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Categories / Retro Men's Fashion, Sportswear

1980s Puma Fast Rider running shoe returns as everyday trainer

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It's not quite the track shoe of days gone by, but the Puma Fast Rider still packs the look in its latest reissue.

First seen in the 1980s as a running shoe with a spike sole, it now has a multi pimpled outsole for extra shock absorption, which means it's still a useful bit of footwear for running and training.

Of course, it now has that retro appeal too, with a suede and nylon mix upper, a sweeping leather Puma formstripe and Fast Rider branding on the side. The colourway above is described as navy/dandelion and if that's a bity bold, see over the page for the navy/silver mix. Both variations are priced at £49.99.

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Categories / Watches

P’6612 Dashboard Le Mans 1970 Watch by Porsche Design

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The first win for Porsche at the Le Mans race was in 1970, with Hans Herrmann and Richard Attwood driving a 917 K – and 40 years on, the P'6612 Dashboard Le Mans 1970 Watch by Porsche Design celebrates that significant event.

It's a watch based on the original car, with a dial styled after the car's instrumentation, a perforated calfskin strap with red stitching to replicate the steering wheel, the car's number 23 on the face and to finish things off, a brushed, polished titanium case, an automatic chronograph movement, and tachometer scale.

To coincide with the car's model number, 917 will be made, each sold with a scale model of the 917 K and a booklet signed by the race winners themselves. Price? Not yet confirmed, but we suspect 'not cheap'.

Porsche Design website

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Categories / Retro Men's Fashion

Classic Trench Mac by A.P.C.

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If you happen to be in the Manchester area, the A.P.C Trench Mac has been seasonal wear for weeks. For the rest of you, it will come in very handy in the next few months.

Yes, it's a classic trench coat, the kind of thing A.P.C. does so well. In this case, the double-breasted trench is available in navy or cream, made of 100 per cent cotton with light waxing for waterproofing, oversized button detail, removable waist belt and lining throughout.

See over the page for a look at the navy version, with both trench coats selling online for £295.

Find out more at the End Clothing website

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eBay watch: 1960s Pifco Warmesphere electric heater

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It could only have been produced in one decade – yes, this Pifco Warmesphere mk II electric heater is a child of the 1960s.

Screaming the atomic age, this UFO-shaped fan heater is just the ticket for keeping you warm when the temperatures drop, looking good while it works too, should the neighbours drop by.

According to the seller, it's in 'excellent condition' and 'full working order', both the mechanics and the black and white enameled finish. It's currently at £15.

Find out more at the eBay website

Categories / Art and Photography, Gadgets and Tech

Retro-styled Pentax Optio H90 digital camera now heavily discounted at Comet

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Cheers to Riz for flagging up this little bargain – the Pentax Optio H90 camera we featured at the start of the year is now much discounted in the Comet sale – making it a tempting little deal.

Unfortunately, it's the black and silver one above, not the really eye-catching orange and silver version that also launched back then. Oh well, you can't have everything. But we still love the Braun-like looks of this Dieter Rams-inspired design and the fact that those throwback looks are matched by a set og high-end features – 12.1-megapixel sensor, 5x wide angle optical zoom, a 2.7-inch LCD, 720p HD video recording, face detection, smile capture, blink detection, shake reduction and plenty of auto settings.

It was originally on sale for £150, but now you can bag one for £79.99. Like we said, a little bargain.

Find out more at the Comet website

Categories / Retro Men's Fashion, Sportswear

Diadora Borg Elite 81 gets limited edition reissue in kangaroo leather

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Here's something that should put a spring in your step – the Diadora Borg Elite 81 with a limited edition reissue in kangaroo leather.

It's an OG reissue, as well as a tennis and terrace classic, dating back to 1981, as you might have guessed. You can pick up a standard reissue, but this limited edition in two colourways (red on white and gold on white) has that premium upper in a soft, kangaroo leather, along with matching natural gum outsole, form stripe and tongue logo. 

Get a pair while you can, complete with limited edition box, the price is £99.95. Or go for the standard reissue at just under £50.

Find out more at the Hanon website