Moral Code worked directly with decorated NFL receiver Donald Driver and his son, Cristian, on a collection of both casual and formal footwear meant to help wearers feel, look, and do good. With silhouettes named after Driver's own personal creed, the shoes, made in small batches by Moral Code's family-owned leather tanneries, are crafted from premium materials the old-fashioned way, featuring signature red stitch detailing and red leather accents. There's something for every style, from loafers and low-top sneakers to high-top kicks and running shoes. Best of all, Moral Code is SA8000 certified by Social Accountability International (SAI) for its production and employment practices, and the brand has pledged to donate a portion of all proceeds to the Donald Driver Foundation, which focuses on career development programs for underserved children and families.
Presented by Moral Code.
An ode to Nike's original innovator, Bill Bowerman, who developed sneakers while Phil Knight ran the business, the new Nike Pegasus 41 Blueprint features nods to the former's efforts to always push the boundaries of what was possible, especially at the time. And now you can, too, whether you're committed to a high-mileage plan or you tackle your low-lift runs on cruise control. "Bowerman Prototype" reads on the tongue tag and the insole, while the speckled Swoosh logo represents the unfinished nature of the design. This release is fully-fledged, though, with its featherweight mesh upper for better mobility and breathability, new dual Air Zoom units and a ReactX foam midsole for improved energy return, all built around the MR-10 Last, the most consistent in terms of sizing. These sneakers do manage to look back and ahead at the same time, though, by spotlighting the signature waffle outsole developed by Bowerman and pledging commitment to Nike's Move to Zero campaign, which ensures all new products use some ratio of recycled materials from post-consumer and/or post-manufactured waste.
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Sight is widely recognized as our strongest sense, but the sense of smell might be the most impactful. What is pleasing to the eye can easily be let down by scent — which Contieri wants to prevent with its Dinner Mirth perfume. An initial hit of incense and grapefruit grabs attention, warmed by bergamot and amber. Earthy notes of patchouli and rugged birch are finished with a base of musk, ambergris, ambroxan, and oud — all for an evening not soon to be forgotten.
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Bring the simple luxury of well-cared-for footwear home with this well-stocked walnut briefcase from the Swedish champion of shoe shining, Paul Brunngard. Featuring everything you need to bring a pair of dull leather shoes back to life, this all-in-one kit comes with ingredients and tools for every step of the process from restoration and cleaning, to polishing, with a Brunngard-made Sole Edge Iron for ridding the visible sole of scratches, smudges, and other blemishes. Whether you stow this briefcase away at home or take it with you on the road, it helps keep every component organized, thanks to its dedicated slogs and magnetic attachments, which ensure nothing shifts when the briefcase is in motion.
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