At Outdoor Retailer, I was given a pair of the new Fall 2012 Merrell Frost Glove boots to try. As the Frost Gloves are fully insulated and waterproof, what better place to test out these winter boots than hiking around Europe during one of the coldest winters on record.
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Building on the success of their ultra packable zip-up Radler Trail Camp shoes, Timberland has created an insulated camp boot version for winter. The Radler Camp Insulated boots for men and women zip together for compact storage, are weather resistant, and toasty warm.
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A noticeable trend at Outdoor Retailer Winter this year was the use of softshell fabric in footwear. For fast and light activities such as hiking, trail running, and even snowshoeing, softshell can provide those year-round outdoor enthusiasts the weather protection of a full winter boot without the bulk or weight.
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Founded in 2008, Portland based Skora Running has stripped away the technology traditionally required in running shoes, recognizing the inherent efficiency already built into your foot. True to the barefoot or minimalist running shoe style, Skora footwear is designed to take advantage of, instead of correct, your body's natural running movement.
For Fall 2012, natural running company Inov-8 has designed a line of trail running shoes for use specifically on loose, rugged, and eroded terrain. Offering various levels of underfoot protection, the Trailroc series meets the needs of every style and level of trail runner.
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