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Don't sacrifice comfort for fashion. Instead of sporting flat flip flips, wear a stylish pair of Chaco Flip ($30-$80). Its BioCentric polyurethane footbed features a contoured design that provides exceptional support and cradles the foot for all-day comfort. The Flip's sculpted heel cup provides stability and promotes natural heel cushioning on any terrain.

Due this Fall, the 1000 Mile Boot from the Heritage Collection of 125 year-old American bootmaker Wolverine ($TBD) is built to provide owners 1,000 miles of wear. This USA-made, high-end footwear features a sophisticated look with top-quality North American cowhide upper, tanned by Horween Leather Co., a rugged construction with classic hand-stiched Goodyear welt.

The Oakley Bottlecap ($80) delivers the comfort and protection you need for wet trails. The amphibious Bottlecap is crafted with quick-drying, fast-draining design courtesy of the breathable microfiber materials and open mesh construction. Its Unobtanium rubber sole easily grips slick surface ideal for slippery riverbed. Additional features include a protective toecap, speed lacing system and shock-absorbing EVA midsole.

Puma's C-hopper adds street-cred and brings a refreshing look to traditional golf fashion with the C-Hopper ML ($100). Its full grain water resistant leather upper and seam sealed, water resistant construction will keep your feet dry and comfortable while trolling the water hazards. The C-hopper ML also includes replaceable Champ Scorpion Stinger spikes, spike wrench and a shoe bag.

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Improve your transition and run time with the Zoot Ultra Race 2.0 Running Shoe ($137). This racing shoe is ideal for Sprint and Olympic distance triathletes with its spot-on biomechanics, lightning fast entry, Intac grabber holes, Quick-Lace system, sockless comfort and instant moisture drainage. Its engineered synthetic upper provides a snug and dynamic fit allowing additional stretch to accomodate in-race foot swelling and maintains breathability.

Whether you supinate, pronate or overponate, Nike's new LunarGlide+ ($100) features an innovative mid-sole design architecture which adapts to a runner's gait. The patent-pending Dynamic Support system provides superior cushioning as well as stability while providing proper support with every foot strikes. This LunarGlide+ is built with Flywire and Lunarfoam technology which also makes this pair lightweight for greater mobility and flexibility.

Retro style kicks? Check. Eye catching colorways? Check. Iconic brand? Check. The ZX 8000 by Adidas ($100) sports a blending of bold colors and variety of materials for an appeal beyond the pavement. This stylish footwear is paired with ForMotion technology to provide motion control and ground adaptability. The ZX 8000 features breathable mesh, supportive overlays with an injected eyestay piece for integrity and stability, adiPRENE shock-absorbing inserts and durable adiWEAR outsoles.

A shoe for everyday training, the Nike Air Max+ 2009 ($160) sports Nike's Flywire technology over a comfortable and breathable open mesh upper. This running shoe is Nike+ enabled and features an innovative forefoot flexibility that provides a more natural feel while hitting the pavement. The Air Max+ 2009 is also constructed with Full-length Air-Sole for superior cushioning and shock absorption as well as BRS 1000 carbon rubber outsole for increased traction.

Blaze trails with Brooks Cascadia 4 ($100). This neutral, off-road running shoe offer dependable traction with enough cushion to work part-time in short distances on the pavement. It features durable and lightweight moisture managing mesh upper with Element Lining microfiber overlay for enhanced weather protection. The Cascadia 4 offers cushioning and flexibility with energy-efficient midsole compound and silicone-based system on the heels and forefoot.