We are happy to welcome a new brand for 2016—Stance.

Stance was founded in 2010 by the desire to fill a void in the world of sock retail. By thinking outside the box with colorful, unique designs, Stance was able to “ignite a movement of art and self-expression” drawing an expansive fan base made of athletes, performs, artists, and more—a group they coined the “Punks & Poets.”

Stance socks aren’t just fashionable—they were made with your feet in mind. Stance prides itself on being a premium sock brand, with high quality yet affordable materials going in to each and every pair. And with an expansion to 40 countries in just five short years, they must be good.

The comfortable and colorful socks are available in ankle, crew, mid and knee-high styles—perfectly paired with running shoes, hiking boots, and more. Check them out in stores and online today!

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Sorel was founded in Canada in the early 1960s with a belief in bringing functionality and heritage of expert craftsmanship to the modern fashion scene. Sorel combines the best in felt, wool and premium leather to construct a flawless product for “people who aren’t afraid to get their boots dirty.” Check out our line of Sorel boots below and find your perfect pair.

Out N’ About

The Out N About Leather is the perfect blend of sneaker boot and barn boot, and looks as cool on city streets as it does wading through mud and puddles. Dress them up or down–they look great with any outfit.

Slimpack Riding Tall Boot

This timeless waterproof, insulated PAC boot channels the classic style of an equestrian riding boot while keeping feet dry and warm in inclement weather. Ideal for everyday wear, the full-grain leather upper and iconic rubber shell create a protective foot environment while the molded EVA footbed and integrated arch support provide lasting comfort.

Slimboot Pull On

Buttery soft, waterproof leather upper with adjustable webbing strap and buckle back, blunt toe, and stacked leather heel give the Slimboot Pull On its western charm. Add a molded EVA footbed with arch support on a vulcanized rubber outsole, and you’ve got your new favorite boot.

Cheyanne Lace Full Grain Leather Boot

Full grain leather makes this versatile waterproof boot durable while seam-sealing and a Thinsulate™ lining ensure that feet stay warm and dry during daily activities in cold winter weather.

Cheyanne Premium

 

Sorel Men’s Cheyanne Premium Whether you’re headed to the barn or more urban environs, this insulated, slip-on boot will keep you feeling warm and looking good every step of the way.

 

Sorel boots transition seamlessly from a day out on the field or in the rain, to a night out on the town. Their pieces transcend that of a normal boot, with their fashion-forward design and rugged outdoor durability. Pair them with classic pieces from Barbour, Filson and Woolrich.

Stop by our Alabama Outdoors locations today or check out our selection of SOREL online.

Go “The Other Way” with the launch of new The Summit Series by The North Face.

The Summit Series collection is a representation of the world’s finest alpine equipment, re-imagined for 2015. The Summit Series was designed to be the most elite equipment available for exploring some of the world’s harshest environments. The North Face is committed to evolving and introducing new innovative technologies to redefine what it means to be an athlete, and the 2015 Summit Series is a prime example of their commitment.

Check out some of our favorite pieces from the capsule collection below:

 

The Men’s Summit L2 Jacket

Striking the ultimate balance between protection and comfort, this durable, hardface Polartec fleece jacket features a breathable knit back for improved moisture management when layered for warmth in alpine environments.

The Men’s L5 Shell Pants

Purpose-built for mountaineering and climbing expeditions, our most advanced FuseForm shell pants deliver targeted durability on the mountain and feature a highly breathable, waterproof DryVent 3L exterior. These technical pants are crafted with articulation and a tapered fit from the thigh to the ankle for dialed alpine performance.

The Women’s L3 Jacket

Your go-to alpine midlayer for staying warm when the sun sets behind the ridge, this ultralight, hooded jacket is insulated with responsibly sourced 800-fill goose down and features our FuseForm construction for targeted durability with minimal seams for reduced weight and bulk.

The Women’s L4 Jacket

Push towards the summit in wet, cold conditions with the protection of our warmest ThermoBall powered by PrimaLoft jacket that’s designed specifically for vertical movement and features a durable ripstop nylon exterior.

 

Shop Alabama Outdoors for your exclusive look at The North Face Summit Series, coming October 15, 2015.

Available at our Homewood location.

Onzie, a clothing brand that blends traditional yoga wear with the modern styles of today, was founded on the idea of a Bikram Yogi. Onzie pieces are made for the active woman who wants simple, functional and fashionable pieces for days spent staying active or just lounging around. The American-made products are flattering and sure to spice up a basic activewear wardrobe.

Onzie pieces are made from durable and breathable Free-Flow Fabric Technology. The material is quick-drying and comfortable, making it perfect for activities ranging from hot yoga to running and even swimming. Check out a few of our favorite pieces below:

Gypsy Pant

 

Your new favorite pant is made from free flowing jersey and has a super lightweight feel. The baggy pant leg moves with you, and ties at the bottom for a customized fit. The hip band rolls down for the most comfortable waistband.

Long Legging

 

The Long Legging features a low-rise waistband designed to stretch and move with your body, but keep with a form-fitting style.

High Rise Legging

 

The High Rise Legging is a vintage throwback to fitness fashion. The high rise fit keeps you covered, and hits just below the belly button.

Nama Tank

 

The Nama Tank’s moon phase graphic is perfect paired with yoga gear or with shorts or skinny jeans. The tank’s low arm holes show off your cute Onzie bra!

Triangle Bra Top

 

 

You’ll want to show off your straps with the Triangle Bra Top! The full coverage bra is trapeze shaped in front with a strappy back detailing, and is designed to flatter your upper body.

Onize clothing is sure to be your new favorite active and everyday wear. Stop by Alabama Outdoors or visit us online to get yours today!

Products available in stores while supplies last. (Limited quantities available. Selection varies by location; see store for details.)

Step up your yoga game with new gear from ALO Yoga. LA-based yoga company, ALO, makes its first debut at Alabama Outdoors this fall. Known for their on-trend pieces and flattering fit, ALO items are sure to become some of your go-to yoga favorites. ALO garments are made and tested to ensure the best fit, flexibility and slimming features in pieces you’ll want to wear every day.

Goddess Bra

 

The Goddess Bra’s strappy detailing is perfect for layering under your favorite tank. The low-impact style is breathable and fuss-proof. Wear it to yoga class, around the house, or even on a jog. Available in Black and Deep Teal.

Westerly Bra

 

The Westerly Bra is a dreamy bra/bikini top hybrid. Lightweight and breathable enough to lounge by the water, the top is also perfect for water activities from paddling to SUP yoga. The glossy fabric and crisscross, adjustable straps keep you in place all day long. Available in Deep Teal and Stormy Heather Black.

Extreme Racer Tank

 

The Extreme Racer Tank is flowy, lightweight and extremely breathable. With a deep racerback and drapey micro-mesh mid-back, the tank shows off your favorite ALO bra and eliminates sweat simultaneously. Available in Deep Teal and Black.

Balance Tank

 

The Balance Tank features a flow silhouette, scoop neckline and low armhole for enhances ventilation. The elongated back keyhole shows off your cute ALO bra. Available in Deep Teal and Black.

Lotus Fleece Long Sleeve

 

The Lotus Fleece Long Sleeve is the ideal layering piece for between seasons. The flowy silhouette and scoop back with crisscross detail shows off your cute bra or tank layered underneath, and looks good beyond yoga class. Available in Deep Teal/Charcoal and Black.

Goddess Legging

 

Perhaps ALO’s most popular legging, the patent-pending Goddess Legging is the ultimate in performance and fit. The legging features performance fabric that slims inner and outer thighs, lifts your behind, and flattens your stomach with new waistband engineering. Available in Deep Teal Print.

Goddess Ribbed Legging 2

The patent-pending Goddess Ribbed Legging 2 has angular seams and ribbed legs that lengthen and enhance flexibility. Available in Black.

Airbrush Legging

 

The Airbrush Legging sculpts your inner and outer thighs and lifts your behind seamlessly. The waistband flattens for your most flattering legging yet. Available in Stormy Heather and Glossy Black.

Products available in stores while supplies last. (Limited quantities available. Selection varies by location; see store for details.)

Woolrich

Step up your fall wardrobe with some new favorite essentials from Woolrich. The over 180 year old brand has perfected clothing to outfit your cool fall nights. From flannel shirts, to mohair sweaters and thick outerwear, Woolrich creates classic pieces that will remain essentials through the years.

Founded in the 1800’s by John Rich, an English immigrant, the Woolrich brand has survived the decades and outfitted Civil War soldiers, railroad builders, Admiral Byrd’s expedition in Antarctica and thousands of others. The brand is known most for the Railroad Vest and Buffalo Check Shirt, two items that remain popular today.

The Giant Buffalo Wool Vest

Buffalo Check Boyfriend Shirt

 

If you love the slightly over-sized feeling of a boyfriend’s shirt, the Buffalo Check Boyfriend Shirt is perfect for you. The flannel gives you the same loose look and feel you love, in a style that’s cut for women. Wear it buttoned up or down for a more casual look.

Pemberton Flannel Shirt

The Pemberton Flannel is cut in a flattering feminine silhouette. Dress it up or down with jeans or a skirt. Perfect for layering or wearing on its own, the flannel is sure to become your go to piece for the season.

Motif Mohair Sweater

Celebrate the winter season with a whimsical mohair sweater. The lightweight sweater looks great paired or under a flannel.

Graduation is right around the corner. Celebrate the next chapter of your graduate’s life with the gifts they really want. Whether they’re celebrating a high school or college graduation, we have the perfect gift for every taste and personality. Check out our Top 10 Gifts for Grads below:

 

For the Explorer: Bertucci A 2-T

The lightweight 1.9oz Bertucci watch is comprised of high-quality solid titanium and a rugged U.S. patented 40 mm case. The hand markers glow for hours based on sun or indoor lighting exposure, ensuring supreme readability in any conditions. Whether your grad is starting college or a career, this watch is sure to be a staple for years to come.

 

 

 

 

 

 

For The Business Man (Or Woman): Filson 72 Hour Tin Briefcase

The 72 Hour briefcase is water-repellent for rainy days, fully lined, and sturdy enough to handle whatever gets tossed inside. The case features an interior laptop divider, a removable adjustable shoulder strap, leather handles and multiple interior pockets making it ideal for travel, work and everyday use, no matter the conditions.

 

 

 

 

 

For the Life of the Party: YETI Colster or Rambler

Give your grad the evolution in beverage insulation. The Colster locks in cans and bottles securely while the double-wall vacuum insulation keeps them frosty and keeps your hands dry. The Rambler cup series keeps beverages ice-cold or piping-hot ‘til the last drop.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For The Adventurer: Go Pro Hero4 Black Edition

The Go Pro Hero4 is the most advanced Go Pro ever. It will give your grad the ability to capture their favorite experiences, and then some. Time lapse video, auto low light, professional audio performance and built in wifi are just a few of the camera’s awesome new specs. With this camera, your grad will be ready for parties with friends, weekends out on the trail and any other adventure that gets thrown their way.

 

 

 

 

For The Outdoor Enthusiast: YETI Roadie or Tundra

The virtually indestructible YETI cooler will take your grad from a weekend away, to their weekly tailgate, and everywhere in between with ease. Available in various sizes, the coolers hold superior can capacity, as well as room for food, beverages and much, much more. Choose from various sizes in Desert Tan and White, or even our Limited Edition Seafoam (while supplies last).

 

 

 

 

 

For The Traveler: Filson Travel Kit

Whether in the dorm room or on a business trip, Filson’s water-repellent, fully-lined travel kit is the perfect case for short or long trips. Stuff the kit with toiletries, or roll and pack it away for extra storage. With features like leather accents, a rustproof brass zipper, and multiple stow pockets, this kit is sure to become his staple travel piece.

 

 

 

For The Life of the Party: Hydro Flask Growler

The Hydro Flask Growler was designed with beer in mind, but doubles perfectly as a coffee carafe, water jug or whatever else your grad thinks of. Double wall vacuum insulation keeps contents icy cold for up to 24 hours, and steaming hot for up to 12 hours.

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Fashionable: Hunter Original Back Adjustable Gloss Boot

This boot offers the same comfort as the Original Rain Boot, but with the added feature of an adjustable back and gusset for extra flexibility on the upper leg. Hunter boots are a staple wardrobe piece that will last way beyond her college years.  Known for fit, comfort, durability and legendary design, the classic Hunter boot belongs in every closet.

 

 

 

 

 

For The Studious: Patagonia Arbor Pack

Gift your high school grad a backpack that will take them to and from class and have them prepared for whatever weekend adventures await.  The Arbor Pack holds a zippered pocket beneath the lid, wallet and phone or school supplies compartments for effortless organization, and includes a padded laptop sleeve that doubles as a hydration reservoir for the trails.

 

 

 

 

 

For the Athletic: Lucy Get Going Pant

The Get Going Pant is the perfect all-purpose pant for athletes and students alike. She can throw them on before hitting the gym or yoga studio, wear them to class, and even hangout around campus or town without skipping a beat.

 

 

 

 

 

Make their high school or college graduation memorable with the perfect gift. Stop by Alabama Outdoors to grab the gifts that are sure to delight your grad.

Products available in stores or online while supplies last. (Limited quantities available. Selection varies by location; see store for details.)

For John O’Donnell, the phrase “right place, right time” holds a lot of truth. The founder of johnnie-O can attribute just that to the start of his business. From its founding in 2005, johnnie-O has grown from a hobby between two friends, to the clothing dynasty it is today.

Between growing up in Chicago, living in Wisconsin and travelling to the east coast regularly, John O’Donnell spent a lot of time across the country before settling in southern California. His travels and life spent in the country’s various regions have allowed him to observe and embrace people from all walks of life. His knowledge of the lifestyles of the Midwest farmer, east coast prep and west coast “dude” were blended together to create the casual-cool brand that is johnnie-O.

The brand first created some shirts for friends on a golf trip. Now with a style defined as “West Coast Prep,” the brand quickly evolved from a line of ordinary polo shirts, to products for men, women and children including belts, hats, shirts, sweatshirts and other specialty items. The brand has developed a strong following, including the likes of celebrities from professional athletes to actors. johnnie-O has since expanded to create custom and corporate items.

johnnie-O is a nationally recognized brand philanthropically for its contribution in many charitable organizations including Autism Speaks, The BreesDream Foundation, Friends of Golf Foundation and The John Thomas Dye School Foundation to name a few.

To check out johnnie-O, visit our website or stop by one of our brick-and-mortar locations today! (Limited quantities available. Selection varies by location; see store for details.)

The SeaVees brand is the self-proclaimed “continued discovery of the California dream.” Founded in 1964, the brand was created by B.F. Goodrich and later purchased by Converse, until it was shelved away in the limelight of Jack Purcell, a successful Converse brand. Nearly 40 years later, the brand was relaunched in Santa Barbara by two guys in an attempt to bring back casual California cool. Check out our latest brand, SeaVees for Spring 2015, in store today…“unless you’re not the casual type.”

Baja Slip On Standard

The Baja Slip On was crafted in a tribute to early surfers, and inspired by the simple nature of beachside footwear of their era, as highlighted in a 1964 issue of Surfing Magazine. Made of vintage wash linen, a bamboo canvas footbed and genuine gum rubber outsole, the sandals exude simple surf style.

Hermosa Plimsoll Standard

The Hermosa Plimsoll pays homage to Hermosa Beach’s first skateboard contest, held in August 1963. The sandal is crafted from suede leather with snake-embossed leather accents, a bamboo canvas footbed and genuine gum rubber outsole providing the best in slip resistance.

Legend Sneaker Pan Am

The Legend Sneaker Pan Am was inspired by 1960s travel agency posters. The classic, timeless silhouette is made from bleached board short poplin, a bamboo canvas footbed and herringbone rubber outsole for lasting wear.

Army Issue Low Expedition

The Army Issue Low Expedition mimics the footwear worn by base soldiers at Fort Irwin in the 1960s. Crafted from a water-resistant nylon upper, a bamboo canvas footbed and ribbed genuine gum rubber outsole, these lace-ups are the ultimate in all-purpose footwear.

With a brand truly inspired by the vintage surf style of the “good ol’ days,” it’s hard not to love the casual cool vibe SeaVees puts in to each and every shoe. Grab your new favorite summer shoe at our Homewood location now.

7 MUST-HAVES for Spring Break 2015:

We are celebrating Spring Break season with our list of the “Top 7 Must-Haves” for Spring Break. These items will take you from mountain to beach and everywhere in between with ease. Head to Alabama Outdoors to grab our must-haves now and gear up for your best Spring Break yet.

7. SunCloud Sunglasses are your affordable, yet stylish, spring break shades. They come fitted with inject polycarbonate lenses and a variety of styles sure to suit anyone’s tastes and preferences. Stash them in your pocket or bag for on-the-go sun protection.

6. Patagonia Baggies: The original all-purpose, up-for-anything Baggies™ are made from sturdy nylon, have a quick-drying mesh liner, an elasticized waistband and 50+ UPF protection. The vertical side pockets feature drain-and-dry mesh corners to reduce drag in water. And, your favorite shorts are also available as a skirt.

5. Comfort Colors Tees and Tanks: These are the perfect tees and tanks for a day spent out on the town or lounging around. Made of Pre-Shrunk, 100% heavyweight cotton, the high-quality T-shirt is already a classic. Throw in a handy left chest pocket to hold the things you love to misplace, and you’re ready to conquer the Alabama Outdoors, and beyond.

4. The Colster: YETI has unveiled the next big thing in can-insulating, hand-protecting technology—just in time for spring. The Colster was designed with your hands in mind. The holder looks sleek while it keeps your beverage of choice as cold as science allows, even in the hot #SpringBreak sun. Never deal with a lukewarm drink again thanks to 18/8 kitchen-grade stainless steel, double-wall vacuum insulation, and a smooth sweat-free design.

3. ENO hammocks are the ultimate in luxury on-the-go. The hammocks are light enough to pack into any bag, stuff easily into their own compression sacks for easy no-fuss storage and come in a variety of bright and bold colors. Available in SingleNest with room enough for you, DoubleNest with room for you and a guest, or DoubleDeluxe with room for everyone. Pack your ENO with you, and you’re sure to be the envy of your friends when it comes to a comfy place to hangout—or even a spare bed at night. Add some Twilights and you’re all set!

2. Outdoor Tech Speakers: Looking for the perfect portable speaker for spring break? Say hello to this super-portable, rugged, water resistant and extremely powerful wireless speaker. With features like shock resistance, its sure to withstand even your wildest Spring Break adventures.

1. Chacos are THE grab and go shoe for all your spring break needs. The sandals are available in various sturdy and light-weight styles, straps and colors. The quick-drying webbing, and the LUVSEAT polyurethane offer you optimal comfort, support and alignment.

Visit our website or stop by one of our brick-and-mortar locations today to purchase the items mentioned. (Limited quantities available. Selection varies by location; see store for details.)