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Brand Spotlight on Roper

Roper_Logo.JPGEqually at home on the range and out on the town, Western-inspired Roper apparel and footwear is for cowboys and city dwellers alike.

Creating western fashions for more than fifty years now, Roper has played an integral part in bringing cowboy style to the mainstream spotlight. Outfitting everyone from the youngest cowgirl to the most seasoned gunslinger, Roper is the number one brand for Western apparel and footwear.

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Need New Hiking Boots? Hiking Footwear Guide

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Spring has sprung and now is the perfect time to hit your favorite hiking trails. The weather is just right, the snow is mostly melted, and spring wildflowers are beginning to bloom. This season is made for hiking.

Fortunately, you don’t need a lot of gear to go for a hike. But you may need a new pair of hiking boots or trail shoes. If so, you’ve come to the right place. Sierra Trading Post has the best deals on famous name brand hiking footwear. And if you need a little help deciding exactly what type of boots you need — we can help you there, too.

The Hiking Footwear Guide
covers everything you need to know about lightweight hiking boots, trail shoes, and burly backpacking boots. What kind is right for you?

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Brand Spotlight on Acorn

Acorn_Logo.JPGWhat do astronauts and Sherpas have in common (besides a daring sense of adventure)? They both take Acorn slippers on expeditions.

World renowned for luxurious comfort, Acorn is the name to look for when shopping for slippers. Soft and fuzzy sheepskin, which also happens to be breathable, moisturizing, and wicking, is Acorn’s signature material. The folks at Acorn know nothing beats sheepskin for warming and soothing tired feet. Add to that cushioning, the finest of materials, and superb craftsmanship, and you get the world’s most comfortable footwear — Acorn slippers, shoes, and boots.

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The Buyer’s Guide to Waders

Waders_Header.jpgDon’t get your feet wet! If you plan on fishing this spring, you need a pair of waders. But not just any waders… the right waders for your particular sporting situation.

So how do you choose between chest waders, hip waders, or waist-high waders? Do you want insulated, breathable, or non-breathable waders?

Before you buy, read the Buyer’s Guide to Waders for answers to those questions… and more.

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Brand Spotlight on Terramar

Terramar_logo_bw.gifFew fabrics feel as good next to the skin as silk. Revered for ages, silk has been used to make everything from emperor’s robes to wall coverings to exquisitely soft intimate apparel. But that’s not all… silk also happens to be one of nature’s finest temperature-regulating fibers.

Terramar Sports knew this and realized the potential of silk as a performance base layer. Terramar took silk’s inherent characteristics a step further by adding moisture management properties and created Thermasilk® — the world’s finest base layer.

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