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Show Wasatch Canyon Reporter, - Winter Footwear more my fault than the boots’. The gray are somewhat more in _ ter. Everyone worth their winter — the eye of the beholder; I’d salt has ‘at least one pair, or on of their clones. But what if your boots were warmer than Sorels stick with black. Currently unavailable through any other source in the lower 48 at half the weight? What if the (Hawaiians, alas, also go with- gripped snow and ice like a octopus? What if they looked s cool and exotic that they pulled in potential concubines wherev out, but Alaskans have been wearing them for some time), you can order a pair by contacting: Kris Severson, Box 2134, Park City, UT 84060 Phone: (801) 649-6955. The: - price was not set by press er you went? What if they wer equally comfortable no matter which foot you stuck in either The Viking in its element. boot? Best of all, what if you It took all of three minutes to were the only one on your block, turn the skeptic into a card-carry- approximately $100 depending or even in your canyon, to own ing believer. After a few seconds’ discomfort in the toe box area, on US customs. The Vikings and other models should hit retail them? Sounds like you’re wearing the Nesna Viking boots, what with my triple-E feet, the ‘newly imported from Norway. felt molded exquisitely. I stumbled across these boots Proceeding out into fresh snow to on a snowy day at the ski jumps © work on the jumps, I also learned in Bear Hollow. On first glance about “dry” and “warm’’. for the they look like Sorel liners on Otis following hour. The Swedish Redding: that is, with sole. They jump coach who has owned these -are taller than the aforementioned boots for three years told me “T liners, about mid-calf on a nor- coach in these things, standing -mally-endowed man, and they — still for three hours. The only lace to the top. Sewn, sealed, and parts of my body that aren’t freezbonded to the wool-felt boot is a ing are my feet.” _. thick-but-pliable rubber sole with This particular model, one of multidirectional “teeth” for grip- several made by Nesna, comes in ping the slick and wet. I puzzled black and gray. The black ones I ~ about which foot was which, and wore have a_ distinctive upon learning that “du far ingen -hoyre eller venstre sko nar du . kjoper,’or “there’s no left or right Shoe,” my amusement about Scandinavian look, and drew time, but is expected kets and bagel bakeries with- ‘dried fruit, cereal, coffee, etc., a good health food deli and bakery, as well as a full out toasters. He also takes a dim view of winter-time Powerbar. consumption, i eae a eschews inedible grain mar- called “Editor” of this paper selection of healthy packaged “They’re ok in the heat, but snack food and energy bars. when it’s cold I could lose a There’s no shortage of acidophilus and echinacea either. | tooth. And sharing is out of Profile #4: PBR om _ Chew No, that’s not two items of consumption, Chew was the guy’s name. Make of it what you will, but that’s what he told me. He had one is each pocket, a PBR, that is. stores around October ‘95. | the question - it would take a hammer and chisel.” His -choice? “The Powerbar of the ‘seventies. Frosted Pop Tarts! A whole box of six for the cost of one fancy-schmancy ‘energy bar.’ They have barely more fat and none of the eating difficulties. They stay soft in any temperature and PBR stands for Pabst Blue Ribbon, for those who are in the dark. It is a kind of beer and like Powerbars, it is automatically separate into widely available. He put it from . simply, while drinking one quietly on the chair, “Liquid several small pieces making sharing a snap. And best of all they taste great.” Judging Baker’s pendulous belly, perhaps too good. * Classified dance floor, where light is right and every ounce counts. The only instance that they are not waterproof is standing or walking in Advertising water in its lesser, or unfrozen, form. A small price to pay for fashion, function, and exclusivity in a winter boot. They won’t remain exclusive for long once 13 of organic produce, a wide range of bulk grains, nuts, to be I would wear these boots any time I wear my Sorels. The Vikings are also washable, quicker to dry, and breathe better than Sorels. They would be great for snowshoeing or especially on the 1995- Page carbos,” he said with a smile and a burp. Profile #5: Baker & his “Bars” The man E aehinely by David Peck these boots became pure skepti- March Dinning Review continuation from pg.10 7th East exit for those who are coming from town. This place is an energy food Mecca with a good selection Reviewed | Sorel boots have become synonymous with warm feet in win- 8 - 21 all phones in the 801 area code unless not ~ they hit the stores, so don’t wait. 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