Outdoor Retailer/SLC
words/images Judith Ecochard
Brands in common-
PUR and
BAFFIN showed a focused line of casual and performance footwear...for Spring 2013.
PUR is an eco-driven brand using natural crepe for outsoles, latex foam cushioning, and vegetable tanning for leathers.
New ---is the Hemp Collection---featuring footwear made of hemp and organic cotton...coupled with a soft all day comfortable footbed atop a natural crepe outsole.
Nice---the silhouettes are slimmer-more fashionable looking...imo.
A winner---BAFFIN introduced the PACKABLES Rainboots...in bold patent shiny colors....for women. How smart is this???!!!
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| Lightweight, waterproof Packables...actually fit into the storage pouch, included. Men's, women's and kids whole sizes available |
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| women's Packables |
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| Men's Packables Waterproof Rainboots-matte finish |
BAFFIN's Trails 2 Rapids series of shoes is "guaranteed to leak"---meaning drain out water via a metallic grid in the sole that doubles to keep the debris/rocks out.
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| Trails 2 Rapids-Amazon with a rugged outsole that works on the trails as well as grips on the wet surfaces, ventilated mesh upper, front and back drainage panels, ultra-light midsole cushions/protects. Men's and Women's available |
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| Swamp Buggy-mid height---Trails 2 Rapids series-cage designs supports ankle turners |
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| Paul Hubner -Baffin Owner and Chief Testing Officer |
