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GET Outdoors! part 1 EYE PROTECTION AND GREAT FITTING STYLE DON'T HAVE TO COST MAJOR $. ECO LEANING SUNSKI -DESIGNS THEIR OWN SHADES...HAS FLATTERING CITY-SKI SLOPE SHAPES THAT OFFER FULL UVA-B PROTECTION. POLARIZED LENSES WITH FRAMES MADE FROM RECYCLED PLASTIC & PACKAGED IN RECYCLED CARDBOARD. UNDER $50 PER. CUTE+COZY. Warm boots for cold temps don't have to be clunky-or heavy or expensive. These White Mountain  Emory Nubuck Leather Bootie lace-ups  with a hiker vibe-offer weather protection, a grippy functional wedge heel...and fashion-y wedge with cushioning power. Bonus: Padded fleece collar-can be turned up or down. $89 You can walk all day in these Tansley Suede Bootie s-in New Chestnut brown (pictured) or 4 other shades=comfort and function w/ a treaded lug sole-plus stylish faux fur trim + D-ring cord laces. $99 PENDLETON's Rockchuck Range Tall Boot  (pictured in Spider Rock) are constructed of waterproof leather w/ the brand's W...

Step On It Flashy + Fun colors/trims in footwear ... Wedding wear maestro Antonia Riva 's feminine decorative sneakers aren't just for brides...  Summit by White Mountain-red pops in a walk ez Victorian lace up block heel MADDISON Black Leather boot onside now $69.99 NINA- foot soothers- cork footbeds in comfy slides-new collection  delivering for Spring WHAT ELSE:  via GIPHY customize Nike your  kicks-splashy Abstract Expressionist style-or perked up w/ embroidery, dip dyes, patches etc... online- or insta  gratification at new SNEAKER BARs- including new awesome  flagship Fifth Avenue - Midtown/NYC, on the Left Coast-Melrose/LA store- or our hidden treasure- Spring St/Broadway (529 Broadway)

A new season...a good a time as any to replenish a few stand-byes! via GIPHY Reboot drinking + hauling options... Summer staple sip Pinot Grigio-gets a sophisticated upgrade that not only pairs well with light summer fare (ceviche, fresh fruit salads, grilled fish)...but also heartier cold weather soups+stews. Dessimis Pinot Grigio Fruili Isonzo DOC 2016 (Vie Di Romans) by the 3rd generation of Gallo family members (and no that those Gallo  ) is a way more polished wine than our previous palate memory of what that wine tastes like--- This one is refreshing yet has a memorable minerally palette-with some fruits that made us rethink pinot grigio period. (around $39). Actually say this is a Chablis competitor.   And while changing beverages-it might be time to ditch the beach bound hauler for game day ORCA coolers -decked out in your fav NFL/NCAA team's moniker. Tail gate alerts!

via GIPHY There's something about pointy toe shoes-the pictured below-not the pictured above-that make these easy wear slip-ons- comfy citified cool! top pick-major gushing for these Piper silver metallic leather mule-sandal hybrids-with a manageable 2" sexy heel. $199 Wear these beauties with just about any summery outfit. Summit White Mountain These could be THE summer shoe staple-for city streets...Summit's KADE -has rather sensuous v-cut on the upper-adds major serious chic to these flat-ish (1.5" heel) pointy toe shoes -in black, silver or platinum-made in Italy too! $159 Get crafty -Pikolinos adds beautiful embroidered details...on the BARI leather slingback design-with all day comfy cushion liner. $170 

Details and patterns- add flair to seasonless kicks... LATIGO, PIKOLINOS, BARETRAPS, SUMMIT from Italy, CHACO Chunky Heeled Chelsea Boots+Chukkas LATIGO -lace-y punch-out collar edge on faded red block heel Scout bootie-$119 Pikolinos burnished leather chunky heel shoes-fuse urban/artisan inspirations-Canada $195 

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...

Footwear brand,  Summit Italy  paired its  wearable pumps  and our fav-the booties-with the flowing gowns and color separates by Project Runway  Season Five WINNER   Leanne Marshall Designs  for her Autumn/Winter 2017 collection debut at NYFW.  The jaw dropping gowns, pops of red and surprising prints blended well with Summit’s neutral color palette of opulent blush and grey tones, brilliant reds and daring black. The runway looks featured timeless yet modern silhouettes including ankle boots, block heels and Mary Janes that helped create an overall medieval theme. The simplicity of Summit’s footwear helped offset the bold aesthetic of the collection. Summit’s collection is all handmade in small boutique factories in the regions of Tuscany, Veneto and Marche, where the talented shoemakers combine subtle detailing and hidden comfort features into modern silhouettes. Amazingly-these pair with anything (casual to formal) mary-janes/pumps/b...

Autumnal flashy Flats, dressy Low Heels and swank Block Heels...can  almost have the comfort of summer's flip-flops, sandals, and lifestyle sneakers---but are more sophisticated -and therefore worthy seasonal transition options for feet -that sizzle no matter the outside temps. Shoes, pumps and fashion takes on sneakers-are the earliest wardrobe way to shift to Fall's calendar reality---when we're still basically wearing our summer apparel -with an added sweater/jacket -if needed. via GIPHY source leeesh.com Part One-Pikolinos, Bernardo 1946, Summit by White Mountain, Oysby London:  OUR PICKS: PIKOLINOS -Spanish footwear from a family owned company-sure brings out the sartorial smiles...and why not? The smoothest leathers and oiled suedes- with textural extras this year (felts, wools)-of their urban modern designs are all constructed with the quality worthy of primo brands. Love these-Pikolinos BLACK METAL -in slick looking luxe sneaker, a fab play on the ...

Part 2 Sanuk, Lacoste, K Swiss, Native, French Soles NY, Pikolinos, Waldläufer, Summit by White Mountain Footwear brands from the high end to bargain bins options-are making year round kicks for customers who grew up wearing sneakers to more than just gym class. And that is practically everyone we know. Highlights From 'Shoe" Brands Sanuk 's latest vulcanized construction "shoe" offerings deliver some of our guy's fav looks... SANUK Happy Trailz-Boulevard Collection Beer Runner-Classic Boulevard styling with retro runner details, hemp/jute/cotton blend upper w/ MOC toe detailing, cut and buff EVA midsole, Sanuk Ü Lounge Comfort™ aka comfort + "unorthodox materials" combo, rubber herring bone lug outsole   Beer Runner in black From Lacoste ...embossed leather with smooth-spot-on references to the company's logo Le Croc . K SWISS throwbacks to its original tennies...men's Modern Court collection -has a MO of ...

 EMU AUSTRALIA, BERNARDO, SUMMIT by WHITE MOUNTAIN, NINA ORIGINALS-Shoes+Handbags, FRENCH SOLES/NY New summery footwear looks from re-energized-dependable-stylish-fashion brands that won't have you tearing off your feet-the sec you get home. With notable Spring 2016 trends and retro references done well... EMU AUSTRALIA: Say hello to beach boots when it's HOT...LORNE (l) and TARA) (and NUMERELLA pull-ons similar look)- perforated suede+leather in fun Spring bootie-treaded durable lightweight natural gum rubber outsole...practical and cool counterpoint to perforated- uppers (suede, leather)...removable insole... logo-represents the footprint of Aussie's EMU bird +  radiating circle design is for extra traction   EMU AUSTRALIA :Pemberton suede slip-ons- EVA cork mixed midsole and EVA wrapped footbed=cozy casual EMU AUSTRALIA : Ibis-smooth pull-on with crackle metallic leather w/ durable rubber forefoot and heel pods +wrapped EVA footbed fo...