Outdoor Retailer/SLC
words/images Judith Ecochard
Adiddas owned
ROCKPORT (since 2006) is a lot of a brand---a fashion/dress shoe label (lots of ads in glammy reads confirm that)...a casual every day, walk all day label of lifestyle sneaker types, and a weather tough bunch of a label-especially boot-wise- which we saw a lot of at the recent OR tradeshow.
Proprietary know-how goes into the value priced footwear too- including adiPrene® by Adiddas- a shock absorb/cushioning /energy return/dynamic push off material that goes under the heel, midsole and or forefoot...Hydra-Shield=waterproof weather control...and truWALK-engineered comfort via comfort flex grooves, curved sole and beveled heel.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Chana and Finna-winter boots with smart function features...
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| lace-up with lug soles for great grip quilted upper, lined faux fur, and rugged rawhide laces-city/country hybrid |
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| truChana Hardwear Boot flexible and lightweight- boot is weather tough |
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| truWALK - casual lightweight kickers-full range of motion-shock absorption, heel strike -push-off |
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| rubber outsole-great grip |
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| Lug soles on a stylish full grain leather lace-up |
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| Lola pull on (l) full grain leather pull-on with equestrian polish/practical lug sole |
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| truWALK Zero |
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| outsoles are rugged and cushioning... |
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| truWalk Boot-Neoprene upper-pull-on boots |
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| Lorraine Rainboot---LOVE- in Fall colors-Hydro-Shield waterproof, adiPRENE cushioning in a great patent leather upper |
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| Lorraine Chelsea |
Country Collection-is one of a bunch of stellar performance boots-yet def head turners----there are lux details---and several booties with animal prints and somewhat spiky heels---
OUR fans though are the Courtlyn Duck Boots---in many variations...and Courtlyn Laced leather tall boots with the same rubber crepe chunky heel.
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| Cedra Scrunch Tall Boot-with suede upper, crepe wedge sole |
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| duck boot inspired...Courtlyn Duck Boot (duh)-warm shearling lining |
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| chic- black Courtlyn Duck Boot with nice drawstring detail...comfy crepe soles, lined for warmth=nice...can wear this with a dress |
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| short suede booties Courtlyn Low Fur boot with plush shearling lining. elegant narrower lasts for winter conditions ---feminine not clunky |
INFO:
http://www.rockport.com
BTW-we were told prices around $135-$200
