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Stride right in protective all-day comfort at value prices! For Female Humans... White Mountain  FOOTBEDS-supportive molded cork footbeds -paired with  fashion function upper details...like these adorable two buckle straps-secure feet in with flair. SANDALS- $49-$59 Hilda Vinyl Sandal pictured comes in three colors. FOOTBEDS -Embossed -braided leathers, bows, suede bands -with single -or double adjustable straps  available  online and retail stores- Macy's Velcro straps adjust for comfort...grippy anti-slip rubber undersoles-flyknit mesh uppers For FURRY COMPANIONS Fairy Boss has a slew of stylish FOKWOK sandals (and rainboot) options for canine paws large-to teeny tiny venturing out in the heat. Packaged in twos' in case front-back paw sizes differ ($20)...and in fours-these easy to get on comfy sandals-protect dogs- from yucky pesticides-chemicals (lawn alert)-sharp objects-and hot surfaces. Or random stray electricity!...

Another horrid story-a few days back... (another!!!!!) malnourished whale dying because it mistook ocean plastic as food-underscoring a world wide crisis that 18  billion pounds of plastic waste is dumped in the ocean, annually. It might seem a bit 'off' to highlight a commercial enterprise  -but it's also a big deal too-and in turn...helps create an eco awareness-when the popular global brand-ADIDAS - expands its well selling collab with PARLEY for the Oceans . Terrex Parley CC Voyager -sock like fit, Stealth® rubber outsole for grip, midsole sidewall- drainage and comfort level-is amazing-EVA footbed and TPU toe bump for protection. Overlays keep the foot stable.  For Fall -ADIDAS Outdoor...more Terrex footwear styles and outdoor apparel ...made with yarn -textile-from plastic trash-retrieved from the ocean (Parley Ocean Plastic™)---were recently previewed. FOR NOW...there a several summer ready super comfy -form fitting-woven upper sneakers -lifestyl...

A recent Puerto Rico Ironman 70.3-had us appreciating (experiencing) the clean ocean waters. Which is partially why we heart big time...that plastic bottles -retrieved and recycled by non-profit Parley For The Oceans - end up as uppers in the continuing popular collaboration with the sport-performance-fashion giant,  Adidas.  (Other reasons-comfort, good looks, functional). The snazzy looking Parley kicks' collection has sold over a million-and counting. New Spring additions for ADIDAS OUTDOORS- feature quick dry climacool® woven uppers made from recycled yarns and outsoles boasting the brand's grippy Traxion®or Stealth® rubber outsoles (in Boat and Voyager $90-$120 ).  via GIPHY Great Pacific Garbage Patch- world's largest mass of ocean garbage-now 2x the size of Texas TERREX CC VOYAGER PARLEY -has toe protection+lightweight EVA midsole for long term cushioning drainage system through midsole sidewalls Stealth® rubber grippy outsole (from si...

Aerosoles, Adidas Outdoors, Latigo, Wolverine, Nina, Sebago Fav Footwear for Fall-to wear well into Spring-branches out from typical earthy autumnal tones with some patriotic red-whote-blue flair-or shine. Affordable, too. via GIPHY Suede Scalloped TELEPORT shooties $99-Aerosoles chic-w/ comfort-breathable memory foam insoles, grippy diamond flex outsoles...on solid block heel with gold accent. Adidas Outdoor Terrex Choleah -built for any terrain-high top groove with weather tough+ comfort attributes like Ortholite sockliner, grippy Traction® tread outsole, Primaloft® insulation.

Flex Deck Boat OR/SLC Sperry Topsiders-the company-has taken those boat shoes that are an American icon silhouette-and infused its more outdoors -lifestyle selections with all that tech stuff of primo kicks. For Spring 2016-the brand still embeds that know how- ASV technology™ for cushioning  support/decreased vibration, Hydro Grip™ rubber that super sticky grips when wet, SON-R technology unique outsole design & interactive footbed for greater stability and agility, and Adaptive Wave-Siping that disperses the water-underfoot- for traction, AEGIS anti-microbial footbeds,   with style cues from the fashion end of the pool. adaptive wave siping outsole Sojourn 2-Eye Molded Mesh $100-sneaker/boat shoe hybrid w/ molded one piece mesh upper-with ez on/off toggle closure, EVA midsole-silver, navy Sojourn 2-Eye Molded Mesh $100-red Sojourn 2-Eye Leather-white foxing/outsole-off the boat from sneakers...matches rustproof eyelets 360º ...

Rockin' it backstage NY Fashion Week-a mash-up of prep Sperry Topsiders-and Punk Thrasher (Skateboard) socks. Outdoor Retailer/SLC We bet if there was a Celebrity name game for footwear-the clue-boat shoes would readily conjure up the answer Sperry Topsiders-an icon of seafarers since it founding back in 1935 by Paul Sperry . Sea Kite Sport Moc-greys with lime green neon accent $110 (April delivery)-removable compression EVA footbed+quick drying leather/mesh upper-all day comfort Adaptive Wave-Siping™ IMO-Sperry TSers haven't been an ancestral brand for years as it Son-R Technology™with its unique out/mid soles design provides very 21st century sensory feedback -with each step for superior stability and agility on slick or uneven surface...PLUS cushioning. Sea Kite Sport Mocs color options Combined with a Hydro Grip™outsole and/or Adaptive Wave Siping™ that disperse(s) the wet stuff underfoot, Sperry's footwear's superior traction...

H2) Escape-men's .Adjustable bungee cord-secure wear and ez on/off $90---7.7oz OR/SLC Water, boating/paddling, amphibious multi-aport footwear…Sperry Top-Sider offers several lightweight, all day wearable options that feature details that keep wearers comfy-like anti-microbial linings, anatomically shaped, flexible constructed uppers of breathable nylon + mesh, and outsoles with SON-R Technology™-a unique outsole (made of Hydro Grip™ rubber)/midsole design that provides underfoot feedback-for greater stability, traction, and agility on all terrains. Adaptive Wave-Siping™ enhancing -dynamic lugs-traction on wet/dry surfaces H2O Escape-w/ removable perforated footbed works w/ internal water channels allows for water to escape, adjustable bungee-ez on/off+secure fit, EVA midsole inner channels-water drainage. Women's $90--- 5.6 oz  Adaptive Wave-Siping™ outsole reduce slippage removable perforated footbed works w/ internal water channels allows for w...