Free Pair of FITS Socks

Friday April 26th through Sunday May 5th, Receive a Free Pair of FITS Socks with the purchase of any pair of shoes priced $100 or more!*

Why FITS?

FITS socks feature unique construction that gives your foot the perfect fit. Wool blends are selected to ensure comfort and durability for running, hiking and other outdoor activities. Your feet connect your body to the rest of the world – take care of them!

Full Contact Fit

Have you ever wondered how a flat pair of socks can fit your foot? They can’t! When you take a pair of FITS socks out of the packaging, they look just like feet. This sculpted design ensures that the sock is comfortable and stays put. No movement or slipping reduces blisters. It’s called the “Full Contact Fit!”

The Full Contact Cuff gently hugs your leg. This prevents the sock from sliding down your leg, creating slack in the ankle area. When you’re out on the trail, you won’t be constantly tugging at the tops of your socks to keep them in position.

The Dynamic Toe Cup allows for a close, comfortable fit with no bunching or extra material. Top stitching is soft and positioned so that there are no hot spots. The toe cup allows the toes to perform their job and keeps the sock out of their way. No unlacing shoes mid-run for an adjustment.

The Heel Lock is constructed with Y-shaped stitching. This creates a deep heel pocket that anchors the entire sock – no slipping! This ensures that the sock maintains its shape and stays put.

The Perfect Fit

Finding your perfect fit is important and easy with the FIT Finder. The sculpted design of the sock perfectly conforms to your foot, even if you’re between sizes. Color coded top stitching on the toe box and inside the cuff make storing your socks a breeze, and the fit is guaranteed by FITS!

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*Excludes Chaco Sandals. In store only, not available online. Not valid with any other offer or discount, including Buy 3 Get 1 Free socks. Certain exclusions apply. See store for details.

Join Alabama Outdoors at the 2013 Cahaba River Ramble

The Cahaba River Society and Alabama Outdoors invite you to the 2013 Cahaba River Ramble! Runners travel from around the Southeast every year to participate in these spectacular 5k and 10 mile races. The Ramble will be held on Sunday, May 5th, and the Cahaba lilies will be in full bloom!

The Races

The 10 mile course will challenge experienced runners. Those looking for a more relaxed course can opt for the 5k. The rolling topography of the region allow for an outstanding course layout. Interesting educational programs will occur during and after the races. There is lots for the whole family to enjoy!

The Refuge

The Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge is home to five federally listed listed species including the Cahaba shiner, goldline darter, round rocksnail, and cylindrical lioplax snail. Enjoy running alongside the river through stands of loblolly and mountain longleaf pines. The beautiful surroundings help to make the Ramble one of the most unique running experiences in the South.

CLEAN

The Cahaba River Ramble is the annual fundraiser for the Shane Hulsey CLEAN program. The environmental education opportunities created by CLEAN have served over 26,000 students and teachers in Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Bibb, Perry and Dallas County.

Location

The 2013 Cahaba River Ramble takes place at the Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge near West Blockton, Alabama. From Interstate 20/59, take exit 97 to Bibb County Road 24. Print directions here.

Registration

Registration is now open! You can register online here. Race day registration and check in begins at 6:30 a.m.. Registration for the 10 mile race is $40, the 5k is $30.

Need some gear?

Shop in our online store for women’s trail running shoes or men’s trail running shoes.

Join Alabama Outdoors on Saturday, April 27th for the 2013 Ruffner Mountain Trail Running Festival!

Starting at 8:00 am, a variety of distances to chose from including a 5K, 10K, and 15K.  And starting at 7:00 am, an 8 hour option for those wishing to enjoy the entire day on the trails of Ruffner.

The course is entirely on 1,036 acre Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve in Birmingham, AL.  All races begin on the service road adjacent to the parking lot and Nature Center.  All races will start at the Pavilion/parking lot and will head up the service road with the different distances splitting off.  The 5K will head straight on the Quarry Trail going around Possum Loop, back on Quarry to the finish.  The 10 and 15K will start with a bit more service road spurring off to the right onto the trails headed down the Buckeye to Lizard Loop.  It will double back to the Ridge and Valley, then around Possum Loop and back on the Quarry to the finish.  The 15K will split off from the 10K to add the additional distance.

The trails of Ruffner include diverse terrain with rocks, roots, and ample elevation change.  The 10 and 15K distances include the most challenging trails.

Starting at 7:00 am, the 8 hour option will take advantage of all three courses to keep it interesting.  For those wishing to set up their own aid station, the course will loop back to the parking lot several times and there’s ample space for a chair, cooler, gear, and etc.

Fun Facts about Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve:

• There is 5,000 feet of elevation change in our Crusher Ridge 21K! It triples in the 63K.
• Ruffner’s Preserve was once a major mining site with 9 iron ore mines, 3 limestone, 2 chert and 2 brownstone quarries. Today it hosts a globally rare plant species and the only East off the Mississippi population of the Spring Water Dancer.
• 12 miles of trails cross the site with copious un-trailed area, our Urban Back Country.
• Our trees remove $471,000 worth of air pollution each year!

For more information, click here

Need some gear for the Ruffner Mountain Trail Running Festival?

Be sure to check out our great selection of trail running shoes  for men and women in our online store!

Birmingham – On Sunday, April 21, 2pm-Until, Alabama rock favorites Earthbound will play their highly-anticipated annual outdoor concert, Earthbound’s Earthfest, at Avondale Brewery (201 41st Street South).

This family-friendly event’s purpose is to raise awareness for Earth Day and raise funds for Black Warrior Riverkeeper, a citizen-based nonprofit clean water advocacy organization.  Black Warrior Riverkeeper is dedicated to improving public health, recreation, and wildlife habitat throughout Alabama’s 17-county Black Warrior River watershed, which provides approximately half of Birmingham’s drinking water.

Earthbound’s Earthfest is open to all ages, but those under age 21 must be accompanied by a parent. Throughout the event, Earthbound – and a special mystery guest – will play several sets.  Avondale Brewery’s large outdoor area will also feature displays and merchandise from Black Warrior Riverkeeper and local artists.

There will be no mandatory entrance fee.  Suggested donations from the audience, plus proceeds from merchandise, beer, and raffle ticket sales, will support Black Warrior Riverkeeper’s efforts to protect local waterways and Birmingham’s drinking water supply.  Corporate sponsors continue to roll in, with Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. and their award winning water treatment partner, MacLellan, Inc. in the lead.

Oakley Sunglasses, founded in 1975, has been making optical eye wear for over 35 years. Due, in much part to the popular demand of our customers, we are pleased to announce the addition of Oakley sunglasses at Alabama Outdoors in Homewood, Inverness, and Huntsville. We have over 30 different combinations of styles, frames, and lenses to choose from. From the more casual, lifestyle shades to the enhanced-performance shades, our selection covers a wide-variety of intended use and activity.

SNEAK PEAK : LIFESTYLE SELECTION

Shown above is the Oakley Holbrook Sunglasses. These frames are derived from the Oakley Frogskin Series of sunglasses. Shaun White, superstar extreme-athlete, worked closely with Oakley in the creation of the Holbrook. Due to the Holbrook’s popularity, we decided to bring in the Non-polarized Holbrook, the Polarized Holbrook, the Holbrook with Iridium Lenses, and the Special Edition Shaun White Holbrook.

Also in the lifestyle category are the Oakley Frogskins. These classic shades are certainly geared to a younger customer base, and are somewhat iconic in terms of the celebrities known to have owned a pair of their own. Resurrected by Oakley from the late 80’s, come in today and have the chance to own a piece of history. We have the Non-polarized Frogskins and the Polarized Frogskins.

SNEAK PEAK: PERFORMANCE DRIVEN COLLECTION

The Oakley Flak Jacket XLJ are perfect frames for individuals and athletes who desire optimal performance from their sunglasses. With interchangeable lenses that are replaceable in seconds, the Flak Jacket XLJ can adapt to changing weather patterns without missing a beat. Stay ahead of the sun with the Flak Jacket XLJ with Iridium Lenses, the Flak Jacket XLJ Polarized Iridium, and the Flak Jacket XLJ Polarized.

Very similar in style to the Flak Jacket XLJ, the Oakley Half Jacket 2.0 are high-performance shades designed to improve your next outdoor sporting experience. The Half Jacket is very lightweight, thanks to the O Matter™ frame and Unobtainium® components. Come in today and grab a pair of Oakley Half Jacket 2.0 Sunglasses with Iridium Lenses or the Oakley Half Jacket 2.0 Polarized Sunglasses with Iridium Lenses.

Please note that selections vary from location to location. If you have any questions about availability of a specific frame or style, please give us a call. Click here for contact information.