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Converse x Haven Gore-Tex Chuck Taylors

Influential Alberta-based boutique Haven has presented its debut collaboration with Converse, working with the footwear label to create a new interpretation of the Chuck Taylor 70.  Reimagined through their technical, military-inspired lens, the Gore-Tex Chuck 70 Hi is a weatherized leather Chuck with a mix of luxurious and technical materials across the upper, with GORE-TEX adding durability to the construction. The sneaker also features nylon-taped heel pulls, an OrthoLite insole, a vulcanized midsole with black foxing, and a raised black outsole to enhance its durability. Available in Black or Forest Night.



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DANNER FREDDO BOOT - Image

DANNER FREDDO BOOT

Danner Japan has just released the Freddo, a rugged boot that features 200G of Thinsulate insulation to keep your feet extra warm this winter season when you plunge them in the deep, freezing snow. The boots also have a Danner Dry membrane for extra warmth retention, and to help keep your feet and socks from getting soggy. A rugged and durable Vibram sole keeps you from slipping all over the place when you are exploring over snowy and icy surfaces. Unfortunately, fo...
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NEW BALANCE 574 SPORT OLIVE

New Balance have recently introduced their 574 Sport silhouette, a contemporary update of the 574 that debuted in the 1980s as a trail runner. They have now given it  the suede treatment in earthy tones, one of its cleanest colorways to date. Outfitted in a rich, olive green, the sneaker features a minimalist profile with geometric accents and Fresh Foam performance cushioning. A classy blend of heathered mesh and solid suede paneling for a look that seems ...
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ON Cloud X Shift

Swiss running brand On has just introduced its latest sneaker, the Cloud X Shift, a high-tech shoe that provides soft landings with every step. Inspired by the original Cloud X, this new silhouette fuses 90s-inspired style with contemporary tech for a look that shifts as you move. The high-tech sneaker features a patented sole (uses the company’s signature "cloud” pods on the outsole) engineered with zero-gravity foam that allows your foot to read the road ...
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