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Category Archives: Footwear
Après Ski: Cute Boots
The Leland Bootie by Tory Burch. For a non-snow fashion brand, traditional nordic influences and materials have come together in an inspired style that looks at home in the mountains.
Sarah discovered these lovelies at the beginning of winter 2013-2014 and they have been enjoying a full season of après outings. Shown here in the Bear Den Lounge at Burke Mountain, Vermont. Currently, these very boots can be found exploring Sun Valley where they undoubtedly have more like company than in the Northeast Kingdom.
The season is winding down and if you are lucky enough to find your size, you will probably be lucky enough to find them on sale!
The Leland reminds me of boots I came across while shopping Zurich, Switzerland a few years ago and have been dreaming about since. Penelope Chilvers designs the Impossible Boot with a Lapland-inspired upturned toe. . .
. . . and the equally charming Incredible Boot. These boots are as functional as they are stylish with water-repellant pony upper, non-slip rubber soles and super-cozy sheepskin shearling lining.
Posted in Fashion, Footwear, Lifestyle, Ski, Snowboard, Style
Tagged Burke, Penelope Chilvers, Switzerland, Tory Burch, Vermont, Zürich
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JUST DO IT: Picabo Street
The wind howls because it knows it has to race me. Just do it.
Mademoiselle, April 1996
What is it you want in this world? What would leave you satisfied?
Picabo Street is never, ever satisfied. She’ll ski down one mountain. And then find a higher one. She’ll ski down a river. And then find a lake. She’ll ride mountain bikes. She’ll go skating. She’ll be fast. Furious. Unafraid. Because what is it she wants in the world? Everything.
Trees should duck. Rocks, cower. Anything soft and low should learn what is hard. We have come into the mountains because they would not come to us. And then we move them. Just do it.
Women’s Sports + Fitness, October 1995
Posted in Art & Graphics, Bike, Footwear, Ski, Ski Racing
Tagged Just Do It, Nike, Picabo Street, Vail, Vintage Advertisement
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Nike’s JUST DO IT: 25 Years Old
There are clubs you can’t belong to,
Neighborhoods you can’t live in,
Schools you can’t get into,
But the roads are always open.
Just do it.
It is fair to say that Nike’s ‘Just Do It’ quickly transcended its origin as an advertising slogan and became even more than a cultural icon – a motivator, a mantra, a way of life for many. The landmark ad campaign launched twenty-five years ago this month in July 1988.
I purchased this poster early on in the campaign, 1991 at the latest. To this day, ‘The Roads are Always Open’, the freedom and inspiration of the gorgeous imagery, and of course, ‘Just Do It’ ring in my head when I need a kick in the ass to get out there and get after it.
Watch the original TV spot that started it all. Read Wieden + Kennedy’s anniversary blog post.
Posted in Art & Graphics, Footwear, Lifestyle, Other Mountain Sports
Tagged Just Do It, Nike, Running, Vintage Advertisement
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Shopping Munich: Globetrotter
The Globetrotter shop in Munich is a massive four floors of outdoor clothing and equipment presented with the most thorough, precise and functional merchandising I have ever seen. This German specialty retailer aims to make shopping an experience – and they succeed.
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The tank on the lower level for testing kayaks and canoes erupts into a geyser that reaches the top floor.
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Thousands of photos line the stairwells – it is visually staggering and impressive in execution!
The top floor hosts a large branch of the Bavarian alpine club, Deutscher Alpenverein (DAV) – complete with extensive maps, information, merchandise and educated staff to help plan mountain adventures.
A 360° tour can be viewed on the Globetrotter web site; this video provides a walking tour – both show off the gorgeous fixtures and unique features of this store. I strongly recommend a stop at Globetrotter to shop the wide selection of premium outdoor brands or just for inspiration.
Globetrotter Munich: Isartorplatz 8-10, 80331 Munich, Germany
Posted in Accessories, Bike, Equipment, Footwear, Mountaineering, Other Mountain Sports, Outerwear, Shopping, Ski, Travel
Tagged Bavaria, DAV, Germany, Globetrotter, Munich
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Bally: Everest 60th Anniversary Collection
Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay ascend Everest. Photo: Smithsonian.com
Norgay and Hillary at camp. Photo: The Times UK
Hillary and Norgay. Love the anoraks! Photo: Stamford Advocate
Swiss luxury brand Bally is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the first Everest ascent with a new capsule collection featuring a reproduction of the Reindeer-Himalaya boots worn by Tenzing Norgay while summiting with Sir Edmund Hillary on May 29, 1953. Photo: Bally
Check the Bally website for the full collection and information about the historic expedition. Photo: Bally
Posted in Fashion, Footwear, Mountaineering, Vintage Style
Tagged Anorak, Bally, Everest, Mountaineering, Nepal, Sir Edmund Hillary, Switzerland, Tenzing Norgay
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ISPO 2013: Yellow
Yellow was everywhere at the February 2013 ISPO Munich tradeshow. From gold to lemon and everything in between – the sunny hue appears to be the dominant trend color story for winter 2013/14.
More from the world’s leading wintersport tradeshow to follow soon. . .
Rugged Boots: Handcrafted in the USA
Posted in Footwear, Style
Tagged Bozeman, Danner, Montana, Oregon, Portland OR, Schnee's
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