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Fall may bring a closet of flannel shirts and forest green daypacks to mind, but here at Sneaker Report we like to think that athletes crave some color when the temperature dips. Here's your quick fix to avoid the expected North-Face-and-nubucks this fall.
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Patagonia Men's Nano Puff Hybrid Jacket
The hybrid descriptor for this jacket is right on. Part comfy soft shell, part ready-to-take-on-the-elements puffer, this jacket is a lightweight warmer that's comfortable as it is good-looking.
The puff sits up top, allowing a full range of motion, so this item is ideal as a fitted mid layer for ski or snow, or to use in the coming weeks as a light fall layer. Also, the pockets are especially awesome as the neon zips face opposite of standard pockets to position arms across each other for a swagger stance never before created by a Patagonia product. Big props to the Patagonia team for this one, we know you don't want us to buy another jacket, but you provided yet another hard-to-resist item for the upcoming chill with the Nano Puff Hybrid.
Shown here in Larimar Blue, also available in Paintbrush Red or Black if you prefer a subtler look.
Find It: Here for $249.99.
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Osprey Axis
This is one juicy pack. Osprey is known for offering a colorful selection of backpacks, heavy duty bundlers, and duffels to make your camping trip or backpack adventure as fresh as possible. Only with this brand can a guy pull off these saturated shades with names borrowed from candy, as Osprey knows how to shape the ideal form for the specified function of the bag so you don't come off looking like a fashion plate on the trail.
The Axis follows suit as a moderate day pack that is perfect for the light hiker or the student that needs room for iPads and gym shoes alike. Shown above in Juicy Orange.
Find It: Look here for a list of retailers.
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Nike Elite Cushioned Sock
If you are still wearing your trusted cotton/poly tube socks from your Boy Scout days, it's time to get an upgrade. The Nike Elite Cushion No-Show features a tab for easy entry situation for your low or mid hiking sneakers. The Dri-FIT Fabric keeps moisture in check while the sock design fits your right and left foot specifically. You'll never go back to to those shapeless terrycloth bags again.
Find It: At Nike for $14.00.
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adidas Terrex Fast X GTX
Hybrid is the name of the game for modern hiking gear. Just as hard and soft shells are merging into one all-purpose jacket, adidas Outdoor pushes the boundaries of hiking sneaker with the Terrex X GTX. The hybrid outdoor kick has progressed technically since its introduction in the late '80s, including a TRAXION outsole with lugs for gripping any terrain and a breathable synthetic upper. The GTX look is sharp too, with a understated webbed lace to complement the sturdy looking kick.
Find It: Here for $130.00.
