New Boutiques

KAILUA , HI (Thursday, September 15, 2005) - Susan Redpath of Kailua was tired of trekking over the Pali in search of athletic shoes and clothing, so she decided to open a franchise in Kailua called Fleet Feet Sports.

As a lifelong devotee of fitness, especially running and hiking, Redpath knows a thing or two about the gear. She underwent training to enable her to watch a customer's gait, discuss special needs and find the right shoes for ultimate functionality.

Fleet Feet carries shoes by Adidas, Asics, Mizuno, Nike, Saucony and others. It also stocks Super Feet Insoles, an orthotic that assists fallen arches and lu'au feet.

Men's and women's workout wear from Brooks, Hind, Nike and Tyr hang alongside Redpath's favorite sports bras from Moving Comfort. The store also stocks tennis wear.

At Ward Centre, New Balance has arrived. The family-owned company makes footwear for a variety of sports. They also manufacture an ever-increasing line of fitness wear.

All kinds of shoes are available here: tennis, cross-trainers, running, hiking, even steel-toed and dress shoes. The shop also carries the New Balance clothing line, which includes shorts, sports bras, pants, tops and jackets. These fashions are high tech and engineered with thought and precision. Most are made of microfibers or Lycra blends that wick away moisture and give a slim fit.

New for fall are jackets that can unzip to become vests. There are lots of blues and greens along with black, cherry, lime, pink and white. Clothes range from about $25 to $80.

For those who want to lose a few pounds or inches before the holidays, now's a good time to get some new active wear to look sharp while working out.

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