Craig of That Dapper Chap tries out running gear by Nike from Mr Porter
Avid followers of my Instagram account will know that I'm a keen runner. Racking up around 100km each month I run to keep my heart healthy and to keep the fat at bay. I love a pizza as much as the next guy, I just don't want to look like I do! You do the crime, you do the time! That means hitting the pavement hard and shifting the calories from last night's takeaway.
If you're a stylish guy during the day there's no reason not to look stylish while you work out too. That's where Mr Porter comes in! So throw away those paint splattered cut off joggers and get in the game.
The guys at Mr Porter have a huge designer sportswear for the modern man. Covering nine disciplines, they offer clothing for cycling, sailing and tennis to name just a few. You name it, they stock it.
As a runner I was keen to look at their range of running gear and chose to stay loyal to Nike, grabbing a Pro Combat Hypercool Dri-FIT Max Compression Top, a pair of Air Zoom Pegasus 32 Flash Mesh Sneakers and a pair of Distance Dri-Fit Shorts. Unfortunately the trainers and the shorts have now sold out. You snooze, you lose right! But Mr Porter have many many other options for you.
Craig of That Dapper Chap reviews iPhone cases available from The WT Factory Shop for business and for working out.
Mobile phones are everywhere, every one has one and they all look the same. So, how do you make yours stand out? How do you inject some of your style into your accessory and give it some personality? With a cool case, that's how!
That Dapper Chap with That Dapper Kit
The Lux Box Case, a classy edition to your iPhone
The Wonderful Things Factory have a range of phone cases to suit every aspect of your lifestyle. I opted for the real wood veneer case priced at £38.00 ($55.00 or 49Euro) it's a good price for a classy piece of kit. It fits like a glove and looks really sharp and sophisticated.
My own case adds interest and personality to my phone
The wooden veneer Lux Box Case
The team really liked this case. "it's unusual to have a natural product like wood" said katy. Sam commented that "It's really classy compared to a lot of tacky plastic cases that are out there, with cartoon characters and the like. This is a very grown up case"
The case is relatively easy to remove and replace when you need to, with a bit of practice. It's a very snug fit so it does take a bit of work to understand the best way to remove it. I find that taking the top left corner out followed by the right corner works, you can then slide the phone out. It clips back in super easy. You might ask why you'd need to remove the phone from the case, well I'm about to explain!
If you're a runner like me or you go to the gym and record your workouts on the various Apps there are, you're going to need your phone. This is where the SlimClip case comes in. Okay, it's not flashy and it isn't going to win any prizes for materials or aesthetics. But what it will win points for is practicality.
Available in a variety of colours this handy case clips right onto your shorts and you're good to go. Priced at £27.00 ($40.00 or 36Euro) it's handy to have around. When I run I use the Nike Running app and always held my phone in my hand while running. I was always worried about tripping and either dropping my phone or simply smashing it on the ground as I attempted to break my fall. Now I don't have to worry!
Super slim and simple, the SlimClip Case
Clipped on and ready to run. SlimClip stays in place
The brand claim that you can 'Run, Bike, Hike & workout' I wouldn't recommend swimming however;). I was a bit dubious about it's ability to remain in place but I found that it you tie your shorts well and then clip the case on, it won't move. The first time I used it I didn't tie my shorts and simply relied on the elastic. Bad move! The phone bounced around and my shorts did start to fall down. Not something you want!
