Daily Find
Even if your feet aren't fleet, there's no excuse for wearing sneakers that are behind the times. The same people who brought comfy Campers (the only heels you'd wear on a pub-crawl) and stylish snow boots to Ballard have opened a shoe store for your inner track star.
By Britt Olson | November 16, 2007
Daily Find
Rainy season is once again upon us, and so, thankfully, is boot season. This year, cute rain boots have returned to Seattle stores and boutiques, in both traditional puddle-stomper styles and more contemporary looks. Read on for a few of our favorites.
By Marika McElroy Cain | October 30, 2007
Daily Find
Lamb's ears are those fuzzy, old-fashioned silvery, gray-green plants with leaves that look like, well, a lamb's ear. This popular plant inspired the name of Angie Sorensen's new shoe and accessory boutique.
By Kathy Schultz | April 4, 2007
Daily Find
Just because it's raining, sloppy and just plain dismal out doesn't mean you can't be cute. When it's pouring, pull on a pair of Plueys (also known as Wellingtons, galoshes and puddle stompers) and they'll instantly put a sunny smile on your face.
By Kathy Schultz | November 15, 2006
Seattle Style File
While I browsed racks and ogled new fall fashions, the pros polished up my abused boots. Once I had tired of looking at all the gorgeous sweaters, accessories and shoes, I went to pick them up. My boots looked brand new! Even the blemished leather on the toe was expertly camouflaged.
By Kathy Schultz | October 25, 2006
Skiing isn't the only way to enjoy a snowy winter day. And since it takes lots of practice -- often years -- to master the art of the telemark turn, many people are finding out that snowshoeing is a fantastic way to get out into the woods and mountains once summer says goodbye.
Here are some of the benefits:
By Kristin Hostetter | January 8, 2004
A dozen years ago the skiing choices for North Americans who ventured off regular runs recalled Henry Ford's color options for the Model T: Ski any way you choose, as long as it's telemark.
America's budding beyond-the-groomed movement hadn't much embraced the gear that Europeans called "randonnée," for "long hike" alpine-style equipment with toe bindings that pivot for easy ascension but heels that lock down for "normal" turns.
By Christopher Solomon | November 21, 2002
Telemark equipment falls in the same general price range as midlevel alpine gear.
Boots: After using several different makes and models of boots, skis and bindings, I found the Scarpa T2 boot offered the most natural flexing movement of the foot, while providing a snug, comfortable fit all day on the slopes.
By Dan A. Nelson | January 10, 2002
Experienced hikers know that their most important assets are their feet. Take care of your feet and you'll likely have a good hike. Let your feet get sore, blistered, cold or soggy, and you'll be miserable, regardless of the grandeur around you.
By Dan A. Nelson | October 25, 2001
