Carhartt has teamed up with Black Diamond for their latest footwear collection. We are stocking the following boots:

6" Steel Toe Waterproof Work Boot

8" Waterproof Work Boot  - Steel Toe

8" Waterproof Work Boot  - Plain Toe

11" Wellington Work Boot - Steel Toe

11" Wellington Work Boot - Plain Toe

With the new Carhartt footwear line you can expect the same quality and durability that is found in all Carhartt products. Below are the boots with a little more detail, let us know if you have any questions or want to see if we have a particular size in stock.

Carhartt Wellington Waterproof Boot    11" work boot Oil tanned leather with abrasion resistant Cordura Direct attached welt construction with dual density PU outsole OrthoLite insoles Molded TPU heel counter and waterproof membrane Oil, chemical and slip resistant Electrical Hazard Rated ASTM 2413-05 (Steel Toe version)	Carhartt Waterproof Work Boot - 6" or 8" Oil tanned leather Direct attached welt construction with dual density PU outsole Ortholite insoles and padded collars, Ortholite Comfort Tongue Molded TPU heel counter with achilles flex joint Waterproof membrane Oil, chemical and slip resistant Electrical Hazard Rated ASTM 2413-05 (Steel Toe version)

The weekend is looking a little warmer (38° on Sat, 48° on Sun) so all that glorious snow we just received will turn into a sloppy slushy mess. This is when Muck Boots come in handy; they are 100% waterproof, lightweight, comfortable and warm (plus they come in some pretty great colors!).

The construction of these boots is genius; Muck uses their exclusive self-insulating, waterproof CR-foam construction that acts as a "neutral medium" between inside and outside temperatures. Depending on which style you choose, the comfort range starts at sub-zero temps all the way to 70° F, so in some regions you could wear this boot most of the year. The CR-foam bootie is naturally lightweight and comfortable so leave those heavy winter boots at home. The Muck Boots also have a Breathable Airmesh lining to allow for air circulation and wick away excess moisture.

After your outside work is finished, the Muck Boots are easy to clean with the spray of a hose or a nice scrubbing with soap and water. And if for some reason the rubber becomes punctured, it can easily be repaired with sealant found in your local hardware store.

All in all these boots are a comfortable way to work (or play) in messy outdoor conditions. The price may result in a bit of sticker shock but with easy clean-up and repair; the Muck Boots are easy to maintain to ensure they stay in your footwear collection for years to come.  
 

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The forecast is in and it looks like the weather is going to get more "winter-like". Falling temperatures rain/snow mix and wind...oh the wind! If you're like me and say "I'm not ready" every time the forecast turns frigid here are a few of the essentials I find helpful during cold weather.

My personal winter wardrobe from G&L Clothing - (left to right) Sorel Boots, Carharhartt scarf, Berne Apparel gloves, Carhartt Midweight Zip Front Hooded Sweatshirt, Wigwam Merino Comfort Hiker Socks, Carhartt Cable Knit Hat and Carhartt Fleece Headband.

1. Layers -  I'm a firm believer if you have the right clothing, winter is not so bad. If you're going from your car to work or in and out of buildings all day a layering system is key. I start with a long sleeve shirt or sweater, then my Carhartt for Women Midweight Zip Front Hooded Sweatshirt (I never leave home without it) and Carhartt has a wide variety for men and women. It keeps me warm when I'm at my desk and I can take it off if I get too warm. When I do go outside I just add my winter coat on top & I'm ready to go. And if I'm outside for longer periods of time, I will add Indera or Minus 33 thermal tops & bottoms as well as a lined vest.

2. Accessories - Hat, gloves, scarf and wool socks are pretty much part of my every day winter wardrobe. Carhartt has quite a few hats for men and women, mine is fleece lined so it's not itchy and extra warm. If you don't want to ruin your hair in the morning ear muffs, ear warmers and headbands work well too. My gloves are insulated and waterproof from Berne apparel; we don't have these online but they are available in the store. Wigwam wool socks are my favorite, the wool blend wicks moisture so they keep my feet warm (not sweaty) and anti-microbial properties keep my boots smelling fresh too. Finally never underestimate the power of the scarf to keep out the breeze; Carhartt just added a few scarves for men and women.

3. Footwear - Insulated boots, and YakTrax. I wear my Sorel boots and if there is ice, I add my YakTrax for extra traction, after you fall once on the ice, you will never forget them again. Columbia and Sorel offer men's and women's snow boots. If you are working outdoors, LaCrosse and Carolina can get you an insulated safety work boot.

4. Carry an Emergency Pack in your car all winter long -  I am a commuter so being cold and stranded is not my idea of a good time. A really good friend of mine gave me a 1 Person Emergency Pac for Christmas and it was the best gift I received this year! There are lots of websites out there with advice on making your own emergency kit but she purchased mine from this website: http://www.emergency-pac.com/ it has everything: food, water, pocket knife, blanket, etc. etc. all wrapped up in a bright red backpack.
 

That's my advice for staying warm this winter, so bundle up, enjoy the cold and contact us if you have any questions!

Sara

G&L Clothing Online Dept.

Lacy J. Brunnette stopped by our store yesterday to talk about Carhartt. Lacy has her own Fashion Blog here in Des Moines and visits shops all around town looking for the latest and greatest fashions. She wanted to know all about Carhartt what what makes it such a great brand. Out of all the quality brands we stock at G&L Carhartt is our biggest so we definitely know our stuff when it comes to Carhartt.

I know we have seen Carhartt on tv, movies and sometimes a top pick by celebrities. It seems the Carhartt brand is rising up in the fashion industry with its excellent color choices and rugged styling. We had lots of product options to show Lacy and explained to her how our customers know and trust the Carhartt name because of its quality.  We picked out a few of our favorite pieces and even gave her a sneak peak into the new Fall 2012 men's and women's outerwear collection. All in all it was a great interview and we hope Lacy will come back and visit us again.

Here is a link to Lacy's Blog and her post about Carhartt

Carhartt Finds Home & Following for Sizeable Collection at G&L Clothing - By Lacy J. Brunnette - Des Moines Fashion Blogger

Working in retail I've decided one of the most rewarding and difficult gifts to buy is clothing. So many factors go into a wearing a garment, they might not like the fit, the color, the style, the size, etc. If you happen to receive or give a gift from G&L Clothing that doesn't quite work don't worry, we have you covered when it comes to Returns and Exchanges.

Here are the details of our Return/Exchange Policy...

Returns:

If it doesn't fit, you don't like it and you don't want to mess around to exchange for something else, a refund is ideal. As long as your item is not washed or worn, has ALL original tags (cannot stress this enough) and is in NEW condition, you have 40 days to send your item back to us for a refund.

Just fill out the Return/ Exchange policy form included with your purchase and tell us what you're sending back. We will issue a refund for the cost of the item (not shipping charges) back to the payment method you used to place the order (credit card, PayPal, Amazon.com purchase etc.)

Exchanges:

Maybe you received a size to big or not a fan of the color, you have 90 days from the purchase date to decide if you want to send your item back for an exchange. Make sure before you send an item back it has not been washed or worn and has ALL original tags. Fill out the Return/Exchange policy form and tell us what items you are sending back and what items you would like to exchange.

If the item you want to exchange for is more than your original purchase we will need your credit card information again to charge the difference. On the other hand if your exchange item is less than what you originally paid we will issue a refund for the amount. As long as we have your exchange item in stock we will have it processed right away otherwise we may need to order it from the manufacturer if we are out of stock.

Return Shipment Label:

We do offer a return shipment label you can print off to send back your item for a return or an exchange. The label is FREE to print and FREE to use but if you are sending an item back for a refund and use the Return Shipment label you will receive a $5.95 restocking fee that will be taken out of the refund. The label is easy to get, just go to our UPS return service page, enter your order information, print off the label and tape it to the outside of the package.

Helpful Tips:

- We reserve the right to refuse any return or exchange so make sure garments are NOT washed or worn and are in NEW condition

- Garments must have ALL original tags (manufacturer and G&L price tag)

- Find a suitable box or bag to send your item back (re-using the original packaging is not recommended)

- Please remove any pet hair from the garment (we will love you forever if you do this!)

- Fill out return/exchange policy form and include it with the shipment

I think that about covers it. If you have any questions you can call, chat or Email us directly. Have a wonderful Holiday Weekend!

Sara

G&L Clothing Online

The holidays are getting closer, and we want to help you out with FREE SHIPPING on your order of $15 or more at gandlclothing.com.

UPS ground shipping is only available for orders shipping within the lower US 48 states and does not include international orders or PO Boxes. Call, Chat or Email if you have any questions and happy shopping!

In the spirit of the winter season, a co-worker sent me an article from the Daily Beast, about America's 25 Coldest Cities and guess what...Des Moines is #21!  With G&L Clothing nestled in downtown Des Moines and living in Iowa all my life, I definitely understand how brutal an Iowa winter can be. Sub-zero temps, blowing snow, freezing rain are just a few of the fun things we get to handle from November - April.

Luckily there are lots of local places in Iowa to buy cold weather gear and lets just say our "winter experiences" have taught us well in deciding what's good and what's not for those harsh weather conditions. Below is the article if you want to take a look, Sioux City is #12, Cedar Rapids #17 and Iowa City #25 so Iowa is dominating the 25 coldest cities list.

http://www.thedailybeast.com/galleries/2010/12/10/america-s-25-coldest-cities.html?fb_ref=gallery&fb_source=home_multiline

Let us know if we can help with any of your winter needs by contacting us or visiting our store at 1801 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines IA 50309.

Holiday shopping is definitely under way and if you love the idea of placing orders online but hate shipping fees we have a solution. All Iowa residents placing orders online can select In-Store Pick-Up instead of UPS shipping. 

After you have added your items to the cart at gandlclothing.com, as long as your billing address is in the state of Iowa the In-Store Pick Up option will show up along with UPS Ground shipping.

After this, you will pay for your items in the check out and receive an order invoice.

We take about 24 HOURS for processing (especially during the holiday season) and we will give you a call or send you an Email (your choice) when your order is ready to pick up in the store. A lot of our Iowa customers are using the In-Store Pick Up option, it's an excellent way to shop. Feel free to test it out and let us know what you think!

Happy Shopping,

G&L Clothing Online Department

800-222-7027 x.221

info@gandlclothing.com

Now through December 4th get the best prices of the season on a few of Carhartts most popular Men's and Women's jackets and coats. J130, J140, C003, WJ130 and WJ140 are your sale jackets plus you get a FREE Carhartt Logo Knit Hat with every Carhartt Jacket purchase! Click on the images below or visit our Carhartt Store to see our entire Carhartt collection.

Carhartt J140 Duck Active Jacket Reg $84.99 - Now $69.99 SAVE $15	Carhartt J130 Carhartt Sandstone Hooded Active Jacket Reg $89.99 - Now $79.99 SAVE $10	Carhartt C003 Duck Traditional Coat Reg $104.99 - Now $89.99 SAVE $15
	Carhartt for Women J130 Sandstone Active Jacket Reg $89.99 - Now $71.99 SAVE $18	Carhartt for Women J141 Sandstone Sierra Jacket Reg $99.99 - Now $81.99 SAVE $18