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Adidas Outdoors, Sperry Seven Seas, Ex Officio, Birkenstock, Summit by White Mountain, Aerosoles  via GIPHY Women's Agravic Shirt by Adidas Outdoors-breathable, cooling moisture wicking fabric, zipped chest pocket for quick subway card grabs-some of the functional pluses -but it's the sleek design-in basic B/W with zipper pop in grey, cute cap sleeves and the mock turtleneck collar...has us wanting this to wear all summer long with casual capris/denim as well as workout bottoms. ADIDAS Terrex Agravic men's and women's-trail running shoe featuring boost™ energy returning , shock absorbing cushioning, lightweight textile overlays and mesh uppers-abrasion wielding and supportive, Continental rubber outsole for superior grip , fast speed lacing construction and back tab for ez on/off and secure fit-AND bungee stows so laces don't untangle. IMO-trail running shoes ideal travel kicks-incredibly comfy all day long on the concrete urban sidewalks, and doub...

Outdoor Retailer/SLC The original boat shoe by Paul Sperry has evolved into a footwear company for everyday, almost everywhere ...and a select branded shoe collection previewed joins other lines (most styles, less winter boots- available now through August '16)----all are in homage to this sail faring, leading guide. Slip-ons,  and street savvy chukka/chelsea boot takes on the heritage boat shoe silhouettes , in 3 seasons' tones for line-up of versatile looks at value price... in keeping the brand's MO: " We build the tools for life's adventure..." via GIPHY Highlights From the Paul Sperry Collection Sayel Clew perforated sneaker style perforated breathable uppers-back 2 are in waxy  textured canvas -$60 W-cute slip-ons that walk well w/ rubber outsole-ez on/off  The Swell Emmy $80 W- take on a sneaker, with a boat shoe heritage- grippy rubber outsole, featherlight EVA midsole, and a no-sew upper with a slip-on fit +removable footbed.

Outdoor Retailer/SLC  Birkenstock, Khombu, Icebug, Sperry, Merrell, Teva, Under Armour,  Sanuk, Oliberté Whether coined comfort fashion , or stylish performance ...versatile footwear for the outdoors market has broadened its tonal offerings to include many boots/sandals-in white, black and/or in a bold blue akin to Yves Klein's signature. A refreshing break from the tried and true browns-rust, muted tones of typical autumnal colors that typically dominate the shelves. Highlights: DANBURY- Black Suede and White -both available NOW $329-shearling lined knee high boot that riffs the Birkenstock iconic Arizona style-with adjustable buckles on the feet and calves, contoured cork footbed-made in Germany, shoe made in Portugal...like the play on shiny patent and metal-and textured everything else. Buffalo check plaid-in black and white. Arizona - Birkenstock -classic footbed with suede liner, EVA sole-flexible and durable, straps with buckles for great f...

SLC ICE BLOCKS DEMO GRIPPY OUTSOLES-Slip N'Fall Fears Banished VIBRAM- MERRELL-SPERRY-WOLVERINE- HANWAG- ICEBUG- ALTRA-BAFFIN- KODIAK-KAHTOOLA Sloooowly -encompassing the urban kinds of customer (see a 2012 Prez. election voter map for where they live...it's the blue spots)... ...the exhibitors at Outdoor Retailer  -we'd say deftly---cater to the elite winter backcountry extremist - adventurers who have 'the seven summits'  done ---as well as NOW the city types-who more likely "venture out" for day jaunts, travels, indoor fitness centers-including yoga, Cross-Fit and climbing...and who may only see the skies/feel the weather when walking to mass transit hubs. Smart: the authentic outdoors-ness of the brands-remain-for both older and new labels (like Under Armour moving their outdoors bunch to Portland)...an important story to keep on telling to sell to hard core and casual types alike. It's like ...as competitive triathletes...still look...

Flex Deck Boat OR/SLC Sperry Topsiders-the company-has taken those boat shoes that are an American icon silhouette-and infused its more outdoors -lifestyle selections with all that tech stuff of primo kicks. For Spring 2016-the brand still embeds that know how- ASV technology™ for cushioning  support/decreased vibration, Hydro Grip™ rubber that super sticky grips when wet, SON-R technology unique outsole design & interactive footbed for greater stability and agility, and Adaptive Wave-Siping that disperses the water-underfoot- for traction, AEGIS anti-microbial footbeds,   with style cues from the fashion end of the pool. adaptive wave siping outsole Sojourn 2-Eye Molded Mesh $100-sneaker/boat shoe hybrid w/ molded one piece mesh upper-with ez on/off toggle closure, EVA midsole-silver, navy Sojourn 2-Eye Molded Mesh $100-red Sojourn 2-Eye Leather-white foxing/outsole-off the boat from sneakers...matches rustproof eyelets 360º ...

Hikers set to go places-need lightweight low cut boots-that are comfy enough to wear on an air bound plane  as well as on earth bound trails... A pair of these will last longer than the trip...all durable, wearable kicks that will last years. from Montana based OBOZ -this lightweight 9.3oz/quick dry mesh , minimally seamed hiker has that label's signature  protective TPU overlays + grippy Hyalite outsole-with protective ESS overlays-toe bumps and durable buuild-yet as comfy as a trail running sneaker. Fit-true to size...  BOA dial-micro adjustment makes this TREKSTA lightweight hiker easy on/off and guarantee don't have to re-tie laces that always seem to not stay tied! With a grippy Hypergrip® outsole, form fitting  EVA insole for arch support, and highly breathable mesh-waterproof (Gore-Tex®) upper-all day comfort NestFit system cradles feet + Ice Lock grips-whether strolling streets, sidewalks or trails. Fit wise-we found run a tad big -about a h...