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ALTRA +  NINA Footwear Life on the go-travelling for pleasure or purpose (like destination weddings) ... For footwear...two picks for minimal packers. via GIPHY Hands (feet) down-trail or well made road running shoes are the best multi-tasking one and done shoe for travelers traveling light! For comfy supported running-day hiking or walking hard or soft (ish) surfaces like city cement-quaint cobblestone byways, or dirt trails...our fav-no drop specialists ALTRA-offers up popular shades of their woven mesh uppers- and super super light weight-high traction styles-for S/S 2018! ALTRA-"zero limits"...just about true!  Available now in summery shades (pictured above/below-are Fall'18) men's and women's specific last women's Escalante-lightweight and with the brand's distinguished wide toe box for toe splayers, Engineered knit uppers -shaped perfectly for a  sock-like fit w/ a performance last with the new    Altra Ego™midsole and decoupled heel...

Clothes to take on any city-country-outdoor festival jaunt-have to be travel friendly, weather flexible separates + easy cleaners...if you ever get to that around to it ... via GIPHY    source :  codepen.io/chrisgannon/pen/PzRWNO SMARTWOOL, WALLS OUTDOORS, RYU APPAREL, TOMMY HILFINGER, EDDIE BAUER, ADIDAS SPORT PERFORMANCE, CARHARTT, FREE COUNTRY, 70 Years WRANGLER, WRANGLER X PETER MAX, ALTRA Top Picks: Smartwool boasts a bunch of lifestyle functional separates for Fall 2017-love this cocoon shape Urban UpSlope Hoody (black)-layers well-with outer nylon shell-protects against the wind... enough insulation (naturally warm/moisture wicking/anti-odor merino wool blend lining) for those cooling temps at sunset...belt it for more fashion flair--but there's a drawcord at neck+back hem adds to silhouette shape and keeps you warm. Hand pockets and smart of SMARTWOOL -reversible! $250 Walls Outdoor work/hunt wear is wear everywhere-for good reasons-pieces are well...

Five:Ten, Sebago, Altra Running, Danner, OluKai, Helly Hansen, DZR, Hollowrock, Ridgemont Outfitters Essentials for motoring travelers... Pitching tents in  remote locales accessed by dirt roads- or driving along well worn pavements to outdoor cabins or campgrounds -and everything in between (say, en plain air music festivals)...outdoor life experienced in a car/RV-is an American tradition. via GIPHY And there's no better time than late summer or Fall for hittin' the trail... Take along= multi-tasking, functional essentials to take along for the ride... Part One: The Kicks=Urban Performance-Outdoor Lifestyle Hiking, climbing and cool looking urban kicks-by Five:Ten . Sure, better known parent Adidas is the hot label-but we prefer the functionality of these-with the brand's proprietary STEALTH sticky rubber outsoles (grip galore-for technical edging and durability) plus comfy arched footbed, reinforced toe caps, breathable, perforated upper-and kinda mid-cut hit...

PART ONE CR9 Champion-Target, Altra Running, Rhone We live in  roller coast weather - casual world...with the blurring of seasonal attire-and streetwear-workwear-athletic apparel.  ' Athleisure ' is dead - uttered by peeps on the luxury fashion apparel payroll maybe dismiss the reality we see everyday-with all sorts of humans-including non-athletes- wearing activewear apparel (bumped up atheleisure)...  made for high cardio output activities-all the time. Affordable, stylish, comfy and usually made from easy care fabrics that move with the body- breathable/moisture-wicking (ideal attributes- going from hot to cold-to hot temps)-and retain shape after stretching---IT'S easy to see the appeal of this clothing segment. Plus-if your work locale allows dogs under the desk-chances are the powers that be could not care less about what one wears under a hoodie. A HOODIE! via GIPHY Some Highlights... Women's Activewear -C9 Champion-Target C9 Champion-Target...