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REI has been dropping deep discounts on gear from brands like The North Face, Arc'teryx, and Fjallraven, but there are also big sales to be found on essential footwear. The outdoor retailer recently ...

REI has been dropping deep discounts on gear from brands like The North Face, Arc'teryx, and Kuhl, but there are also big sales to be found on essential footwear. The outdoor retailer recently cut the ...

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Indeed, Suzie, waterproof boots are hotter than non-waterproof boots. In some conditions, they’ll be much hotter. After all, when it’s 100 degrees out, would you rather wear a light, breathable nylon ...