LYRA MAG.

Outdoor Retailer/SLC Like old cell phones that were the size of American footballs…hiking/waterproof lug sole boots were the equivalent, weight wise. Now---over the past two decades, new materials, multi-tasking needs and lifestyles- and the influence of sneakers on design (comfort/lightness)…shows up in most reworked footwear lines with regards to hiking/performance/trail running kicks. For 2014---Salomon delivers on good looking lifestyle and more minimalist footwear for streets, trail and trek locales. HIGHLIGHTS: Cuuute ….the wool/leather all-weather (except summer heat) HIME High $160 and Mid for women-that  comes in an urban chic charcoal/black -with weather tough-grippy Contragrip® rubber sole. Durable Contragrip® nice tread too last for years wool ribbed cuff , felt/leather upper- with grippy outsoles---lace-up faux fur collar-in the Hime High KAIPO CS W ater P roof Mid $140- mid high with a slimmer profile than previous day boots/h...

Helium-a multi-sport, weight conscious shoe that is more than a light hiker---multi-tasker for the outdoors  Outdoor Retailer/SLC OBOZ makes burly hiking shoes-expedition tough and then lighter weight kicks for those hauling less and going out and back, fast. What's new for Spring 2014-the HELIUM- for the adventures that are on and off the trails-this well thought out shoe will perform effortlessly on mountain jaunts, scrambling rocks, paddling rivers, and walking/biking to get there.  Always the first thing we check out with OBOZ-the outsoles-that are so unique and highly functioning---AND always imprinted with a mountain range. On the Helium-the NEW HYALITE OUTSOLE="...sheds rubber weight but maintains an aggressive durable bottom package." 4mm of serious lugging for grip/traction action, 1 mm ultralight EVA Super Skin (ESS) plate int he forefoot lessens overflexion+stone bruising, and provides a flat platform for pedaling mountain bikes, lower profile-cl...