At some point, our beloved, faithful fathers, full of wisdom, forget how to seemingly do everything.
Among their multiple forgetfulness weaknesses, one of the worst culprits is that they forget to be cool and fall back on the simplest, silliest kind of humor (“I don’t trust stairs, they always have plans”) to rock the same hairstyle that they rock in the summer ’69 brought in a date.
But most of all, they forget how to get dressed and suddenly declare that khaki is the greatest color on the spectrum while at the same time making the least amount of effort. What they don’t know is that certain clothing items like these days Columbia sportswear‘s collections of stylish and tech shoes and shirts can look great and be easy by ticking two things off the list at once (something dads love). Plus, they’re well-dressed and comfortable for outdoor activities, one of the few things my own father, who lives in the beautiful Northwest, remembers.
To help our fathers wake up to these facts, here are some cozy, reliable, and pretty items to gift them on Father’s Day. Please, you need our help.
Speed ™ ️ Hiking shoe
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“Dad shoes” with their bulbous shapes and the white exterior have somehow become ironically popular, but there is nothing ironic about them Vitesse ™ ️ hiking shoethat is sleek, light, and eye-catching. Your dad, who always knows what’s around the house, will appreciate them not only for making them look sporty and good-looking (they come in a variety of cool, electric colors) but also for allowing them to stay Quickly on your feet all day, thanks to advanced cushioning and Omni-Grip ™ ️ traction underfoot.
For outdoor activities, the Vitesse ™ ️ also has the “Outdry” technology, which keeps his large, uncomfortable feet dry, regardless of whether he is in the local park or on far-away trails. My father, a connoisseur of short hikes and ugly white trainers, will no doubt benefit from the Vitesse ™ ️.
Zero Rules ™ ️ short sleeve
I know, I know; chances are your dad loves rules. But chances are they’ll love them too Zero rules™ ️ Collection designed for the hottest, humid conditions. Have you ever seen a dad trying to do some housework or errand in the heat? You sweat a lot.
The shirts, which are figure-hugging and far more eye-catching than your average everyday T-shirt, have sweat-activating, super-cooling Omni-Freeze Zero ™ ️ and moisture-regulating Omni-Wick ™ ️. They also have Omni-Shade ™ ️ to block harmful UV rays so your dad is cool, calm, and collected all together, even on the tallest ladders or the rockiest nature hikes. Unfortunately, the shirts won’t keep him calm if his sports team loses or if his deadly enemy, Hal, goes back to using his trash cans.
Respool ™ ️ Knit short-sleeved shirt
Like the zero rules™ ️ Collection that Respool ™ ️ short sleeve shirt uses Omni-Wick ™ ️ and -Shade ™ ️ to keep dad comfortable and happy. It’s the perfect item for dads to get in some sports with the garden barbecue, fishing trips, summer get-togethers, and major outdoor music festivals (JK, my dad would rather die).
Perhaps the coolest of them all is that the shirt is also made from recycled fishing nets and landfills as part of Columbia’s own search and rescue mission to save the planet. Environmentally conscious, comfortable and good-looking – what else do we need? And let’s be honest, fathers in particular sometimes have difficulties finding a nice short-sleeved shirt that fits them comfortably. The Respool ™ ️ activates this check box.
Silver Ridge ™ ️ trousers
A question that a young man asks himself: What kind of trousers do you wear on a hike or a walk in nature? Jeans? Sweatpants? Training pants? None of them really seem to fit. Fortunately, there is Columbias Silver Ridge ™ ️ trousersthat are strong, flexible and convertible, meaning they can be converted from pants to shorts with a zipper.
Like Columbia’s other innovative products, they incorporate moisture management and sun protection technology so they can easily keep Dad on his feet in a variety of terrain and weather conditions. They also come in his beloved khaki color – but they’re actually made of cargo, which is a lovely way to meet him halfway while he begins his adventure in a respectable way.
Reed Jackson is a writer for G / O Media Studios
This post is a sponsored collaboration between Columbia sportswear and WALK Media studios.
