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• New for Autumn 2011, Tretorn's Aspelina is a classic women's duck boot infused with Swedish goodness that combats puddles and snowbanks with a heavy tread bottom and waterproof leather shaft. New for Fall 2011. Standard fit. 100% waterproof natural rubber with rich gusseted leather shaft. Contrast stitch details. Sturdy hardware. Brushed textile lining. Textile sockerliner, 100% post industrial mesh. EcoOrtholite insole. Rubber midsole and outsole. Available in Brown.
  
• Tretorn's Jössi rubber boot is a shorter take on the Aspelina. Also new for fall, the Jössi combats puddles and snowbanks with a heavy tread outsole and waterproof leather shaft. Standard fit. 100% waterproof natural rubber with rich gusseted leather shaft. Contrast stitch details. Sturdy hardware. Brushed textile lining. Textile sockerliner, 100% post industrial mesh. EcoOrtholite insole. Rubber midsole and outsole. Available in Black.

The Aspelina and Jössi styles, pictured above, are brand new to the Tretorn family and Still Life For Her. An incredibly strong footwear range for both Still Life For Him & For Her we also have have sizes & colours still available both For Him & For Her from our Autumn 2011 offerings of the Kelly, Skerry, Skerry Vinter, Strala, Strala Vinter & Arsta boot styles.

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.

as a spring deluge of rain continues to coat the garden city with water - we're seeing a lot of tourists & victorians alike scampering from awning to awning along johnson street trying to keep dry on their way to still life. so we thought we'd list a few basic spring essentials for living in victoria: once you've understood the benefit of a waxed jacket or well-made rubber boots, rainfall warnings will be an invitation for adventure, rather than a suggestion for reclusion.

waxed cotton, as the name suggests, is a cotton impregnated with a paraffin based wax, woven into the cloth, originating from the sailing industry in scotland. early mariners noticed that wet sails were more efficient than dry sails, but due to their weight slowed the vessel down. from the 15th century, mariners applied fish oils and grease to their heavy sailcloth, out of the worn remnants of which they cut waterproof capes to keep themselves dry (the precursor to the classic fisherman's slicker). the result was efficient sailing with dry, lighter sails in wet weather, and drier sailors.

this spring at still life we have a variety of waxed cotton outerwear from some of our strongest brands for both the men & women of the harbour city hoping to stay dry on these wet, west coast days. all these coats are lightweight for spring, but treated with similar paraffin based waxes to keep rain away through the remainder of the spring:

• penfield (hudson, massachusetts) - named after the birthplace of the penfield label, their hudson wax cloth is a densely woven fabric with a blend of 65% polyester and 35% cotton, making the material not only windproof but also extremely durable. the surface is water-repellent whilst still allowing for breathability and moisture wicking. available for spring: the women's anoka overcoat in heritage blue, the men's sconset khaki trail jacket & the men's hooded lockwood field jacket.
• fjallraven - (örnsköldsvik, sweden) - clothing, outerwear and even tents are produced using a fabric from fjallraven called g-1000. the densely woven fabric (65% polyester, 35% cotton) makes the material windproof, 'mosquitoproof' and extremely hard wearing. thanks to impregnation from fjallraven's greenland wax (a beeswax/paraffin blend) it is also extremely water resistent. the high-strength fabric wicks moisture effectively away from the body and is ideal for an active outdoor life. available for spring: the men's oban jacket in light green.
• ben sherman (brighton, england) - drawing inspiration from the functional utility of the scout movement and blending it with the collegiate aesthetic of early 60's americana, ben sherman spring 2011 offers a 'blue collar twist on practical preppy' with their waxed cotton anorak. dark navy with white ties & leather detail, the nautical-inspired anorak features an 'emergency orange' vest lining for added warmth in the cold wet, easily removable when moving into warmer spring and summer months. available for spring: the men's waxed cotton anorak in navy.
• dunderdon (gothenburg, sweden) - since 1997, dunderdon has been sweden’s most innovative workwear company. Founded by carpenter per-ivan hagberg, the mission at dunderdon has always been to create clothing for craftsmen who appreciate superior construction and smart design. with a strong history of wearable, functional working garments, dunderdon waxed outerwear are some of our strongest and most coveted. available for spring: the women's lj65 compact twill waxed spring parka in burnt orange, the women's lj21 compact twill long hooded waxed jacket in navy and the men's j64 waxed canvas carcoat in dark navy.
• tretorn (helsingborgs, sweden) - in 1891 tretorn was founded by johan dunker, setting the stage for one of the most enduring success stories born from the late industrial revolution. dunker’s company produced 39,000 pairs of rubber boots in 1892 - just two years later, the number rose to 206,000. almost overnight, everyone from villagers to military personnel were wearing tretorn rubber boots, and the quality of tretorn footwear is recognized as the best in sweden, denmark and germany. available for spring: women's skerry rain boots in yellow and navy, men's skerry rain boots in olive and men's strala short rain boots in black.

if you're a victoria local, you know the rain doesn't last for days on end. so as soon as you can find a break in the weather, sneak downtown and visit us at still life to get you outfitted for the rain in style.

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.

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.

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.

because of their commitment to quality and the full functionality of their products, tretorn rubber boots for both men and women have been a huge success here at still life. canada's west coast is wet, that's a fact, and tretorn's thinsulate lined rubber boots work well for a day out on the ocean or a day digging up dirt at the dog park. we've just received our first batch of spring 2010 styles which include the short black strala sommar on the men's side, the new skerry resling tall boot in navy and the classic skerry in lake blue, yellow and red on the women's side.