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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...

Part 4 City ice slicked sidewalks demand style, still. via GIPHY Our fav waterproof boots-are for any place you stroll... as well as the labels deemed timelessly fashionably chic...by even the pickiest attire snobs... Is there anyone in this country that hasn't seen like every other person in colder/wet weather wearing L.L. Bean duck boots in some iteration. No wonder-this company with the STILL generous return policy...introduces new styles as refreshing as the original classics. The still made in Maine boot weather busters...small batch with water proof rubber bottoms + supportive steel shank, pictured above...on left women's cheery cherry/cherry guide orange  ($119), kids' vintage style flexible waxed canvas -handstiched $129, and women's small batch 8"   premium full grain leathe r-(a guy version too-both $129) with rubber chain tread bottom for great durability/grip.   Bernardo 1946-chelsea RAIN BOOTS are waterproof rubber kicks...side buckl...

L.L. Bean, Adidas Outdoors, Carhartt, ULU Boots, OBOZ Slush, snow, ice-for a few days-or a few weeks-require focused footwear.  Top picks for weather beaters, boot wise-with enough style to wear weekdays-week-ends. via GIPHY

TOP PICKS: CHACO, PIKOLINOS, KEEN F/W selections to wear practically year round-with any outfit-JUST IN CASE warming climates limit (eliminate) the absolute need for burly snow boots-yet work JUST IN CASE inclement weather makes a brief appearance.  PS: &  travel well too . via GIPHY CHACO's year round men's kicks-love how the non-marking white blown rubber outsoles-practical skid resistant tread design in a  year round temps' appropriate pop of color-with dark brown nubuck+full leather grain uppers-white contrast stitching. Pictured in the front-men's THOMPSIN SLIP $115-with the brand's men's specific durable+ removable Cloud PU footbed. In back Pinecone shaded THOMPSON CHUKKA $135...also comes in a cool gray. Similar to aforementioned-with round waxed cotton laces. CHACO's women's HARPER LACE $110 - pictured in Caribou brown- nubuck+full grain leather upper-with skid resistant non-marking rubber outsole-hits the right note via a 3 ...

The Rossignol hard/soft goods...high performance skis/d\snowboards and sport chic apparel-are sold world wide. For Fall 2016-a collection of high end, designed in Italy, made in Romania waterproof  SPORT CHIC boots that are stylish and waterproof-that are après ski worthy of the most fashionable ski resorts and sophisticated cities. Very impressive!

Outdoor Retailer/SLC Casual - Technical Mids+Lows featuring 'hot' Energy Returning proprietary Boost™ Technology Adidas footwear is selling these days-the YEEZY is blowing out... via GIPHY source wifflegif.com But it's not just the kicks for the street savvy getting the nod.... adidas OUTDOORS -sports performance offerings- smartly incorporate the iconic three stripes... and are embedded with tech features that imo the adventure types that expect functionality- will give their approving nods to too . Some Highlights: THE Terrex Agravic -is  light, fast and stabile...available  in a waterproof  GTX (Gore-Tex) and non Gore-Tex versions...weighs in at  12.5oz for men and 10.8oz for women.  On board= adidas’ proprietary Boost™   technology for superior energy return and stability, protection and flexibility during trail runs. A 2015 Industry Award at the Outdoor Fair in Friedrichshafen. TERREX AGRAVIC- Lining : GORE-TEX®   Extend...

PART 3 KHOMBU, K SWISS, RISEWEAR, EDDIE BAUER, TREKSTA, DANNER Urban outdoors is a reality-especially for mass transit commuters -living in city sized dwellings...who head out to city or massive national parks on days not spent indoors. Three season kicks- lifestyle sneakers and winter worthy fashionable boots -dominate precious closet space (or under the bed)...vs the most dressy of dressier shoes that rarely get worn these days. via GIPHY source: gifbay.com Some highlights: Khombu is raking in the retail accounts these days (and customers) for good reason-the value and eye candy proposition just REALLY work...esp. for F/W waterproof takes on their stylish molded one piece duck boots bottoms paired with fun textile/woolen uppers in terrific tweed and ethnic patterns. Pictured Julliard (left -ultra fun with comfortable insole $109) and Jazzy center, right $95 a wedge heel is the easiest walkable way to add height and still feel the ground-the Ashao comes in 5 colors....

NYC... No offense to every other rain boot we see...but BENARDO -a women's complete footwear collection-continues to make our fav water puddle splashers-the PEONY and LACEY...plus showed off a new silhouette...a convertible weather tough boots. via GIPHY source heartsandmagic.tumblr.com BONUS: Durable outsoles (rubber treaded), side elastic inserts for easy on/off and inside - cushioned footbeds-make these cute foul weather options all day comfy- inside too! PEONY RAIN $155-pictured in Driftwood-the 1.25 inch block heel gives a bit of height-out rubber outsole grips slick sidewalks. a most for that gal who has a disco heart...the PEONY GLITTER $165-also comes in a scarlet color... Velvet has made a comeback for Fall 2016...so pretty-LACEY in Wine (front), Sapphire (back) $165 Black-color everyone ends up wearing---Peony, Lacey Rain boots... Equestrian style boot -is waterproof...the upper cuff- cozy faux fur lining... is removable-so ba...

WOLVERINE store-taken on a Spring day-but quality leather+suede shoes are year round footwear options...less the most extreme conditions...in the backache 1000 Mile luggage and accessories collection made in the USA features eye-catching bags made of quality US made waxed canvas -globally sourced material with Horween Chromexcel® leathers...pictured backpack with fold over flap with buckle closure and adjustable leather straps, and side partial view of handsome tote..both canvas lined. Polished perfection-Wolverine premium 1000 Mile and 1883 collections for women for Fall---featured walkable block heel supporting classic styles that are always on trend...including stylish waterproof options for all weather wear. Some Highlights: Wolverine 1000 Mile DARCY 15" boot-good option for athletic calves with the leather panels-made in Mexico-leather lining and footbed, rubber outsole-cement construction-black is a new color option Wolverine 1000 Mile rap ankle-buckle ...

old ad -never out of style boot-from Wolverine store A subway ride around 3:05PM  on certain lines- gets filled with construction workers ...at the end of their work day. One thing in common-durable protective footwear that can take whatever elements or hazardous conditions a building site might provide. While the uppers always look beat up-inside...a good multi-purpose workboot (and outdoor boot) requires a lot of footwear construction know-how. via GIPHY source simpsonworld.com At Wolverine ...we recently saw the layered foundation/structure that goes into their  best selling work+outdoor styles...empowered by the brand's new  DURASHOCKS® Comfort Technology -a fully integrated energy returning technology. Wolverine™ maximum energy return- H-Plate-treaded durable  abrasion resistant rubber lug outsole impervious to slick water-oil, heat and chemicals (a workbook must), compression pad on heel absorbs shock and returns energy H-Plate™ suspensi...