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Refinery Hotel/NYC Media Preview: #SAYSOMETHINGGREAT IMO-one of the growth spots for the footwear world-def. stuff that guys buy for themselves. And being tasked oriented...men we know would have appreciated-as much as we did-the task focused set-up of the men's footwear brands to be carried by DSW stores/online--- for Fall 2015. Highlights: BOOT UP: Accessories---too...like pop of color via blue laces... Pajar Tour DSW price $129.95-rubber outsole with white pop edge... insulated and rugged Warfield & Grand Park DSW $139.95 Lace-up hiker styles get urban polish-with leather uppers. We see this trend-of stamping accessories with a vintage looking label...badge of authenticity. Sorel Cheyenne $124.95 Born Aiden DSW $ 89.95-chelsea boot pull-on Cool + Casual wear these to work...and out later name brands like Kenneth Cole Reaction, and Polo Ralph Lauren Forestmont DSW $44.95 Sport Sneaks favs like New Balance, Lacoste, ...

Group shot-OSLO Collection Gary's Loft, NYC Canadians meet-ups almost always guarantee hockey fans-that we were expecting when we received the media invite to preview the Montreal born, PAJAR CANADA footwear and outerwear collections-recently. But for a label we somehow missed at all those Rocky mountain tradeshows-we were pleasantly surprised at the high-endness of the offerings...all durable, elements defying-as expected from footwear originating above the USA 48. Big plus- being able to withstand harsh wintry conditions with style-and comfortably via boots often blessed with patented insulating midsoles made up of tiny air bubbles embedded in layers of different materials...very cool. Highlights were numerous-including learning that this company, founded by Paul Golbert in 1963-is 50 years old...and still family run going on their third generation. Michel and David Golbert (L-R)-3rd generation Nadia, Mina (front)-quilted waterproof-cute! Style, warmth a...