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SLC ICE BLOCKS DEMO GRIPPY OUTSOLES-Slip N'Fall Fears Banished VIBRAM- MERRELL-SPERRY-WOLVERINE- HANWAG- ICEBUG- ALTRA-BAFFIN- KODIAK-KAHTOOLA Sloooowly -encompassing the urban kinds of customer (see a 2012 Prez. election voter map for where they live...it's the blue spots)... ...the exhibitors at Outdoor Retailer  -we'd say deftly---cater to the elite winter backcountry extremist - adventurers who have 'the seven summits'  done ---as well as NOW the city types-who more likely "venture out" for day jaunts, travels, indoor fitness centers-including yoga, Cross-Fit and climbing...and who may only see the skies/feel the weather when walking to mass transit hubs. Smart: the authentic outdoors-ness of the brands-remain-for both older and new labels (like Under Armour moving their outdoors bunch to Portland)...an important story to keep on telling to sell to hard core and casual types alike. It's like ...as competitive triathletes...still look...

 SLC/OR For all of our gal pal friends who complain about cold feet/toe during freezing winter months…we say-look north for the solution. Canadian footwear companies really know their insulating constructions…and Baffin delivers some of the most comfy warm boots out there. New for 2014-the ULTRALITE collection of extreme lightweight footwear designed for temperature ranges of 5C/41F down to -50C/-58F. Amazing …and why rated kicks are important-for one reason, that outsoles can harden up if not made for those polar vortex temps…and lose effectiveness. SOmething we experienced this past winter in balmy NY state. BAFFIN's durable boots are guaranteed to protect wearers---even in the most extreme environments…and elements---and at decent price points too. Allie $189.99 from street to snowy byway... Yoho $169.99-with TPU shell, Airflex midsole (blown rubber/EVA blend) rubber outsole pathces lining for multi-layer warmth, B-Tek Lite 400 grams of insulation, PU leather an...

Salt Palace, Outdoor Retailer Utah Part 4 Sherpa Adventure Gear, Dansko, Redington, Bearpaw, Baffin, Pakems, Sperry Topsiders, Rider's, Birki's Much has been written about the outdoors' oriented apparel and footwear multi-tasking as casual lifestyle pieces...or in the case of some labels like NAU, functioning as street ready clothes, too. Some items we thought might work... Kipu Tee-Spring 2014 color option Performance wear tops-not a new category by any means---are manufactured by scores of labels. One of our female favs- in terms of cut and style-making a top we really do wear around town-is  Sherpa Adventure Gear . The Kipu Tee's diagonal seams, pretty print inserts, flattering v-neck, bright color options (some available  NOW )=look good, fit well and also manage to wick away sweat/UPF 30+, anti-microbial and keep us cool via a stretchy, soft IceFil® fabric... Bonus points for the size range available...XS-XL. Considering we are fairl...