Review – Merrell Kahuna III Sandals

Water-friendly men’s Merrell Kahuna III sandals will never disappoint you. From the contoured footbed through the Air Cushion mid-sole to the exquisitely designed pigskin uppers we consider Merrell’s new design leather Kahuna III sandals are bound to suit you to a T.

For a start the new design Merrell Kahuna III is a cushioned men’s activity sandal with huge eye appeal. Those smart smooth pigskin strappy suede uppers have massive cut-out areas that will keep the air circulating round your feet. As a matter of fact, whilst fulfilling their promise of wrapping your feet in secure foot-conforming comfort, these same open uppers on the Merrell Kahuna III men’s leather sandal will magic the water away as you step up the river banks when you’ve strayed beyond the water’s edge and got them wet. Broad wraps over the instep hold the foot on a contoured footbed.

Merrell Kahuna III sandals

With such versatile performance abilities, the Merrell Kahuna III men’s sport sandal is as well equipped for your water based activities as it is on dry land. And for a wear-anywhere travel sandal for regular or holiday use, Merrell has made Kahuna III tough enough for sporty use up and down the trails, whilst giving you the freedom to enter the water. You’ll find they’ll dry out almost as quickly as they got wet!

Merrell has incorporated Lycra linings. This is a man-made Elastane fibre with unique stretch and recovery properties. This brings to Kahuna III outstanding comfort, durability and freedom of movement. In addition Neoprene inert synthetic rubber in the lining maintains flexibility over a wide temperature range. Aegis antimicrobial treatment keeps your feet sweet when the sandals dry out. An external TPU heel and stability arm help to keep you from sliding on slippery surfaces. The Merrell air cushion in the Kahuna III’s heel prevents the shock of your foot’s impact as you stride out on hard surfaces. Where else would you go to get a sandal with all these features?

The Kahuna III sport sandal’s technical traction Vibram soles are tough and flexible and will keep you upright and comfortable on challenging terrain. Because of these on-board features, we recommend these well-designed hard-wearing Merrell Kahuna III men’s sandals for your aquatic adventures and for general use.

As you begin each day unsure where you will end up, this sandal will stand by you with all that’s essential in the realms of stability and performance. With its specially contoured sole, Merrell Kahuna III will more than meet the demands of your outdoor experiences. Go anywhere you please, even where the competition might well have let you down. Should you purchase them we feel sure the sporty and adaptable Merrell Kahuna III will soon be your first choice for all sporting and casual seasonal needs. Merrell Kahuna III is a superb handsome sandal for versatile summer performance.

• Merrell Kahuna III men’s sports sandals with B:0 travel/walking shoe flexibility
• Pigskin suede leather uppers with independent rear suspension strap
• Conform to your foot’s shape so they stay firmly on
• Speedy on/off adjustable hook and loop closure system
• Padded Lycra/Neoprene Spandex comfort lining with Microban®Aegis antimicrobial treatment
• Merrell heel air cushion and external TPU arm absorbs shock and adds stability
• High traction Vibram Chameleon Sport Sandal Sole/TC5 Rubber
• Weight: 680g

Crocs Crocband Slide for summer fun

Step out in this Crocs Crocband Slide this summer and the world will be your oyster. In our opinion this amazing slide must be just the most amazing men’s slide sandal to emerge from those ingenious shoe designers from iconic Crocs.

Get a pair and we predict you’ll be soon be buying them for your family and friends. That’ll give you the perfect excuse for getting yourself a second pair probably in a different colour!

The trendy Men’s Crocs Crocband Slide that’s new to the market is based on the ever popular classic Crocband Clog. The new Crocband Slide sandal comes with an imaginatively crafted midsole band that will give you instant summer time enjoyment and make you the talk of the beach – and even of the town.

Crocs Crocband Slide

You’ll find the ergonomic fully moulded Croslite material one piece footbed moulds to your foot shape and keeps your foot feeling generously wrapped in lightweight cushioning. This Crocs Crocband Slide footbed brings with it the health benefits of circulation nubs that stimulate blood circulation in the foot.

The unique style of Crocs Crocband Slide comes with pure Crocs shoes comfort in three great colour options and is everything you’ll need to take you wherever and whenever you want to go round beach or even in town. Choose the Crocs Crocband trendy new Slide and you’ll find yourself being challenged to think of more and more occasions that will give you the excuse to wear them. May we seet you mind at rest and offer this friendly advice: wear Crocs Crocband Slide whenever you like except when it’s raining or snowing outside!!

Crocband Slide summer slide sandals for men from Crocs
• Fully moulded Croslite Material
• Ergonomic fit and feel
• Croslite material midsole provides lightweight comfort
• Generous lightweight cushioning
• Crafted midsole band hold the foot firmly
• White style band and logo on heel
• Footbed circulation nubs improve blood circulation

Crocs Crocband Slide review by Franco

Review – Men’s The North Face Hedgehog Tall GTX XCR III Boots

Can it be done, we ask? Can you build both multi-sports and multi-terrain features into one boot style for men? The North Face Hedgehog Tall GTX XCR III boot proves that you can. We should say, THEY can!

Iconic The North Face have just brought out the Hedgehog Tall GTX XCR III men’s walking boot that’s newly sprung out to challenge this competitive area of the specialist footwear market. To do it they have thrown down a gauntlet. Cunningly versatile, The North Face Hedgehog Tall GTX XCR III men’s boots are both multi-sports and multi-terrain boots for men. We predict they will capitalise and improve on the success of the best-selling classic Hedgehog Range of footwear and walking boots.

The Hedgehog Tall GTX XCR III men’s boots at first seem contradictory. They are definitely in the trail walking boot area, designed for all year round lowland hiking and scrambling. The new North Face Hedgehog Tall will ensure your feet have extended tall support and are kept dry with full GTX Gore-Tex lining whenever you’re out hiking. With the expected benefits of Extended Comfort Range XCR, these Hedgehog Tall GTX XCR III come the market with the new exclusive version III enhancements.

Out on the trail the PU coated high cut leather uppers offer immense support. The incorporated breathable mesh panels with the waterproof, breathable Gore-Tex Extended Comfort Range membranes repel inclement rain and even snow whilst drawing moisture away from your feet when they get warm. The tongue, sensibly, considering the uses to which the boot will be put, is gusseted to keep out the scree and other debris. The North Face Hedgehog Tall GTX XCR III has quality support coming from a Northotic™ Pro footbed. Enhanced X-2™ midsole cushioning and the Heel Cradle™ Pro technology to pad the heel area ensure the hiker’s feet experience essential support just as the heel hits the ground.

The North Face Hedgehog Tall GTX XCR III

So our question is, built like this for tough hikes, how can The Hedgehog Tall GTX XCR III claim to be multi-sport too? Let’s take a look underneath what’s obvious. The specially designed exclusively flexible lightweight Vibram rubber sole unit responds to the demands of speed hikers for the ability to rapidly traverse problematic terrain without any loss of essential support. So too for multisport athletes! That special sole is a winner for them as well! The North Face Hedgehog Tall GTX XCR III men’s boots are multi-purpose hikers that cover all the bases for multi-sport athletes too. We believe this is what gives The Hedgehog Tall GTX XCR III the cutting edge over the competition.

The North Face Hedgehog Tall GTX XCR III may be a mouthful to say but you get such a lot for your money. As a new addition to the Hedgehog hiking boot collection, The North Face has provided in the Hedgehog Tall GTX XCR III just what multisport athletes and adventurous racers require. This savvy choice all-terrain boot encompasses tough waterproof, breathable durability and yet is lightweight it won’t wear multi-athletes down and never compromise on responsiveness.

Hedgehog Tall GTX XCR III is a new multi-terrain, multi-sport hybrid classic from The North Face that in our view is bound to become a The North Face best seller because it provides the range of qualities you would normally need two pairs of shoes for!

• Hedgehog Tall GTX XCR III multi-sport multi-terrain men’s hiking boots from The North Face
• PU-coated abrasion-resistant, bomber synthetic nubuck leather breathable sandwich-mesh uppers
• Northotic ergonomic TNF-001 lasted footbed with removable insert
• Lightweight, X2 dual-density, compression compression-moulded EVA midsole
• Pro upgrade EVA footbed with Poron ReSource heel and forefoot cushioning pads
• Pro rearfoot support system with Pro Injection-moulded TPU shank plate
• ESS upgraded heel cradle with X-2 O2™ air pod system
• The Northotic multi-density footbed enhanced stability, support and cushioning
• Soft EVA panel on Polyurethane (PU) foundation with five protruding locking pegs under the heel
• Exclusive lightweight Vibram rubber grippy lugged outsole
• Black/Citronelle Green/Foil Grey colour options
• Weight: approx. ½ pair: 447g; pair: 894 g based on men’s 9

You’ll love a Hover – the Crocs Hover Slip-on shoe.

We like the way Crocs keep bringing out new styles like the Crocs Hover Slip-ons for men. Fitting stylish canvas uppers on a Croslite material footbed is smart Crocs move. We’re confident the men’s Hover Slip-on is will quickly become a sure-fire trend setter. This a perfect shoe for many occasions, including some you would probably never even think of. Let’s see if we can justify our verdict on the Crocs Hover Slip-ons.

Most of us don’t like to have to choose between style and comfort. Crocs Hover Slip-ons bring together both these essentials – in spades. Just look at those brand new canvas uppers that make Hover Slip-ons such a trendy new addition to the Crocs collection. Bristling with all the features of a cool, classic casual slip on shoe, the Crocs Hover Slip On boasts a hybrid material construction which not only reduces overall weight but increases the shoe’s flexibility.

Crocs Hover Slip on

The Croslite material footbed brings all the comfort you’d expect from Crocs with premium cushioning right across and along the whole foot. With cushioning comes the lightweight flexibility over and above what is the generous normal for Crocs. This cushioned, lightweight flexibility, we imagine, inspired the ingenious Hover name for this rather impressive ‘walking-on-air’ men’s shoe.

You can choose canvas uppers in black, neutral or brightly coloured. There’s a nice white trim round the footbed edge with a slim red line to finish off the Crocs Hover Slip-ons good looks. You will appreciate the neatly padded collar, and remember the circulation nubs and the canvas lining on Crocs Hover Slip-on will help create an ideal foot environment.

When you want easy on/off you have elastic gussets and this feature also ensures a perfectly comfy fit. It goes without saying that the Crocs sole is grippy, and as you’d expect is completely non-marking.

Do you spend your time on the go dashing from her e to there and doing this and that most of your day? Choose the supportive and reliable Crocs Hover Slip-ons to help you cope with the pressure. Or are you looking forward to a bit of free time taking it easy at home, a weekend away or even, lucky you, a much needed holiday break. You’ve guessed it – the Crocs Hover Slip-on is so versatile it’ll meet those leisure needs as well!

The Crocs Hover Slip-on will bring you huge supportive comfort in a fine looking casual slip-on. Those who go for a first pair, will probably like them so much, we dare to suggest, they will soon seriously consider getting a second pair in a different colour!

• Crocs Hover Slip-ons for men from Crocs
• Canvas uppers with slip into comfort
• Padded collar with dual elastic panels at entry
• Canvas interior breathable lining for a healthy foot environment
• Orthotic Croslite™ durable lightweight cushioning midsole with circulation nubs
• Hybrid construction reduces weight and increases flexibility
• Slip-resistant, non-marking grippy rubber outsoles
• Bright colour options for a can’t-miss, eye-catching look
• Super-lightweight means average men’s size weighs less than 7 oz

The North Face Hydroshock SE shoes – amphibious men’s water shoes for amphibians!

Go amphibious with The North Face Hydroshock SE multi-sport men’s trainers. These shoes are just as at home in the water as they are on dry land. In reality they actively encourage you to get your feet wet!

This is a tale of the unexpected from The North Face. Hydroshock SE men’s multi-sport water shoes positively invite you to step into the water and get your feet soaking. With mind-boggling technologies on board, Hydroshock SE mens sports shoes are a dramatic new TNF introduction. As multi-activity men’s amphibious shoes, they employ state of the art technology to get you confidently wading through bubbling streams or striding across the shallow waters that stand in your way.

The North Face Hydroshock SE

Made for water-loving adventure travel, the uppers on The North Face Hydroshock SE men’s shoes are constructed from a mix of ultra-lightweight synthetic suede and breathable mesh. For a start, this makes the shoe ultra-light in weight and you’ll also find they are extremely quick drying. Once out of the water they’ll dry quickly.

These smart looking functional uppers are formed round an injection-moulded cage. This gives the shoes more than adequate protection if you stumble on an unseen rock. With North Face’s activity shoe intelligence on board, Hydroshock SE’s protective foot cage has several well-positioned drainage holes to instantly get rid of surplus water – and of course add to the shoes superior breathability. These speciality drainage holes on Hydroshock SE let out water as you reach the bank after crossing through shallow water. You enjoy the freedom of amphibian activities? No problem for Hydroshock!

Whether in the wet or on dry land, your feet will enjoy cushioned comfort coming from the responsive EVA midsoles. In addition, Hydroshocks have an inbuilt TNF Northotic™ multi-density footbed. This dramatically improves foot to footwear fit and gives an amazingly versatile response for your varied activities. Whatever you put them to, you are assured of precision foot hold and the provision of top class stability, support and cushioning, hour after hour, on the bank or in the stream.

• North Face Hydroshock SE men’s water shoes – amphibious multi-activity trainers from The North Face
• Quick-drying, breathable mesh/water-friendly synthetic suede uppers
• Quick-pull lace-lock system
• Featherweight, injection-moulded EVA protective cage with drainage holes
• Northotic™density compression-moulded EVA footbed
• Rubber outsole pods to increase traction
• Approx. weight:- ½ pair: 206 g; pair:- 412 g (based on Men’s Size 9)

Paul Smith Musa – think art deco – out ‘n’ in!

Iconic shoemasters Paul Smith have hit the markets with the classic silhouette Paul Smith Musa slim casual – a new introduction from PS mens plimsoll/trainer range.

First let’s muse on the Paul Smith Musa from the outside. With a choice of washed canvas or leather suede uppers, the low silhouette Paul Smith Musa widens your options. Carefully observe the luxury cream suede toe cap and tongue decorated with the famous Paul Smith jeans logo, complimented by workmanlike but definitely not clumsy white laces.

Next take a careful look at the six eyelet lace-up! Slightly quirky, Paul Smith Musa uses a second contrasting colour – but you need to look hard to find it! Then your eyes are naturally drawn to the smart trim that runs all round the rubber sole. This too comes in multi-colour stripey bands – a Paul Smith signature Musa identifier.

Paul Smith Musa

After that focus on the trainer’s front features, let’s glance briefly at the rear end. Paul Smith Musa has a generous pull-on tab at the back of the heel. Even the exquisite form we’ve observed must be complimented with function and getting shoes on and off easily is an essential requirement. Shoes are not intended to be mere eye candy! Paul Smith Musa shoes are meant to be worn, so easy-on and easy-off is a welcome inclusion.

Let’s finish this off by turning our reflective musings from the out to the in. What’s Paul Smith Musa got to offer inside. Comfort, cushion and support – right! But why can’t we have a bit of style there too? How great to have an insole which features a decorative lining; this Paul Smith Musa provides in spades.

A classic Paul Smith silhouette, this strikingly good looking and practical Musa mens trainer/casual is made from premium PS materials with exceptional PS detailing. Team with a chunky sweater and slim denims for an easy weekend look. Muse, consider carefully, buy at the best prices available – and then enjoy a unique wearing experience as your feet melt into those beautifully soft uppers. Then set aside the musings and stride out boldly with street-ready Paul Smith Musa flair!

• Classic Musa low style lace up fastening mens trainers/plimsolls from Paul Smith
• Soft leather/washed canvas uppers with crinkle effect leather option
• Suede tongue, toe cap and decorated inner with pull on tab to the ankle
• Contrast middle metal eyelet and stripes on a Vulcanised rubber soleN
• Brand logo on the underneath of the sole with logo split left to right on the heel counter
• Paul Smith Jeans coat of arms heel decal split logo to left and right of heel counter
• Platform measures – 0.6in/1cm

Merrell Chameleon3 Blast – stripped down trail action.

We’ve always thought a lot of Merrell and the Merrell Chameleon3 Blast confirms that opinion. With all the functionality of a really good quality mens hiking shoe, Merrell Chameleon3 Blast comes quite literally without all the excess baggage you’d rather leave behind.

Merrell Chameleon3 blast strips the standard Chameleon to its bare essentials without sacrificing essential technical features. Of course there’s Merrell’s air cushion in the heel. The famed Vibram® Chameleon3 Sole/ TC5+ with 4 mm sole lug depth and rubber protective toecap keep you firmly in contact with terra firma when the going gets slippy, without feeling you are lifting up huge and heavy boots.

Merrell Chameleon3 Blast

Merrell Chameleon3 ticks all the usual boxes for a trail shoe of this quality but you get none of the redundant extras. So there’s a bellows tongue to cut out debris on scree etc.; Aegis® antimicrobial treated linings keep your feet odour free; and underfoot you get an Ortholite® anatomical footbed with a Grade 2 nylon impact-absorbing insole. All this is constructed without using any animal by-products too!

A cleverly re-engineered classic, Merrell Chameleon3 Blast hiking shoes for men will keep you on track and up to pace. It will reliably handle all the trail throws at you – in comfort and style and with planetary care. And will look well for every day wear too! Merrell Chameleon3 Blast also has the benefit of being an honestly vegan-friendly product. Not a ‘blast from the past’ but a following wind to encourage your every step forward.

• Chameleon3 Blast Vegan friendly mens trail hiking/every day footwear from Merrell
• Synthetic leather and mesh uppers
• Mesh and Lycra Aegis® Antimicrobial treated lining for breathable odour free comfort/fit
• Ortholite® anatomical footbed with Grade 2 nylon impact absorbing insole
• Strobel construction flexibility and comfort with Merrell In-Board™ CMEVA footframe
• Merrell air cushion in the heel for shock absorption and stability
• Vibram® Chameleon3 Sole/ TC5+ with 4 mm sole lug depth and rubber protective toecap
• Weight: 510g (Boot Rating B:0)

Merrell Trail Glove – barefoot trail shoes that fit your feet like a glove

Merrell Trail Glove barefoot shoe has just entered the scene for stylish lightweight trail and everyday wear shoes for men.

Merrell’s minimalist all-terrain Trail Glove shoe cuts out excess baggage. Keeping the bare essentials for trouble free trailing Trail Glove shoe exploits some of the key features of barefoot technology. The great bonus for Merrell Trail Glove adventure shoes is that you cutting bulk whilst you cut quite a style in these uncluttered footgloves so you can hike hassle-free.

The Merrell Barefoot Trail and Pace Glove took the well deserved spot of named Best Debut in the April 2011 edition of Runner’s World Magazine.

Merrell’s Trail Glove Barefoot shoe has synthetic leather and air mesh uppers, water repellent treated to give durable and comfortable protection. The Omni-fit lacing system adds to the almost glove-like foot and midfoot fit arising from the internal support construction. These uber-lightweight uppers with a stabilising rubber foot sling snugs into the Vibram® gripping sole underfoot for pointy rock protection.

Merrell Trail Glove

So what have we here? World renowned Vibram®-soles on this Merrell Trail Glove natural adventure shoe – a shoe to keep you exploring but with less weight on your feet. Concerned about the rocks and roots you’ll encounter – no worries! Merrell Trail Glove benefits from uber-lightweight uppers that will give all the protection you need. And that rather luxurious synthetic leather foot sling quite simply fits your feet as close and as comfortably as a glove.

Voraciously versatile Merrell Trail Glove mixes it up anywhere and with any adventure, stretching the realms of natural motion in the face of adversity with simplicity and lightweight performance.

• Versatile Trail Glove mens simple lightweight trail walking shoes from Merrell Barefoot range

• Synthetic leather/breathable air mesh waterproof uppers; hints of barefoot technology
• Welded TPU and Omni-Fit™ lacing system for precision glove like fit
• Fused rubber toe bumper and stabilising synthetic leather rear foot sling
• Non-removable microfibre Aegis® antimicrobial treated footbed resists odour
• 4mm CMEVA midsole cushions with 1mm forefoot flexible shock absorption plate
• Vibram® /Rubber compound TC-1 all-terrain Trail Glove sole
• Men’s Weight: 6.2 ozs / 175.8 gm (½ pair)

Nike Air Max 95 – visible air cushioned style

Nike Air Max 95 UK trainer is a stylish trainer that delivers legendary cushioning. The modern style of Nike Air Max 95 UK trainers from Nike sports full-grain leather uppers that come in a newly enhanced colour palette. Naturally Mens Nike Air Max 95 trainers has the visible secret of the legendary Air Max cushioning technology.

It’s a well known fact that the vicious repetitive downward forces of heavy duty sports can harm the human body and lower performance. Nike’s Air Max cushioning is specifically engineered to handle that impact.

Nike Air Max 95

We note that there’s a carbon rubber multi-flexing outer sole on the Mens Nike Air Max 95 performance shoe. This brings durability to the foot’s motion and great traction when the shoes hit the deck.

‘Form follows function’ is the guiding ethos of Nike and the Nike Air Max 95 UK trainer delivers on all counts. Step out from the crowd and you will not be left behind.

• Mens Nike Air Max 95 UK trainers from Nike
• Max air cushioning protection
• Spring-hinge tongue
• New padding densities and lining patterns cradle the foot
• Carbon rubber multiflexing outer sole for durability and traction

Etnies Callicut – top eco-friendly trainers

Men’s Etnies Callicut qualities are more than skin deep. Etnies Callicut mens trainer looks the part of a top quality trainer but there’s more to it than that. Etnies have also made sure Callicut’s comfort levels are of the best too.

Callicut is a classic update to the Etnies range with carefully placed padding in the collar and tongue. A tongue retainer keeps the tongue in place when the action begins. The heel has additional support and then there’s that oh-so-essential cushioned foot bed.

The latest version of Etnies Callicut has soft action suede and leather or Trubuck Vegan uppers with a large outlined Etnies ‘E’ down the outer welt. An internal EVA midsole and a removable arch support adds to Callicut’s supportive comfort.

Etnies Callicut

Etnies Callicut has been beavering its way up to the top of the popularity stakes since its 2002 launch and is now top of the pile in this fresh issue. With full marks from both the visibility and comfort perspectives Etnies Callicut is a great seasonal choice.

• Callicut stylish suede/leather trainers from Etnies
• Suede/ soft action leather or Trubuck Vegan uppers
• Embossed Etnies “E” logo with all over print/colour options
• Rubber outsole with internal EVA midsole
• Removable arch support
• Vegan friendly with minimal animal products