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Taking you from the woods to the city, Tretorn celebrates a lifestyle lived largely outside with functional and stylishly understated footwear practical for all life's adventures. Established by Henry Dunker in Helsingborg, Sweden, Tretorn celebrates their 120th Anniversary with this year's Autumn 2011 Collection. We're proud to stock the legendary Swedish company at both Still Life For Him & For Her and have opened up the door to autumn footwear with styles for both our ladies & out gentlemen.

established by henry dunker in helsingborg, sweden at the end of the 19th century, tretorn rain boots take inspiration from their scandanavian roots and carries this vitality of spirit throughout its collection. tretorn's expertise in rubber-made products demonstrates a consistent commitment to quality and brand over hype, offering a collection most appreciated by those with a practical sensibility and a lifestyle largely enjoyed outside.

tretorn skerry rubber boots were designed for sailing, but are well suited for city adventures - as we've all witnessed in victoria's rainy months (see: september through july). the 100% waterproof natural rubber boots are pvc free with a matte finish, nylon pull tab, microfleece lining, removable eco ortholite insole and a gum rubber outsole. we have exciting spring colour options for our still life ladies in the tretorn skerry and the tall tretorn skerry reslig, and colour options for our still life men in the tretorn skerry and the low tretorn strala.

there are beautiful days in this fair city when barefoot strolls along the warm sandy beaches of dallas road can take up your entire afternoon... and for all the other, significantly wetter days of the year, there's tretorn rubber boots - always available at still life.

from a time when people were rugged, the land was rugged, and the gear they depended on had to be, too. the spring 2011 abington collection by timberland recalls an era when man turned to nature for adventure and discovery. he sought out wilderness where he could be self-reliant and reinvigorated by the challenge of living off the land. inspired by canoeing, hiking and guiding, these classics with modern details are rooted in a tradition of exceptional performance. the abington collection by timberland uses premium leathers and suedes from the horween leather company of america and charles f. stead & co. ltd. of england for superior quality and vibram soles for unsurpassed traction.

our first season (fall 2011) with the abington collection by timberland saw immediate sell-through on each and every style. combining exceptional quality with authentic styling and excellent price points had a lot of our still life men getting geared up in rugged outdoor footwear from the legendary american boot company. accompanying some scene-setting photography from in and around moosehead lake in greenville, maine we've got images of all three currently available styles from the abington collection to keep you comfortable in the great outdoors.

• 7-eyelet moc boot in black smooth leather: as rugged as a summer boot gets. lightweight and durable, with details inspired and required by a canoe guide's life along the water's edge. lightweight construction for warm weather comfort, leather rand for abrasion protection, breathable leather lining and high-traction vibram outsoles. includes two lace choices.
• moccasin in black smooth leather: authentic styling with a handcrafted heritage. they deliver sure footing in wet or dry conditions, indoors and out. glove-soft leather gets even more comfortable over time. handsewn construction, 360° lace system for customized fit, breathable leather lining and a non-marking siped outsole.
• boat chukka in brown smooth leather: a modern variation on a handcrafted classic. built for rugged dependability and traction to withstand the rigours of lakeside living. handsewn construction, leather welting and lining and vibram outsoles for durability.

a couple of spring styles from the legendary swedish outdoor brand tretorn have arrived at still life this week. additional sizing in both the navy and the yellow skerry rainboot back in stock on the women's side to keep our girls' feet warm & dry. making their triumphant return to still life are both the strala sommar men's shortie rain boot in black with grey and a full men's sizing run in the classic skerry rain boot in olive green. though the styles carried at still life from tretorn are most oft worn during the autumn/winter months, the thinly lined skerry & strala sommar styles arriving this week will keep you dry in the great outdoors right through the spring & summer on the wet west coast.

established by henry dunker in helsingborg, sweden at the end of the 19th century, tretorn takes inspiration from its scandanavian roots and carries this vitality of spirit throughout its collection. tretorn's expertise in rubber-made products demonstrates a consistent commitment to quality and brand over hype, offering a collection most appreciated by those with a practical sensibility and a lifestyle largely enjoyed outside.

they're heeeeerrrrrreee!

the native shoes fitzsimmons has arrived at still life boutique in victoria, bc and we couldn't be more excited. this has been easily the most anticipated arrival for fall 2010 with phonecalls daily from across the country with people inquiring about their expected arrival, what colours, what sizes, etc.

here's the info: we just received the fitzsimmons from native shoes in store in the following colourways: academy blue, bottle cap gray, zucchini green & trail brown. they're all sick modern colours from what has become the most modern footwear brand in the game. the fitzsimmons is a throwback 70s street-hiker laceup boot with a neoprene 'socky' insert that can be worn barefoot or with a sock and then simple rinsed out afterwards to keep tidy. wear these things oceanside, lakeside, trailside, puddleside, poolside, barside, patioside or gardenside - THEY'RE AMAZING.

we don't expect them to last very long, though we have additional drops coming soon (and yes, there will be full sizing for our girls coming very very soon, keep checking and keep it lite!)

two huge new arrivals at still life boutique this week: timberland boot company and the abington collection by timberland.

under the timberland umbrella, the abington collection and timberland boot company represent the history, tradition and heritage of the timberland boot family. seperate fashion divisions available exclusively within premium fashion retail circles (not at the malls, not at your standard shoe stores) the boots on both the mens and womens sides are well crafted, well designed, stunning leather footwear for victorians looking for a classic, vintage look with the quality commitment they expect from timberland.

timberland boot company, timberland's most elite line, offers three styles for our ladies drawing influence from post-industrial revolution footwear utilizing the finest horween leathers of chicago for extra reinforcement. the lucille buckle boot with asymetrical front buckles & zips hits mid-calf cut like a classic motorcycle boot in dark brown. the lucille knee boot in tan/caramel leather fits over the knee with sleek lines and a silhouette free of any buckles, zippers or laces (a classic riding boot). and the marge eyelet shoe with a strong heel and seven vintage eyelets lace the shoe up in a gorgeous dark brown leather.

on the men's side the abington collection pulls inspiration from turn-of-the-century farmers and factory workers as they progressed into city life. styles available at still life draw inspiration from dock workers, police men and posties with a 5" dress boot, guide hiker (with gore-tex lining) and an amazing boat wedge chukka. all silhouettes are crafted from locally-sourced, premium leathers from the horween leather company of chicago and feature ultra-durable vibram outsoles.

timberland boot company and the abington collection by timberland reflect the ingenuity of those who depended on their footwear as much as they were depended upon. quality, uniqueness and timelessness are the essence of timberland boot company boots and shoes now available for autumn in victoria at still life boutique.

in 1891 tretorn was founded by henry dunker in helsingborg, sweden, setting the stage for one of the most enduring success stories born from the late industrial revolution. dunker's devotion to both business and his "extended family" of employees is legendary. well ahead of his time, he offered his work force free health care and instituted day-care and a kindergarten on-site. not surprisingly, this foundation of good will and good work continues to bear impressive results.

rich in heritage, tretorn's past is important to what the brand is today. from the early days as a tire maker to its glory days as the shoe of choice for avid tennis players, the past provides an authentic framework for everything that defines tretorn. and it is with this foundation that tretorn ensures its commitment to high quality rubber manufacturing for generations to come.

our sell through on tretorn is always exciting and fast. heading into the last weekend before school starts for 2010 we were thrilled to see boxes & boxes of tretorn boots come through the doors at still life this morning. we're offering our girls two styles to head back to school with: the classic skerry vinter in a sassafrass brown (more burgandy than brown) as well as the beautiful and tall skerry reslig in an autumnal olive. still open until 8pm on fridays we'll be open regular store ours throughout the long weekend.