For the urban-dwelling man, bike commuting isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. It allows us to dodge both rage-inducing gridlock and public transit—and our quads have thanked us for the workout, too. But unless you want to get decked out in a lycra bodysuit, conventional wisdom dictates that it’s hard to look good on your ten-speed. Right? Wrong. We’ve assembled six commuter-friendly items that’ll keep you looking—and smelling—fresh.
Chrome Truk Pros
$138.22
San Francisco-based Chrome Industries, a company founded by messenger-minded commuters, built their fortune on heavy duty-yet-sleek messenger bags, and their footwear offerings are no different. Built with the commuter in mind—they’re stiff like regular cycling shoes, and are built with water-resistant and reflective bits—the Truk Pro’s are a can’t-miss proposition; they’re essentially chukkas with an SPD cleat. We don’t sacrifice form for function, and thankfully, neither does Chrome.
