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Sure-the famous collabs might be -uh more famous...but Adidas Terrex focus on city snazzy tech outdoor  separates-JUST NAILS it with this waterproof poncho -worthy of an art museum and DEFINITELY a rain/trench coat replacement. LOVE: bold B/W graphics- graffiti like-heralding that fashion forward Japanese hub- TOKYO. Tragically-this four season friendly weather protector-only comes in men's sizes-but an XS might fit a women's M---with added caveat that this Adidas line tends to skew very generous sizing. (Our experience). To pair with the Boost enabled Terrex Two Ultra Parley $180....stretchy woven uppers (snug-comfy fit made from plastic picked up on ocean beaches-part of a continuing collab with  PARLEY For The Oceans) , handy orange heel pull tab, toe cap, and that unbelievable cushioning energy returning midsole...on a solid Continental rubber outsole that delivers great grip. Hint-lace up-tie a double knot-leaving the last two eyelets free (the ones ...

Stride right in protective all-day comfort at value prices! For Female Humans... White Mountain  FOOTBEDS-supportive molded cork footbeds -paired with  fashion function upper details...like these adorable two buckle straps-secure feet in with flair. SANDALS- $49-$59 Hilda Vinyl Sandal pictured comes in three colors. FOOTBEDS -Embossed -braided leathers, bows, suede bands -with single -or double adjustable straps  available  online and retail stores- Macy's Velcro straps adjust for comfort...grippy anti-slip rubber undersoles-flyknit mesh uppers For FURRY COMPANIONS Fairy Boss has a slew of stylish FOKWOK sandals (and rainboot) options for canine paws large-to teeny tiny venturing out in the heat. Packaged in twos' in case front-back paw sizes differ ($20)...and in fours-these easy to get on comfy sandals-protect dogs- from yucky pesticides-chemicals (lawn alert)-sharp objects-and hot surfaces. Or random stray electricity!...

It's doubtful most holiday time purchases of apparel/footwear set off brain cells on just how 'dirty' that industry is.  Still-companies themselves are getting schooled and acting on environmentally friendly initiatives to clean out some of the toxicity from sourcing-manufacturing-delivery chains. On the home front brick/mortar retailers...are selectively editing their offerings -with greener merchandise getting stocked.  In lower Manhattan... Bishop Collective  's (143 Ludlow Street) careful picks include multiple indie designers making (in the USA) modern clothing/jewelry-all  ethically designed and sourced. In town???- The  Designer Series Sessions  this month  feature meet/greets with seven designers-for not only in person style help- but also highlighting exclusive one-off items-which is pretty remarkable for the 99.9% of us who can't 'touch' price-wise , couture handmade anything. Voyager Sleek Parley w/ Boost and Stealth out...

Another horrid story-a few days back... (another!!!!!) malnourished whale dying because it mistook ocean plastic as food-underscoring a world wide crisis that 18  billion pounds of plastic waste is dumped in the ocean, annually. It might seem a bit 'off' to highlight a commercial enterprise  -but it's also a big deal too-and in turn...helps create an eco awareness-when the popular global brand-ADIDAS - expands its well selling collab with PARLEY for the Oceans . Terrex Parley CC Voyager -sock like fit, Stealth® rubber outsole for grip, midsole sidewall- drainage and comfort level-is amazing-EVA footbed and TPU toe bump for protection. Overlays keep the foot stable.  For Fall -ADIDAS Outdoor...more Terrex footwear styles and outdoor apparel ...made with yarn -textile-from plastic trash-retrieved from the ocean (Parley Ocean Plastic™)---were recently previewed. FOR NOW...there a several summer ready super comfy -form fitting-woven upper sneakers -lifestyl...

A recent Puerto Rico Ironman 70.3-had us appreciating (experiencing) the clean ocean waters. Which is partially why we heart big time...that plastic bottles -retrieved and recycled by non-profit Parley For The Oceans - end up as uppers in the continuing popular collaboration with the sport-performance-fashion giant,  Adidas.  (Other reasons-comfort, good looks, functional). The snazzy looking Parley kicks' collection has sold over a million-and counting. New Spring additions for ADIDAS OUTDOORS- feature quick dry climacool® woven uppers made from recycled yarns and outsoles boasting the brand's grippy Traxion®or Stealth® rubber outsoles (in Boat and Voyager $90-$120 ).  via GIPHY Great Pacific Garbage Patch- world's largest mass of ocean garbage-now 2x the size of Texas TERREX CC VOYAGER PARLEY -has toe protection+lightweight EVA midsole for long term cushioning drainage system through midsole sidewalls Stealth® rubber grippy outsole (from si...