Ahhh It's Almost Fall!

We hope everyone had a much needed, relaxing long weekend! We have had a very busy few weeks around here, and things are about to get even busier in the upcoming weeks for BTS!

Next week, we will be holding out BTS Launch Event to promote some new styles, show our appreciation, and have some awesome prizes for you our customers! You'll definitely want to be in our store on August 15th to see what it's all about!

With back to school coming up around the corner, we know you'll be shopping for your kids new running shoes and winter boots. Kids grow out of shoes very fast, and sometimes parents can't afford to buy their kids new ones. Our Fit Feet On The Street program ensures that we can get as many shoes out to families that don't have access to proper footwear. If you happen to be digging through your closets in the next few weeks and find some shoes that aren't fitting, feel free to drop them off at any one of our locations! We accept men's, women's and kids new or gently used footwear!

We've also launched a new protocol for customers shopping at our downtown store. As of today, we require that all customers are provided with a bag when making a purchase in our store.

Why are we doing this? We are certainly not trying to put more waste into the environment, in fact our bags are biodegradable! It is simply a safety procedure that we are putting in place at our downtown location. For those customers who want to recycle their bags, we will have a box by our door for you to put your bag in should you choose not to take it. We thank you all for your understanding on our new protocol. If you have any questions, feel free to ask any of our staff!

And we've got new products in store, and boots starting to fill up our basement! We know, we know, no one wants to think about winter. But, better to be prepared! These will start making their way into our showroom in the next couple of weeks! Here's a sample of one that's already up: our Rieker Greece Boots in black and red!

We are really excited to see you out for our BTS Event, so mark it on your calendar! August 15th at all three locations! We can't wait!

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter and Construction

If you've lived in Winnipeg for a year or longer, you'll know that we experience more than four seasons. Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter....and the dreaded construction season. Construction used to only happen in the summer time, but it seems now that it happens in conjunction with all the four seasons listed prior to it. It can be a huge headache for drivers and pedestrians to see those orange pylons everywhere on the commute to work. Sometimes it can be an even bigger pain for those working in the construction zones.

Having comfortable and suitable footwear for anything you're doing whether it be running, walking, working in a restaurant or a construction zone is so important. Your feet are no good to you when they're sore or blistered which is why it's so important to have the right footwear.

Construction workers have to make sure they have the right footwear that is CSA certified. They're on their feet all day, so comfort is also a big factor. We have a variety of safety footwear in store that highlight the following features:

- removable insole
- wider/deeper toe box
- good traction
- lightweight
- good shock absorption
- anti fatigue
- CSA Certified

This week we'll be featuring our different styles for both men and women, and how they stand up against other brands. We want to remind you as well, that when you try on Keen Safety Shoes in our store until June 12th, you can enter to win some great prizes from Keen, Ticketmaster, and Tim Horton's! No time like right now to come in and check them out!

Let's Blog About Bogs!

Well this is a nice surprise! I'm sure we all remember last year around this time, we were all crying every morning because we had to walk outside into the polar vortex. No matter how many layers you had on or how many pairs of socks you fit into your boots, you still felt like every part of your body was frozen for those few minutes you had to be outside.

Not this year! In fact, we're at quite the opposite this week. Temperatures are sitting between 0 and -10 every day. The sun may not be shining all the time, but we don't have to spend seven extra minutes getting ready in the morning because all you need is a light winter parka.

The problem with this weather is your choice in footwear. It's still winter which means yes it is still cold, despite it being a little warmer this week. But now, the snow is turning to gross brown slush, which will pretty much ruin any pair of non-waterproof shoes. And if you wear your -40 degree boots, your feet will be sweaty puddles by the time you get to where you're going.

So is there a solution to this? Of course there is, and we can help you with it!

Have you heard of Bogs? If not, they're going to be the best thing you'll hear about all day. What are Bogs? They are a fantastic combination of a winter boot and rubber boot. Waterproof, cold rated from -10 to -40 degrees Celsius, and stylish! The better part? We carry them in men's, women's AND kids! Your whole family is set!

So let's break each of them down. For the men. Well, we know lots of men don't like super flashy, out there shoes, so we've kept it simple. Plain black, perfect to go over your dress pants. No it's not the most fashionable, but it sure beats having splash stains on your dress pants going into your 9 am meeting, don't you think?

Women...well we know you like variety, and we know you like colour. So we gave you both! We've got a mainly black boot with some coloured patterns. Perfect addition to any outfit and again, avoiding mucky pants.

And kids. We all remember how "fun" it was when our parents bundled us up in the morning with our ski pants, jackets, scarf, tuque and mitts. We would go outside at recess, play for 20 minutes, and come home with soaking wet pants and boots. While we can't help you with the wet ski pants, bogs make a great addition to the winter wardrobe, especially if kids are walking to and from school. They are cold rated up to -40 degrees Celsius, waterproof, easy to take on and off, and can be used in Spring AND Winter! A versatile pair of boots is great for kids.

So a quick recap...why choose Bogs?
- waterproof
- cold rated from -10 to -40 Celsius
- easy to get on and off
- different colours/styles
- Max Wick moves sweat away from your foot to keep your feet dry
- non marking sole

There's no better time than now to get out and enjoy the winter weather. Yes it's cold (well not today, but generally), but there's so many things you can do like skating, skiing, and tobogganing that you can't enjoy in 30 degree weather. So get your Bogs, get out and enjoy Winnipeg!