Athletic and outdoor shoe brand competitors abound including Nike, Adidas, New Balance and many others.

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Rain Gear: I have extensively tested rains suits from various manufacturers, mostly in the harsh elements of Scotland and Ireland, and my general advice is that any of the major brands, including Sunderland, Sun Ice, Adidas, Nike, etc. will keep you pretty dry in normal rain conditions.

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