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Should You Wear Trail Runners or Hiking Boots?

We’ve got cabin fever here at the Englin’s Fine Footwear internet office, and it has us dreaming of warmer days spent exploring the great outdoors. Our outdoor daydream also has us thinking about a question we’ve seen pop up a few times: are hiking boots or trail runners better? Which should I wear? There are [...]

Brand Spotlight: New Balance

If you hear New Balance and immediately think "dad shoe," we can't blame you. Functional, practical, comfortable, well-priced for their quality: these are the things that we imagine dads want, and these are the things that New Balance offers. It's time to take a page out of your dad's book and embrace New Balance as your [...]

10 Tips to Make Your Athletic Shoes Last

One of the easiest ways to ensure that you have a good workout is to invest in a pair of quality athletic shoes. The right pair of athletic shoes will help protect you from injury and keep you comfortable during your training sessions; however, in order for your shoes to maintain peak performance, you're going [...]

New Year, New Shoe: 5 Athletic Shoes to Help You Keep Your Resolutions

So long, 2017! If you're headed into the new year with a "new year, new me" attitude, we salute you! If your resolutions happen to involve improving your mental or physical health, exercise is a key component of making those improvements. From a daily walk to scheduled gym visits and everything in between, the right [...]

Holiday Heroes Need Better Shoes

Imagine, if you will, an elf shoe. What comes to mind? We're thinking of something brightly colored, curly-toed, probably made of felt, and featuring at least one if not more jingle bells. Imagine Kris Kringle, the big man himself, out making his Christmas Eve deliveries in old-fashioned black leather boots: no waterproofing technology, no insulation, [...]

#TuesdayShoesday: Merrell Women's Encore Q2 Ice

Slip into comfort with this slide!Merrell Women's Encore Q2 IceThe Merrell Women's Encore Q2 Ice in Black. Also available in Andorra, Espresso, and Falcon.This winter, keep your feet cozy with the shearling-lined Merrell Women's Encore Q2 Ice. This slide is engineered for extreme comfort with an EVA contoured footbed designed to support the arch of the foot and a Q [...]

What is the Difference Between Snow Boots and Winter Boots?

Alright, people. It’s cold out there. Winter might not actually begin until the 21st, but you would be forgiven for thinking it was already here. If you’re not already geared up for winter, now is the time to winterize your wardrobe, especially your footwear! There's one question in particular that we've noticed popping up relatively frequently [...]

#TuesdayShoesday: Munro Jordi

You're in luck! You've found the perfect penny loafer. Munro JordiThe Munro Jordi in Black Patent. Also available in Wine and Black.For on-trend style and ultimate comfort, you can't go wrong with a pair of Munro Jordi penny loafers. A lightweight EVA sole provides incredible shock absorption, and a removable contoured footbed provides extra cushioning and support. This calf leather [...]

What is Vibram Arctic Grip?

Winter is coming for the Northern Hemisphere. If you haven't looked at a forecast recently, you might be in for a bit of a shock: according to The Weather Channel the temperature is expected to drop dramatically in the next few days to freezing temperatures, a cold jolt after our relatively mild fall. These polar [...]

#TuesdayShoesday: Keen Men's Austin Mid Waterproof

Comfort and style go hand in hand in this boot.Keen Men's Austin Mid WaterproofThe Keen Men's Austin Mid Waterproof in Eiffel. Also Available in Black.Keen has breathed new life into one of their all-time favorites! The Keen Men's Austin Mid Waterproof builds on the widely loved Austin shoe by re-imagining it as a lace-up boot, and it's now [...]