Clae Nathan 2014

The Holy Grail of fusing comfort + style is hard to come by, but yet again US brand Clae show their amazing ability to nail the ultimate sneaker equation.

I've been a fan of the brand for a few years now, and while they consistently rate highly among the top Independent brands, it's not until you've worn their product that you can see why.
This Nathan silhouette, is up there among with their best, and in the Black Nubuck is a real winner that is bang on trend with Nike's Roshe, and adidas' Flux as classy streetwear gleaming a firm nod in the direction of running shoes.
Lightweight, comfortable and red hot to look at; well done Clae, you've done it again.

Robin x Clae Mills; Melbourne

The premium luggage brand Crumpler have been good to me over the years. 

No matter where I'm travelling or shooting their premium gear always gets my gear to the destination safely and stylishly, and someone hugely influential in the brands considered appearance is the fella in the above pics; Robin who is Crumplers' Senior Graphic Designer/Art Director.

We've become good mates, and I will be in no trouble at all for outlining some key facts about Robin;

1) Design filters through all aspects of his life, and his taste of clean, clinical design even lends itself to kicks, as the US brand Clae have become his brand of choice. 

In his Mills' Robin feels he has found a balanced union of function and form as their great style sits alongside supreme comfort.

2) They also match his Crumpler Outpost Squid bag.

3) He has a crush on Natalie Imbruglia.

4) He has a big thumb.

5) He won't be happy when he reads this.

Clae Competition

It's been a while since I threw a competition on IDYSM, but this one has been well worth the wait!
Through the remainder of September I'm teaming up with the good folks at Clae and giving you the chance to get your hands on some of the amazing brand's great shoes.

I have 1 pair of the Ellington in Black Leather (in US 9)...

...and 1 pair of the Powell in Grizzly Deep Navy (in US 9) up for grabs.


Both are amazing shoes showcasing the quality design, build quality and comfort that Clae are renowned for and getting your hands on them couldn't be easier.  Email digyoursole@gmail.com and title your email CLAE.  Include your name and address in the body of the email along with the style you prefer and then I will draw 2 winners.

Over to you guys now - get entering and good luck!

Terms and Conditions.
Competition closes at midnight Sunday 30th September 2012.  Competition open to Australian residents only.  Winners will be drawn at random.  

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Quality product is something I'm always interested in, and when it's buddied up with a well thought out range and a fantastic company philosophy there's no holding back, I'm in!
Clae are a brand that achieve all of the above, and when I was invited to a recent preview showing of product for next season (with product available from Feb 2013 for the Australian Winter) it was easy to see why they ranked #2 in Complex's Top 25 Independent Sneaker Brands.
The brand is dedicated to having a select range of carefully chosen silhouettes and colourways fusing quality product with sophisticated design.  Attention to detail is paramount with Premium materials and a top grade finish given to each product in their well considered range that has something to cater for all tastes.  I'm a fan, and I hope you are too so please check it out!

Beggar Man Thief; Melbourne

 

For those of you who feel that style starts with the feet then the Melbourne store Beggar Man Thief is for you.
The specialist shoe store shows some real 'soul' for the 'sole', with its stock of premium footwear ranging from sneakers to shoes and everything in between.
With sneaker lines including New Balance, Pointer and Feiyue, and shoes from likes of Loake, Grenson and the fantastic Sydney shoemaker Andrew McDonald; there really is something for everyone, and if the footwear isn't enough the store also offers enough high-end accessories to transform Melbourne's men into the chicest in the world.
Iconic stars looks down from the walls, and you too can gain iconic status by succumbing to Beggar Man Thief's doubtless taste and style.

Happy Birthday Clae

CLAE Tenth Year Anniversary from Clae Footwear on Vimeo.

A Happy Birthday to Clae who have just turned 10! 

 The brand have sent this video through of their big celebration from NY so sit back, enjoy and feel part of the celebrations no matter where you are in the world.