Salt Palace, Outdoor Retailer Utah
Part 5
Birki's, Freewaters, BOGS, Terramar, Sanuk, Filson, Granite Gear
Given the amount of merchandise available under the broad umbrella of 'outdoors'---inevitably certain characteristics are shared...that impact visual presentations of retail shelves/aisles...and the looks of it all.
Camo is---is always a fashion statement...as that trendy print gets wildly, (and not so much) (re)interpreted- by manufacturers of footwear, apparel and gear. Literal interpretations- OF COURSE- the items military bound.
PLUS: the hunting market -which is growing in participants (ducks-look out!!!)...gets attire offerings by a range of outdoor companies----that we think---should pitch their eye-catching wares to the urban markets too.
We even scored some camo duct tape- deftly deployed, as patch-up on formerly checked baggage.
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| Santiago-double strap w/ Dynamic footbed=extra layer with Visco-elastic memory foam-men's $109.95 |
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| Milos-front $89.95 |
Fact- at a beach wedding last Saturday night several gals (smart!!!) rhythmically Blurred the Lines....with colorful Birki's on. And yes we-know we want(ed-it) them cause our spiked heels were killing us.
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| right-Santiago |
Camo options abound-----
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| Spring 2014-love these Belau slides $89.95---and like all Birki's---grippy treaded +cushioning EVA outsole |
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| nice color pop on a camo slip-on-canvas upper, Super Pillow Insole-w/heel cup, medial+lateral arch support, quilted pads for air flow, non-marking flexible sponge rubber outsole made with water based glue. |
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| $70-$220 |
Their men's 100% waterproof, puncture proof, scent free rubber, moisture-wicking (EverDry w/Bogs Max-Wick) camo boots and slip-ons-are aimed at the hunting market (available NOW)...with technical construction and performance features that borrow from the hiking world-durability, comfort (dual density contoured EVA insole) and value.
BUT added plus -the Diamondback, Mossy Oak and Real Tree patterns-on these kicks would look great paired with comfy denim or khakis...from woods to work, in a manner of speaking.
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| BioGrip Hunting Outsole -maximum traction |
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| $150-Mossy Oak Eagle Cap Hiker-w/ Channel Air insulates -40, 4mm of Neo-Tech™ w/ Airmesh +Bogs Max-Wick™, Aegis antimicrobial odor protection sizes 4-14 |
And not just cause Terramar Sports engineers some of the best -tricked out layers in the biz-quick drying/moisture wicking (driRelease® and Body-Sensors ec2 Qwik-Dri™), lightweight, warm great next to skin feel-using amped up natural merino wool (Termawool™)+silk (Smartsilk™), TXO® advanced moisture-odor control---etc.
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| with 360 Degree Stretch, Sizes XS-XL |
We want rightthisminute.
Separates like these could be splayed across the glossy tome to women's fashion, Vogue ---in a what to pack/wear underneath it all- destined for annually gushed about, posh shooting weekends in the English countryside.
Though as summery urban jungle wear= waaay more authentically appealing.
Crew neck tee with short sleeves- available now- in 2 tonal options...the above pictured are set for Spring 2014 delivery.
SANUK is a brand that makes us smile-in fact, we actually read their 2x year hefty catalogue cover to cover-the graphics are incredible...as are the prints the So-Cal company manages to conjure up season after to season.
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| SANUK-Seeker Funk-No Ledge profile, heavy canvas overlay moc w/ poncho body, canvas mudguard, canvas lining, high rebound Instaplay footbed, Happy U rubber outsole -vegan and vegetarian $60-ships Oct 1 |
FILSON ---A high-end American heritage label with proprietary fabrics that manage the weather and tailoring options splendidly---AND also deftly manages to attract the attention of other companies -with lots of inventive collabs --- and its own shoe line also---
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| Filson Insulated Uplander Boots |
Lot's to to love-handsome apparel blessed with performance features (in a later post) and many covetable luggage/carryalls/accessories...including...
Every time we see it...amazement ensues- at the mind numbingly attention to details, fabrications, multi-tasking inventiveness of the packable/portable/war-zone tough-life-saving haulers and accessories...
Camo in its purest intentional form.