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Sorry fashion fashion people. There's a reason leggings never lost their appeal...despite predictions of doom since the 1980's-when stretchy shape retention fabrics went widespread. They are comfortable, can flatter figures-and have dress-up/down wardrobe essential traits that qualify as everyday uniforms. AND though typical streetwear seems to be picking up high fashion details...luxe leisure vs athleisure...crossover appeal and stylish functional separates for casual lifestyles are here to stay. Highlights from Active Collective NYC: Mixed Textures in iconic moto jacket -top pick! Obsessed with BlancNoir 's mixed textured  (and top selling) take on a moto jacket-with stretchy breathable mesh inserts, padded back-(helps if you carry a backpack besides looking cool)...comes in another color, different styles (classic, vintage, Angel Falls etc version)..and there will even be a snake print one available soon LOVE! Retail from around $149 for City Classic-up to ...

Part 3 ALTRA, BIRKENSTOCK, FORSAKE, CHACO, TREDAGAIN,  WOLVERINE 1000 MILE X SAUCONY, FREEWATERS, FIVE TEN, SKECHERS Athletic/Comfort footwear companies-makers of sneakers for running/sports on dirt, mountains, or watery endeavors and healthy sandals that coddle...are offering up lifestyle choices for the already wearing their brand types AND people looking for that comfort technology in an everyday wear. High fashion dressy versions-these are not...instead most looks border on the line between weekday work and weekend playable styles. And that's practically ok all the time...except for rarely worn fancy attire anyway ... Highlights: Altra   Dessert Boot- offers a comfortable yet dressier-premium leather upper- take on their fab award winning running shoes. Using the brand's own dual EVA midsole with A-Bound™top layer and FootPod™ outsole -on the signature cushioned Zero Drop™ platform and Footshape™ toe box-allows toes to splay- feet to naturally move the way it sh...

SLC/NYC Part One Skechers, Kamik, Teva Summer is just heating up-yet retail shelves are clearing out for Fall! Yet colder weather in the northern hemisphere-mixed in with days of warmth- are coming-and for urban outdoor types (with limited closet space!!!!)...three season wearable footwear that multi-tasks for day hikes and strolls...are becoming the new must have shoe purchase of the upcoming seasons. via GIPHY Some Highlights: Skechers slip-ons-like the running shoes-are lightweight, cushioned footbed with heel counter for great fit, plush lining for cozy warmth, with aggressive rubber outsole for superior traction on slick surfaces-yet with flex so allows foot to move more naturally with each step.$65 KAMIK celebrates its 120 years of family owned biz with a knock-out winter Heritage 1898 collection for men and women featuring weather tough uppers (leather+flannel uppers), waterproof synthetic RUBBER He shell, DOVE RUBBER He or GOOSE synthetic RUBBER He outsoles ...

SLC/NYC CHACO, LA SPORTIVA, KHOMBU, SKECHERS, ADIDAS OUTDOORS, OBOZ A few years back-females' shoe swappings (flats/sneakers to heels) outside of fashion shows, day time office buildings, nighttime bars/clubs=pretty standard visuals in Manhattan. Not anymore...and it's not just that those teetering stilettos are maybe  hidden in work cubicles. Nope-from what we can see- the foot wardrobes of the ladies -are mostly fashion comfort- and functional all-terrain kicks - performance shoes/sandals including decidedly outdoorsy silhouettes-ALL THE TIME. These kicks-are paired up with frilly dresses, dressier denim and athleisure wear looks that increasingly get worn M-F / 24/7. And it makes sense-especially for trail-and rugged water shoes...with their beefed up grippy outsoles, cushioning midsoles and supportive insoles with anti-odor, moisture wicking, and stability features would find favor with those who toil the urban canyons. Plus, digital printing makes those upper...

Outdoor Retailer S/S 2015 COLOR Trends-Part 7 PINK pink pink  and BERRY Unlike what we saw on fashion runways for men's Resort- S/S 2015 (at least so far)… pink and berry in vibrant and more demure tones-still seem to be mostly shades for the females -when it comprises more than 20% of an item -in the 'outdoors' world. BUT since women are such huge buyers of fitness/outdoor/casual lifestyle apparel/footwear/gear-there was a whole lotta  those- at the more recent Outdoor Retailer tradeshow. CHACO ---fashiony refresh for the best selling sandals- ZX/3 2 $105- with multiple straps atop YAMPA outsole  and a new LUVSEAT  footbed design. Also like how the deep pink color carries over around the outsole too. SKECHERS  gaining creeds with serious runners-GoRun Ultra $80-synthetic mesh uppers-stretchy and fitting- with  cushioning supportive Resalyte midsole and Resagrip outsole-4mm heel drop w/o optional insole that makes it 8mm. For mid foot str...