Danner introduces Spring 2012 styles. Vertigo (above) and Vertigo Crosby, popular amongst their Japanese fanbase, are available striaght out of the US factory with Vibram sole, leather lining and 5mm footbed. Danner Light Heathman and the Rain Forest Heathman are offered in a lighter, spring friendly weight and the Mountain Trail Barlow is remade in new leather with royal blue laces and Gore-Tex lining for the spring. If the warmer months aren’t enough to get you out of your stomping boots then these relatively warm weather friendly Danner’s are an option.

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Anyone who finds the idea of luxury hiking boots off putting, look away now. All of you left, we’d like to introduce these Rider Ottawa Boots. Ron Rider’s company is a small family run operation based in Richmond Virginia. Produced  by Calzaturificio Cortina in Northern Italy with leathers sourced from American, Italian and French tanneries, this is a company focused on offering a bit more of a personal service.

This particular model was created with the help of  legendary Italian maker Borgioli and are available in hand finished cognac or espresso French calf. Norvegese construction, this comes with a lightweight Vibram sole. They may look pretty but these can with stand a bit of hardcore walking. Leather Soul has them.

LN-CC present some Autumn Winter action from Yuketen. The American-Japanese company continues to offer some incredible hard-wearing footwear for those who like their shoes as far away from slim and sleek as possible.

Vibram lives on, joined by the zig-zag sole for anyone averse to that bright white grip. The leopard print boat shoe is loud, proud but somehow doesn’t make us think of Joan Collins. Of course the usual styles continue with work boot, moccasin and hunting shoe inspired creations.

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Remember these? For a while it seemed that they were Japan-only until the local boys at Vibram here in Massachusetts sent over a box of them. So we’re shaing a bit. We have a couple of stacks of these rubber coasters to give away to our readers.

How to win:

Follow/Like Selectism on Facebook and simply leave us a message on the Vibram Drink Coaster Discussion.

Enter by April 20, 2011.

We’ll give away a bunch of packs to a few winners. Good Luck.

In the “why not” category comes these drink (?) coasters from Vibram. Most likely made from factory waste/excess materials, these coasters add superb grip to your tabletop. Hell, we’d like to try them on the car dash. Sticky for the better. Not sure if they’re Japan only, but the nerds will love these. Zozo has them. #need

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Italian made, with the intention of making the most rugged safari boot possible, J.L. Powell’s Botswana Boot delivers a slightly different look than the regularly featured ‘heritage’ models. The upper is made of a mix of Buffalo and Bovine leathers, contrasted with a nylon mesh vamp. Vibram sole. Solid style.

For those who want good old “Made in the USA” J.L. Powell also offers a Moccassin made closer to their Three Oaks, Michigan, HQ.

Some details of the Botswana Boot after the jump.