Porter is one of the most recognised names in the world of premium luggage manufacture, famous across the world, and the only name to take on your travels in their native Japan. The Porter range is vast and includes almost every conceivable type of bag and wallet – from huge, wheeled cases, to small coin wallets, there is a product for everyone – which is the reason for the brand’s colossal success.

Aside from extremely limited distribution of the Fragment designed Head Porter range, acquiring Porter luggage outside of Japan has always been a nigh on impossible task, but this is all set to change. AW09 sees Porter’s first real foray into the UK market, availability is still very limited with the collection concentrating on key day-to-day pieces including totes, wallets and day bags.

The design is considered and timeless and the finish is of the highest order, it is instantly apparent why this relatively small Japanese brand have the worldwide success they do. Whether your after a larger shoulder bag – featuring detachable compartments for all your essential items, a wallet with all the necessary pockets and folds, or simply somewhere to keep your keys safe, you’ll struggle to find better than Porter.

Delivery is due on 12th November, perfect timing for Xmas-lists and subtle hinting, but numbers are limited so keep your eyes peeled for the official launch online.

Ransom are a Canadian retailer and clothing label created by the founders of the famous Goodfoot and  Nomad stores. Ransom bridges the gap between the exclusive footwear purveyors and one of the best contemporary fashion boutiques in Canada, and is influenced – not surprisingly – by their spectacular surroundings. Canada’s vast, varied, and sometimes harsh environment has shaped the Ransom clothing line, and  the ‘Never Ending Path’ collaboration with Adidas continues very much in this vein.

Having  worked together on a number of collaborations involving their Goodfoot sister brand, the relationship between Adidas and the fellows at Ransom was already good, and the creative process was easy, due to a mutual respect and understanding. Centring around footwear that represents the climate, culture, extreme sports and heritage of Canada, the two created a progressive and most importantly, brand new range of durable and considered silhouettes.

The Never Ending Path range is an ongoing collaboration with the footwear made to stand the test of time, which is apparent in the five shoes that make up the debut collection. The Dune and Pier shoes are simple, Oxford style high and low tops, made from a range of coloured leathers and suede in a number of different finishes.

The Summit boot is the Ransom x Adidas take on classic hiking boots, with D-Lace Locks and an oversized sole, the Summit works in aspects both new and old, to create a shoe that could easily become a classic in its own right .

The Valley is the most ’trainer like’ in design, similar to the classic American high-tops of the 50s and 60s but with durability very much in mind, mixing clean, classic lines with a modern, rugged construction. Perhaps the most anticipated shoe in the range is The Creek, a moccasin toed chukka boot, which like the Summit has nods to classic outdoor boot design with a good helping of new details worked in as well.

The quality of finish and attention to detail running though the range is apparent straight away, with embossed branding, and embroidered labels atop some of the sturdiest and best executed shoes to be released in some time. A highly anticipated release, we expect to see the Ransom x Adidas Never Ending Path collection to arrive some time very soon, and with limited numbers you’ll have to be very quick!