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Friday 28 June 2013

Novesta

Novesta - Footwear


I have received the Novesta POPULAR STRIPP Rubber Boots for walking Rocky in the rain.
  
   
  
About Novesta
    
"Novesta creates colourful and distinctive designs of rain boots and shoes for men, women and children. These ranges are constantly updated with new styles and colourways.
   
Novesta Footwear is manufactured in Europe from all natural materials. Over 12,000 pairs of shoes are made every day in the Novesta factory in Slovakia, using 695 tonnes of natural rubber a year. Novesta are proud to produce high quality, hand-made shoes at great prices.
  
Novesta Star Sneakers have been a favourite in Europe (including with the Czech army!) for over 40 years and are now available in the UK. The core range of sneakers are high-top and low-top in black, navy, white and wine, for men, women and children."
  
  
  
Novesta POPULAR STRIPP

 
Description of the Novesta POPULAR STRIPP: "Limited edition of trendy women's rain boots.

The model is specified by hand-printed fabrics. The model was developed in cooperation with the brand POPULAR. Shaped insole provides comfort all day.

Specification
Upper: Natural rubber
Sole: Rubber composition
Lining: 100% cotton
Extension: Textile
Ribbon: Satin"

(Source: www.novesta.sk/eshop/497/popular-stripp---white)

The Novesta POPULAR STRIPP Rubber Boots are available in 3 different colours; white, green and grey.


I have chosen the Novesta POPULAR STRIPP in white.

Side view

Front view

Side view


Back view

Inner side view

Bottom view

Top view

Black and white strips textile extension and red satin ribbon on front.

A Novesta Logo is sewn onto the top of the textile extension.


Rocky showing off my Novesta POPULAR STRIPP - WHITE Rubber Boots:



Me wearing my Novesta POPULAR STRIPP - WHITE Rubber Boots:
 

And with Rocky:


Review: I am very happy with my Novesta POPULAR STRIPP - WHITE Rubber Boots. First of all, I think they look absolutely great. I especially like the textile extensiona of these boots, as they give the rubber boots a nice fit around my calves. This also prevents water from running down into the boot when it's raining. Furthermore, I think the red ribbons add very nicely to the overall look of the boots. Even though I have chosen the POPULAR STRIPP Rubber Boots in white, I also like the other two colour choices; green with black ribbons and grey with white ribbons.
In addition, the shaped insoles provide support for the feet when walking long distances with your dog and thus give extra comfort.
Delivery was also very quick!
Overall, I think the Novesta POPULAR STRIPP - WHITE Rubber Boots are brilliant boots as they not only look very stylish with their strip textile extensions and their red satin ribbons, but are also functional by keeping your feet dry on rainy days and keeping your feet comfortable due to the shaped insoles. So whether you walk your dog in the city or the countryside, these boots will suit any occasion.
   
   
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www.novesta.co.uk

Monday 24 June 2013

Owney Outdoor

Owney Outdoor


I have received my Owney Ladies Parka "Arnauti".
 
 
 
About Owney Outdoor

www.owney.de
    
"Owney Outdoor - ... Outdoor with the dog

Owney Outdoor offers reliable and extraordinary products for the joint outdoor activities with your dog. New, intelligent details such as the removable and, in every Owney Outdoor product, usable treat bag which eases the daily routine with the dog. The combination of high quality materials and fashionable designs makes the Owney Outdoor jackets a perfect companion in the nature and city."
(Source: www.owney.de/shop_content.php?coID=10&NAVIMenu=1_0 Translated by me)

"Owney Outdoor wants to offer you high quality products at fair prices. They orientate themselves towards the special needs of dog owners.
Owney Outdoor products are no mass-products and are regularly controlled. They develop their products constantly and apply new, intelligent solutions and materials as soon as possible after successfully testing them."
(Source: www.owney.de/shop_content.php?coID=12&NAVIMenu=1_1 Translated by me)
 
The Owney Outdoor range includes products such as Outdoor-Jackets, Rain Clothing, Fleece/Softshell Jackets, Trousers, Basics, Headware, Accessories, Shoes and Dog Breed specific T-Shirts (Australian Shepherd, Beagle, Bernese Mountain Dog, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Jack Russell, Small Münsterländer, Labrador, Pugs, Poodel, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Teckel, Viszla and Wolf).
 
  
    
Owney-Ladies Parka "Arnauti"

  
Description of t he Owney-Ladies Parka "Arnauti": "Modern cut Ladies-Long Length Jacket in parka style with a high functionality. The Arnauti is waterproof and windproof with high breathability due to the fully welded seams. Next to the multitude of functional internal and external pockets incl. the removable treat bag, the jacket also has a tunnel pocket at the back. The integrated hood, the convenient 2-way zipper and the underarm ventilation make the Arnauti a highly functional Outdoor-Jacket. High visibility is warranted by the reflectors around the chest pockets and on the zippers of the tunnel pocket.

Material
Outer fabric : 100% Polyamide
Lining material: 100% Polyester

Sizes: XS (34), S (36/38), M (40), L (42/44), XL (46), XXL (48)

All features at one glance:
  • modern cut, lightweight long length jacket in parka style with hood
  • water- and windproof due to breathable coating and fully welded seams
  • lidded underarm ventilation
  • easy accessible tunnel pocket with covered zippers at the back
  • removable treat bag
  • new, intelligent internal devision with dog bag reservoir
  • reflectors around the chest pockets and on the zippers of the back pocket
  • 2-way zippers

Available colours are anthracite-green, sangria-dark grey, blue-anthracite, violet-anthracite, light green-anthracite and the new colours; acid green-anthracite and red-navy."

  
anthracite-green
(Picture source: www.owney.de)
blue-anthracite
(Picture source: www.owney.de)
sangria-dark grey
(Picture source: www.owney.de)

                   

light green-anthracite
(Picture source: www.owney.de)
NEW red-navy
(Picture source: www.owney.de)
violet-anthracite
(Picture source: www.owney.de)
  
  
NEW acid green-anthracite
(Picture source: www.owney.de)

I have chosen the Owney-Ladies Parka "Arnauti" in the colour anthracite-green.

Front view

Two chest zipper pockets with reflektors.


Two front pockets with press button.
 

Due to the velcro in the front pockets a treat bag can be attached.


The treat back in the front pocket.


The treat bag can be lidded via velcro and can be attached inside of the front pocket.


"OWNEY" is embroidered on the left chest side. 


An OWNEY logo pendal is attached at the left sleeve.
 

 An underarm ventilation is placed under each armpit which can be opened and closed via zipper and velcro.
 

The front zipper can additionally be closed bia velcro and press button.
 

The front zipper is covered with a fabric cover if the zipper should be closed right up to the chin.
 

Owney is embroidered in the zipper.
 
  
Green elements on the anthracite Arnauti Ladies Parka give a coloured accent.
 

 The jacket is easily opened and closed with its two-way zipper.
 

An Owney Logo is sewn onto the inside.
 

The right inner side includes a mobile phone pocket, as well as two zipper pockets.
 

 Above mobile phone poclet with small opening for headphones, as well as a sideward zipper pocket.
 

Lower zipper pocket.


The left inner side includes a pocket for glasses, as well as a zipper pocket which is intended to be a dog bag reservoir.
 

Glasses pocket.
 

Zipperpocket as a dog bag reservoir.
  

The "Arnauti" Ladies Parka can be tightened via the drawstring cord at the underpart of the jacket.


The sleeve cuffs can be adjusted via velcro.


Back view

 A tunnel pocket is placed on the backside.
 

The tunnel pocket can be opened from both sides via zipper.
 

The zippers have reflective elements.
 

In case of rain the Ladies Parka can be closed right up to the chin.


The Ladies Parka also includes an integrated hood.



The hood can be adjusted via strings.



This is how the Owney "Arnauti" Ladies Parka looks like when worn:

Front view

Side view

Back view

Side view

The Owney "Arnauti" Ladies Parka worn openly.

Review: I think the Owney "Arnauti" Ladies Parka is a great long length jacket especially designed for walking a dog. It is great that this jacket is water- adn windproof and due to being long length it keeps you dry at the most important body parts. Furthermore, I especially like all the pockets. I always prefer zipper pockets and this jacket has a lot of zipper pockets whether chest pockets or all the inside pockets.
Moreover, I really like the wide choice of colours. The perfect collar is available for every lady; whether gaudy or simple.
Additionally, I really like that this Jacket comes with a removable treat bag so that treats can be stored in the designated bag rather than making the jacket pocket dirty.
The delivery was super fast and also the email contact was very quick (usually they will reply within 24h).
The only aspect which I was not too happy about is that size S is a merged size of 36 and 38. As I usually wear size 36 this jacket is a bit big for me as it also has to be suitable for ladies wearing size 38. Thus, I advice ladies who wear size 36 to rather get the smaller size (XS / 34). Generally, I think it would be better if the sizes 36 and 38 would be available as seperate sizes. Additionally, I think it would be nice if a drawsting cord would be at waistline so that the waistline could be underlined a bit more.
Overall, I think the Owney "Arnauti" Ladies Parka is a great jacket which contains everything important. It is a great length jacket, has many pockets and protects from wetness. A jacket that does not just look fashionable but is also very functional.


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