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Inside Outdoor | SUMMER 2021 41 Erem While many footwear brands design for cold and wet conditions, EREM is focused solely on the desert with footwear designed to be breathable, durable and protective in extreme hot, arid climates. EREM is the official boot of the Arizona Trail and will commit 1% of profits to the Ari- zona Trail Associ- ation. Founded by Noah Swartz, a fourth- generation shoemaker from the Timberland family, EREM seeks to be a world positive business and take responsibility for the entire lifecycle of every product it makes. EREM pursues full circularity by incentivizing customers to return their gear for repair or restreaming into new boots. Salewa As an agile approach shoe, the Wildfire 2 fits the bill for any nimble climber on the ascent. It includes a switchfit adjustment that converts the shoe from hiking to climbing mode to compress the toe box for a more precise approach to gain- ing smaller holds on the ascent. This switchfit adjustment works in conjunction with the sticky rubber outsole for ultimate performance, while a final piece-de-resistance is the anti-debris stretch gaiter, which prevents any pesky scree from wig- gling its way underfoot. SRP is $140. BOGS After becoming one of its most popular styles for women, BOGS is now intro- ducing the Kicker Rain Chelsea for guys. Brand new for spring 2022, the men’s Kicker Rain Chelsea delivers 100% waterproof protection in a sleek style with an upper of super-soft and flexible rubber. Neo-Tech on the upper’s sides allows for easy-on/easy-off, while a nylon shank in the footbed adds stability and support. As with all BOGS styles, the boots feature a BLOOM eco-friendly, algae-based footbed. SRP is $65.