. When you are done checking out their products, subscribe to their blog. It has wonderful commentary on their various race and ride teams, amazing photography, and though provoking commentary on cycling personalities and culture.