Rockport Style Central Giveaway: Presia Tied Mary Jane

How would you style these same shoes?

We’re not asking for photos, just a quick description of the look you’d put together using the shoes we’re featuring today. Then at the end of the day (literally, midnight), we’ll randomly select today’s winner and announce them right here. We’re looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

Here are the general rules for the 10 Days of Style giveaway.

Style Snapshot: Rockport Boots

women’s Rockport boots available.

Baggallini Bag Giveaway: Amsterdam Crossbody

 When it comes to purses, how big is too big?

You have until Friday at 11:59AM (Pacific) to submit your answer using the comment section below. Here are the general rules for the giveaway, and don’t forget to keep an eye out for our next Baggallini Bag Giveaway.   

Walk, Trot, Stroll or Amble

walking shoes category.  Now, let’s get out and go for a walk.

Style Snapshot: Steve Madden Slip-On Shoes

Coming soon: The lighter, more magical Saucony Cortana 2

Some say “3” is the magic number, but as far as running and Saucony is concerned “2” is the most magical number of all.

The much-anticipated Cortana 2 is coming soon and, in our opinion, it can’t get here soon enough. Somehow, they took the original Saucony running shoes for women and men that won “Best Debut” by Runner’s World Magazine and made them even better.

Not only did Saucony leave in everything you loved, from the 4mm offset to the PowerGrid™ cushioning to even the Sauc-Fit™ for a great all-around fit, they fine-tuned the design and made it a whole ounce lighter. In case your eyes just popped out in disbelief, we’ll say that again: The Cortana 2 will be under 10 ounces. That means it’ll feel like it’s barely there to help keep you going during even the highest mileage of runs.

See what we were saying about magic?

But don’t take our word for it. Make sure to check back in October and see the Saucony Women’s Cortana 2 or the Men’s Saucony Cortana 2 for yourself. You won’t believe your eyes. Or feet.

Toasty Toes Tuesday Giveaway

For the past 18 years, Wigwam has been the official sock of
what famous three-stage endurance event?

A number of you will be able to holler out the answer right away, and that’s great, but hollering won’t get you in the drawing. You need to put your answer in the comment space below, and get it in there before midnight.

Back to Campus in Style

backpacks, and much more. Have a great fall and a great school year!

Olympic Dreams with Kim Conley and New Balance

We caught up with 2012 Olympic contender Kim Conley (which is not easy) and asked about her running, setting goals and qualifying for the 2012 Olympics.   

What were some of your goals coming into this season?
Kim Conley: The dream goal was to qualify for the Olympics in the 5000m, although in order to reasonably have that in my sights I had to accomplish getting the A standard of 15:20. So the primary objective was to obtain the standard. Along the way I wanted to run under 32:10 in the 10k and under 4:10 in the 1500. Going into the trials, I had only run 15:24 for the 5000m, but I felt that it would most likely take under 15:20 to finish in the top three, so my goal for that race was to finish in the top three and hopefully get the A standard in the process.

What did it feel like to surpass/achieve those goals?
KC: It was amazing and a little bit unbelievable after I crossed the finish line at the Olympic Trials and realized that I had accomplished both objectives, and by such a narrow margin. It was huge dream come true to have that perfect outcome, and I’ve been riding the wave of it ever since which I think has allowed me to continue to lower my PR’s in my races since then.

How did you come down from the high of your Olympic trials success and begin to focus on London?
KC: The most important thing was to get back into my normal daily routine. It was impossible to come down from the high while I was still in Eugene, but once I returned to Sacramento I tried to get into a normal rhythm before heading to Europe.

How was your Olympic experience in London?
KC: The experience in London was wonderful. All aspects of it, from the opening ceremonies, to life in the village, to getting to know other Team USA athletes, to being in the stadium and racing in front of a crowd of 80,000, to the closing ceremonies were absolutely amazing. I won’t forget any of it, and I think having been a part of it all will be a huge stepping stone in my career as I try to make future teams and become a competitive athlete on the world stage.

You ran a personal best (15:14.48) in your 5k preliminary race, tell us about that race?
KC: I PR’d by another 5 seconds, so I can’t call it a bad race, but it wasn’t what I had dreamed of either. I’m happy that the pace was honest and that many people came away with personal bests, regardless of whether we made the final or not. Of course, I wish I had made the final, but I definitely came away from the race and the whole Olympic experience feeling inspired about running at that level and ready to make changes that will allow me to come back a better, more competitive athlete.

Women’s New Balance WRC1600B Running Shoe

What are your plans for the rest of the season?
KC: After the Olympics I ran a mile in Leuven and tonight I’m running the 3k in Lausanne, which will mark the end of the track season for me. I’m going home tomorrow and will take about ten days off.

Plans for the future?
KC: My next big focus will be the US and (hopefully) World Cross Country Championships this winter. I may do a couple of road races in November as well.

12 Weeks of Summer Giveaway: Frye

contest rules and regulations for all the details.

Giveaway: New Balance 1010 Trail Shoes

men’s New Balance athletic shoes. Of course, we’d like to encourage you to at least try trail running because it’s awesome, but we’re just as happy supporting whatever gets you out and moving.

General Rules for the New Balance Minimus 1010 Giveaway:

• Answers to the weekly question will be accepted at any time between Monday at 9:00AM (Pacific) and Monday, September 10th at 12:00 Noon (Pacific).
• Your answer must be relative to the question and family friendly to be eligible. You may only submit one answer.
• Answers must be submitted using the comment section below.
• Commenting on somebody else’s answer does not count as answering. This is a giveaway, not a soapbox.
• Winners will be randomly selected from all eligible entries submitted during the comment period.
• Winner’s names will be posted on the blog and they will be notified via email using the email they provided. Winners must respond within seven (7) days.
• The prize is ONE pair of women’s OR men’s New Balance Minimus 1010 trail shoes (Value: $110). No substitutions, no cash-out, no whining.
• Open to US residents only. No purchase necessary to win.

Giveaway: New Balance 1010 Trail Shoes

We’re giving away a FREE PAIR of New Balance Minimus 1010 trail shoes!

The Minimus 1010 is a new kind of trail runner from men’s New Balance athletic shoes. Of course, we’d like to encourage you to at least try trail running because it’s awesome, but we’re just as happy supporting whatever gets you out and moving.

General Rules for the New Balance Minimus 1010 Giveaway:

• Answers to the weekly question will be accepted at any time between Monday at 9:00AM (Pacific) and Monday, September 10th at 12:00 Noon (Pacific).
• Your answer must be relative to the question and family friendly to be eligible. You may only submit one answer.
• Answers must be submitted using the comment section below.
• Commenting on somebody else’s answer does not count as answering. This is a giveaway, not a soapbox.
• Winners will be randomly selected from all eligible entries submitted during the comment period.
• Winner’s names will be posted on the blog and they will be notified via email using the email they provided. Winners must respond within seven (7) days.
• The prize is ONE pair of women’s OR men’s New Balance Minimus 1010 trail shoes (Value: $110). No substitutions, no cash-out, no whining.
• Open to US residents only. No purchase necessary to win.

Style Central: Merrell Barefoot

12 Weeks of Summer Giveaway: Hobo International and Johnston & Murphy

contest rules and regulations for all the details.

Help Support Forest Fire Victims

Those of you outside the Pacific Northwest may have missed recent coverage of the Taylor Bridge forest fire. This 23,000 acre blaze is burning in and around the predominantly rural community of  

Back to School Shoes for Kids

kids’ back-to-school shoes; we have tons more styles, all available in a broad range of kids’ sizes. As a matter of fact, we can fit most kids all the way up to middle school, but then they’ll most likely have to switch to adult sizes—and we can absolutely help you with that, too.

It may be sad to see summer go, but these awesome kids’ shoes are making it easy to get back into school. This is going to be a great year.

12 Weeks of Summer Giveaway: Aerosoles & Chaco

contest rules and regulations for all the details.

Review: Hi-Tec Harmony Hiking Boot



Light, Fast and Bold with 33 by ASICS®

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