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The Vasque Hiking Brand, Shuttered 

Earlier this month came news that Vasque, the iconic maker of world class hiking boots, was shutting down for good. In an announcement from Red Wing, the brand?s parent company, it was explained that due to a changing market and shifting expectations from consumers, the brand just didn?t have a viable path forward. Many in the community, including Ben Bowers over at Gear Patrol, met the news with genuine disappointment. This is a brand that has meant a lot to many people over the years. For outdoor enthusiasts, boots are a lot like the watches we wear – they hold memories of important milestones, and are objects that are once utilitarian but also extremely personal. The news likely doesn?t come as a shock to many who follow the outdoor gear space. Vasque has been in a perilous position for some time, and had recently discussed a ?reset? of the brand that would take several years. The Brutalist Gets a Trailer 

Since it hit the film festival circuit earlier this year, The Brutalist has perhaps the most discussed and least seen film of t...