Salomon is very popular with SSD readers and they showed two new water shoes for 2017.
First up is the S-Lab XA Amphib. Unfortunately, S-Lab shoes are limited production so you may have difficulty finding this runner/water shoe hybrid.
Salomon also displayed the upcoming Crossamphibian Swift M which is a lighter weight alternative to the current Crossamphibian. Also, notice the tape lacing system.
As they did last year with the Bora Mid, Arc’teryx is introducing a leather version of the Acrux SL approach shoe. They feature 1.5mm split suede leather, air permeable 3D mesh and and integrated sticky rubber toecap. Shown are Deep Iguana/Antique Moss above and Totem/Shark below, sizes 7.5-12.5 and 13.5 for men. Women’s version are in different colors and sized 4.5 – 9.5.
Coming Spring 17 from www.arcteryx.com
The Cairn Trail sandal from Bedrock Sandals is gaining a lot of interest.
They are a simple, lightweight alternative for those who prefer sandals in the outdoors.
Over the course of my few days at OR, I noticed several people wearing them and across the board, they all raved about the comfort.
Here is a shot of the adjustment system which works in conjunction with an adjustable buckle on the opposite side to make them easier to don and doff.
The Carin Trail exclusively features the sticky Regolith Vibram sole.
Bedrock Sandals are a made in the USA and are guaranteed for the life of the Vibram soles. If the sole or straps break during that time, they will repair or replace them for free.
Available later this month, the new Coyote color for the Zephyr OP is more accurate for US military than their previous color which will no longer be offered.
Bates Footwear exhibited this AR 670-1 compliant boot at Warrior East. It is also Berry compliant, manufactured from flesh-out cattle hide and Cordura upper with a polyurethane cushion midsole with stabilizing fiberglass shank and direct attach Vibram Trident rubber outsole. It also features a composite toe (ASTM F2413-11 Rated).
Offered in M 7-12, 13, 14, 15 and EW 7-12, 13, 14.
Under Armour is introducing an AR 670-1 compliant boot called the NFP. Although it’s not Berry compliant, it does combines rough out cow leather with 1000D Cordura upper. There’s also a padded area in the ankle for comfort and medial drainage ports. They finish the No Feel Pain with a dual denisty PU midsole.
Coyote, Black and Sage.
Arc’teryx is expanding their footwear line with the introduction of a trail running shoe, the Norvan VT (North Vancouver, Vertical Terrain).
Available with or without GORE-TEX lining, it incorprates their 360º Support System made of internal and external components such as to toe lacing which helps position the shoe for a mid foot strike. The Norvan VT has a 9mm drop and weighs 11 ounces.
Coming for both men and women, Spring 17 from www.arcteryx.com.
Billed as ultraportable footwear, Skinners are a current Kickstarter campaign. They are shaped like a ankle high sock but with a rubberized compound on the sole and up around the heel and toe. This offers a grip and keeps you up off of the ground. Offered in Black with different colors of branding in several sizes.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/skinners/skinners-revolutionary-ultraportable-footwear-with
