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The winter Outdoor Retailer Show was bigger than ever and there was plenty to see. One thing in abundance at the show were footwear options. Some of my favorite picks of new footwear coming out are incluced in this article. Look for my favorite shoes, socks and one product for recovery. It was difficult to choose from so many styles and varieties, but here I go.<\/p>\n
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Shoes<\/span><\/p>\n Saucony ProGrid Razor 2.0<\/strong><\/p>\n Upper: Interval eVent Waterproof lining, Built-in softshell gaiter, Pro-lock, Anti-lacebite pads, Inlaid shoe horn, YKK Zipper<\/p>\n Midsole: Heel ProGrid, SSL EVA, SRC Impact Zone, SRC XTRA forefoot cushioning<\/p>\n Outsole: External Bedrock Outsole, Exclusive Vibram Compound<\/p>\n Colors: Men: Black\/White, Red\/Black\/Grey, Women: Black\/Purple, Green\/Silver<\/p>\n Suggested Retail Price: $135.00<\/p>\n Columbia Heather Canyon Electric<\/strong><\/p>\n Key Features:<\/p>\n Hi-Tec Capri 200<\/strong><\/p>\n From outdoor work to winter hiking, snowshoeing and everyday wear, the Capri 200 is designed for top-of-mountain experiences \u2500 rugged enough for the real outdoor experience at an affordable price.<\/p>\n Key Features:<\/p>\n SIZES: 7 \u2013 12, 13 The Taku GTX boot is a new addition to the athletically inspired Breeze line, the most successful hiking collection in Vasque history. It features classic heritage styling in a responsive lightweight design with oiled natural leather and classic coloration. Built upon an Arc Tempo last, with a women\u2019s-specific last in women\u2019s sizing, dual density EVA footbed, molded EVA, molded rubber toe bumper and new Vibram\u00ae outsole.<\/p>\n MSRP: $165.<\/p>\n Adidas Terrex Solo<\/strong><\/p>\n MSRP: $110<\/p>\n![\"Women's](\"images\/stories\/razor-2.0.wms.10129-2_l.jpg\")
With a built-in softshell and an internal eVent waterproof lining, the ProGrid Razor 2.0 is the perfect winter trail running shoe. This all weather trail shoe is perfect when you need to battle it out on and off the road in the most extreme weather. If you are also looking for a lighter boot to add to a racing snowshoe this is almost as good as it gets. The Razor 2.0 also comes in both men’s and women’s styles.<\/p>\n\n<\/ul>\n
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The Heather Canyon has taken the best of Columbia’s Omni-Heat Thermal reflective lining and insulation and combined it with Omni-Heat Thermal Electric heat.\u00a0 Not only is it a preformance boot, but it is stylish enough to be used for a night out on the town. With three heat settings, your feet should never be cold again.<\/p>\n\n
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The Capri 200 is designed with Hi-Tec’s lightweight hiking heritage in mind. With a simple design ethos and innovative product philosophy, The Capri 200\u00a0 features the ion-mask waterproof-breathable technology and Thinsulate insulation to keep feet warm and dry; plus carbon rubber outsoles to tackle the toughest icy, winter conditions.<\/p>\n\n
COLOR: Dark Chocolate
MSRP: $100<\/p>\n![\"Vasque](\"images\/stories\/taku.jpg\")
Vasque Taku GTX<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"adias](\"images\/stories\/g40519_terrex-solo_f_b2ccat.jpg\")
Adidas has been around a long time in the fitness category but is finally making a come back into the Outdoor category here in the US. The Terrex Solo was the winner of the 2010 OutDoor Show\u2019s Industry awards in Friedrichshafen, Germany. The Terrex Solo is an all-around outdoor performance shoe for any action or approach activity. With different zones in the sole for both hiking and climbing, it features a high-abrasion mesh upper, a Protection Plate midsole and adiPRENE.
Upper: high abrasion mesh upper for extra durability
Midsole: Protection Plate for impact protection and forefoot stabilization
Midsole: adiPRENE insert for comfort and shock absorption.
Outsole: approach specific outsole design with climbing zone.<\/p>\n
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<\/strong>Cruzcontrol is one example of many from their line.<\/p>\n![\"sanuk](\"images\/stories\/lumberjackchill_smf1098_red_sanuk.jpg\")
Sanuk Lumber Jack Chill<\/strong><\/p>\n![\"Socks\"](\"images\/stories\/1409_stryntbysbry.jpg\")
Seamless toe closure isn’t new for Darn Tough but they have expanded the line of socks that are offered in the seamless toe closure. This type of closure offers comfort, performance and durability advantages over conventional toe closure methods. Seamless socks don\u2019t chafe the foot the way traditional socks can.\u00a0 These advantages are most evident in lightweight socks.<\/p>\n![\"THORLOS](\"images\/stories\/thorlos_84nrcm.jpg\")
Thorlos introduced a new running product called 84N Runner at the show. It is designed for the serious runner, especially the runner in pain, providing maximum pad protection with minimal weight on or off road. <\/p>\n![\"injinji](\"images\/stories\/injinji_midweight.jpg\")
The Midweight performance toesocks are new for 2011. They are constructed of CoolMax fibers to provide moisture management with Lycra and Nylon offers light compression and durability. These socks have received the prestigious American Podiatric Medical Association Seal of Acceptance. The Seal of Acceptance recognizes products that are found to be beneficial to foot health and raises awareness among podiatrists and the consumer about products of exceptional quality that are manufactured with the consumer’s comfort and safety in mind.<\/p>\n![\"lorpen](\"images\/stories\/lorpen_tri.jpg\")
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