Give Your Style a Boost with Nixon Watches

For the taking to the waves, hitting the ski slopes or pulling big air on the half-pipe, Nixon watches are the number one choice. The brand producing an eclectic range of watches designed specifically to match the needs to the worlds leading extreme sports enthusiasts. Providing the perfect blend of fashion and function with inimitable style, Nixon watches are the perfect accessory to complete your look, with a host of functions to match the needs of the world’s most demanding sports.

The Nixon watches collection stays fresh with a selection of new styles released each year, and whilst the collection started with just 7 models, now features over 130 cutting edge designs to suit all walks of life, with the 2011 collection guaranteed not to disappoint. New colours and styles have been added this year, building on the appeal of the most popular models, with brand new releases sure to compete with last year’s classics.

Nixon watches have long been the number one choice for extreme sportsmen and women, thanks to a full range of features demanded by the elite of board sports, and offering the functionality to cope with the snow, sea, sand and the street. When wiping out is all but guaranteed, the rubber designs offer the strength and durability to cope and stay snug to the wrist no matter what trick is being pulled. For the avid surfer who demands more than just the time, the latest Nixon watches releases include the tide tables from over 200 of the top beaches, and are programmed until 2020 to ensure that you never miss the best waves. One touch wave counters and stopwatch functions make for easy use when out in the waves, and the slim fitting design never gets in the way when paddling out into the surf. It’s no surprise that the world’s top surfers favour the brand.

Whilst initially designed with surfers in mind, the brand has since been adopted by lovers of all board sports thanks to the practicality and the hard wearing quality construction, and of course the cutting edge fashionable designs. Whilst street, snow and surf culture features strongly in the design elements, the brand is far from just a youth brand, offering classical and contemporary styling alongside the weird and the wonderful. Catering to a diverse range of tastes, no matter where you work and play Nixon watches are sure to feature a style to suit.

Sexy Women’s Reef Sandals for 2011

Summertime means strappy sandals, and when it comes to sexy summer shoes there’s no better choice than Reef sandals. Reef sandals are synonymous with a life on the beach, with the brand producing an eclectic collection of flip-fops, slides and thong sandals to match with all of your summer outfits. Whilst the Fanning and the Slap 2 are the perfect choice for anyone who likes to head into the water to cool down, there is more to Reef sandals than a summer on the beach, with their sexy leather sandals ideal for heading to the bars when the sun goes down and the fun really begins. This year sees a host of new styles designed to highlight a beautiful new tan, and accentuate the lines of the legs, and whether travelling overseas for fun in the sun, or heading into the office in the heat of the summer, this year sees some great new styles to keep you looking at your best.

For summer coolness with a conscience, the 2011 Reef sandals collection offers some great new models to choose from, with the minimalist Brazilian Thong design of the ay-se-ee flip-flop sure to compliment an evening outfit, whilst making sure that your money gets put to a good cause. The slender gold straps of ay-se-ee Reef sandals feature acai berries sourced from acai Roots; an organization set up to promote fair trade in the heart of the Brazilian rain forest. The acai berries come from a sustainable source, with the profits going to Rhythm of Hope; a charity set up to help underprivileged children in the Brazilian slums to ensure the money goes to those who need it the most.

If you prefer a flavour of Africa this summer, the new Ugandal 3 sandals will be right up your street and are sure to add a splash of colour. The hand crafted lacquered paper beads are sourced from displaced women in Northern Uganda, who have been forced to flee their homeland to escape fighting and poverty. The sandals are an environmentally sound choice too, with the 100% recycled paper beads accompanied by chrome free full grain leather, and a recycled leather wedge in the heel to reduce the impact on the environment.

If you prefer a classic thong sandal style, the latest Bohemia sandals are a great green choice thanks to a design with a low impact on the environment. Reef Bohemia sandals use a 51% post industrial recycled EVA footbed, with 25% recycled rubber in the outsoles, and naturally have the famed ridiculously comfortable fit, a feature of all Reef sandals.

If you want to turn on the style this summer whilst going easier on the environment, and help underprivileged women and children, the 2011 Reef sandals collection is definitely the way to go.

Feel the difference with Emu Boots

Ugg boots are fashionable, stylish, highly versatile and incredibly comfortable to wear, and can cope with the full range of terrain and weather conditions. They offer a design which looks great with the maximum range of outfits, and are good to go from the late summer through to spring. Only the heat of the midsummer sun is enough to see them put back in the wardrobe for a short spell, although thanks to properties of merino wool, even summer need not mean shelving the boots for a month. Merino wool is excellent at keeping the feet cool, thanks to the properties of the fibres, which wick moisture away from the feet quickly to leave them cool dry and comfortable.

Whilst ugg boots may be one of the most fashionable footwear choices, choose your boots with care as not all are created equal. If you want the best quality Australian sheepskin, the smooth and silky feel of pure merino wool, and a design that’s more rugged than an Aussie sheep hand, there is only one choice, and that’s EMU boots.

Emu boots are constructed from 100% Australian sheepskin, which is widely regarded as the finest in the world. EMU boots are produced in Geelong in Victoria, in the heart of Aussie sheep country, and the home of the world’s premium merino wool. Merino wool is a far cry from the scratchy fibres often used in woollen clothing, and offers an ultra smooth and soft feel which is incredibly comfortable against the skin. However as good as merino wool is, not all makes the grade, with Emu Australia only choosing the finest quality wools, produced in a region where the grass is lush and green, and the sheep are very happy.

By only using premium quality materials, Emu boots offer a construction to last, with the sheepskin double stitched throughout for a robust construction capable of taking whatever the outback has in store. Emu boots are constructed from double faced waterproof sheepskin, which will resist water even when submersed, not take on watermarks, and are sure to remain perfectly dry and comfortable when the heavens open. Under the feet the insoles closely match the anatomy of the feet for maximum support and comfort, with the merino wool offering natural resistance to the growth of bacteria to prevent Emu boots from taking on an unpleasant odour.

With the feet treated to luxurious merino wool, comfort is further improved with a moulded heel cup to prevent heel slippage, and a reinforced toe for extra protection. To ensure a good long lifespan and excellent traction, Emu boots use a hard wearing TPU outsole, with a soft EVA inset added to improve shock absorption. Add to that beauty and style, and you have a winning combination, which is why Emu boots are Australia’s number one premium sheepskin boots.

If you want snug sheepskin for your feet and a stylish and hard wearing design to cope with anything the weather can throw at you, ugg boots are great, but EMU boots are even better.

Sheepskin for Spring from EMU Boots

Whilst many would not consider sheepskin as the perfect material to be wearing in spring and summer, there is a lot to be said for Australian wool when the weather finally improves after a long winter. Sheepskin may well be one of the warmest natural fibres for dealing with the depths of midwinter, but come spring it continues to help control core body temperature helping to keep the body cool. Wool, and in particular Australia Merino wool, is an incredibly complex fibre which has both hydrophobic and hydrophilic properties, in short it both loves and hates water. When next to the skin, the wool fibres rapidly wick away moisture to keep the skin cool and dry, and facilitates its release making it the perfect choice for British springtime, when there could well be warm sunny days, followed by bitterly cold weather and usually anything and everything in between.

When it comes to pure Australian merino wool, there is no better choice than a pair of Emu boots. Emu Australia produces the finest quality boots from only the highest grade of merino wool, with the ultra fine merino wool fibres amazingly soft against the skin for exceptional comfort. The short staples of merino wool make it one of the most luxurious fibres, with a natural elasticity to stay in close contact with the foot. Wool has natural antimicrobial properties to resist odour, is lightweight and breathable, and provides warmth in colder weather and coolness on warm spring days.

When it comes to comfort, EMU boots are in a class of their own and offer an ultra snug fit with excellent underfoot cushioning. To improve the fit and support, EMU boots feature an EVA moulded heel cup to keep the heel locked in place and to prevent slippage even over highly uneven terrain. The removable merino wool insole is soft against the skin and adds to the comfort factor thanks to an anatomically correct design, with the soft EVA inset into the sole to improve cushioning further still.

Whilst many ugg boots can provide warmth, comfort and coolness, none offer the benefits of Emu boots when the heavens open. Emu boots are constructed from water resistant double faced sheepskin which resists taking on water making it well suited for rainy days and perfect for dealing with April showers. The boots can be fully submersed and still resist taking on water, and will avoid picking up water stains unlike many competitor brands. To cope with a rugged lifestyle in the Australian outback, Emu boots are double stitched throughout, and use a tough TPU hard wearing outsole to cope with all terrain, and provide excellent grip in the wet and dry. It all adds up to an impressive package, with designs that look great with the full range of outfits to get maximum wear throughout the year.

The EMU boots spring 2011 collection has just been launched and offers something for everyone, so if you want to take on the spring in style and comfort, be sure to check out the latest EMU boots styles, with a great selection available here at extremepie.com

Board shorts over wetsuits – Yes or No way Gringo?

There are many board sports you need a wetsuit for, surfing, wake boarding, wind surfing, kite boarding etc. You’d think wetsuit fashion, per say, would be very similar across all sports. We’ll you’d be wrong. Let us introduce you to the surfer...

He is traditionally a purist. No messing about. He wears a wetsuit because he can surf for longer, it’s not a look thing.

Now let us introduce you to the Wakeboarder...

More skate and snowboarder influenced, more conscious of how he looks when he is throwing something behind a boat with all his mates in. Now you may notice the wakeboarder is wearing board shorts over his full length wetsuit.

If you think about it, it’s a little odd, why would he do that, asks the surfer, there is no point. Which is correct, it’s just a fashion thing. No surfer would be seen dead rocking board shorts over the top of their full length wetsuits down the beach.

It’s not just wakeboarders who do this, if you go down to any beach on the south coast on a given day you’ll also spot kiteboarders rocking boardies over full length wetsuits.

The board sports community is divided over the issue, what do you think, board shorts or not?

New Nixon Watches Styles for 2011

Then it comes to style, you have to travel far and wide to find any timepiece to match the cutting edge style and functional design of Nixon watches. Nixon is the brand of choice of skating legends Tony Hawk and Ryan Sheckler and the world’s top snowboarders such as Danny Davis and Jenny Jones, keen to put their name to the hottest timepiece brand to make it to the market. Now in its 14^th year, Nixon watches continue to impress, with the range boosted year on year with cutting edge designs and inimitable styling, and the full range of functions demanded by the world’s leading x-sportsmen and women.

This year’s collection sees a new swathe of colours added to the best selling designs from last year’s collection, with the surfer’s favourite the Nixon Lodown now available in bright green. This stylish and practical timepiece offers the full range of functions any surfer could ask for, and comes fully programmed with the tide tables for over 200 of the top surfing beaches until 2020, which is sure to out the prime surfing years. As you would expect from Nixon watches the new model really packs in the features, and includes a wave counter, dual time function, alarm stopwatch and chrono feature, naturally with a 100M waterproof design to cope with even the heaviest wipe-out.

The polyurethane strap and polycarbonate case is a popular choice which is used extensively in the Nixon watches collection, offering maximum comfort thanks to a slim design which sits close to the wrist, to ensure you can paddle out into the waves in maximum comfort, without it digging into the wrist. The popular rubber rerun and the rubber player watches also get a colour makeover as part of the Nixon watches 2011 collection, adding more styles to allow you to accessorise to your heart’s content.

Whilst the collection of rubber Nixon watches get the biggest boost this year, anyone who prefers something with a more classical and sophisticated design need not feel left out, thanks to The Private SS, a stunning new design jointing the Nixon watches collection this year. The navy face with contrasting red hands and polished stainless steel case and strap are sure to impress, and is sure to be the envy of all your mates.

Summer Comfort and Style with Men’s Reef Sandals

As the days get longer, the sunshine gets stronger, and shorts and t-shirts become the order of the day, there is only one brand of sandals which the diehard surfer would be seen dead in, and that’s Reef Sandals. Reef sandals are synonymous with the summer and have been designed for a carefree life of hedonistic abandon on the sun kissed shores of California, but feature a waterproof design to cope with the liquid sunshine of the Great British Summer. Designed for a life in and out of the water, they have the versatility to ensure that when the day’s fun in the sun comes to an end, you’ll get from the beach to the bar in maximum comfort and style. Even the last orders bell won’t bring the summer party to an end, with a church key bottle opener embedded in the in the sole to let you carry on with the party and crack open your take outs without ruining your teeth.

Reef sandals live up to their claims of being ridiculously comfortable, offering a host of technology to keep the feet in tip top condition throughout the summer. Whilst standard flip-flops can be an accident waiting to happen, Reef design their sandals to stay snug on the feet, whether getting across blisteringly hot sand to the waves or kicking around town waiting for the surf to pick up. The essential collection is designed to let you take all activities in your stride, thanks to waterproof synthetic nubuck uppers, and exceptional cushioning, grip and support for surfing downtime. Whilst flip-flop cushioning can be nonexistent, Reef sandals feature a contoured footbed to match the underside of the feet, and provide excellent arch support with a springy EVA foam rubber footbed and 360 degree heel airbag to cope with the shockwaves from hard baked summer surfaces. The herringbone rubber outsole is perfect for poolside traction, with a soft and comfortable toe post to keep blisters at bay.

Whilst the Reef Fanning may offer maximum style, for maximum comfort take a look at the Reef Slap 2, with this year’s design taking comfort to a whole new level thanks to a super soft springy footbed for a full day of comfort. Whilst life may be a beach, if you prefer to stay inland to get your summer kicks, you can get the comfort of the Fanning with a design better suited to a more urban existence, with full grain leather uppers and a super soft glove leather lining, perfect for taking it easy on sunburnt feet.

If you want to look the part and stay comfortable this summer, there is no better choice than Reef sandals; whether you’ll be getting your kicks in California or your budget will only stretch to Clacton this year.

New LADIES Bawbags!!!

The brand is Baw Bags and they have grown from humble beginnings to one of the top names out there for Mens boxers. The latest members of the pro team include Matthew Pritchard (Dirty Sanchez) and Neil Navarra of SWYD.

Now they're doing Womens Pants, finally, we can get in on the action!!!
Check out these two new styles below!

Ladies Bawbags - Lips Boy Short Pants - £7.99Ladies Bawbags - Leopard Boy Short Pants - £7.99

Perfect Shirt for the Weekend!!!

Every guy needs a long sleeve lumberjack style shirt and the Rincon is a great example from Quiksilver with fashionable red colourway and contrasting check lining. Comfortable and wearable for the warmer months, this shirt can be worn down the pub or even for smarter occasions. 100% Cotton, Yarn dyed double cloth to get multico plaid outside and gingham inside, Comfortable handfeel, Button closure, Embroidery on shoulder, and machine washable.

Get your weekend shirt now at www.extremepie.com - Quiksilver - Rincon Long Sleeve Shirt -£59.99