Current Covet: Vans Versa

You know the old saying, "If it's not broke, don't fix it?" Well, that might not ring true in every instance. Let me present to you the Vans Versa. Vans has been making simple skate/surf shoes for close to 50 years. Some of their most popular models are at least 20 to 30 years old. Take a look in an old Thrasher magazine and you will undoubtedly find the kicks still popular today; Authentics, Old Skools, Cabs, Chukkas, etc. Vans has always created new styles, yet these often lacked the credibility of some of their classics. With their new model, the Versa, Vans has taken a classic style and given it a new spin. With a comparative style to much more expensive brands, like Common Projects, this model blows them out of the water at a ~$60 price point. Try as I must, I just can't get away from Vans footwear.

Check them out at Vans.com.

Spring Aspirations: Saturday Morning Bike Ride

Since I acquired my bike, I've been all about weekend bike-rides. With it being Bike Month in NYC, I thought it would be good to put together a biking post. In my mind, this would add up to a perfect weekend.

Gant Baseball Jacket $195

Wings & Horns SS Oxford $150

Levi's 511 Twill $54

Vans Authentics $42

Surly Cross Check $1050

Also, make sure to check out this article on the top biking cities in the US.

Spring Aspirations: It's getting warmer...

Another fit once the weather turns slightly warmer.


RayBan Aviators
[Insert Top Gun joke here.] All jokes aside, I love these shades. Back during my lifeguarding days, I used to rock these the entire summer.


Woolrich Woolen Mills Wedge Jacket
Waaaay out of the price range, but the vintage surfer appeal is hard not to covet.


JCrew Secret Wash Buttondown
Just a classic element. Every guy should own a casual white buttondown.


JPress Belt
Ok, so I'm a sucker for anchors and other nautical imagery.


JCrew Stanton Shorts
I really like JCrew's offering of shorts this year. I have yet to feel the material, but I hope it's a heavier-weight cotton.


Vans Authentics
These are probably my favorite shoes in rotation. Being the observant style-guy that I am, they have been stuck in the closet during the off-season. However, with great anticipation, I wait for the warmer days to break these out again.

Perfect for a day at the beach, just before the water is nice enough to have a good swim.