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frayed edge Santiago-Dynamic footbed-with additional layer of Visco-elastic memory foam below the footbed liner that distributes heat, weight +moisture,  color options $109.95 Outdoor Retailer/SLC We used to categorize Birki's as Coachella to Birkenstock 's Burning Man style vibe...but the same comfort factors for both labels rule- -- with an "engineered performance" for all day worthy wear. The German labels of these related shoe brands is being merged into one moniker...and as we saw-the footwear good looks are similar anyway-form a marketing perspective, the fused labels make sense. Skipper-Canvas upper $120-Mocha-also in navy, black THAT combined with all the coverage of chicsters wearing the recognizable double strap Arizona-with cork-latex footbed-midsole, soft suede liner, jute layered sandals/slides all over the main fashion capitals of the world-during their respective fashion weeks, no less...AND the breathless reportage of  mandals  (Birke...

Salt Palace, Outdoor Retailer Utah Part 5 Birki's, Freewaters, BOGS, Terramar, Sanuk, Filson, Granite Gear  Given the amount of merchandise available under the broad umbrella of 'outdoors'---inevitably certain characteristics are shared...that impact visual presentations of retail shelves/aisles...and the looks of it all. C a m o is---is always a fashion statement...as that trendy print gets wildly, (and not so much) (re)interpreted- by manufacturers of footwear, apparel and gear. Literal interpretations- OF COURSE- the items military bound. PLUS: the hunting market -which is growing in participants (ducks- look out!!!) ...gets attire offerings by a range of outdoor companies----that we think---should pitch their eye-catching wares to the urban markets too. We even scored some camo duct tape- deftly deployed, as patch-up on formerly checked baggage. Santiago-double strap w/ Dynamic footbed=extra  l ayer  with Visco-elastic memory foam-men's $109.95 The...

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...