Yogi has been making shoes in Portugal since the late 90s, where their original silhouettes were inspired by a style of shoes from the ’50s known as Earth shoes.
In that sense, then, to be Hikerdelic is to embrace prints with psychedelic motifs in the great outdoors. It’s the unison of surrealist patterns, symmetry and clashing composition with the subtler calm repetition of nature. The same nature that provides you with dramatic views, a sense of awe, and some good surroundings for a football match.
Throughout the entire 20th century, Mizuno has been making trainers for a host of different sports: golf, tennis, boxing, running, you name it, and this means the Mizuno archives are full of technology and inspiration for future models.
It’s a fine balance between paying respect to the strong beginnings of the brand while at the same time continuing to question what it represents, but through the involvement of Raeburn, Left Hand's recent collection has laid down a good initial marker for what is to come next.
The weight ofOsti’s legacy is certainly difficult to carry, however it seemsthat so far, under Raeburn's direction,ST95 is well on it's way to honouring it's former successes.
French heritage brand Paraboot has become a cult icon, uniting an older generation of cobbler-loving connoisseurs from the French Alps with a younger, more fashion-focused clientele.
Both brands are uncompromising, which in normal circumstances might create friction, but the synergy between the two makes the whole thing a natural fit.
While Left Hand and ST95's time in the sun was short-lived, their status in the Osti story has only grown in the intervening years. Now as we enter 2022, ST95 returns, with award-winning designer Christopher Raeburn at the helm.
Living in a world that moves at breakneck speeds, we often find ourselves in a vicious cycle of mass consumption. As the line between the digital world and reality as we know it continues to blur, it’s refreshing to stock...
Often the most overlooked item in the entirety of menswear is the t-shirt. Pretty much making up the foundations of every good outfit, the tee is something we’re extremely fond of here at Yards. A good fitting, top-quality t-shirt can...
Hailing from NYC’s Brooklyn and new to Yards Store for SS21, Knickerbocker was founded in 2013 originally as a private label manufacturer. 2015 saw them transition to making their own brand under the same namesake. Founded by the ex-competitive snowboarder...
After many moons of uncertainty and national lockdowns, we are finally able to reopen our doors come Monday (12th April). It’s not all been doom and gloom though, and we’ve managed to get hold of some cracking new gear. With...
A brand that needs no introduction, Patagonia started life as Chouinard Equipment in 1965. They began building, re-designing, and improving every climbing tool imaginable to make them stronger, lighter, and better. Fast forward slightly to 1970, Yvon Chouinard went on...
New to Yards, Scottish designer Kestin Hare offer’s up the High Sunderland Collection for his brand Kestin, which is inspired by the life, work and home of visionary textile designer, Bernat Klein. "I've been inspired by Klein's design ethos and...
Saucony have dived into their archives to recreate a cult classic, especially amongst fans of retro runners, for the 40th anniversary of their much-loved Jazz trainer. Probably the most iconic shoe in the brands’ 123-year history, this sophisticated sneaker pays...
Hailing from Japan, and helping to spearhead the functional outdoor lifestyle boom, Snow Peak is a firm favourite here at Yards. Known for their minimalist and considered design, they are renowned for a vast array of products that range from...
The Carhartt Chore Coat is rumoured to have been knocking around since dinosaurs roamed the wilderness, and we have no doubt that it could probably hold its own against a T-Rex’s incisor or two. Through the ages, the circa 1917...
For what feels like almost too long, Scandinavian style has been held as the epitome of cool. Famed for their minimalist and functional approach to design, those suave Swedes and Danes are serious swines for simplicity. We’ve still got love...
Our love for really well-designed outdoor gear isn’t one of our best kept secrets, looking for any excuse to grab our jackets quicker than when it’s time to go from at a family gathering. It’s for this reason that Haglöfs...
Established almost 200 years ago by John Rich in 1830, Woolrich has a inspiring history that has parallels with the America’s own. They’ve kitted out lumberjacks from West Coat to East, serviced the US military, and have rigged out workmen...
