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When you\u2019re done with hiking, skiing, etc. and you want to get out of your boots and relax, now there\u2019s a super lightweight packable shoe you can slip into called\u00a0Pakems<\/span>. Made to store in their own storage sack with a shoulder strap, they are easy to take along on any adventure. One pull lacing, an EVA midsole and a durable outsole makes a great choice for your packable footwear. Available in low and high-top styles.<\/p>\n

\"8-10-2014<\/a>I\u2019ve been using them now for a couple months and really love them.\u00a0 They are easy to slip on \u2013 lightweight to wear \u2013 but with a great slim sole that\u2019s durable enough that I can hike over gravel driveways on the way to the shower room at a campground if needed.<\/p>\n

I use them at home and on the road.\u00a0 They\u2019ve won a \u201calways goes with me\u201d place on my packing list.<\/p>\n

Find out more at Pakems.com<\/span> or\u00a0order on Amazon<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\nDougBardwell.com<\/strong> awards their Senior Citizen\u2019s Thumbs-Up<\/strong><\/em> rating for this item. Easy to set up and easy to use, this item is something that would make an excellent gift for that special senior on your gift list. See other “Recommended for Seniors” products on our special Seniors page.
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This was one of the products we featured during the 2014 Outdoor Retailers Show earlier this year, and we wanted to double back and present those items that actually turned out to be as good as we thought they would be. Now that they\u2019ve stood up during our road trips, we can recommend them unequivocally.<\/p>\n

For a list of all the products featured originally, check out any of the following:<\/p>\n

[<\/em>Nine products from Day One of the 2014 Outdoor Retailers Show<\/em><\/a>]<\/em><\/p>\n

[<\/em>Nine more products from Day Two of the 2014 Outdoor Retailers Show<\/em><\/a>]<\/em><\/p>\n

[<\/em>Ten more products from Day Three of the 2014 Outdoor Retailers Show<\/em><\/a>]<\/em><\/p>\n

[Twelve more products from Day Four of the 2014 Outdoor Retailers Show]<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

[<\/em>Fourteen more products from Day Five of the 2014 Outdoor Retailers Show<\/em><\/a>]<\/em><\/p>\n

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When you\u2019re done with hiking, skiing, etc. and you want to get out of your boots and relax, now there\u2019s a super lightweight packable shoe you can slip into called\u00a0Pakems. Made to store in their own storage sack with a shoulder strap, they are easy to take along on any adventure. 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