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PART 3 KHOMBU, K SWISS, RISEWEAR, EDDIE BAUER, TREKSTA, DANNER Urban outdoors is a reality-especially for mass transit commuters -living in city sized dwellings...who head out to city or massive national parks on days not spent indoors. Three season kicks- lifestyle sneakers and winter worthy fashionable boots -dominate precious closet space (or under the bed)...vs the most dressy of dressier shoes that rarely get worn these days. via GIPHY source: gifbay.com Some highlights: Khombu is raking in the retail accounts these days (and customers) for good reason-the value and eye candy proposition just REALLY work...esp. for F/W waterproof takes on their stylish molded one piece duck boots bottoms paired with fun textile/woolen uppers in terrific tweed and ethnic patterns. Pictured Julliard (left -ultra fun with comfortable insole $109) and Jazzy center, right $95 a wedge heel is the easiest walkable way to add height and still feel the ground-the Ashao comes in 5 colors....

Part 2 Sanuk, Lacoste, K Swiss, Native, French Soles NY, Pikolinos, Waldläufer, Summit by White Mountain Footwear brands from the high end to bargain bins options-are making year round kicks for customers who grew up wearing sneakers to more than just gym class. And that is practically everyone we know. Highlights From 'Shoe" Brands Sanuk 's latest vulcanized construction "shoe" offerings deliver some of our guy's fav looks... SANUK Happy Trailz-Boulevard Collection Beer Runner-Classic Boulevard styling with retro runner details, hemp/jute/cotton blend upper w/ MOC toe detailing, cut and buff EVA midsole, Sanuk Ü Lounge Comfort™ aka comfort + "unorthodox materials" combo, rubber herring bone lug outsole   Beer Runner in black From Lacoste ...embossed leather with smooth-spot-on references to the company's logo Le Croc . K SWISS throwbacks to its original tennies...men's Modern Court collection -has a MO of ...

  K SWISS went back to the archives for their fresh take on old school style-referencing their tennis shoe heritage. For Spring 2015-there's a combo of cashmere leather, textile and mesh uppers…in sparkling white-with iconic red, white and " Brunner" blue (named after the founders…) details…that are sporty and stylish. Our favs all have the signature five stripes that now aim upward (brand tweak)------AND every pair boasts sock liners with extra cushioning, and anatomical outsoles with flex grooves and herringbone tread patterns-make lifestyle and court worthy kicks functional---and comfy. AVAILABLE NOW In Stores Only: The Limited Edition Si-18 International OG Si-18 International OG $130 love the outsole details here…and the font refs US Federal Highway Administration's Interstate Highway road signs!!!!  kicks feature colors and prints…with signature five white strip upper details well-done -mid height with blue/red cuff... ...

Back to the Future (the 1966-1980's) K SWISS tennis sneakers dominated athletic courts and spectator stadiums…with its iconic fit stripe classic kick adorning  big stars, the fans,  and trendsetters. the Classic silhouette... mixed leather toe cap- suede Classic five stripe style- Extensions into running shoes-notably a past dance with the Ironman® brand-shifted the company's focus, we felt from the on/off court MO of company founders- two Swiss natives-who had settled in So. California. At a media preview- we saw a shift back to the tennis heritage-and its classic kicks-refreshed with plush leathers and cool treatments…and a fun collaboration with menswear fashion designer Billy Reid….pictured below... Venice S&Cc (Surf Court + Court) Chukka style-low sneaker version too ($145, $135 respectively). Rope/Leather laces, brass eyelets and vents, terry cloth  lining, grooved rubber bottom suede leather upper…in natural available  now- dark...

Outdoor Retailer/SLC words/images Judith Ecochard K SWISS wants to get you fit while looking fabulous...we think, after we previewed a few of the key items from the fitness/training/running lines...and new running shoes too. Highlights:  Wide straps ensure that a sports bra does its job in place.... Methyl Blue-wide strap, racerback knit sports bra with contrast piping, poly/spandex Stretchy, moisture wicking (K Wick Dri), woven in SPF 15-50+  ---the K Swiss performance separates have function fashion perfectly made-with nice touches like ventilating mesh panes where we need it...smooth hand feel...and chafe free construction. Racerback Shell Tank poly/spandex (*5-keeps the shape)...fitted knit with contrast piping, is flattering and fits,  in methyl blue/black  wide strap tank-nice breathable stretch mesh back and side panels ventilates---neat looking graphics Running skirts-in new lengths... ...