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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...

FUNKY FUNKY-ADIZERO xt BOOST  technologies energy returning -shock absorbing---with protective toes, breathable mesh upper, and cage stability overlays...sport performance or style mid. SLC/OR ADIDAS sure gets MAJOR style bonus points with their highly functional kicks for the outdoors types=so much so-we think strictly city types would find favor with these mid height- striking color block -high top-hiker lace-ups. With neon pops of laces, the Continental® and Stealth® rubber beefy-grippy outsoles -with bold black or white foxing-  serving as visual definitions to the tonal uppers. terrex X-KING: Engineered with the experts at Continental ®   slick kick offers a mountain bike tire for your foot .   Continental ®  rubber beefy grabby kick=m anufactured like a tire-the Continental ®  rubber compound is heat-pressed directly into the upper material + the  w eight is  reduced  so it is  lower to the...

Adidas Outdoors-uses the proprietary grippy STEALTH rubber from acquisition 5:10 ...  OR/SLC Adidas Outdoors footwear lives up to the brand's other collections imo-which is amazing considering the knit/suede Yeezy BOOST Kanye (West) was an insta sell-out ... WHAT: Several new Terrex (hiker, trail running) styles with high performance attributes, techy materials and construction...and all designed with a terrific eye for color and graphics...even spiffy enough for stylish trend setting urbanites who want the outdoors look and maybe venture out on a day hike... Some highlights: Lightweight-12.5oz-men's and 10.9oz women's-Waterproof/Breathable-GoreTex® extended comfort membrane-nice winter running kick-the Terrex-BOOST GTX with proprietary BOOST™ energy rebounding built in, plus torsion control via  Pro-Moderator™ and toe protection $200 Lugged Continental® rubber outsoles-grips...great grip on wet icy terrain Adizero XT Prime Boost men's...