Swiss Army....Shoes??

Yup, Wenger has unveiled a new line of casual/athletic shoes. Produced by Established Brands, the shoes will be lightweight, stylish and very well made. Not all are Swiss Army red but all do have the cool Swiss Army logo. Via.

The Automatic Transmission Electric Bicycle

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Snap an eyelet wherever you need one

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Comfort gets nicer as the day gets longer

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The Cardboard Bicycle

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Low-tech Poision Ivy and Insect Bite Treatment

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Alternatives to plastics

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Is that an indigo bunting I hear?

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Warm thoughts on sleeping bags

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A Consumer's Guide to Bicycle Helmets

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