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Shopping Locally

The Gunnison community as a whole is a big fan of shopping locally. Bumper stickers proclaiming “Shop Local” abound, and customers are genuinely disappointed when they are told that the most likely place to find certain items are the Big Chains. As Treads ‘N’ Threads is a small, locally owned business, we similarly encourage all to shop locally, but it’s …

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Reducing your Environmental Impact at Treads ‘N’ Threads

In honor of Earth Day on April 22nd, we wanted to talk a little bit about some ways to reduce your carbon foot print here at Treads ‘N’ Threads. Treads ‘N’ Threads is listed in the Gunnison Valley Green Business Directory as an EnergyWise business. In order to be listed under the EnergyWise label, a business must take steps to …

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The Importance of a Good Sock

Many people underestimate just how imperative socks are to their feet. A great pair of shoes, whether it be for hiking, running, biking, or simply walking, will not be able to execute a proper performance without a good pair of socks. Consider trying to make a PB&J sandwich without bread, not much of a sandwich. Well, a great pair of …