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Boa® Closures Lace Up New Balance, Asics, Adidas Outdoors  Boa® 's closure  - have been SOP on snowboard/ski boots/helmets for years-but now the floppy laces' slayer convenience... via GIPHY no more slip+trip  and lightweight comfort... on sneakers...is rapidly gaining favor. BOA's push up/down release dials (sport specific including a new run specific system of the TX4™ soft lace, FormTX™ textile guides-a blend of nylon and Teflon®- and the secure low profile L6 dial)- don't add up -onto a shoe's weight (a good thing), plus reduce chaffing/lower friction-are addictive, IMO...once one experiences' it. New Balance  FuelCore Sonic ($109) is for the fast+furious-or those who wannabe. In  Men's (8.5oz)+Women's (7.3oz) running shoe-w/ bootie construction-  ultra-breathable mesh upper combined w/ minimal cage support-kept secure w/ Boa closure. 

Outdoor Retailer/SLC Not a climber? No these are not kid shoes...but the award winning  Team VXi-"lightest performance competition available" weighing in at what else...5.10 ounces. TEAM VXI in neon/charcoal="Maximum friction with much lower forces" Mi6 Stealth rubber- high friction, increased sensitivity-plus Clarino upper, arch support and Smedging™ technology. Made in the USA(!) and available November 2013   $170 glove-like fit Brand of the Brave   Five Ten stakes its firm grasp on the climbing market-and mountains worldwide with its proprietary rubber compounds-used on its footwear to flexibly (and reliably) grip like no other. In all conditions on different terrains. The game changer-in particular-the sticky, durable, cushioning/shock absorbing Stealth Mi6. Important when scaling cliffs...and mountain biking steep trails. No doubt a reason giant Adidas acquired the company. And also interesting-the way many barefoot running shoes are constr...

Five Ten -Brand Of The Brave ---and climbers, bikers, strollers---Five Ten is now part of mega  company Adidas...but we didn't notice much of a change to a label beloved by wearers.  We figure the distribution is def going worldwide...but that's a good thing. And new kicks for Fall 2013-are technically performing-making use of the different proprietary rubber outsoles this brand is known for... Highlights: New---a new midsole/outsole package-breathable mesh toe, lateral and medial arch support, 2 piece molded EVA midsole-great support and stability. Nice looking too. ASCENT ($120)... Proprietary Stealth 1 rubber sole-high friction and grippy riders ride in all kinds of  weather-the new Freerider Vxi Elements Stealth MI6 rubber with shock absorption/grip Outsole---with pedals... FREERIDER VXi Elements-new winterized all mountain shoe for riders---with a DWR synthetic upper, PUR foam insula...