Guide to winter footwear – hypedink 101

What’s good Hypedink? We’re back ………….

With summer and fall behind us, we lucky Vancouverites get to look forward to our seasonal dosage of rain, snow, slush and everything inbetween.  Yes kids, it’s time to put away those summer sneakers and whip out the heavy artillery against mother nature. But not so fast, you skepticals might be thinking: ” Ain’t no way I’m  rockin em ugly ass gumboots na mean!” But oh, ye of little faith, hypedink has got you covered. Here’s a list of some of the best footwear for this winter season:

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1. Red Wing’s:
   In 1905, Charles H. Beckman started the Red Wing Shoe Company in Red Wing, Minnesota. The first boot sold for $1.75. Though the decimal point might have hopped over couple places, Red Wings have been synonymous with basic principles of quality, craftsmanship, durability and comfort. With its recent exposure to hypebeasts and fanatics alike , their timeless styles remain a clear favorite for this upcoming season.
   
2. Clarks:
   No list would be complete without these. While brothers James and Cyrus Clark might have started this company in 1825, it is , by no means, outdated. Clarks have seen “fashions in footwear come and go, and come again – everything from court shoes and winklepickers to wedge heels, sandals and sneakers. They’ve tapped to the beat of crooners, rockers, Britpoppers and hip hoppers. They’ve walked, marched, strode and sashayed through an ever-changing world”(Clarks UK). One of their most popular models is the desert boots. This classic model is known for its silhouette that features the too recognized crepe outsole, originally  inspired by the crepe-soled boots worn by British officers in World War II. Soft, supple suede full grain leather uppers and a genuine plantation crepe outsole deliver all-day comfort. Accept no intimations, get a pair for yourself … like now.

    

   “fashions in footwear come and go, and come again … They’ve tapped to the beat of crooners, rockers, Britpoppers and hip hoppers. They’ve walked, marched, strode and sashayed through an ever-changing world.”

3. Adidas x Ransom:
   This refreshingly original marriage between the two produced some of the most hyped footwear this season. With the trend reverting back towards American workwear/footwear, consumers have been looking for timeless staples that will remain in their closet for years to come ( Sorry flourescent colored shoes ) While, they borrowed from the classic silhouettes we have featured above (desert boot) there are many subtleties and details that make them unique in their own respect.  With Canadian retailer Ransom at the helm, you know these will stand up to the harsh Canadian winter. And they’re Adidas, show some love mmkay?

So that about wraps out our first installment for this winter season. I’m personally waiting for a pair of clarks to arrive, while Justin beat me to the punch and has been rocking these to keep his feet warm. Beautiful eh?

Anyways, stay tuned, forward this to your friends, your mama, second cousins, the random guy from your class, or bring this up as a reason to talk to that cute girl in your tutorial, alright?

Cawp it fresh yo.

Sincerely yours,

e.

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