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Trekking: The Pampa Cuff WP Lux looks as good on the trail as off

Man isn’t meant to stay indoors — our weekly “Trekking” column can attest to that. It’s a column dedicated to the adventurer inside of all of us, the one pining to ditch the office humdrum for a quick surf session or seven-week jaunt in the Grand Tetons. One day we may highlight an ultra-light stove and the next a set of handmade canoe paddles. Life doesn’t just happen inside the workplace, so get outside and live it.

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The changes seasons signal more than just the arrival of Starbuck’s gingerbread frappuccino — or a least it should, anyway. Cooler weather often accompanies the latter months of the year, along with snow, rain, and generally wetter conditions that often make us pine for a time when the days were longer and the air warmer. That said, harsher conditions typically call for a more rugged and durable type of apparel, one the Palladium Pampa Cuff WP Lux ($140) perfectly embodies.

Garage_DSC0832-620x413Readily available in four distinct colors, the Pampa Cuff WP Lux serves as a go-to when you’re in need of a boot that excels when it comes to both practicality and versatility on and off the trail. The California-based company initially began manufacturing tires for a then-fledgling aviation industry, essentially layering canvas bands beneath vulcanized rubber for the utmost durability. It later began crafting boots that were as tough as the tires, and now nearly a century later, the folks behind Palladium continue to apply their penchant for design with each new release. The Pampa Cuff WP Lux sports utilizes the same premium materials within a sleek and modern build, while opting for a waterproof nubuck uppers that keep your feet dry when the weather outside is not.

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A waterproof exterior is just the tip of the iceberg, however. Additional touches such as the lace-up closures and padded tongue also help optimize the fit and imbue it with added comfort,  and thanks to the integrated pull-tabs on the heels, you can effortlessly shed the boots in a matter of seconds. The textured rubber midsole and outsole help round out the appeal without sacrificing style, too, meaning you can transition from the winter wonderland outside to a whiskey-soaked bar without anyone batting an eye.

Check out Palladium online for more information, to make a purchase, or to gloss the company’s entire collection of low and high-top boots.

Brandon Widder
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