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Outdoor Retailer, SLC Utah, Sixth Avenue NYC Words/Images Judith Ecochard Fun and affordable (or pricey luxe) seems to be the way to go in a retail environment that is working the high low style fashion/function footwear. The Fundamentals-Tiki AT the Sanuk booth, located amongst all the climbing companies…not another human could be squeezed in to this very popular locale.  Roots All the fuss…was for a really large assortment of sidewalk surfers, what we call lined flip flops--- and sandals that are comfy---with flexible footbeds to coddle arches in a natural formation that makes feet stronger… Some have details like tiny air holes ---that help one bounce back---offering high rebounding EVA footbeds…  lifting with every step. Fraid So-suede liner Natural materials rendered men’s styles in the Vegan and Vegetarian R.A.S.T.A. Project eco savvy---using sustainable hemp, natural cork--- with hemp jute detail and recycled tire outsoles gathered nearby the co...

Laguiole Knives, Pacific Outdoor Equipment, Laken Water Bottles, Coghlan's Spring 2011 SLC, UTAH Words. Images Judith Ecochard One booth can have a wide assortment of gear that outdoor enthusiasts would love to go trick or treating in. We started with Baladéo ’s Laguiole knives,  staple cutlery in all French households and regarded with high esteem by adventure types across the Pond.  Incredibly lightweight, we thought the Juniper wood and horn handles had that wanted warm wood feeling---also made with 440 forge steel blades that never go rusty---Languiole showed a winning assortment of folding, eating utensils and steak knives--- And all with the Three Bishops Cross on the side of the handle. We also viewed Pacific Outdoor Equipment's Peak Oyl Elite sleeping pads---with the diamond cut pattern And ---with side rails that come up and trap the heat and aluminum material inside the back that reflects back/retains radiant heat. P...