Who knew there would be a market for luxury men’s underwear? Well a few figured it out and now they are producing one of the most comfortable men’s underwear in the world. 2UNDR has a design, look and feel that works seamlessly to give you unparalleled comfort. This Holiday season why not give the gift of comfort to someone that deserves it? 
​Who knew there would be a market for luxury men’s underwear? Well a few figured it out and now they are producing one of the most comfortable men’s underwear in the world. 2UNDR has a design, look and feel that works seamlessly to give you unparalleled comfort. This Holiday season why not give the gift of comfort to someone that deserves it? 

​The swing shift was the first style that was introduced by 2undr and it took over our store by storm. It gives the stability men are looking for but also the comfort and soft feel to match. 2UNDR comes in fun and creative designs or if the gentleman is more traditional, they come in solid colors as well. With a golf inspired theme, the swing shift model is great for all kinds of activates from work to playing the links. 

​The Night shift are a newer offering that combines both the world of swing shift with ultimate luxury. They have taken advanced luxury and technology to create a underwear that feels as if the wearer is riding on the clouds. The Nightshift have a new laser cut joey pouch and are paired with a micro-nylon waist band to give the wearer ultra comfort. They then developed a silky-smooth nylon/poly blend full fabric that not only is ultra comfortable but also maintains a comfortable dryness. 

2UNDR has a great creative collective for their underwear patterns. They came up with a great thought, hey why not put them on socks? The 2UNDR socks use a performance derived soft cotton, spandex and small percentage of elastane combined with a ribbed cuff to keep them up during the day but also to provide more arch support to your foot. These socks are sure to be a hit with anyone young or aged like a fine wine.

​The 2UNDR t-shirt was an idea to meld loungewear and workout wear together without compromises. They have been successful in the creation of a lightweight and breathable t-shirt. 2UNDR t-shirts use quick dry and low odor retention technology. They have also adopted a 4-way stretch fabric for impactful performance and excellent moisture transport. If you are looking for a great t-shirt as a gift or for someone special look no further than the 2UNDR t-shirts. (Colors come in Navy, White and Black, Navy not pictured)

​At Walker 24 Menswear we have a rule if you going to buy bags might as buy ones with high quality, a little flair and excitement. That’s why when we had an opportunity to get our hands one some of Bella Rock items from 2UNDR we jumped at it. The Bella Rock is collaboration with a Bella Coola artist to create this stunning and eye-catching design (It is also available in underwear and toiletry kit). Each item in store is limited to one as its always nice just getting something that is unique…especially at the air port. We have the roller bag, cooler backpack and duffle. Each with unique features and designs. If you or someone special are looking for a great gift for any occasion perhaps an interesting bag will do the trick. 

​This time of the year sometimes finding gifts for him can be hard. Especially if he is the kind of guy that already has everything, that he thinks he needs. Here are 5 gifts for him that might fill that blank. 

​If you are looking for a gift that will last a lifetime look no further the Tense watch. They have tons of unique designs, colors and innovations too choose from. They are made from 100% recycled or reclaimed wood right from our own B.C. back yard. They are powered by premium Rondo 6004D Swiss movements or Japanese Miyota watch movements. The best part is that they are constructed right here in B.C in their Vancouver workshop. Get that special someone a gift they can enjoy for years to come. 

​The Pantherella Cashmere Socks have been dubbed the “bad day socks”, we have all had that day where everything goes wrong from the first moment you get out of bed to the minute you get home. Sometimes you just want something to work and feel great therefore we have the Pantherella cashmere socks. Pantherella originated in Leicester, England in a family owned and operated factory. They have been making luxury socks since 1937. Oh man can they make a Cashmere sock, this is one of the softest and most luxurious socks we have seen. If you have a special guy in your life or heck just someone you think deserves to have something that can turn a bad day great then stop by and check out a pair. 

Time for an upgrade in the bag department? Guys like to hold onto their leather bags until they fall apart, which is great because as leather ages it gives you “the look”. Let’s face it though sometimes you must stick a fork in it because its done. That’s why we brought in a great selection of Piel Leather back that are made in Bogota, Columbia and South America. They use a full grain Vaquetta cowhide pared with superior craftsmanship makes for one heck of a bag. In store we offer a variety of unique and innovative designs from travelling to carrying a laptop. 

​Well we wanted an over the top gift for this year but not just any gift, something that would last a lifetime. Enter Mazzoleni Gloves, they have been made with the most luxurious deerskin leather and the most precise craftsmanship. The family owned business and factory in Bergamo, Italy is a place where luxury and style meld into these wonderful gloves. There philosophy is to never compromise their quality or materials used. That is why when you wear a pair of Mazzoleni gloves you can feel that they are the best of the best. Get that special someone that will keep them warm in luxury for those cold B.C. winter nights

​Who doesn’t like an epic hockey, football, baseball or Golf game. As part of our mission at Walker 24 Menswear we wanted to have a man cave. Therefore, we have a collection of autographed sports memorabilia in store for sale. If you have a sports fan that is a collector, why not pop down and get that signed puck (Bobby Hull or Gordie Howe Available) or an Autographed Football helmet (Drew Brees, Tom Brady, Raiders SB MVP’s and Dion Sanders). We also have a number of 8x10’s and 16x20 autographed photos available as well. All memorabilia is certified and we guarantee authenticity. 

​December has come up on us quickly and the time for getting great gifts for our loved ones is running out. Here are 5 great gift ideas to get you started. ​

The brain child of 3 local friends, Toetally Delicious features fun and food related designs that both have a colorful palate and vibrant designs. They are made in Peru and use a ultra soft durable cotton that holds up to both casual and active wear (although they are a more formal socks, we may of tested them in our hockey skates) So if that guy in your life like his junk food why not give them a little fun on their feet with a non-sugary treat. Learn more

​Barber and Co was an accidental discovery when we were on a buying trip in Vancouver. It is made in Canada, in Vancouver to be exact. There product line features 3 different hair products; Matte Pomade with Bergamot Rind & Rosemary Leaf, Classic Pomade with Juniper Berry & Lime Peel and finally Texture Paste with Mandarin Peel & Black Pepper. Also featured is the Barber & Co shave oil which gives you a smooth shave that features a concoction of Basil Leaf & Clove Bud. Learn More

We know, we know...soap really? Yes really! The Tangent GC soap is made in France and does not give off an overpowering scent. It works great as a hand soap or body wash and lasts a long time as you do not need a great amount to work up a good lather. Currently we have the scents FIR which is a great wooded scent and YUZU which is combination that gives a refreshing smell. Gentleman, you are reading this and need a last-minute gift for a special lady in your life then the TULIP scent has been popular with the ladies. Learn more

​Do you have a sneakerhead in your family? Well look no further we have the Jason Markk product available featuring two great products. The Jason Markk premium shoe cleaner, it is 98.3% all natural and can clean any surface while being environmentally friendly. The second is Repel, a great protectant that works on all absorbent materials that creates a barrier that effectively repeals liquids and stains. Any sneaker or shoe enthusiast will be happy to find this in their stocking or under the tree. Learn more

The ultimate easy gift the Kuwalla|tee 3 pack t-shirts in white. These were made for the man that just wants a plain white tee to either way on its own or under his dress clothing. They made it easy as it comes in a in either crew or v-neck. They are made from 100% cotton and have the normal t-shirt shape (no scoops or tower construction). This is the ultimate easy and simple gift for the guy in your life.  Learn more

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Walker 24 Menswear
408 5th Street
Courtenay, BC 
V9N 1J8 

Phone: 250-871-2415
Email; info@walker24menswear.com

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Well here we are for another round of writing on the blog, I feel the last review of Suicide went over well so I figure that I should probably talk about some the items we have in the store.

​Today our selection of CLAE sneakers arrived, have any of you actually heard about CLAE sneakers? because I sure didn’t when I stumbled across them at the KNOWSHOW in Vancouver.

I spent some time talking with rep at the time and after looking at both CLAE and JasonMarrk (JM is a shoe cleaning products that actually works, don’t worry I’m dirtying up a pair of K-Swiss white Washburns so I can do a video on how JM works).
The CLAE shoes really took me by surprise.  The design and type of materials that are used in the construction and the colors that they combined to create their distinct collection.

There are two shoes I am going to talk about in particular.

The first is called the Ellingtion SP. Now it is a low cut sneaker that has good lines and looks more formal than expected. The feature that really got to me about this sneaker was the instant wow factor of the blue suede. I instantly thought of a shoe company called common projects, which is an Italian sneaker and costs around $450 or something like that.

​The rich blue colour really spoke to me on many levels, during the buying phase I really looked at what could match with this sneaker. I came to the conclusion that I would not wear this with a suit unless I was feeling particularly daring but with a light kaki, chino or perhaps a blazer and lighter pair of grey dress pants. 

The second shoe I want to talk about is called the Hoffman. So as it turns out when I first opened the box I thought I blacked out when I placed the order because it seems to be against the norm of what we carry in the store. Then after a few moments the world came into focus and I remembered why I brought these particular shoes in. 3 simple reasons; 1. They are interesting, 2. The colors, the mohave mixed with navy blue and just minor hints of grey and 3. The weight, they are light, practically a feather on your feat.  If your looking for a sneaker adventure the Hoffman could be what you are looking for.

​I hope that this quick insight into CLAE was helpful. You can check the other styles out on our online store.

Cheers.
Brett Walker

Now, lets face it, I know this is menswear store.so what does a movie about villains have to do with men’s clothing. Well nothing really, there was some interesting fashion in the show, especially Will Smiths pimp daddy look with the big coat and hat while playing dead pool. But mostly it was eye candy for the comic fan.

Which brings me to the movie itself. Now there will be some SPOILERS here so if you have not seen the move then I would not read any further. I would like to start off by saying that I did find the movie entertaining. It was fun and I was not expecting to be a life changing movie. However, I feel that after watching it there was just one flaw that I do have to voice.
My main glaring issue I felt from the start was the villain. Not the anti-heros but the actually “villain” in the movie, the enchantress.

It seemed that she was this all powerful being that for sometime had been under the control of the other Wallan (the controller of our main characters) but of course she escapes with the help of her brother who also just happened to be laying around in a jar and was released. So the enchantress and her brother then go on to begin building some type of machine (which we never see get completed...or was it, I wasn’t really sure of that).

So as our fearless hero’s make there way through a gauntlet of exploding choppers, minions and many other things. They end up in a bar and have a hero moment and decide to go and “kill” the enchantress.

So here now we have a few super humans (yah a guy that shoots fire from his hands but does not want to kill because of reasons and a giant croc) Other than that we have pretty normal people that are good at doing things, well except for Harley all she does is act crazy, shake her ass and hit things with a bat.

Ok, so now these guys are going to manage to take out this over powerful enchantress who with her brother… who managed to ransack an entire city, defeats the military easily and who’s sister transformers them and any civilian into their evil minions.
So lets face it, It just seemed that the whole thing was a little too easy for that scope of a villain and not to mention that her brother the other godly creature was pretty easily defeated by our hero’s of the story (Apparently, bombs defeat giant fire guys..but bullets don’t really do much). During the final fight scene as well I would like to point out that the minions throughout the entire movie suddenly just disappeared. I guess the team must have taken out a ton of them.

So with that the main villain in the movie was over the top and I felt that their power level far exceed the main characters in the movie (Whom were captured by the very, people whom the villains had already so easily taken care of). It was almost an age of Ultron clone except there was no Iron Man, Thor, Hulk or Captain America (If this was a Justice League movie I could see it working)…DC in my opinion should bring it down a level from the major comic book scene and return to the Nolan franchise way of thinking and filming with a gritty and more down to earth performance. They are not going to win the comic book movie race as seen in the other movie offerings to date.

In the end though I did enjoy the movie and if you are a fan of the DC Universe you can't miss it. However,  If you are looking for a more down to earth Suicide Squad experience check out the DC animated feature “Assault on Arkham”, it was what I would call more suited to the characters and their abilities. 

Cheers, 

Brett Walker

​Sneakers were primarily designed and intended for the sports and different sorts of physical activities. But sneakers being elegant & stylish that has significantly got the attention of the fashion industry. This has allowed sneakers to evolve to being used for casual activities and even being paired with suits.

The term sneaker refers to numerous types of athletic shoes with rubber soles.
Interestingly, sneakers are not made up of the natural rubber as natural rubber turns out to become stiff from cold and sticky when hot. The soles are made man-made  of a petroleum product which stays much more flexible. 

However, another interesting part about sneakers is their name and how they were named? In the early 90s, when sneakers were mass-marketed by the KEDS company. The KEDS’ salesperson called them sneakers, as they do not produce much noise over the hard surfaces. This difference of soft-soled shoes became a noteworthy reason of its popularity.

As time went by, the demand for sneakers had begun expanding and distinctive sneakers were added to the product line by various companies. It is still hard to say what sneakers really are meant for because of the great variety and numerous ways of use them.
This style of shoe are alternatively used for running, jogging, casual daywear and so on.

Type of Sneakers

There might be some other types of sneakers available out there, but here below on the list are some of the most notable types of sneakers which are tailored for different needs and uses.

They are:

1. Low-tops or Oxfords do not cover the ankle
2. High-tops cover the ankle.
3. Sneaker boots extend to the calf
4. Slip-ons like low-tops, do not cover the ankle and don't have laces
5. Mid-cut sneakers are in-between high-tops and low-tops
6. Low-top CVO (Circular Vamp Oxford) are like low-tops, but have a vamp in a circular form
7. High-top CVO (Circular Vamp Oxford) like high-tops, but also have a circular vamp

The market has really enjoyed the expansion for the years and now considerably more reached out to affect the global culture.

The SneakerCulture                                              

​ The sneaker culture began creating its space when a number of mammoth brands like Adidas and Nike came into relationships with hip hop artists to promote their shoes. During the 1970s and onwards, sneakers turned into a vital part of the rock’ n roll and hip hop culture.

As told earlier, sneakers have become the indication of fashion and modern dressing style. Therefore, the inclusion of sneakers in the fashion spreads the sneaker culture, even faster and impacted the global culture entirely.

“Sneakerheads” (sneaker collectors) played an important role in creating this culture globally. The element of fashion affected the price of these shoes and slightly, artistically modified sneakers can be sold for $20-$1000. A high price doesn’t mean a higher quality athletic shoe. Some shoes are made more for appearance than they are for any athletic purpose.

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RENÉ LACOSTE Won 10 Grand slam Titles at the French open, Wimbledon and Forest hills. He was greatly inspired by a tennis champion SUZANNE LENGLEN and gained great achievements with the strength and energy in his career. This inspiration amplified further into a brand by designing a crocodile sign which is currently the LOGO of LACOSTE brand which was beforehand embroidered on the blazer of RENÉ LACOSTE.

However, the concept of functional elegance came to life when the RENÉ LACOSTE embraced short sleeved shirt which gave him the freedom in movements. This freedom led RENÉ LACOSTE meeting to ANDRÉ GILLER and developed a revolutionary piece, the LACOSTE POLO SHIRT.

In 1933, René Lacoste founded La Chemise Lacoste with André Gillier, who was the owner of the largest knitwear manufacture. LACOSTE started the first campaign to promote their designed POLO shirt which featured the crocodile logo on it and its success was driven by the product’s flexibility and it being the light weighted shirt made of a breathable fabric.
In the 1940s, the brand started getting recognition and its very success was driven by the influence of RENÉ LACOSTE, who became the president of the Federation Françoise de Tennis and helped the brand grow faster. The expansion was on its way when LACOSTE entered the market in 1951 with the variety of colours to match the elegance of its brand with the essence of shoppers. The fast growing LACOSTE consolidated its brand elegance with the sports in 1958 and offered light weighted yet adaptable and comfortable tennis shoes which ought to shoot up the performance of the tennis players. This feature immediately got the attention of the players and the brand began to elevate even faster. While in the 1958, LACOSTE didn’t cover players only, but the kids as well which led to the further innovations in 1960s.

The first innovation was unbeatable as RENÉ LACOSTE registered a patent of his designed POLO collar. This collar was thick and unique which was designed to protect the neck from itching and sun during the play and afterward in 1963, LACOSTE first steel racket went live that changed the way the tennis was played. This was the ever big invention in the industry and revolutionized the tennis world completely. Whereas in 1966, Blouson sports jacket was designed by the LACOSTE which replaced the conventional blazer on the courts because of its being comfortable and iconic jacket.

Around the same time, LACOSTE designed and advertised its first aroma "EAU de Sports" and later toward the end of that decade the brand dispatched couple of more items such as Cardigan, leather goods, polo dresses and the sailor sweater.

Nevertheless, the brand resumed its success and expansion and gained the popularity worldwide. In the 1981, LACOSTE opened up its 1st boutique in Paris and kept on bringing new products into its product line. In the 1980s, several products became the part of its line including sun glasses, towel & bathrobe collections, fragrances collections and sports bags and so on. These all opened up the opportunities for LACOSTE to become the successful business and in the mid of 2000s the LACOSTE created a foundation to fund the projects for children to transmit the key values, team spirit and motivation through sports.
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Lastly, the journey was fruitful and LACOSTE reached 10 million fans on social media alone which is a proof of its huge success.

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