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The North Face Alkaline GTX XCR ReviewedI didn’t want these shoes. I wanted the The North Face Singletracks, but I accidentally ordered the Wholesale North Face Alkaline GTX instead. I wanted the Singletracks because they are as light as shoes get and their soft uppers flatten easily, which make them ideal features for packing into a backpack, and light on your feet. But my "loss" is your gain. It has allowed me to be an impartial reviewer of the Alkaline.
But alas, I mixed up the names and ordered the wrong shoes. With my package in hand, I beheld the Alkaline. They were pretty light at 708 grams to the Singletracks’ 652. They had more of a structure to them, but could still pack reasonably well. I decided to give them a chance.
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At 708 grams, they still feel light on my feet, and they compare to many running shoes out there. Since I run long distances, however, I count every gram on my feet as significant. I also fancy ultralight gear in the backpack, for which the Singletracks would have been better suited. I give the Alkaline 3.5/5 for weight.
I almost didn’t keep them. They weren’t comfortable at all when I first put them on. For one, the shoe had awkward pressure points around the metatarsus (widest part of the foot), but what really concerned me was the ankle of the upper, which seemed to ride too high and rubbed uncomfortably against my malleolus (the bumps on either side of the ankle). It felt like I would develop blisters in no time. What saved these shoes from a prompt return-to-sender was the remarkably fast break-in period. Soon I’d forgotten all about the discomfort, and only when I later thought of it did I realize that these shoes were fully broken-in. Uncomfortable at first, but lightning-fast break-in: 4/5 for break-in.
In another review, I praised the presence of a Gore-Tex? liner in the TNF Jannu II GTX boots, which I use to cross streams and backpack through mud. In running shoes, however, I never cared much for waterproofness, preferring lightness and breathability over everything else. After all, it’s not like I can wade through a stream with low-rising shoes.
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The Alkaline, however, come with a full Gore-Tex? membrane, which is basically a guarantee that water will not seep in through the shoe. So yeah, it’s fully waterproof. Now that I have waterproof shoes, I’ve come to appreciate how dew-covered grass, rain and puddles don’t soak my socks, and I’m pretty happy about the Gore-Tex?. And I’ve already mentioned that these shoes are pretty light –the truth is that Gore-Tex? is actually a very thin membrane, and does not contribute much to the weight of the Alkaline. It gets a 5/5 for waterproofness.
It seems to be a recurring issue with TNF footwear. The sizes are smaller than usual. I had to get my hiking boots one full size bigger than I usually wear. With the Alkalines, I got one half size bigger and they were fine; I wear thinner socks to run than to hike, and I like a snug shoe. Other than that, they felt tight, like I mentioned, around the wide “knuckle” part of my foot, but they broke in nicely. They now have the perfect snug fit. 4/5 for dimensions.
When I first saw these online, I dismissed them in part based on their lacing system. I was ultra skeptical of quick-pull lace-lock system these shoes feature. I thought it might add superfluous weight and I was afraid that it might not hold a tight pull (I like my laces tight) or that it might be hard to release. In fact, the system is wonderfully tiny and can’t possibly add much weight. To the contrary, it allows thinner laces to be used, which might actually reduce weight. The lace garage, is nothing more than an elastic band under which to tuck the loose lace, which looks good, does the job and is light. Overall, this system works perfectly well, tightens easily, releases readily, I love it. 5/5 for lacing.
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I've just paid a flying visit to the lovely people at The North Face in a very wet Staveley, mostly to do a quick update on what's new from the brand this winter, but also to pick out anything I missed from spring 2012 at the recent Friedrichshafen OutDoor show - more about that stuff next week.
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Anyway, the one thing I didn't really look at in Germany was this range of waterproof packs and duffles. Closures are a combination of dry-bag style roll-top and mechanically waterproof TIZIPs - those big, chunky zips you can see on the duffles, right.
In addition, all the seams are both taped and RF welded. 'RF' stands for 'Radio Frequency' and is a strong and rapid way of fusing plastic materials using high frequency electro-magnetic fields. Anyway, it means the result should be both tough and waterproof.
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The duffles are pretty much like they sound, complete with shoulder straps so you can hoik them around when travelling. Then, for more general use, there's a daypack - roll-top closure - and a neat bum-bag. I particularly like the way the mesh external pocket on the bumbag has a water-resistant zip. Looks good though...
No more details I'm afraid, but they'll be out in the spring of 2012.
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I've just paid a flying visit to the lovely people at The North Face in a very wet Staveley, mostly to do a quick update on what's new from the brand this winter, but also to pick out anything I missed from spring 2012 at the recent Friedrichshafen OutDoor show - more about that stuff next week.
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Anyway, the one thing I didn't really look at in Germany was this range of waterproof packs and duffles. Closures are a combination of dry-bag style roll-top and mechanically waterproof TIZIPs - those big, chunky zips you can see on the duffles, right.
In addition, all the seams are both taped and RF welded. 'RF' stands for 'Radio Frequency' and is a strong and rapid way of fusing plastic materials using high frequency electro-magnetic fields. Anyway, it means the result should be both tough and waterproof.
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The duffles are pretty much like they sound, complete with shoulder straps so you can hoik them around when travelling. Then, for more general use, there's a daypack - roll-top closure - and a neat bum-bag. I particularly like the way the mesh external pocket on the bumbag has a water-resistant zip. Looks good though...
No more details I'm afraid, but they'll be out in the spring of 2012.
some good info about the Abercrombie Clothing
and columbia jackets at our site
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ordered the Wholesale North Face Alkaline GTX instead
The North Face Alkaline GTX XCR ReviewedI didn’t want these shoes. I wanted the The North Face Singletracks, but I accidentally ordered the Wholesale North Face Alkaline GTX instead. I wanted the Singletracks because they are as light as shoes get and their soft uppers flatten easily, which make them ideal features for packing into a backpack, and light on your feet. But my "loss" is your gain. It has allowed me to be an impartial reviewer of the Alkaline.
But alas, I mixed up the names and ordered the wrong shoes. With my package in hand, I beheld the Alkaline. They were pretty light at 708 grams to the Singletracks’ 652. They had more of a structure to them, but could still pack reasonably well. I decided to give them a chance.
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At 708 grams, they still feel light on my feet, and they compare to many running shoes out there. Since I run long distances, however, I count every gram on my feet as significant. I also fancy ultralight gear in the backpack, for which the Singletracks would have been better suited. I give the Alkaline 3.5/5 for weight.
I almost didn’t keep them. They weren’t comfortable at all when I first put them on. For one, the shoe had awkward pressure points around the metatarsus (widest part of the foot), but what really concerned me was the ankle of the upper, which seemed to ride too high and rubbed uncomfortably against my malleolus (the bumps on either side of the ankle). It felt like I would develop blisters in no time. What saved these shoes from a prompt return-to-sender was the remarkably fast break-in period. Soon I’d forgotten all about the discomfort, and only when I later thought of it did I realize that these shoes were fully broken-in. Uncomfortable at first, but lightning-fast break-in: 4/5 for break-in.
In another review, I praised the presence of a Gore-Tex? liner in the TNF Jannu II GTX boots, which I use to cross streams and backpack through mud. In running shoes, however, I never cared much for waterproofness, preferring lightness and breathability over everything else. After all, it’s not like I can wade through a stream with low-rising shoes.
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The Alkaline, however, come with a full Gore-Tex? membrane, which is basically a guarantee that water will not seep in through the shoe. So yeah, it’s fully waterproof. Now that I have waterproof shoes, I’ve come to appreciate how dew-covered grass, rain and puddles don’t soak my socks, and I’m pretty happy about the Gore-Tex?. And I’ve already mentioned that these shoes are pretty light –the truth is that Gore-Tex? is actually a very thin membrane, and does not contribute much to the weight of the Alkaline. It gets a 5/5 for waterproofness.
It seems to be a recurring issue with TNF footwear. The sizes are smaller than usual. I had to get my hiking boots one full size bigger than I usually wear. With the Alkalines, I got one half size bigger and they were fine; I wear thinner socks to run than to hike, and I like a snug shoe. Other than that, they felt tight, like I mentioned, around the wide “knuckle” part of my foot, but they broke in nicely. They now have the perfect snug fit. 4/5 for dimensions.
When I first saw these online, I dismissed them in part based on their lacing system. I was ultra skeptical of quick-pull lace-lock system these shoes feature. I thought it might add superfluous weight and I was afraid that it might not hold a tight pull (I like my laces tight) or that it might be hard to release. In fact, the system is wonderfully tiny and can’t possibly add much weight. To the contrary, it allows thinner laces to be used, which might actually reduce weight. The lace garage, is nothing more than an elastic band under which to tuck the loose lace, which looks good, does the job and is light. Overall, this system works perfectly well, tightens easily, releases readily, I love it. 5/5 for lacing.
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Trademark infringement suits, for our money, are one of the more entertaining corners of the litigation universe.
A common scenario in these cases is that a small business adopts a quirky knock-off of a bigger, more famous company’s brand, prompting cease-and-desist letters from the big-company’s lawyers and, on occasion, follow-up litigation.
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Last fall, McDonald’s lost an eight-year battle to prevent a Kuala Lumpur restaurant from calling itself McCurry. The company behind Victoria’s Secret waged a 12-year court battle against the owners of “Victor’s Secret,” a lingerie shop in Elizabethtown, Kentucky that later changed its name to Cathy’s Little Secret.
The WSJ today looks at these disputes and others, including one we’ll call The South Butt v. The North Face, which involves Missouri college student Jimmy Winkelmann (pictured). About 3,500 trademark suits are filed each year in federal district courts. The problem, WSJ reports, is that many small businesses may not appreciate how far corporations will go to protect their brand.
Witness the aforesaid South Butt matter.
Winkelmann, according to WSJ, started a clothing company several years ago to mock fellow students who wore the outdoorsy Wholesale North Face brand, despite having no inclination to venture into the wilderness. He dubbed his company “The South Butt” and flipped Cheap North Face’s half-dome logo to look like buttocks.
Cheap North Face sent a cease-and-desist letter and, when Winkelmann declined to cease, the company filed suit.
Winkelmann’s lawyer and a spokeswoman for North Face Jackets said the matter was settled amicably, but declined to comment further.
Many small businesses, according to WSJ, find it’s not worth picking a battle with deep-pocketed companies, as legal costs alone can run $10,000 to $50,000, or several hundred thousand dollars if a matter goes to court. Most owners who find themselves on the receiving end of a cease-and-desist letter often settle the matter quickly to avoid the cost of a prolonged lawsuit.
Trademark suits, in other words, may be humorous at times, but they are no laughing matter.
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I've just paid a flying visit to the lovely people at The North Face in a very wet Staveley, mostly to do a quick update on what's new from the brand this winter, but also to pick out anything I missed from spring 2012 at the recent Friedrichshafen OutDoor show - more about that stuff next week.
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Anyway, the one thing I didn't really look at in Germany was this range of waterproof packs and duffles. Closures are a combination of dry-bag style roll-top and mechanically waterproof TIZIPs - those big, chunky zips you can see on the duffles, right.
In addition, all the seams are both taped and RF welded. 'RF' stands for 'Radio Frequency' and is a strong and rapid way of fusing plastic materials using high frequency electro-magnetic fields. Anyway, it means the result should be both tough and waterproof.
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The duffles are pretty much like they sound, complete with shoulder straps so you can hoik them around when travelling. Then, for more general use, there's a daypack - roll-top closure - and a neat bum-bag. I particularly like the way the mesh external pocket on the bumbag has a water-resistant zip. Looks good though...
No more details I'm afraid, but they'll be out in the spring of 2012.
some good info about the Abercrombie Clothing
and columbia jackets at our site
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The North Face Alkaline GTX XCR ReviewedI didn’t want these shoes. I wanted the The North Face Singletracks, but I accidentally ordered the Wholesale North Face Alkaline GTX instead. I wanted the Singletracks because they are as light as shoes get and their soft uppers flatten easily, which make them ideal features for packing into a backpack, and light on your feet. But my "loss" is your gain. It has allowed me to be an impartial reviewer of the Alkaline.
But alas, I mixed up the names and ordered the wrong shoes. With my package in hand, I beheld the Alkaline. They were pretty light at 708 grams to the Singletracks’ 652. They had more of a structure to them, but could still pack reasonably well. I decided to give them a chance.
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At 708 grams, they still feel light on my feet, and they compare to many running shoes out there. Since I run long distances, however, I count every gram on my feet as significant. I also fancy ultralight gear in the backpack, for which the Singletracks would have been better suited. I give the Alkaline 3.5/5 for weight.
I almost didn’t keep them. They weren’t comfortable at all when I first put them on. For one, the shoe had awkward pressure points around the metatarsus (widest part of the foot), but what really concerned me was the ankle of the upper, which seemed to ride too high and rubbed uncomfortably against my malleolus (the bumps on either side of the ankle). It felt like I would develop blisters in no time. What saved these shoes from a prompt return-to-sender was the remarkably fast break-in period. Soon I’d forgotten all about the discomfort, and only when I later thought of it did I realize that these shoes were fully broken-in. Uncomfortable at first, but lightning-fast break-in: 4/5 for break-in.
In another review, I praised the presence of a Gore-Tex? liner in the TNF Jannu II GTX boots, which I use to cross streams and backpack through mud. In running shoes, however, I never cared much for waterproofness, preferring lightness and breathability over everything else. After all, it’s not like I can wade through a stream with low-rising shoes.
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The Alkaline, however, come with a full Gore-Tex? membrane, which is basically a guarantee that water will not seep in through the shoe. So yeah, it’s fully waterproof. Now that I have waterproof shoes, I’ve come to appreciate how dew-covered grass, rain and puddles don’t soak my socks, and I’m pretty happy about the Gore-Tex?. And I’ve already mentioned that these shoes are pretty light –the truth is that Gore-Tex? is actually a very thin membrane, and does not contribute much to the weight of the Alkaline. It gets a 5/5 for waterproofness.
It seems to be a recurring issue with TNF footwear. The sizes are smaller than usual. I had to get my hiking boots one full size bigger than I usually wear. With the Alkalines, I got one half size bigger and they were fine; I wear thinner socks to run than to hike, and I like a snug shoe. Other than that, they felt tight, like I mentioned, around the wide “knuckle” part of my foot, but they broke in nicely. They now have the perfect snug fit. 4/5 for dimensions.
When I first saw these online, I dismissed them in part based on their lacing system. I was ultra skeptical of quick-pull lace-lock system these shoes feature. I thought it might add superfluous weight and I was afraid that it might not hold a tight pull (I like my laces tight) or that it might be hard to release. In fact, the system is wonderfully tiny and can’t possibly add much weight. To the contrary, it allows thinner laces to be used, which might actually reduce weight. The lace garage, is nothing more than an elastic band under which to tuck the loose lace, which looks good, does the job and is light. Overall, this system works perfectly well, tightens easily, releases readily, I love it. 5/5 for lacing.
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Trademark infringement suits, for our money, are one of the more entertaining corners of the litigation universe.
A common scenario in these cases is that a small business adopts a quirky knock-off of a bigger, more famous company’s brand, prompting cease-and-desist letters from the big-company’s lawyers and, on occasion, follow-up litigation.
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Last fall, McDonald’s lost an eight-year battle to prevent a Kuala Lumpur restaurant from calling itself McCurry. The company behind Victoria’s Secret waged a 12-year court battle against the owners of “Victor’s Secret,” a lingerie shop in Elizabethtown, Kentucky that later changed its name to Cathy’s Little Secret.
The WSJ today looks at these disputes and others, including one we’ll call The South Butt v. The North Face, which involves Missouri college student Jimmy Winkelmann (pictured). About 3,500 trademark suits are filed each year in federal district courts. The problem, WSJ reports, is that many small businesses may not appreciate how far corporations will go to protect their brand.
Witness the aforesaid South Butt matter.
Winkelmann, according to WSJ, started a clothing company several years ago to mock fellow students who wore the outdoorsy Wholesale North Face brand, despite having no inclination to venture into the wilderness. He dubbed his company “The South Butt” and flipped Cheap North Face’s half-dome logo to look like buttocks.
Cheap North Face sent a cease-and-desist letter and, when Winkelmann declined to cease, the company filed suit.
Winkelmann’s lawyer and a spokeswoman for North Face Jackets said the matter was settled amicably, but declined to comment further.
Many small businesses, according to WSJ, find it’s not worth picking a battle with deep-pocketed companies, as legal costs alone can run $10,000 to $50,000, or several hundred thousand dollars if a matter goes to court. Most owners who find themselves on the receiving end of a cease-and-desist letter often settle the matter quickly to avoid the cost of a prolonged lawsuit.
Trademark suits, in other words, may be humorous at times, but they are no laughing matter.
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I've just paid a flying visit to the lovely people at The North Face in a very wet Staveley, mostly to do a quick update on what's new from the brand this winter, but also to pick out anything I missed from spring 2012 at the recent Friedrichshafen OutDoor show - more about that stuff next week.
Wholesale North Face|Cheap North Face
Anyway, the one thing I didn't really look at in Germany was this range of waterproof packs and duffles. Closures are a combination of dry-bag style roll-top and mechanically waterproof TIZIPs - those big, chunky zips you can see on the duffles, right.
In addition, all the seams are both taped and RF welded. 'RF' stands for 'Radio Frequency' and is a strong and rapid way of fusing plastic materials using high frequency electro-magnetic fields. Anyway, it means the result should be both tough and waterproof.
North Face Jackets|Ray Ban sunglasses
The duffles are pretty much like they sound, complete with shoulder straps so you can hoik them around when travelling. Then, for more general use, there's a daypack - roll-top closure - and a neat bum-bag. I particularly like the way the mesh external pocket on the bumbag has a water-resistant zip. Looks good though...
No more details I'm afraid, but they'll be out in the spring of 2012.
some good info about the Abercrombie Clothing
and columbia jackets at our site
tags:Polo Shirt,Cheap Peak performance jacket
I wanted the The North Face Singletracks
The North Face Alkaline GTX XCR ReviewedI didn’t want these shoes. I wanted the The North Face Singletracks, but I accidentally ordered the Wholesale North Face Alkaline GTX instead. I wanted the Singletracks because they are as light as shoes get and their soft uppers flatten easily, which make them ideal features for packing into a backpack, and light on your feet. But my "loss" is your gain. It has allowed me to be an impartial reviewer of the Alkaline.
But alas, I mixed up the names and ordered the wrong shoes. With my package in hand, I beheld the Alkaline. They were pretty light at 708 grams to the Singletracks’ 652. They had more of a structure to them, but could still pack reasonably well. I decided to give them a chance.
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At 708 grams, they still feel light on my feet, and they compare to many running shoes out there. Since I run long distances, however, I count every gram on my feet as significant. I also fancy ultralight gear in the backpack, for which the Singletracks would have been better suited. I give the Alkaline 3.5/5 for weight.
I almost didn’t keep them. They weren’t comfortable at all when I first put them on. For one, the shoe had awkward pressure points around the metatarsus (widest part of the foot), but what really concerned me was the ankle of the upper, which seemed to ride too high and rubbed uncomfortably against my malleolus (the bumps on either side of the ankle). It felt like I would develop blisters in no time. What saved these shoes from a prompt return-to-sender was the remarkably fast break-in period. Soon I’d forgotten all about the discomfort, and only when I later thought of it did I realize that these shoes were fully broken-in. Uncomfortable at first, but lightning-fast break-in: 4/5 for break-in.
In another review, I praised the presence of a Gore-Tex? liner in the TNF Jannu II GTX boots, which I use to cross streams and backpack through mud. In running shoes, however, I never cared much for waterproofness, preferring lightness and breathability over everything else. After all, it’s not like I can wade through a stream with low-rising shoes.
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The Alkaline, however, come with a full Gore-Tex? membrane, which is basically a guarantee that water will not seep in through the shoe. So yeah, it’s fully waterproof. Now that I have waterproof shoes, I’ve come to appreciate how dew-covered grass, rain and puddles don’t soak my socks, and I’m pretty happy about the Gore-Tex?. And I’ve already mentioned that these shoes are pretty light –the truth is that Gore-Tex? is actually a very thin membrane, and does not contribute much to the weight of the Alkaline. It gets a 5/5 for waterproofness.
It seems to be a recurring issue with TNF footwear. The sizes are smaller than usual. I had to get my hiking boots one full size bigger than I usually wear. With the Alkalines, I got one half size bigger and they were fine; I wear thinner socks to run than to hike, and I like a snug shoe. Other than that, they felt tight, like I mentioned, around the wide “knuckle” part of my foot, but they broke in nicely. They now have the perfect snug fit. 4/5 for dimensions.
When I first saw these online, I dismissed them in part based on their lacing system. I was ultra skeptical of quick-pull lace-lock system these shoes feature. I thought it might add superfluous weight and I was afraid that it might not hold a tight pull (I like my laces tight) or that it might be hard to release. In fact, the system is wonderfully tiny and can’t possibly add much weight. To the contrary, it allows thinner laces to be used, which might actually reduce weight. The lace garage, is nothing more than an elastic band under which to tuck the loose lace, which looks good, does the job and is light. Overall, this system works perfectly well, tightens easily, releases readily, I love it. 5/5 for lacing.
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