Patagonia's New Footwear Scoop!
A quick look at Patagonia's radical new multi-shoe concept for autumn 2008.
We've already told you a little about Patagonia's new
autumn/winter 2008 clothing, but we also had a sneak peek at the
brand's new footwear.
Patagonia's footwear is a relatively recent development compared
to their longstanding clothing range, but the same ecological
principles hold good. Soles are produced by Vibram and contain 30%
waste cut offs, while elsewhere, recycled components are used
wherever possible.
Drifter GTX is a more conventional approach shoe design
complete with Gore lining and Vibram-made sole unit.
Wicking linings come from a factory in Japan which recycles
Paragonia's own polyester Capilene baselayers and wool, where it is
used is chlorine free.
Several of the new models for autumn/winter bear a passing
resemblance to Merrell shoes - that's no surprise given that the
shoes use the same last and are manufactured alongside the footwear
specialist's own range.
Multi-Shoe?
The models that really grabbed our attention at the launch were
the innovative Salt & Pepper and Toast and Jam, 'multi-shoe'.
These are two-part, modular design which can be worn either as an
Italian wool and leather inner for civilised indoor use or inserted
into a hard-wearing 70% natural rubber outer for uncarpeted
terrain.
Innovative Salt and Pepper 'multi-shoe' - wool and leather upper
can be
used alone or slid into the rubber outer for more rugged
carpets.
Okay, they're not designed for the serious scrambling, but we
reckon they'd work brilliantly for camping and bunkhouse use - let
the outers deal with the mud and rocks outside, then slip them off
and use the inners as a tent or hut slipper.
Priced at £80, the Salt and Pepper is the women's
version while blokes get to wear the less savoury Toast and Jam.
More Patagonia information including the current footwear range at
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