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Product Market Showcase
WINTER 2016/2017
Scarpa
Created for steep technical boulders and difficult overhang-
ing routes, the Drago pairs minimalist upper construc-
tion with power, support and
maximum feel on the rock.
Power comes from Scarpa’s
patent-pending Power
Connection Band, which
pulls tension from the
rear of the shoe to
provide support in
the toe area.
Skida Headwear & Accessories
The new USA Knits is a collec-
tion of casual street wear inspired
acrylic hats in two styles, The
Summit Knit and The Powder Pom,
both available in three different
brand-inspired motifs. All USA
Knits hats are made in New
Jersey.
Sanuk
Offering a relaxed fit and easy entry wallaby construction, the
Walla deluxe features a classic moc toe detailing and tongue
gussets; a tumbled full-grain leather upper; and premium,
molded EVA footbed featuring Aegis antimi-
crobial additive. It also sports a new
lightweight, flexible pylon outsole
with Sanuk’s patented tab con-
struction. SRP is $95.
Smartwool
Smartwool teamed up with alpinist
Conrad Anker to develop the new
PhD Outdoor Mountaineer Sock. Beyond
comfort, features include new Industrac-
tawool technology, a bulk free instep, two
integrated mesh zones for aggressive
venting and a 20-30 mmHg compres-
sion heal cup. SRP is $34.95.
Shwood
The Medford’s aviator-inspired modeling pays tribute to classic
utilitarian design while adding low-set temples for a twist to the
traditional aesthetics. Offered in Dark Walnut, Walnut or Zebra-
wood, the Medford is fit with polarized lenses, while frames are
handmade at Shwood’s workshop in Portland, Ore. SRP is $179.
Sandqvist
Built tough with highly durable
1000D CORDURA fabric, the 23L
Lars-Göran is an ergonomic pack
featuring aesthetically pleasing
leather straps fastening the top of
the pack to its body. Two outer
zipper pockets can transport
medium sized items,
while the outer flap can
hold essentials that
need to be at the ready.
The inner zipper pocket
stores smaller items with a
bit more security. This dual-purpose
backpack is available in black and
multi-color styles.