Men's lifestyle sales

Retro running and training: city sneakers

The retro running style has taken to the city by reinterpreting the look of 2000s running shoes. The Asics GEL-NYC combines elements from the brand's archive models, with its GEL cushioning and overlays of mesh and synthetic leather; the Gel-Quantum features visible GEL cushioning on the sole. The Nike Air Monarch, a bulky training shoe, has become a classic in casual style. The DC Shoes Court Graffik, born in the skate world, and the Puma Fade complete the selection for a more urban look.

By product type

The men's sales are organised by type:

• Sneakers.
• Clothing.
• Accessories, caps, berets and bags.

The lifestyle sales are also available for women, children, along with accessories, on the lifestyle page.

Leather, Gore-Tex and breathable sole: dressy sneakers

For the office or a smarter outfit, leather sneakers take over. Ecco, a Danish brand founded in 1963, controls the entire leather chain, from tanning to injected soles: its Street and Exostride, including a waterproof Gore-Tex version, can be worn in any weather. Geox, born in Italy, patented a perforated sole lined with a membrane that lets sweat escape while keeping water out, a principle that can be found in the Aerantis. The Pantofola d'Oro Vasto, also Italian, embodies retro elegance, and the Hey Dude Wally, lightweight, slips on easily thanks to their elastic laces.

The Kangol beret, from wool to hip-hop

Kangol was founded in 1938 in Cumbria, England, by Jacques Spreiregen; its name brings together three materials: silk, angora, and wool. The beret has remained its signature product. In the fifties, the brand added a small stiff visor to its knitted beret: the flat cap that resulted owes its reference number to the wooden shape it was made on. The wool models, with or without stitching, and the Tropic version in openwork fabric for summer continue this lineage. Adopted by New York rappers in the eighties, the brand's kangaroo has become a symbol of culture hip-hop.

Backpacks Eastpak, Fred Perry bag and travelite suitcases

Eastpak started in 1952 near Boston making bags for the U.S. Army, before launching its consumer bags in 1976; the brand guarantees its bags for thirty years. The Padded Pak'r, with padded back, and the Day Pak'r, with its laptop compartment, accompany daily journeys, as do the Day Office and the Benchmark pouch. The travel bag Fred Perry Classic Barrel, cylindrical in shape, is enough for a weekend; the brand was founded in 1952 by English tennis champion Fred Perry. For flying, the travelite Next cabin-sized suitcases and Air Base in large size, with wheels, complete the collection.

Frequently asked questions

How to care for leather sneakers?

Brush them after use, clean the leather with a damp cloth and mild soap, then nourish it with a cream suitable for its colour. Insert shoe trees or newspaper to maintain their shape while drying.

What size should I choose for a Kangol beret or cap?

Measure the head circumference at mid-forehead, just above the ears, and choose the corresponding size in centimetres. If you're between sizes, go for the larger one, even if it means adjusting it with a foam strip slipped under the inner band.

What suitcase size for cabin travel?

Each airline sets its dimensions for the cabin bag, often around fifty-five centimetres high. Check those of your airline before departure, including wheels and handles.

Are Geox sneakers waterproof?

The breathable Geox sole relies on a microporous membrane that blocks water but allows steam to escape. For long walks in the rain, a waterproof upper, like that on the Ecco in Gore-Tex, is more suitable.

How to wash an Eastpak backpack?

Empty it, turn it inside out, and wash it by hand or in a machine at thirty degrees, in a mesh bag, with a mild detergent. Let it air dry rather than using a tumble dryer, which can damage the foams and coatings.