Anglers are eating well this week (at least in terms of gear). From durable apparel to high-tech fishing craft and hip new shades — fishermen don’t want to miss this week’s catch.
But swimmers, cyclists, and hikers also have cool stuff to window-shop, including AI swim goggles, sexy MTB shoes, and redesigned backpacking tents. And no matter what outdoor activity you love, who doesn’t want to gulp down a recovery drink that tastes like watermelon or horchata? Find all that and more right here in Emerging Gear.
I hadn’t heard of Drift before, a cycling brand based in the Pacific Northwest, making some darn sexy shoes. Formerly called DZR, the rebranded company just released some waterproof MTB shoes that look both functional and classy.
After making some sneakers compatible with SPD pedals, Drift has now brought the same concept to mountain biking. The ARC is a full-grain leather, waterproof cycling shoe that eschews synthetic materials in favor of waterproofed leather meant to “age with character.” The shoes cost $240 and come in five eye-catching designs, though the Cedar stands out with a minimal design.