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Getting aways to anywhere via public transport - demand multi-tasking, thoughtful clothing. No checked baggage or single purpose anything-head to toe apparel/footwear needs to function in many environments. No wonder outdoor brands are becoming urban mainstream labels.. .that stuff is made to last, weather tough-and now-fashion-y enough-for today's casually dressed traveller. Not an item to wear-but a traveller's essential...the multi-tool pocket 'knife.' Raise your hand -a round of applause.if you've had yours confiscated by TSA. via GIPHY OKAY THAT WOULD BE EVERYBODY. Solution- Victorinox Swiss Army multi-tool less the blades-travel ready-TSA okay. YAY. Award winning Jetsetter@work Alex knife  $70 has a removable 3.0/3.1 USB stick (on the left) with 16 GB of storage (ideal to store all those pictures you're gonna take w/o having to access a cloud service)-plus six functions-scissors, bottle opener, wire stripper, Phillips screwdriver0/1 m...

Part 3 ALTRA, BIRKENSTOCK, FORSAKE, CHACO, TREDAGAIN,  WOLVERINE 1000 MILE X SAUCONY, FREEWATERS, FIVE TEN, SKECHERS Athletic/Comfort footwear companies-makers of sneakers for running/sports on dirt, mountains, or watery endeavors and healthy sandals that coddle...are offering up lifestyle choices for the already wearing their brand types AND people looking for that comfort technology in an everyday wear. High fashion dressy versions-these are not...instead most looks border on the line between weekday work and weekend playable styles. And that's practically ok all the time...except for rarely worn fancy attire anyway ... Highlights: Altra   Dessert Boot- offers a comfortable yet dressier-premium leather upper- take on their fab award winning running shoes. Using the brand's own dual EVA midsole with A-Bound™top layer and FootPod™ outsole -on the signature cushioned Zero Drop™ platform and Footshape™ toe box-allows toes to splay- feet to naturally move the way it sh...

Part 2 MERRELL, FIVE TEN, ALTRA, HI-TEC Pops of color-in laces and outsoles...upper trims with metallic shine, quilted tops or in good ole' full grain leather -durably welted hiker hybrids and waterproof boots are practical for all week wear-ideal for urban dwellers with limited closet space and budgets. MERRELL 's retro hikers in the Waitsfield Collection-including pictured  the SUGARBUSH XCD Waterproof (there's a guy version too)...hails the company's 35th year anniversary with bright blue laces-a brand signature color-but tech featurs-bringing these kicks into the 21st century. FIVE TEN -has a new approach shoe collection...that brings a snazzy urban influence to this bunch of kicks-from the now Adidas owned company that invented this category of footwear. IMO-appeals to climbers, cross fit types as well as Yeezy addicted wearers- with the hydrophobic water worthy Eddy $100 (also an Eddy Pro $120 with an exo skeleton)- eye candy mix of breathable  upp...

 ALTRA, HOKA ONE ONE, TOPO ATHLETIC, 361º, VIBRAM, LIFEWAY Protein Kefir, ACUMOBILITY Much is made about getting in shape-but most of our pals- are athletic already-and want to keep the old self-rather just as is-makes sense, fitness wise- once hit mid 30s on up, depending on the activity. SNEAKERS, Trail Running and Fitness shoes come in all shapes and sizes for different activities, foot anatomies, and level of efforts...short bursts vs long endurance endeavors. Some highlights from cult brands: Long distance fav- ALTRA  adds to its no drop ZERO DROP™platform with new beefier shock absorbing A-Bound™ maximum cushioning models-for neutral or stability needs-aimed at trail runners and roadsters- Pictured: women's specific OLYMPUS 2.0 9oz trail runner  characteristic of ALTRA-FOOTSHAPE™ toe box- allowing the toes to spread naturally... unless trained as a ballet dancer en pointe shoes . ..Olympus 2.0 revamped Vibram trail sticky rubber outsole for maximum cus...

Orange and Blue - CAT FOOTWEAR 2015: Colorado wool -split suede/wool-Goodyear Welt construction SLC/NYC: Part 5 Altra-iFIT, Big Agnes, Black Diamond, CAT Footwear, cee bee Cheryl Burke, Cobb Hill,  Dare 2b, Dynafit, Icebreaker, Roxy, Sombrio, Sugoi, Blues and green shades derived from nature---or taking bolder blast when mixed up with rainbow opposites like orange----are in loads of  men's and women's performance wear. IMO these colors... can flatter a wide variety of skin tones. Dare 2B -men's and women's -left-men's orange+blue-top of the line Stand in Awe Pant in trail blaze--waterproof + breathable ARED VO2 15000polyester 4 way stretch, DWR finish, taped seams, elasticized waist adjusters, zipper side pockets, articulated knee design, integral snow gaiters reinforced binding at hem---back right-women's version in freshwater blue. Dynafit -left-: Yotel Gore-Tex Jacket - 3L freeride touring jacket $599.95 uses the breathable Gore...