There are two kinds of wearables: those that you will actually wear and those that you probably never will, even in a million years. I mean, it doesn’t matter what cool things a certain wearable can do. If it makes me look weird or funny, I will never wear it.
Lately, though, it seems that the infusion of fashion into technology is becoming evident. Michael Kors added a new activity tracker into his smartwatch line. And a couple of the sleekest wearables tech had their runway moments during the New York Fashion Week.
Fashionable wearables aren’t just for women; there are sleek ones for men too. In fact, there are exceptionally sexy ones that were created exclusively for men.
Men’s wearables that are more fashion-forward and less ‘cyborg’
It’s actually a delightful surprise to have found men’s wearables that look like normal clothing. After all, you go to the office on most days and you want to look more fashionably stylish than a walking cyborg, right?
The Most Stylish Tech Wearables for Men 2017
So, men, ready your wallets. Here are the stylish wearables that you ought to have right now.
Fossil Q Grant: Sophisticated Smartwatch
In just 2 years, the number of smartwatches shipped worldwide has multiplied 20 times. In 2015, a total of 24.92 million smartwatches was delivered. At this rate, men are not going to wear ordinary wristwatches anymore. Because why would you if smartwatches are classically stylish and can offer you what your traditional wristwatch can?
Take Fossil’s Q Grant Brown Leather Hybrid Smartwatch for instance. It looks like the wristwatch that you have grown accustomed to — round 44mm case in polished stainless steel with guilloche dial and Roman numeral indices, and an authentic leather band that boasts tonal topstitching secured with a buckle closure. Apart from telling you the time, guess what else the Q Grant can help you with.
The Q Grant functions as a fitness tracker and lifestyle notification too. It tracks your steps, calories, and gives you weekly challenges, designed to help you achieve the fitness goals that you have set. If you have received a call, text or email from somebody important, it will alert you with gentle buzzing and LED flashing. For your overall fitness progress and notification tracking, sync your smartwatch with your smartphone and open the Fossil Q companion app.
What Users Are Saying
Although users are fond of the design, the battery life, and the fancy look, the connectivity just slips off once in a while for some users.
Why You Should Get It
If you’re looking for a highly sophisticated-looking smart watch that holds extra features like fitness tracking and mobile phone connectivity, the Fossil Q Grant is a decent choice.
Key benefits
- Fashionable round 44mm case in polished stainless steel
- Tracks calories and steps
- Compatible with Android and iOs systems
- Depth rating of 3 atm, but not to be worn when swimming
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Fossil Q Dreamer: Tracks your fitness stats in style
The earliest fitness trackers were mostly plastic bands with a sporty feel to them. However, in the past few months, we’re seeing sophisticated activity trackers that are on the more fashionable side of the spectrum. It’s something that even you, men, are going to take interest in because would you strap a plastic band on your wrist when you’re going to meet the big client that you have been waiting for your entire career? I think not.
Once again, a Fossil wearable has stolen our attention. It’s the Fossil Q Dreamer Stainless Steel Bracelet and Activity Tracker. The bracelet in black leather with a stainless steel tracker are suitable for fashion-forward men who want to take their health seriously. The quick-glance LED lights on the side are meant to notify you of important calls, emails, and text messages.
The built-in activity tracker measures your daily steps, distance, calories burned, and the tracker compares them with your goals. Sync it with the app on your smartphone to learn insights about your fitness stats for the day. When you hit your goal, the LED lights will give a little buzz and subtle flashing as a mini-congratulations.
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What Users Are Saying
Just like the other Fossil, users were impressed with the premium finish of this tracker. They also find it easy to setup, however, there’s a problem with the connectivity again. Users find themselves syncing and re-syncing it.
Why You Should Get It
If sporty bands don’t cut it for you, Fossil’s Dreamer will. It stands out from any other fitness tracker and where else can you find a tracker with a leather band?
Key benefits
- Stylish tracker with brushed stainless steel
- Tracks everything from calories to steps
- Compatible with Android and iOs systems
- Protected from dust
- Water immersion between 15 cm and 1 m in depth
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Sensoria Fitness Shirt: Hassle-free sports tracking
Serious athletes never fail to track their heart rate. It’s the one metric that can tell you if what you’re doing is pushing your current capability or just burning fat. It also helps signal you when you still need more rest before tackling the next activity.
However, most heart rate monitors have annoying chest straps that can hinder you from giving your best during practice. Good thing there are sports wearables that are comfortable enough to use during training like this Sensoria Fitness Shirt. This close-to-body feel shirt monitors your heart rate accurately and consistently without the hassle of wearing a strap. It is made of 74% polyamide, 18% polyester, and 8% elastane.
Beyond the heart rate monitoring capacity of this shirt, it was also manufactured to suit your athlete bod during training. The shirt has thermo-regulation properties, absorbing body heat to make you feel dry and comfortable in all climates. Pair it with the Sensoria Fitness app and monitor not just your heart rate, but also your pace, speed, distance, calories burnt, heart rate zone, foot landing, and cadence.
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What Users Are Saying
Tech sites like Digital Trends and The Gadget Flow have rated the Sensoria Shirt with a 4-star rating, saying that the Virtual Coach feature and the ease in use are the highs of the product. It would have been more awesome if the app also including running programs.
Why You Should Get It
For athletes who can’t seem to give their best when a sporty band hangs around their wrist, the Sensoria Fitness Shirt is a subtle way to track your heart rate.
Key benefits
- Monitors your heart rate sans the straps
- Compatible with 3rd party applications
- Promises over 8 months of battery
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Emel + Aris Coats: Intelligent casual clothing
As I’ve mentioned earlier, tech wearables are slowly growing a fashion facade, which means that intelligent clothing that is trendy enough to be used every day is on the horizon. Surprising as it may seem, but these gadgets are coming soon. Their function varies from being ordinary activity trackers to smart gadgets that can play your music or help you feel comfortable like this smart coat.
Don’t you hate it when the cold can still cut through your thick, velvety coat? Do you wish you can just press a button and your coat will heat up? Well, you in luck because apparently, there’s a smart coat that does precisely that.
The Smart coat from Emel + Aris is equipped with revolutionary heat technology that makes you comfortable even in the coldest of winter. The coat produces far infrared (FIR) heat energy, which when absorbed by the skin, will heat the muscle and increase your blood flow. The result? You being comfortably warm wherever you go. What’s interesting is that the jacket has absolutely no wires sewn within.
Choose from two styles; either Mac or Overcoat. They’re both rain-resistant and wind-repellent. Mac is made from cotton and can be worn to cover your neck. Overcoat, on the other hand, is slim-cut and made from cashmere and wool. Both are available on pre-order and will be delivered before Christmas this year.
What Users Are Saying
Although you can’t find a direct customer review on Emel + Aris coats, their fashion features are flooding the internet. They have been featured in Vogue UK, BBC Technology, and Cosmopolitan. They have also launched a collection in one of the most fashion-centric cities in the world, Paris.
Why You Should Get It
Is your winter coat not enough to chase the cold away? Wrap yourself around one of Emel + Aris’ coats and you’ll not just enjoy the warmth, but the edge that it adds to your winter look.
Key benefits
- World’s first smart coat
- Luxurious fabrics with beautiful cuts
- Revolutionary heat technology
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Finally, you can maintain that sharp GQ look while enjoying wearable tech advancements. It’s just about time that they stop creating wearables that are fit to wear to the gym only. I hope you have enjoyed the items on our list. Fashionable technology is here to stay and I have a feeling more of these are coming out in the future.
Do you have a favorite stylish wearable that you always wear? We’d love to know what it is!
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