RUNNING SHOES FOR MEN
MEN’S RUNNING SHOES TRENDS
One of the most important things that you can do for your feet is to get the right kind of running shoe. The right kind will help you be able to run comfortably, without sustaining injury. You need shoes that cushion and absorb shocks, and that have a sole that is both flexible and durable. Make sure that the shoe has good traction so that you don’t slip while running.
So how do you find the right running shoes? You should visit a running specialty store. Any sports store should have someone who can help you find the best shoes, and the salesperson should look at your feet and ask you lots of questions while showing you several different kinds of shoes.
Adidas ‘Response Stability’ Running Shoe by Nordstrom $84.95
You need to know your foot type, so make sure the salesperson both looks at your foot and measures it. Buy shoes that are a half size or even a full size bigger than your regular shoe size, because your feet will swell while you run. The salesperson will want to watch you at least walk in the shoes, but will probably ask you to run a bit so that they can see if you tend to roll your foot in or out when running.
Nike ‘Lunarfly+’ Running Shoe by Nordstrom $79.95
If you go to a sports store or a specialty store, they won’t mind if you run so make sure that you are dressed for running. Run in every pair of shoes that the salesperson recommends because walking a few steps may not tell you if the shoes are the right ones or not. Run in them for a week to test them out after you buy them. If you get blisters or pain, they aren’t the right ones for you and you should take advantage of the exchange policy. Most stores will let you exchange the shoes. Replace your shoes every 300-400 miles, and you might be able to find them online for less.
LEATHER PANTS FOR MEN
LEATHER PANTS FOR MEN
One of the sexiest things that a man can wear is a pair of leather pants. These sleek and stylish pants are very flattering on any man and always make a fashion statement. If you’re a man who rides motorcycles leather pants are excellent ways to help protect your legs while riding. Leather pants are comfortable, practical, and many are very similarly styled to jeans.
There are several different kinds of leather, and of course there is faux, or fake, leather, often called pleather. When buying leather pants, you need to decide what your budget is. Can you afford over a hundred dollars on a top of the line pair of leather pants made from buffalo leather? Or would you prefer cowhide? Whatever you decide, keep in mind that leather comes in different grades. Grade A leather is the best that you can get. It’s comfortable, moves with you, and is made from extremely high quality leather. Napa leather is also very good, but is a bit softer and cheaper. If you decide to go with pleather, you’ll find that it is just as durable as real leather, looks just the same, but costs only a fraction of the price.
When you buy leather pants, you need to keep in mind that you may not wear the same size that you wear in blue jeans. While many styles of leather pants are exactly like jeans – relaxed fit, five pocket, or straight leg – the sizes may run small. Some of the leather pants are lined, which can make them tighter. Others just are a size smaller than the rest of the pants you wear, so it’s best to buy a size larger to get a pair that will fit you best.
