What you see here is the Grounder Hi. It’s a great-looking sneaker from P.F. Flyers that marries retro elements with modern ones. But the Grounder you see before you is far more than your average sneaker. It boasts a storied past few pieces of footwear can rival. First developed in the 1940s, the highly comfortable shoe was originally issued to U.S. military officers stationed all over the world. That’s right. The Grounder first saw action on the battlefield. From there it evolved into a high performance baseball shoe, protecting the feet of athletes playing America’s pastime. Again, however, it morphed into something new, and now the Grounder Hi is a durable, all-weather sneaker boot for the masses. Nods to its Service roots exist, as the Grounder is made from 14 oz. military canvas and outfitted with a rugged outsole, classic Grounder toe bumper, and a gusset tongue. You can wear a piece of history.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
