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Eye candy, convenience and speed-three attributes in supply -for the new Specialized S-7 Works cycling shoes-tricked out with the only available here (for now) BOA S-3 Snap dials. No popping out/pushing in those life guaranteed dials for on/off access of these super lightweight, stiffest-FACT Powerline™ carbon plate that maximizes power transfer...with no stretch zone  in key areas, Form Fit last-roomy toe box, 3 bolt cleat pattern that handles all road pedals and heel cradling-coddling for fit. we were dazzled by these new Boa S-3 Snap details-rotate to and fro for easy access on/off.-on the fly, micro-fit adjustment. $400 for men's +women's Specialized S-7 Works cycling shoe weighs in around 7.9 ounces/shoe Color options including a flashy (Peter) Sagan limited edition black cycling shoe with gold Boa dials $425.

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. 

GEAR for outdoors-for mountain/lakes to ocean locales...Part 2 TENKARA USA, BOLLÉ Goggles, ThermaCELL Heated Insoles, YAKTRAX-BOA, RENOUN SKIS, OTTERBOX "I'm a going fishing...too..." TENKARA USA  "only a rod, line & fly" (no reel) embraces the Japanese traditional method if fly-fishing that uses 'only' the aforementioned -simplicity, precise casting-for those with skills (noted) using only the truly essentials...thereby making this fast growing way to spend time-much more accessible to backpackers as well as anglers anywhere. Daniel W. Galhardo-founder-leading light of TENKARA USA -shows the telescoping design (portable) of this rod-allows for much longer lengths than typical western rod...but it's fly-fishing-not cane-pole fishing... The One Knot-for all level line and tippet connections keeper holds two tenkara lines or tenkara line and snippet-pictured with a fly secured onto one of the notches Tenkara Strap P...

SLC/OR Gore-Tex® Surround™, La Sportiva®, Vibram® MegaGrip, TrekSta®, HanWag IceGrip-G-LOFT FIT® Just like the performance, lifestyle and fashion apparel previewed these past few months -for A/W2015/16---footwear that's headed for the great outdoors is a wearable (and weather tough) combo of new technology and amped up for snowy/icy trails- and city strolls old school materials felt/wool, shearling and leather. Prediction- (more) suede (oiled -brushed)+velvet details/trims will be big for 2016/17 based on what we saw in fashion world-tends to trickle down (or up-depending one's perspective-ha ha). Highlights: La Sportiva -nifty-the lacey looking mineral blue-greyish protective Nano-Cell™ Technology overlay-great fit- of Synthesis GTX® available now-with the waterproof/breathable Gore-Tex Surround™ Technology GORE-TEX's Surround™ Product Technology-360º breathability/waterproof-that was intro-ed last summer ---added bunch of labels (like new to us TrekSta) em...

Outdoor Retailer/SLC The convenience of a dialing closure system -instead of tying up laces, or wrestling with a strap/buckle-w/w/o gloves -is massively appealing . Boa ® Technology, founded by a So-Cal surfer transplant to Steamboat Springs- owns this segment of techy know-how…with various options for different products that we have meaningfully paid up for. In snowshoes…the pop out, turn, push in system is surprisingly really lightweight, durable (aircraft grade stainless steel cable the dog can't chew through), provides even pressure, a quick release (love this), and a super secure easy fit-adjustable on the fly (saving precious T1/T2 seconds re: tri  bike shoes )- from toe to heel. DIAL IT RIGHT-BOA Louis Garneau of ginormous bicycle fame- has surprise to us -high- end snowshoes tricked out with Boa technology for a few seasons…(like the aforementioned bike shoes). Course -men's 1.59 lbs-pictured above... 7075-T6 aluminum anodized frame, +Attack crampon...

NYC Bicycling high tech gear and gizmos gets all the buzz but the fastest growing segment of the self-propelled two wheel world is the urban market and its riders have very different needs. From across the Pond, Brooks England is one of those 'heritage' brand that makes retro-styled saddles, cycle bags and parts...that are just right for today's bicyclists wanting serious high style on their rides. Saddles-comfort and timeless design ---sturdy leather-includes more streamlined racing kind of saddles, one of kind, and limited editions. Adjustable side features, chrome plated steel and über lightweight titanium rails. Made in England selections and already sold out, logo embossed, saddles designed for Brooks sponsored teams/events. For Fall/Winter 2013 the Brooks England  collections includes the new plush leather Cult Bag group joining a complete bunch of durable haulers-totes, shoulder bags, rucksacks/panniers ---that easily transcend off the bike ---looks-wise...