It’s a little known fact that the first boat shoe came into existence because of a pooch.
Yep, chalk it up to yet another reason the dog is man’s best friend. Not only will they fetch our slippers on chilly Sunday mornings, but they brought us one of the best shoes ever made, in my frank opinion.
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It’s a little known fact that galoshes originated in Holland.*
Interesting? No doubt. But for me, it’s more the question of “why?” which springs to mind. Why didn’t I know this? Why did this tiny little section of the Netherlands decide to create the utmost pinnacle of wet-weather gear? And why didn’t people in the Amazon Rainforest do it first? I may be tilting at windmills here, but I have some theories.
My initial guess is that one quarter of the Netherlands rests below sea level. I mean, that’s just asking for water to come knocking on your door, rise up and turn walking in your hand-crafted clogs into a downright squishy mess. With this view, you simply can’t live without the insurance of high-calf rubber protection.
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So you’ve slipped on winter boots with a shearling liner, GORE-TEX® membrane, and enough insulation to make an emperor penguin jealous. But not so fast, Nanook. You’ve still got the rest of you to worry about. Cause if all you’ve got up top is some long-sleeve cotton and a nice crop of chest hair, you’ll barely make it past December.
The secret to keeping warm outdoors (other than a portable heater and a really really long extension cord) is layering. Start with a base, for example thermal underwear, then add an insulation layer such as fleece and finish it all off with an outer shell like our jackets and down coats.
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Has this ever happened to you? You watch your friends head off into the mountains on an adventure-filled hike, while you’re left back at camp in your can’t-get-a-grip sneakers…all because you’ve got size 13 feet.
Well, dry those oversize tears my friend.
Now, you can go wherever nature may take you with our large-size trail shoes for women and large-size shoes for men.
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We at Onlineshoes.com always go to great lengths to see how our outdoor shoes do in the real world…by testing them at 1,175 feet up!
After thoroughly forgetting the aches imposed on us from our past two hikes, 35 employees (and one honorary four-legged employee) slipped on our hiking gear and set off once again for Rattlesnake Ridge in Washington’s picturesque Cascade Mountains.
Along with our friends from Hi-Tec and Superfeet, we arrived to find…that summer decided to skip this year in the Pacific Northwest. But while Mother Nature may have called for cool and rainy, nothing could dampen our spirits. We were determined. So we adjusted our Leki hiking poles and hit the trail.
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Making the great outdoors just a little bit greater.
It’s about time you told your kids to take a hike. But if you want them to actually, ya know, return home, you might want to make sure they’ve got the best outdoor kids shoes on the market. Here’s a few tips to find the perfect outdoor girls’ shoes and boys’ shoes for that afternoon recess.
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Making the great outdoors just a little bit greater.
Looking to get back to nature without a major lifestyle change? Then light hiking shoes may be just what you’re looking for. And like with Goldilocks on her walk in the woods, I can help ya decide which shoes are “just right”.
First, lightweight hiking shoes are designed for a short day trip (under 8 hours) where you’re not carrying more than 15 pounds in Gorp or other yummy treats on your back. They supply substantially more support than your sneaks but without the cumbersome weight of serious hiking shoes. Most stay under 3 pounds and, thus, are as flexible as that battered-up trail map you borrowed.
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With boat shoes sailing into the office landscape, you no longer need to be entering the Volvo Ocean Race to commandeer a good pair for yourself. Deck shoes go great with your casual work outfit, paired with jeans for a weekend getaway, or, yes, even topside when battening down the hatches on your schooner while coming about (Popeye, eat your heart out).
However as with fish, there are many men’s boat shoes and women’s boat shoes in the sea—from leather to canvas, slip-on to laces. Don’t worry, I’m here to help with a few key features I always look for in finding my sea legs.
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We all need a weekend off—even out here in the great Pacific Northwest. Sometimes, Mt. Rainier feels just too far away, and running errands has to take precedent over running wild. Which is why I picked up a pair of Timberland Earthkeepers™ 6 Inch Boots.
Now, I can honestly say I feel a little more manly as I stride through the concrete jungle on my way to redeem a coupon for a box of Cocoa Puffs. It’s the perfect blend of everyday casual comfort mixed with outdoor ruggedness and a splash of waterproof protection. Okay, a LOT of waterproof protection. Which comes in handy when the Weather Channel keeps forecasting showers with a chance of more showers and the grocery is two miles away.
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