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Healthknit 3 Pack Socks in black, three pairs laid out side by side
Healthknit Socks: Our Guide to Sizing, Quality and Value
If you have ever pulled on a thin sock that creeps down your heel before lunchtime, you already know the problem Healthknit set out to solve. Healthknit socks are heavyweight,... Read more...
Columbia Striker 3L Jacket in black, full front view
Columbia Street Tech: Mountain Technology Built for Everyday Life
Columbia has just introduced its Street Tech collection, taking the weather protection from its mainline outdoor range and cutting it in shapes made for town. Here is what is in... Read more...
Nudie Jeans Gritty Jackson in Blue Dry Two, waist to knee view of the straight leg worn in a studio
An Introduction to Nudie Jeans: Fits, Denim and Free Repairs
Nudie Jeans makes jeans to be worn hard, repaired and worn again. Founded in Gothenburg in 2001, Nudie has made its denim from 100% organic cotton since 2012, and every... Read more...
Norda 001A in White Gum, underside showing the Vibram Megagrip Litebase outsole and lugs
Sizing Up Norda Shoes: What You Need to Know Before Buying a Pair
Thinking about a pair of Norda shoes? Here is what you need to know about sizing up, what they are made of, how long they last and whether they are... Read more...
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Peak Performance Arrives... A First Look at the Swedish Outdoor Brand
Peak Performance Arrives... A First Look at the Swedish Outdoor Brand Peak Performance was founded in 1986 in Åre, Sweden, by two professional skiers who wanted apparel that could keep... Read more...
Taion Down Vests & Jackets at Urban Industry
Taion Down Vests and Jackets: Everything You Need to Know Before You Buy
Taion down vest guide: sizing, 800FP fill, water resistance, washing tips and real customer FAQs answered by Urban Industry. Read more...
Gramicci G-Pants vs Gramicci Straight Fit Pants: What's the Real Difference?
Gramicci G-Pants vs Gramicci Straight Fit Pants: What's the Real Difference?
Gramicci G-Pants vs Straight Fit Pants: compare the fit, features and sizing of both styles to find the right pair at Urban Industry. Read more...
Side shot of Paraboot Theirs Shoes
Are Paraboot Shoes Worth the Money? What You Need to Know
If you've been researching quality footwear, you've encountered Paraboot shoes at some point. The French shoemaker commands respect among people who care about their shoes. For over a century, it's... Read more...
A Local Community Hike with Zest Wild Pursuit and Danner Boots
A Local Community Hike with Zest Wild Pursuit and Danner Boots
Last weekend, we threw open the invite: come and join us on the South Downs for a morning of trails, fresh air, and a proper field test of Danner's Mountain... Read more...
Samsara Shoes Interview
Adrià García of Samsara: Hemp, Harvest and the Shoe Built to Last
We've been aware of Samsara shoes for sometime now, mainly through their excellent Samsara Community Instagram feed. When we learnt they would be at Paris Fashion week (January 2026) we... Read more...
Danner MTN45 Hiking shoe
Introducing the Danner MTN45 Hiking Shoe
Introducing the Danner MTN45: A Proper Modern Hiking Shoe With Serious Trail DNA Every few years, a shoe arrives that shifts how we think about footwear on the trail. The... Read more...
Norrona Falketind Jacket
Testing the Norrona Falketind Gore-Tex Jacket: Is It Worth the Investment?
There are waterproof jackets, and then there are proper waterproof jackets. The kind you reach for when the weather turns ugly and you genuinely cannot afford to get wet. The... Read more...
Kilian Jornet, founder of NNormal Shoes
Introducing NNormal: How Kilian Jornet is Redefining Performance and Durability
With this blog article we introduce the arrival of NNormal at Urban Industry. It explores the partnership between legendary mountaineer Kilian Jornet and the footwear heritage of Camper, highlighting how... Read more...
Introducing Mellow Clo: Mindful Design and Contemporary Outdoor Fits
Introducing Mellow Clo: Mindful Design and Contemporary Outdoor Fits
Introducing Mellow Clo: Modern Outdoor Utility with Mindful Design. We are always on the hunt for brands that manage to balance a distinct, modern aesthetic with the rigorous technical demands... Read more...
A Deep Dive into the KEEN Jasper Zionic Shoe
A Deep Dive into the KEEN Jasper Zionic Shoe
I have spent a lot of time watching footwear trends shift from the strictly functional outdoor to the purely aesthetic, but rarely do I see a brand bridge that gap... Read more...
The Evolution of Danner: Nearly a Century of Boots Built to Last
The Evolution of Danner: Nearly a Century of Boots Built to Last
The Evolution of Danner: Nearly a Century of Boots Built to Last Danner is one of those brands that immediately stands out for its build quality. Pick up a pair... Read more...
The History of Keen Footwear & The Story Behind the Jasper Shoe
The History of Keen Footwear & The Story Behind the Jasper Shoe
The History of Keen Footwear & The Story Behind the Jasper Shoe If you have even a passing interest in outdoor footwear, you have probably come across Keen Footwear and,... Read more...
The History of Norse Projects: How a Danish Collective Became a Menswear Icon
The History of Norse Projects: How a Danish Collective Became a Menswear Icon
Explore the history of Norse Projects, how the Danish brand evolved from a creative collective into a global menswear staple. Read more...
Vans Authentic: The Story Behind the Shoe That Shaped Skate Culture
Vans Authentic: The Story Behind the Shoe That Shaped Skate Culture
A look at the history of Vans Authentic shoes, how they became icons in skate culture, and why they remain essential today. Read more...
The Gramicci Original G Pant - Designed to Move, Made to Last
The Gramicci Original G Pant - Designed to Move, Made to Last
Some pieces earn their reputation the right way. The Gramicci Original G Pant is one of them. Born in the early eighties from the hands of climber Mike Graham and... Read more...
Introducing the Uskees Evo - An Urban Industry Exclusive
Introducing the Uskees Evo - An Urban Industry Exclusive
If you’ve been following Uskees for a while, you’ll know they’ve built a solid reputation on straightforward design and honest materials. No gimmicks. Just well-made clothes that look good, feel good, and... Read more...
A cosy Chat about Haglofs Down Jackets
A cosy Chat about Haglofs Down Jackets
Just wanted to drop a little piece about Haglöfs, why they’re a perfect fit for Urban Industry, and what we’re really excited about in the latest collection we’ve pulled together.... Read more...
Its All About Autumn Layering
Its All About Autumn Layering
I don’t know about you but this Autumn seems to have come hard and fast. The temperature has definitely dropped here in the UK, the wind has got up and... Read more...
Purple Mountain Observatory - PMO
Purple Mountain Observatory: Blurring The Lines Between City And The Outdoors
The line between purpose built outerwear and streetwear is blurring at the moment with people opting to pick up high quality clothing that can take them from the city to... Read more...