Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Papa Bear Discoveries: GLAGLA Ventilated Shoes

Was just going through Facebook and saw an interesting Facebook ad.

Papa Bear just loves sneakers as you well know and the design of the shoe on the ad caught my eye.

Well Glagla apparently is from France and is unisex. The description of the brand on the page reads:


"The original challenge was to create from scratch a shoe that was designed for warm weather activities. Thus, the shoe would need to allow the foot to be cooler and more ventilated than any other shoe on the market. Making the creation of this shoe even more difficult was the desire to accomplish the technological revolution in a very fashionable and visually appealing design.

The Glagla shoe is unisex and is a huge hit with men, women and kids alike. Glagla has been called the revolutionary shoe of sport and leisure activities dedicated to summer. Glagla is the first sneaker in the world with natural ventilation through its high-tech components that allow complete circulation of the air in the entirety of the shoe. It also protects the natural movement of the foot thanks to its shape and flexibility. It’s extra-flexible sole creates the sensation of walking comfortably without shoes."

Hmmmmm... if its designed for warm weather then its perfect for the Philippines. Now if its waterproof and can be submerged in water then it would doubly perfect don't you think? 

Interesting also is what they say that it creates the sensation of walking without shoes. So is this shoe minimalist or part of the barefoot craze? I'm hopping over to one of their stores this weekend to try on a pair: Rustans Gateway, Rustans Alabang Town Center, Rustans Cebu, Happy Feet Robinsons Galleria, The Shoe Shop, Powerplant Mall, Rockwell.

Not sure yet if PAPA BEAR approves, so wait for the final verdict.

Saturday, October 8, 2011

The Papa Bear ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS SERIES #1

I WANT #1: VSA Original 2011


With Christmas just around the corner and with so many things available for us to splurge our hard earned money on, I will be posting a list of things I would buy if I had the moolah to spend...welcome to my Christmas Wish List dear bear cubs!


In 1994, when my very own Papa Bear passed away, my dear Mama Bear bought me an original SWISS ARMY (Victorinox) watch that came with a small Swiss Army knife so that I would have something to remember Grandpa Bear by. I have since lost the knife but the watch has stayed with me and kept on ticking for the past seventeen years.


A friend of mine from the local watch industry recently told me that this classic will be released soon in the Philippines with a few modifications made for good measure yet retain the quality, dependability and classic styling of Swiss Army.

Khaki Green Victorinox Swiss Army Original 2011
This totally revamped ORIGINAL is freshly updated with contemporary aesthetics yet instantly recognizable as the authentic descendant of the line that has become, through the years, a perennial favorite among young customers looking for substance and style.
  • Swiss Made
  • Quartz movement
  • 40mm case diameter
  • Nylon fiber middle case with an aluminum bezel
  • Water resistant to 100 meters
  • Luminescent hands
  • NATO style strap
  • Four color combos available: Navy Grey, Commando Black, Desert Beige and Khaki Green
PAPA BEAR Approves! (and must have!)