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PERFORMANCE and STYLE The best kicks for comfort, durability and versatility-are-light supportive all day trail shoes. Throw in good looks and it's no wonder-the Adidas Terrex Free Hikers are best sellers since their intro' (W) Free Hiker available now Just in time for an autumnal vacay season (for those not tethered to school schedules)...these soon to launch Free Hiker (M) in camo are our top pick for all day sock like fit, major style, the exclusive BOOST cushioning (really lives up to its 'endless energy' billing). Ideal for urban outdoor adventures...on the trail or streets-with the added bonus of a form fitting lightweight water resistant Primeknit textile upper. BOOST cushioning on board, protective molded  TPU heel+ toe cap and those logoish 3 side stripes +torsion bar-reinforce foot stability. At average of 13.5 ozs (M) -the Free Hiker steps out with a natural flex- and are abrasion resistant too.,  Continental™ Rubber outsole for wet/dry wea...

Jun-Inoue Live Painting at Backwoods Gallery The Asian aesthetic-specifically Japanese - is a very distinct point of view that translates into the visual arts and fashion: it's reflective of nature in its wondrous simplicity and complexity. With this month's Costume Institute - Metropolitan Museum of Art honoring the Japanese fashion icon Rei Kuwakubo (Commes Des Garçon+Dover Market's leading light) -we found three footwear styles that would pair well with any of her apparel designs-aside from those of her own collab with NIKE... Vibram's FUROSHIKI Original style-inspired by the Japanese custom of packaging items by wrapping them in cloth- gets some bright print patterns for SS 2017 Vibram's FUROSHIKI $110 -A Vibram outsole that cradles the foot-including tippy top toe bumps+ fitting stretch fabric in a wrapped style -snuggly attaches at the ankle with velcro closure. Comes with a traveling case (seen upper right)-great for travelers. Unisex sizing. ...

Part 5 ADIDAS, THE NORTH FACE, COTOPAXI Lightweight, functional high performance wear---for a variety of activities...including the everyday kind that doesn't challenge or try to "conquor' the outdoors-wearers are just in it . ADIDAS TERREX AGRAVIC PRIMALOFT JACKET jacket...has that elastic cuffs on sleeves/hem of varsity-bomber jackets that been around for dozens of years BUT-all 21st century state of the art everything else...  weather tough Pertex Quantum® GL- DWR lightweight strong fabric holds in Primaloft Gold (80g) insulation allow for durability, stretch and warmth. Interesting color too....and that stitch pattern made from reflective yarn providing 360º of visibility !!!!   With pack it pocket. Men's version joined now with women's ($299)-new for F/W 2016. AHHHH .... Adidas Outdoors-Gym Wear-harks back to the fab 80s tracksuits with the iconic double side stripes.  Surprised more of the outdoors collection does not incorporate this signatur...

...a company's dream-a so wanted product -buyers have to register for it by downloading an app- following on twitter, or registering in an in-store lottery---  FOR UPDATES:  http://www.adidas.com/kanye In our inbox... WHAT: the long-awaited  adidas Yeezy Boost 350 (collab with Kanye West)  will be available in the  JD Store Tauentzienstraße / Kurfürstendamm Berlin, GERMANY. (There are other ways to get a pair-worldwide). Interested shoe lovers can choose register on site June 23-25th- and then with a little luck, have the chance  to buy the Yeezy Boost 350. Winners will be notified via email... FYI: About JD Sports: JD Sports, referred to as "JD", is one of the leading sports fashion retailer in the UK. In addition to numerous branches throughout the UK and Ireland JD also operates 13 stores in France, six in Spain, 15 in the Netherlands and now also 24 stores in Germany. The JD-range combines internati...

The adidas Originals ZX FLUX "Blue / Black" impresses with a seamless and breathable mesh Engineered in Blue, a molded heel counter and the famous twist technology in the midsole for a high support function. The legendary 3-Stripes logo on side and the coarse mesh pattern make this exclusive adidas ZX Flux special. The adidas Originals ZX FLUX "Blue / Black" costs 95 € and is both in store and online exclusive to JD Sports. Size run in EU: 42-46 In our inbox...

(ANOTHER REASON TO GO ABROAD AND SPEND THOSE strong USA$…) In our inbox… The newest member of the  adidas Originals ZX FLUX  family sets new standards as a remake of the 8000 ZX from the 80s. The  adidas Originals ZX FLUX "Light On   ix / White"  stands sideways with a seamless and breathable mesh upper with Light Onix, molded heel counter and the famous Twist technology in the midsole for a high level of support function and the legendary 3-Stripes logo. The  adidas Originals ZX Flux   "Light On   ix / White"      costs 95 € and is both in store and  online  exclusive to JD Sports. Sizes-EU: 39.5 to 48.5 About JD Sports: JD Sports, referred to as "JD", is one of the leading sports fashion retailer in the UK. In addition to numerous outlets throughout the UK and Ireland JD also operates 13 stores in France, six in Spain, 15 in the Netherlands and now 21 stores in Germany. The JD-range co...

 LAS VEGAS Adidas Originals x Monster over the ear headphones Adidas Originals by Monster® over the ear headphones-in colors to matchy match up with fav soccer (football) team kits by-who else, ADIDAS WITH-Pure Monster Sound® - dual audio input jacks…comfy plush and fold up to travel… IMO-without APPLE here---and that includes its owned Dr Dre Beats---Monster def. gets major

Outdoor Retailer/SLC Boost =energy return Trail runners, mountain sports, and water shoes-got so new kicks from giant Adidas ' outdoor division…with further integration of the brand's know how (Adiprene® shock absorption + cushioning, Traxion® for grip, Pro Moderator™ support, Formotion™ enhanced motion control, Boost™-energy return), signature 3 stripes, sticky/grippy Stealth® rubber outsoles from recent purchase -approach climbing company 5:10 and Euro based Continental™, and OrthLite® molded sockliners---into a large footwear collection- delivering 2/1/2015. grippy Continental™rubber outsole Trail shoe debut-sock like upper for great fit, 6mm drop, midsole stabilization-utilizes thousands of tiny thermoplastic polyurethane capsules -better rebound+durability than the standard EVZ  Terrex Scope Hi GTX $200 top-mid cut ankle support, lightweight approach shoe with Stealth® rubber outsole, Gore-Tex® waterproof/breathable, neoprene collar for protection keep ...

Outdoor Retailer/SLC Terrex Agravic Wind Jacket $200 fitted and move friendly with Climastorm® windy +light rain protection, Formotion™ provides ultimate performance+comfort…zipped side pocket Big first impression on Adidas Outdoor focused collection-colorful prints for guys and bold-black/white statements for women- that will appeal to  their target market---millennials…for sure. And non-nonsense fabrics from leading edge performance textile suppliers like Primaloft®, Pertex®, Polartec®, Pontetorto TecnoWool  (new to us-an Italian based company) and 37.5™---with Adidas smart-made to move Formotion™. The Agravic group-are technical pieces that are great for trail runners---- mesh strip in back of Terrex Agravic Wind Jacket ensuring breathability EDO printed light jacket men $90 bold orange-Climastorm® light rain+wind protection, adjustable hood, 2 hand pockets, 1 chest pocket-easy pack polyester ripstop Terrex Agravic Wind Ja...