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Wenger's Pocket Alarm Watch
You just don't see pocket watches anymore, which is why I was so stoked to see Wenger's Pocket Alarm Watch at their booth this year. It's got a rubberized outer case for durability, alarm settings to get you out of bed (or ground) in the morning, a kickstand to keep it upright when you set it down, and an S-Biner clip to attach it wherever the heck you want. Very cool.
With a Spider Rubber + JStep sole, and a water treated upper, Teva's Fuse-Ion shoe looks like it's a must for anyone who treads a slippery surface. Originally designed for chefs who walk on greasy surfaces, the Spider Rubber + JStep sole is now available for anyone who wants bomber traction. Plus, the shoe just plain looks good. It's nice to see techy gear that looks decent in everyday use. It'll be available January 15, and will retail for $90. I'd like to try this stuff on ice and see how it works.
Polartec NeoShell Fabric
It can be tough to describe what makes a specific material stand out, but Polartec uses two terms to describe its NeoShell fabric: waterproof and breathable. Throw "the most" in front of that, and you've piqued my curiosity. I saw several pieces of gear that utilized Neoshell in the Polartec booth, but so far my favorite is The North Face's Jammu softshell jacket. It's got a tough exterior fabric and a soft interior lining which gives it properties of both an outer shell and a midlayer all in one package. It'll be out this Fall and will retail for $400.
