which test the limits of most any boot

The cold snap has hit Manhattan hard- and it's turned more into a real winter than a brief spot of weather that drives us indoors. It's been a good couple of weeks to sit by the fireplace, relaxing after CES and before this week's NY International Gift Fair hits. But there's no rest for the wicked writers here,Pretty ribbon flowers can be used to embellish all kinds of things such as tote bags, who were sent out to bike around the city despite (and to some extent because of) the cold spell.

See, today's piece of gear isn't just another pair of cycling shoes. These are the Louis Garneau 0 Ergo Grip shoes, rated to be warm in even zero-degree temperatures, though we should note that is in Celsius and not Fahrenheit. As with most decent biking shoes, they offer an SPD-compatible cleat opening, and some studs for stopping and gripping (they'll come in handy, despite the fact we could have used a bit more traction). We've heard great things about the Canadian company,Discover the best Women's Prescription Eyeglasses frame in Best Sellers. which has been around for 25 years, and takes the name of it's cyclist founder. But we haven't had the chance to check out their products before, so this was a chance to put our feet to the pedals and see how they compared to some other cycling shoes that we've tried (that aren't nearly as adequate for cold weather use).

Our first impression was: tight. As in, small. These seem to be built about a full size below normal, at least if you want to wear winter-appropriate socks. We switched to a lightweight sock and managed to fit in, but we definitely recommend looking a half to a full size above your typical choice. The shoes slides on and feels fairly normal inside- no comfy inner- but offers a nice and well-sealed neoprene outer layer. There doesn't initially seem to be much weather-proofing, other than good seams and the neoprene insulation to hold back the wind, but you'll quickly find the difference when outdoors. They aren't that breathable, and we wouldn't call them waterproof, but they do a good job of keeping your toes warm even in extremely cold weather.Fine handmade shoes Private label and custom China shoes manufacturer. It was dipped and dived around 32 degrees here, which test the limits of most any boot, and these were satisfying if not toasty during a couple of miles while riding about.

Plus, they look great,you are involved every step of the way in creating your own personalized bobbleheads. and hold up well to dirt,FeaturesWith our Home energy monitor you can see in REAL. thanks to the easy-to-clean outer. The sole is nicely stiff and feels good while pedaling. There is reflective piping too, for visibility, and a nifty quick tie and release system on the inner laces. Definite points for style! On the other hand, they are fairly pricey- expect to spend around $160, available in stores and online.

Bright yellow shoes sit neatly at the entrance to Wellington’s St James Theatre, as if shed by a polite visitor. Inside, the trail of yellow shoes leads up the plush staircase to Trace Your Footsteps, an interactive project where people can recall and record their memories of the 14 international arts festivals held to date in the capital.

As the New Zealand Festival prepared to move into a new office space at the St James, it gave a team of young designers from Massey University 14 days, a tiny budget and an open brief to devise and construct a project that explored Festival memories. Trace Your Footsteps is the result.

The team from Open Lab, the design studio of Massey’s College of Creative Arts, created a souvenir booklet with memory-jogging pictures from all festivals, and an interactive system where people can record their personal festival memories online or on paper, and share them with others.

In effect, says Open Lab Director Anna Brown, “the students retraced the footsteps of other designers, artists and storytellers who worked on past festivals.”

New Zealand Festival Executive Director Sue Paterson says the organisation is “thrilled to be working with the talented young students at Massey’s Open Lab. The festival is a place where people experience extraordinary moments – both on and off stage. In those moments lasting memories are created. Even years later, some memories remain as vivid and as emotionally compelling as when they were formed. We welcome you to share your memories and add to the fabric of our festival history – in person or on our social media channels.”

This is not the first time the festival has collaborated with Massey design students. A Massey student Phil Tan was employed as design intern for last year’s festival through brand and communications agency The Church. This year, another student Kieran Stowers is design intern for the 2013 Wellington Jazz Festival, this time based at Open Lab.