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SLC/NYC Accessories that we wear everyday...easiest way to add some pop to any ensemble...and it is no surprise that the woven multi-tasking outdoors' socks-especially those MADE IN THE U S A ---are the best on the market, period -in terms of make, fit and DESIGN!!!! via GIPHY and make great cat toys Highlights: WIGWAM wowed us with their graphic back/white tubular efforts...( review ) ---takes a playful approach to these high knit ski/snowboard socks from the new MONSTERS COLLECTION....   A 4th generation family owned company-WIGWAM...owns it own factories and machines-which partially explains the huge assortment of casual, sport, outdoor, tactical, and work socks for sale...for everyone, including the pint-sized. Pictured...Snow Monster-comfy cozy-has a light cushioned sole for protection-made of merino wool blend wicks moisture away, naturally anti-odor, Aimed at the snow sporty types but the fit is so terrific-and so-slip design...we wear these under jeans for e...

OR/SLC-NYC So mutes made of the PANTONE colors of the year...esp. 2016s---but we didn't see much evidence of any of those choices...from outdoors-fitnes companies Spring '16 offerings.  Assume fast fashion delivering those= pale rose quartz and serenity blue shades with their efforts-like H&M Sport. Some tonal highlights: ORANGE-in see me bright, toasty burnt, pretty pale... Icebreaker WHITE SIERRA -Trabagon Color Blocked  (and also offers a solid orange) Rain Shell-w/ Teflon® fabric protection, waterproof and fully seam taped, chin guard, adjustable hood, waterproof secure front pockets, back yoke w/ mesh venting, adjustable cuffs, one hand quick draw hem, new flavor-from GU  Energy Gel-SALTED CARAMEL FUROSHIKI wrapped upper on Vibram outsole-sophisticated Asian style...reminds us of Japanese designer  Issye Miyake UTNE Short-stretchy-with plenty of rockets, quick drying...belt loops always help! in pumpkin/dandelion BERGAN...

Darn Tough, Wigwam, Fox River, L.L. Bean How to appeal to the younger, more fashion conscious millennial sock buyers? Of course, by going all retro -to the iconic gym-indoor and chunky wool outdoor styles that were popular when their parents were growing up! In athletic stocks...for not only those who got the Air Jordan 1 when  it actually went on sale-the first time...but also for those who are on to the Air Jordan Retro 13 version----the nostalgic display of the classic looking tube socks... Made in Vermont- DARN TOUGH 's micro fine 17.2 micron merino wool (40%) -guaranteed for life... Dynamite Stripe Crew Light Cushion- seamless construction and smooth fit-no bunching or slipping (with nylon+Lycra® Spandex)-more of this century! $19-3 color options-Men's sizes M-XL left-King Tube-right El-Pine Made in the USA - Wigwam socks ...leverages its heritage for the still in or just outta school humans with Classic tube socks and an an campaign that is trend on moder...

PART 11 Prints in creative earthy and ultra-pop colors reinterpreting Mother Nature --- are more popular and apparent…as functional fashion-Athleisure trends are embraced by urban outdoorsy individuals who expect what they buy- to work well, wardrobe-wise- wherever they are… and timely unites the colorful tie-dye Woodstock attired festival goers ( the really muddy first one ) with the connected and seriously overly marketed to Cochella goers of today. Amazed how this transparent print got on such a technical fabric. From Helly Hansen -SOMMERVILLE Rain Coat-2L windproof, waterproof+breathable…adjustable waist+hem, sleeves that roll up =stylish and functional w/ full center storm flap+snap buttons, hand warmer pockets, mechanical venting back $280 lined hood GORE RUNNING- AIR LADY collection fitted and functional for runners expecting performance fabrics cut pacers+fashionably modern looking too. Air Lady print shirt -IMO could wear with jeans or cut-offs ---back ...