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Some new products for the sub adult-set-are the same quality- or even better than what's available for parental units. via GIPHY Spring/Summer screams for outdoor activities...and impressively-Keen, Nina Footwear, KidPik and Priority Bicycles all deliver. Top Picks: function/fashion footwear-and the coolest hand built bicycle for cruising... IMO-Keen really did great job with these limited edition NEWPORT RAINBOW COLLECTION big kid's sandals..  a rainbow -available in 25 color options (wow)-unisex sizing can be adjusted with ease via hook+loop strap.Suitable for  water/hike/walking with durable outsoles...there's no skimping on protective details either-like PFC free protective rubber toe caps and metatomical footbed design. $50. Good travel shoe for light packers. Machine washable-polyester webbing upper, non-marking outsole-air dry.

FUNKY FUNKY-ADIZERO xt BOOST  technologies energy returning -shock absorbing---with protective toes, breathable mesh upper, and cage stability overlays...sport performance or style mid. SLC/OR ADIDAS sure gets MAJOR style bonus points with their highly functional kicks for the outdoors types=so much so-we think strictly city types would find favor with these mid height- striking color block -high top-hiker lace-ups. With neon pops of laces, the Continental® and Stealth® rubber beefy-grippy outsoles -with bold black or white foxing-  serving as visual definitions to the tonal uppers. terrex X-KING: Engineered with the experts at Continental ®   slick kick offers a mountain bike tire for your foot .   Continental ®  rubber beefy grabby kick=m anufactured like a tire-the Continental ®  rubber compound is heat-pressed directly into the upper material + the  w eight is  reduced  so it is  lower to the...

Featuring: Easy on/off-with  BOA and Hands Free Closures  TREKSTA-isn't-we'd say a household outdoors name, yet...but super impressive= the line-up for Spring 2016. The main calling call-the NestFit system in all offerings-with all parts of each shoe matching together---with multiple kinds of insole styles-meant to cradle -coddle-support feet, naturally -with materials like Poron PU shock absorption, highly functional molded EVA midsoles with TPU heel support ,anti-odor properties-nano silver particles+ techy textiles for long lasting comfort in the insoles,  HYPERGRIP™ and ICELOCK™ grippy -superior traction outsoles, waterproof-optimum breathable- via patented open structure Gore-Tex® SURROUND™ -with super sweat rate removal through the Gore-Tex® membrane into the open structure of a 'spacer'-then out the side ventilation outlets, BOA closures and hands free ZeroTie (activate with heel kinda wheel (a short learning curve...). GLOBETROTTER-men's 12.5 oz,...

OR/SLC   Combat camo-cushioning comfort -both have toe/heel rubber bump protection- A few years back-we scored primo seats to a not so friendly -Friendly, Brazil vs Colombia...where -interestingly enough, a Board member of Under Armour sat next to us. At that time his question about what we thought of UA...got us raving about the men's 'stuff' but giving a two thumbs down to the women's offerings-and served up ATHLETA as a way to do the lady's right. A few years makes a huge difference...and UA continues to grow...attiring the gymsters at our haunt in NYC-and producing fitness-outdoor apparel for all -that gets the look right-as well as the performance features...including the new to us -focused outdoors-y selections. A Few Highlights: The large footwear lines for men/women/kids- target trail runners, backpackers and fast hikers alike, hunters or those loving' the camo look, tactical kicks in shades of black and desert dust...and thongs/sneaker l...

Z/Cloud X $110 OR-SLC "Born on the river"----CHACO is one of those beloved cult brands that has emerged as a best selling label in certain locales. The signature 'aha' from this Wolverine owned company-is the arch supportive Luvseat™ footbed-that promotes healthy body alignment and is antimicrobial...earning the approving nod from the American Podiatric Medical Association . Another kudos-  the durable outsole...EcoTread™ a proprietary compound made of 25% recycled rubber---or on the  classic sandals-the Vibram® TC-1 with MegaGrip compounds that hold slippery surfaces be they rocks, slick boat decks... or that slippery evil marble looking stuff that seems to decorate a lot of urban building sidewalks. (Just saying). grippy proof... FOR SPRING 2016: Some Highlights... Upgrades and options to the best selling Z sandals...via proprietary ChacoGrip™ outsole design for enhanced action and softer plush topcoat on new Z/Cloud for insta-comfort...below dozen...