Radar: Nat-2 Shoes-Two Pairs In One!

Reminiscent of the soles on Chuck Taylors, these patented 2-in-1 kicks from Nat-2 of Munich are a travelers best friend. After four years in development and with the flick of a zip, the upper of the shoes are easily removed revealing a pair of sandals beneath. The uppers can be stowed in your purse or pocket. Available in a variety of styles (there's even a deck shoe) and fabrications (vinyl, cotton, leather) Nat-2 will be at Pool trade show in Las Vegas later this month, so expect to see them in a store near you soon. In the meantime you can get them  here with international shipping!

UPDATE: These innovative shoes have 'inspired' legions of fans like Raf Simons who released a shoe suspiciously similar for A/W 08 the blog Shoetonguez reports. 

Heroes: Where The Hell Is Matt?

Its been a busy and a sad day (R.I.P. George Carlin) and I didn't get done all the things that I wanted to, but I did discover one of the most heart warming videos I have ever seen.  I don't want to spoil things for you so just go here, turn your speakers on and get ready to smile. For more information on what is surely one of the best marketing campaigns ever, visit Where The Hell Is Matt for more information.

How to Travel Lightly

Whether you are travelling around the world or just to the cottage, it really is possible to put everything you need in just one bag... or so says Doug Dyment whose website onebag.com is dedicated to the art of travelling light. Dyment has two big tricks for packing a bag correctly: don't let any space go unused and wrap your clothes in bundles. To learn more read the article "How to Pack Everything" and listen to an excerpt of the NPR show "All Things Considered". Get a packing list to get you started here.