SPOKEsmen,

'Tech' trousers tend to announce themselves. All that stretch and performance is often served up with a sheeny, shiny side of regret.

But our Enduro Sharps strike the sweet spot.

It all starts with a cotton-rich base. The look is natural - reassuringly 'chino'. And the fabric is smooth and luxe to the touch, but not glossy or polished.

The magic is in the weave. Compact. Structured. Improbable resilience and crease resistance for cotton. And there's serious stretch dialled in - 4% elastane delivers up to 20% flex capabilities.

You'll almost feel guilty about how many times you can wear these on the bounce.

Dropping this season in Heavy Metal grey (a 2025 smash hit) and Olive - a wildly versatile green that goes with everything.

Ready To Enduro

And have a cracking week,

- Team SPOKE

The Sharp Shirt has landed: the last word in scrubbed-up shirting. Thoughtfully chosen poplin cotton, flat French seams, and soft fusing make for incredible comfort in a precision-cut, razor-sharp package.

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