NEW AND NOTEWORTHY

LEATHER G5 IPOD VIDEO CASE
How to protect your iPod without breaking the bank


Made from premium glove soft leather, the Roots Equipment leather G5 iPod video case recently arrived in stores. It features a clear vinyl front panel to protect the LCD display while allowing access to all control functions and an unobstructed view.
A finger hole on the bottom makes it convenient to remove the instrument from the case and provides easy access to the dock connector. Additional details include leather/Velcro tabs to hold earphones when not in use and a leather-covered swivel belt clip to attach the case to a belt, purse or a backpack. Coordinated by Rebecca Fernando, Merchandise Manager, Accessories. Retail price: $15

TEK SOCK UNIVERSAL POUCH
Carrying accessories with ease and style
The Roots Fun Tek Sock Universal Pouch is sure to be one of the hot new Roots Equipment accessories for the upcoming season. Designed to accommodate a variety of products, its elasticized material can carry a cell phone, iPod Mini, MP3 players and digital cameras.
In stores as of last week, the sock comes in many fun colours like pink and green besides the traditional black. Additional details include a detachable neck strap making it convenient to attach the Tek Sock to a purse, backpack or belt loop. Coordinated by Rebecca Fernando, Merchandise Manager, Accessories.
Available in select Roots stores. Retail price: $6

FURRY BOOTS
Little feet never had it so good when the days are short
In stores this week, these Furry Boots for babies are inspired by the Nordic boots and come with a special faux-fur trim perfectly suited for the winter season.
Made from 100% polyester micro fiber fabric with a flexible rubber sole, the boots come with a good grip. They also include a side zip enhancing convenience.
Designed by Associate Designer for Babies Sarah Skinner, and coordinated by Merchandise Manager Marisa Battaglia, the Roots Furry Boots are sold in Roots stores in Canada and the United States.
Available in sizes 4-10. Retail price: $24.95

THE ULTIMATE PARKAS

No winter too cold for these Roots – Canada Goose creations

For the first time ever, Roots has partnered with Canada Goose, a leader in extreme cold weather outerwear, to produce maximum warmth parkas that stand up to the harshest temperatures winter can hit you with.
The Menswear Department has introduced two styles of limited edition outerwear made by Canada Goose. These are the Chilliwack Parka, a short Bomber jacket and the Expedition Parka, a traditional long length jacket. Both come with faux fur trims on the hood. Originally made by Canada Goose with real fur trim, the Roots insisted these versions have faux fur in accordance with the company’s environmental and nature- friendly policies.
Filled with fine Canadian processed down, the jackets come with the Feather Industries Certificate tag emphasizing the quality of the product. Both jackets also feature many utility pockets making them great for outdoors.
They are available only in Roots “ski city” stores: Mt. Tremblant, Banff, Whistler, Park City, Aspen and Sun Valley, in sizes XXXS-XL.
Chilliwack Parka, retail price: CDA $450 (in Canadian stores); US $400 (in US stores)
Expedition Parka, retail price: CDA $560 (in Canadian stores); US $500 (for US stores)