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Previewing the new Pendleton Woolen Mills footwear collection-featuring OUTLEISURE® styles by acclaimed Portland Product Werks...last December 6, 2018-we knew immediately these kicks were the best autumnal line Deets: Most styles $40-200...all fashion/function...in three lines according to the press release-LIVE, EXPLORE, RELAX. We say-all amazingly versatile. Pendleton sneakers Taking so many pictures-we figured everyone else would agree -so until the collection was for sale, we waited...cause inst-a grativiation for these cold weather shoes-would be---well-instant. Vibram oursole Now shoes are becoming available online and for pre-order: Islesgate Wedge Some of our fav looks-wedges, high boots, lightweight trainers, faux fur-faux shearling cozy lining/collar-in boots (moisture wicking)+ slides-slippers-mocs-mules (replace your UGGS ALREADY...)...the Pacific northwest- southwestern textile uppers/trims. Added plus-great shoe construction=waterproof suede o...

ROCKIES one of our fav Fall'15 kicks -great mix of textures including leather+Woolrich wool upper... an elegant mid cut hiker -from city-to country. Check out the  very unique felt flex wool midsole-that flexible and makes the shoe super comfy-and provides underfoot insulation and to resist water absorption…right above the block heel…and forefoot rubber lugged outsole part. Lined with Woolrich wool, comfort footbed  -water+stain resistant finish $225 OR/SLC One of the best footwear debuts we've ever seen did a repeat-by showing off winning Fall 2015 looks that all managed to incorporate the WOOLRICH claim to fame-meaning wool. Brains behind these beauties: Portland Product Werks . NICE: Made in the USA bunch-for men and women-made with Horween Leather (from Chicago area world -renown purveyor of leather that has been around since 1904), and other top tiered material providers like Vibram rubber for the outsoles, Charles F. Stead leather from the UK, Talon zippers, a...

Artist-our fav stacked wooden heel/rubber outsole booties-equestrian full grain leather details, Woolrich made in the USA wool footbed and upper with shearling wool $220 SLC-Outdoor Retailer Cool New Gear, Gadgets, Trends-Wool : Part 7 Suffragette collection-Artist booties Not too many MLB players have hit 2 grand slams in a game, let alone from both sides of the plate (that would be one, exactly)----and that batting accomplishment hit us as an apt metaphor- when previewing the staggeringly fabulous WOOLRICH footwear collection by licensee Portland Product Werks (PPW).          And it wasn't just us all abuzz---we ran into shoe reps at another tradeshow a few weeks later- who were also mightily impressed. WHAT: Explorer collection-Adams-lace-up Oxford. Leather welt construction. Vibram lug outsole-uppers of Woolrich wool or full grain leather-with Woolrich wool inside -$160 women's (men's version too-pictured below)   Woolrich ha...