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Blundstone Talk
If you haven’t tried a pair of Blundstone (referred to as Blunnies by many tried and true owners), you really should, they have gained immense popularity in the States (and around the world) for a reason. Born in 1870 in Tasmania, these rough and tough boots are made from the best materials. They are committed to sustainable development and maximize the use of recycled and recyclable materials. Any search online will bring up many, many reviews of fan’s experiences with their Blunnies. These boots will do the work, take a beating, and keep on working! “We sold a pair to...

Pairings
Pairings. We love pairings…chocolate and wine, turkey and gravy, a great pair of shoes with the right outfit. I could go on, but you get where I’m going with this. We are in the business of feet and comfort. And while some things pair because they look great or feel right, there are many pairings, in our world, that go together because it’s best for the foot and your walking experience. Pikolinos Santorini – Women, it’s just like being in Italy! Premium leather uppers with a round, capped toe. Center goring and an elasticized heel provide an easy on-and-off. Soft...

Taking care of your suede shoes...
Suede is everywhere this Fall. And what you may not know is that there are specific ways of taking care of it… you don’t need to be scared - of suede. Suede is your friend, suede is soft, suede is supple, and suede adds depth and character to your shoe. It’s kinda’ nice to own shoes made with different leathers, leathers which are not smooth – step out of the norm. Pikolinos Irun for men 1st of all let’s address the difference between suede and nubuck. Suede is a piece of leather which was split in half thus giving the...

Race Season is here
While there isn’t an official race season, per-se, runs around the Country are ramping up. Races are big-business. Maybe you run a 5k at best, or maybe you prefer the half-marathons. Either way, choosing the clothing that will be the most comfortable to run in, for wicking sweat, movement, and posibly peeling off when too many layers have been worn, choosing the right sock, and choosing the best shoe will make all the difference in how you train and ultimately race. Now, we may not be the experts in the clothing part, but we at Harrison’s can tell you a...

Ever Wonder What Those Pesky Shoe and Foot Terms Mean?
Wading through all the shoe terms floating around these days can be daunting. And while we are here to help explain what each of the terms means to each and every pair we carry (and yes, we have extensive knowledge outside of what we carry), sometimes it’s nice to have a tool to reference. So, here we’re providing you with just that… (hint: There are so many more than what we provide to you below. Please feel free to ask us if there are other terms you’ve heard and would like to know what exactly it means for the shoe,...