26 • Footwear Insight ~ January / February 2022
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Rieker / Rocking an urban outdoor vibe, Rieker's lightweight and comfortable
Angela ($120) sneaker has eye-catching outsole and midsole details to go along
with an on-trend green upper. Plus, it has a scuba lining.
Waldläufer / A walking shoe with a colorful vibe, the Amiata from Waldläufer
combines both athletic and outdoorsy style with its suede leather/textile upper.
The shoe is breathable and water-repellant.
Arcopedico / Launching this spring in fun colors, the $120 Gaia is an easy fit
sneaker made entirely from recycled materials. It is vegan and machine washable,
and features a removable insole.
The Flexx / The Hi Tide Too ($165) sports an elevated, clean look. The leather
sneaker is wrapped with a high walled rubber sole and a whisper of jute that is
top stitched. A touch of perforation completes the look.
Ara / Sustainable and stylish, Alexandria, $169.95, is part of the new ara a-round
collection for Spring/Summer '22. The shoes use chrome-free tanned leathers,
direct injected soles without adhesives and laces made from PET bottles.
Dansko / Penni in Coral, $140, available in June, is a performance walking shoe
loaded with features for support, comfort and acceleration through the walking
step. The footbed's Dansko Natural Arch Plus tech offers support and stability.
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