You Like Sweatpants, Eh?
Roots: Soft leather and softer sweats, now open
We’re about to say something controversial:
Sweatpants can leave the house.
If, and only if, you do them right.
Doing ‘em right: Roots, just opened in Nolita.
Roots is famous for buttery-soft leather goods and even softer sweats, all Canadian-made and emblazoned with Roots’ signature beaver.
Their sweats sport a tailored cut and come in two handsome textured greys that you can wear to Sunday brunch without looking like a fifth-year senior.
Below: nine of the best items you’ll find there, one of which is an in-store exclusive.
A. Tribe Shaving Kit – Super prime Italian leather, compact and portable.
B. Custom Varsity Jacket – The store’s pièce de résistance, only available at their brick and mortar. Find Cory and tell him you want to completely trick out a jacket. He’ll get you straightened out.
C. Park Sock – Another in-store exclusive. Go back later for the autumnal Cabin version.
D. XL Doubleknit Crew – An homage to their traditional sweats, updated for summer.
E. Backpack – Our favorite number from Roots x Huck, because to live adventurously, you best have your hands free.
F. Paddle Against the Flow – Wisdom and advice from 60 successful people who paddle against the tide (Judd Apatow, Spike Jones and the like).
G. Original Slim Sweatpant – Pair with a slim white tee and sleek sneaks for the weekend.
H. Chukka Boot – Rubber sole that’s perfect for the rain and they’re currently on sale. No brainer.
I. Small Banff Bag Tribe – Grab their weekend bag in the classic leather. Lotsa pockets, just how we like it.
Pro tip: visit Tacombi, just down the street, to celebrate your winnings.
Go forth.
And wear sweats.
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Nolita’s New Neckwear Emporium
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