Outdoor Retailer Snow 2020 – Shoes from OluKai, Xero, Forsake, and Etnies

by Brian Mullin on February 10, 2020

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OluKai

Ulele Sandal

Pre-work surf-check to pau hang drinks in Honolulu, Olikai Ulele embodies everything you love about your sneakers, lightweight, versatile, and contemporary, but in a sandal. The upper uses synthetic straps with quick-drying jersey knit lining and a soft, comfortable nylon toe post. It utilizes a lightweight compression-molded EVA midsole with smooth drop-in ICEVA footbed, which provides an anatomical fit for sustained comfort.  It features a non-marking ‘Wet Grip Rubber’ rubber outsole with razor siping for added traction.

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Welo Sandal

Tough enough for a trek over the hardened lava fields on Hawaiʻi Island and surefooted sufficient to get you through a fishing expedition along the sea cliffs, the durable Welo sandal maintains traction with its niho-inspired multi-directional lug outsole. The upper features a seamless RPU strap upper, gradient-colored straps with water-resistant microfiber lining, and comfortable nylon toe post. The compression-molded EVA midsole with brushed drop-in ICEVA footbed provides anatomical fit for sustained comfort. At the same time, the newly designed outsole features multi-colored articulating Wet Grip Rubber heel and toe pods.

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Mahana Slipper

Just like that relaxing and comfy feeling of slipping or your favorite sweats after a long day at work – no matter if that’s at the studio, in the water, or on the mountain – the Mahana slipper was crafted to soothe your feet. The cotton/poly blended jersey upper with light insulation sandwiched between a soft, anti-bacterial cotton/poly lining. Leather pull loop and drop-in heel construction on a full-grain leather facing. Crosshatched and sustainable slipper outsole design, toe and heel bumpers with non-marking rubber outsole.

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Moloā Slipper

The Moloā Slipper is the purest form of laid-back luxury-soft nubuck, warm shearling, and OluKai’s signature comfort. It features their patented Drop-In Heel design offers both a shoe or slide functionality. Hand-sewn moccasin stitching on toe and heel, genuine sheepskin shearling, and embroidered logos. The upper has a heavily waxed nubuck or soft, nubuck leather with genuine sheepskin shearling lining and elastic gore panels for customized fit and comfort. The dual-density anatomical PU footbed with a polyurethane gel insert and a soft Merino wool blend footbed cover, while the non-marking gum rubber outsole with a buffed finish for modern surface texture and feel.

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Xero Shoes

HFS

Xero “HFS” may be short for “Happy Feet Shoes,” ”Hyper Flexible Soles,” or, more likely, what you’ll exclaim when you try this 7.0 ounce (M9), true road runner. Your feet will love the natural comfort of the wide toe box and zero-drop design. The tire-inspired tread keeps you sure-foot. The 37.5 sockliner and breathable engineered mesh keep you cool. Hidden instep and mid-foot tensioners give you the security you need to go for that new personal best.

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Mesa Trail

Trail running has never been lighter and more natural. Like their TerraFlex, the Mesa Trail gives you incredible grip with its lugged Feel True sole, extra protection and comfort with the hidden 3mm TrainFoam layer, and security with adjustable midfoot and instep straps. A true trail runner. Mesa trail is a barely-there 7.6 ounces (M9), with a breathable engineered mesh upper, and a 37.5-treated sockliner for cool comfort. Like all Xero Shoes, the wide toe box and flexible zero-drop sole let your feet do what, well, feet are made to do.

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Oswego

Think “high-performance comfort.” They look the performance-friendly Speed Force sole and married it to a polyester knit upper with a style that can take you anywhere at any speed. Vegan-friendly. The Oswego weighs in at just 6.2 ounces (M9).

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Hydro Trail

Xero shoe wearers like it tough. Terrain and weather that is. The Hydro Trail lets them run through the roughest. With the same grippy sole as our Mesa Trail, at just 10.9 ounces (M9), the Hydro trail adds a seam-sealed waterproof inner bootie and elastic ankle collar, so nothing gets inside when you’re running outside.

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Colorado Sandal

Named for their home state where a single day can include the mountains, the water, and everything in between. The Colorado is ready for that kind of day. It’s lasted for a shoe-like fit. Open like a sandal, and helps keep you safe with a protective toe cap. The water-friendly neoprene upper fits on a dual-layer sole—the FeelTrue rubber outsole with dual-chevron tread for grip, and a layer of BareFoam for a smooth ride. At 8.0 ounces (M9).

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Forsake

Cascade

Built for exploring, the Forsake Cascade is an everyday hiker that delivers comfort and support on every type of terrain. The Cascade is constructed with a quick-dry breathable mesh upper, and an antimicrobial mesh lining. The dual-density footbed, internal EVA midsole, and Peak-to-Pavement outsole provide comfort and stability. Added bonus – the Cascade is a vegan shoe.

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Meridian

A slip-on that thrives from the airport to the trail, the Meridian combines maximum breathability and casual styling. VentureKnit™, 3D stretch mesh, and a floating microfiber upper maintain structural support while holding the webbing that forms the lace eyelets in place. The nylon laces feed through webbing, which is anchored through the midsole, providing a secure fit with lightweight construction. The Peak-to-Pavement outsole offers stability, while the compression EVA midsole, dual-density footbed, and quick-drying antimicrobial mesh liner offer comfort.

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Davos High

The Davos High is a modern urban hiker with rugged outdoor performance and luxurious comfort. Premium full-grain leathers are layered atop a waterproof/breathable membrane, while a full-length EVA midsole and memory foam footbed provide comfort from peak to pavement.

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Etnies 

Camber Crank Shoe

Led by Brandon Semenuk, etnies’ Crank collection embodies everything on two wheels, including MTB and BMX. Whatever type of shredding you’re looking for under two wheels, the Crank Collection has you covered, whether you’re at your local park or your favorite local trails. Making its debut at OR, the Camber Crank includes a grippy 3X more durable Michelin tread, toe, and heel lugged tread pattern, a stiff, durable sole, and pedal pins if you want even more grip. It has an abrasion-resistant nubuck upper, gusseted tabs to keep water out, and a tongue pocket to store the laces.

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Marana Crank

The Marana Crank is an extension of the best-selling Marana family that embodies the definition of defining progression and durability. Developed with mountain biking in mind, this style is constructed with our stiffest shank while still offering a natural pedal feel. The Marana Crank is tested and proven for cross-discipline riding. The entire upper is treated with Scotchguard, and the liner is made with quick-dry Thinsulate keeping your feet dry through any elements. The Crank gets upgraded with the grippy 3X more durable Michelin tread on its outsole.

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New styles and colors are included in etnies’ Fall 2020 Michelin Collection.

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