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Tempting fall pieces are now emerging in store windows (see Zara sweaters and thigh-high suede boots), but I still groan a little at the thought of buying sweaters in August humidity. And let's not even talk about this new Christmas-in-Summer promotion I keep catching wind of. It's just wrong.

Instead I'll get on the Back-to-School bandwagon with a little 34th Street Lady Foot Locker. Because suede thigh-highs aren't always practical on campus, it's important to stock up on some sporting goods basics.

Neon! Sick of it yet? Nah, true 80's devotees will never tire of neon. Here I like mixing the bright yellow (Calvin Klein Performance yoga hoodie, $39) with some bright purple Chucks ($50). Click and note the double tongue: fold it over for a little pattern detail. Love the plaid.

I made Kati pose with this green Nathan aluminum water bottle ($19.99, comes in several colors). Have you noticed water bottles are the new accessory round town? Plastic is over.

Here's the Nike jacket from above ($50), but worn with a black Under Armour shiny T ($19.99) and a little variety on the feet. Kati and I agreed the jeans need to be tucked into the hi-tops, as this = 80's Rock Dressing 101.

I call it a shiny T, but the Under Armour is really a heat gear training top. Still a perfect accompaniment for these Pony hi-tops (City Wings Cosmo Hi, $64.99). That light green and black retro metal pattern can only be described as "killer." I can think of no better adjective. Pay attention in English class, kids.











Then there's the classic Nike hi-top in grey and white and shiny (Air Prestige, $78). These shoes not only work the neutral grey trend but also mix up the texture with some sparkly silver. Chic, basic, and interesting.

My favorites? Well, I'd be wrestling those retro Pony's away from you Back-to-Schoolers. Hey, I don't need to go back to school to buy a great pair of kicks.

Lady Foot Locker, 120 W. 34th between Broadway & 7th

Foot Locker is For Fathers

Speaking of The Lady the other day made me think of her male counterpart and the upcoming holiday, Father's Day! Let's check these out from Foot Locker PR:

Father's Day shoes to complement our Mother's Day post and encourage the old men to get out and run, or play basketball, or work out at home, or just not embarrass you with the scary loafers+knee socks+shorts combination.

I can personally recommend the Asics Kayano (3rd from left) as Husband runs in a similar pair he loves. The adidas Travao (far left) should nicely replace the weekend loafers. And the rest are, left to right, adidas Micro Bounce for the gym, Nike Air Prestige for good-looking everyday comfort, Nike Zoom Structure Triax+ that'll sync up with Dad's iPod Nano, and the Nike Sharkley basketball shoe for a few rounds of Horse. Please, don't forget to let him win on his special day.

Foot Locker, 120 W. 34th btwn Broadway & 7th