New Balance is bringing back a shoe originally designed to climb Mount Everest
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When winter weather strikes, the selection of footwear in your closet becomes extremely important. Whether you’re hiking the hardened, frozen Earth or traversing slippery city sidewalks, the proper footwear can mean the difference between walking with confidence and wiping out face first.
I’ve found the safest bet for getting my feet through these treacherous times safely is wearing my boots.
If you’re looking for a reliable pair of shoes that you can trust will keep your feet under you, New Balance's Rainier Boots might be right for you.
Back in 1982, Alpinist Lou Whittaker helped to design the original version of these shoes and then proceeded to climb Mount Everest wearing them. Now, New Balance is bringing them back just in time for winter 2016/2017.
The Rainier Boots were originally designed to combine the comfort and lightweight of a sneaker with the traction and support of a hiking boot. The new boot takes that same concept and improves on it, with an achilles-supporting padded collar and a fully waterproof lining only adding to its practicality.
Walking in the winter is never easy, but if you have a pair of shoes you can trust on any terrain, it can be a little bit easier. You can learn more about the Rainier Boots here, and pick up a pair for yourself if you think they might be right for you.
If a pair can make it up Everest, I'm guessing the Rainier Boots can handle your feet, too.
New Balance Rainier Boots, $179.95
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