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Outdoor Retailer/SLC words/images Judith Ecochard It's bee a few years since ECCO intro'ed its first generation of the BIOM series of shoes-based on scans of runners feet/biomechanics ---leading to running kicks designed to encourage natural foot motion. BIOM EVO RACER-about 7.8 oz New for Spring 2013 is a re-thinking of what lightweight minimalism is...with the new second generation  of BIOM EVO RACER-(mesh and Yak leather uppers)....that is about 30% lighter. Noticeably, the BIOM FIT FRAME is designed for a more glove like fit than prior versions, there is a reduced sole height and heel drop (5mm) more a more natural feel-though it is higher than other natural style shoes of other brands...and the flexible, kinda spongey like PU sole- and new floating shank eases transitions to push-off. in whole sizes-36-41 for women- durable outsole BIOM EVO RACER-mesh upper BIOM RACER men's-sizes 40-47 There's also a Lite Run BIOM sho...

Scandinavia House, Manhattan words/images Judith Ecochard   comfy sandals---serving up some Fall 2012 kickers Always pressed for time at the Outdoor Retailer tradeshow---we were keen on seeing the lifestyle styles by Denmark based ECCO®---at a leisurely pace...at a media event that took place at the architecturally distinct Scandinavia House ...for NY types. leather lace-ups with metal eyelets on a comfy wedge Sculptured Lace $130- available now -with Comfort Fibre System for cool dry feet, soft leather inlay sole,  light and flexible ---for all day wear Sculptured 65-high heels and all day comfort-soft leather uppers with flexible sole unit-one of our favs Impressive-both the women's and men's collections---there were on trend silhouettes---especially wearable boots---in the "sport meets fashion" category. hybrid casual shoe Street Premier -distressed leather upper, sing...