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MPG, RHONE Part One The NY version of the sports-yoga-workout wear focused Active Collective had loads of terrific athletic style-that anyone would wear on or off the courts, in a gym, or outdoors on weekend downtime. IMO-athleisure is a permanent lifestyle apparel category...and we saw plenty of multi-tasking pieces made from tech fabrics for Fall 2017-in subdued autumnal colors, fewer prints (than what we have seen for Spring)-but interestingly enough...a bunch of bold black/white items at several exhibitors. MPG ( MODETTA PERFORMANCE GEAR ) started as a fashion savvy- dancer focused collection of studio separates to wear off th barre- but has grown into a brand for athletes pursuing various activities-with performance pieces for runners, gym-heads, yoga buffs and dancers---and comfy casual wear that also doubles as versatile travel pieces. In the front-cozy long knit cardigan for woman-belt it for wearing to an office-or keep it loose for downtime comfort, In back te...

Portable Water + Light Options-Outdoor Sports' Essential from Camelbak®, Nathan Sports, Black Diamond, MPG, Sombrio, Nalgene, Nite Ize, Stanley, Rove Colder days mean new gear to make those long outdoor hours-comfortable and safe. From CamelBak® -new Arête™ 18"(11oz) and 22"(16oz)-ultimate peak bagging pack combines a reservoir sleeve and highly compressible-super light hydration pack-that's also reversible to transform into a reservoir sleeve to stash in backpacks for longer treks...or travels. CamelBak® Arête™reversed---reservoir sleeve 'side' for longer treks---can use it as a daypack for the summit...airmesh harness with removable sternum strap 2 in one functionality-CamelBak® Arête™ 18" -$65 -in 5 color options, 22"-$80- in 3-made of 240D ripstop nylon- available January 2016-  Covered by the CamelBak Got Your Bak Lifetime Guarantee  pretty roomy...enough space for day trips and travel... CamelBak® Arêt...

Outdoor Retailer, Salt Palace UTAH Part 6 Skora, MPG, Dakine, Darn Tough, Vivobarefoot, Eagle Creek, Briggs & Riley, Filson, Thule Acid neon tones seem to have faded away for Spring 2014---replaced by bright colors including cobalt blue (we ref as Yves Klein blue) and sunny orange-coral-or saturated... plus dazzling graphics that are either hand painted or computer generated--- SKORA are minimalist masters-with their asymmetrical laced kicks with zero drop outsole toughened up with high abrasion rubber, and a stack height of 8-16mm for cushioning- pleasing for two crowds- the natural runners...and the lifestyle wearing sneaker heads. The 3d prints of a lot of SKORA running shoes---are amazing -including these lightweight SKORA FIT trainers-that are gym and run ready-with enough support via an EVA midsole, stack height of 16mm w/ fully curved, zero drop outsole and reflective pops. Very comfortable-and like the name-we can see Cross Fit enthusiasts wearing these als...