The Pacific Northwest is abundant with amazing outdoor opportunities – Cross-Country Skiing, Mountain Climbing, Backpacking…but I’m going to be real with you – my range of nature exploration typically involves snowman building, state park camping, and short trail excursions. I have two little girls ages 2 & 4, which mean all of our “rustic” adventures are family-friendly. With that said, I am always looking for outdoor “gear” that is, first and foremost, comfortable – but also durable, long-lasting, and won’t break the bank.
Northside USA is that brand. They have great fashion-forward footwear that are meant to be played in. Their tagline “Just For Fun,” is perfect…I need shoes that I can live in…be able to enjoy the little things with my family without the burden of a high price tag. They are also very accessible (convenience is key!), available at retailers across the country, from Fred Meyer to Amazon. In fact, they continuously rank as one of the highest footwear sellers on Amazon!
I had a chance to “play” in the Northside “Bishop,” an ADORABLE Grey Winter Boot! First of all, I’m OBSESSED with the faux fur collar…definitely my favorite part of the boot. It paid perfect compliment to the intricate stitching and design that showed detail was not to be missed. The icing on the cake was how warm my feet stayed, thanks to the Nor-Foam Insulation. Definitely felt comfortable tromping around on a stormy PNW day and am crossing my fingers for some snow so I have an excuse to go out and play some more!
You love them, don’t you? :)
Well, GUESS WHAT? Northside USA was kind enough to provide me with a pair to GIVEAWAY to an Obsessed by Portia reader ($65 Value)! Enter via the Rafflecopter below and if you win, you will receive this exact style in your size! Remember, the more you Like, Share, Follow, & Pin the greater chance you have at winning! Good luck babes! ♥
XoXo Portia
I might *need* these for a upcoming Whistler trip!
Oooohhh they would be PERFECT to wear to Whistler!! Fun :)
My favorite outdoor activity is walking through the forest near my house. It’s really beautiful and great exercises. I sometimes take the hiking trails, but I dont’ own any hiking shoes, so I can’t do that too much.
Rachel – You should definitely check out the other styles that Northside USA offers – they have a wonderful hiking variety, with fantastic price points. Northsideusa.com :)
Gardening!
Lyndsey – I just started gardening last year and love it! Can’t wait to get going soon!!
I love to go sledding.
Darlene – I love the Pacific Northwest but sometimes wish we had snow more often so we could sled our little hearts out!
I really love to go on long walks and explore! Just being outside in nature makes me happy.
BTW, these boots are amazing! I love them!
Kassie – Nature is pretty amazing :) Yes I’m LOVING these boots!! Thanks for entering the contest!
I really love to go on walks and explore! Just being outside in nature makes me happy.
BTW, these boots are amazing! I love them!
Ah I love that nature makes you happy :) Yes the boots are fantastic!!! Good luck :)
Hiking
Sandra – Hiking is such a great way to enjoy the outdoors! Thanks for entering the giveaway! Good luck!
I love walking outside in the fresh air!
ahhhhh fresh air…..nothing better :) Good luck, Connie!
We love hiking and camping
I LOVE camping! My girls are begging for summer so we can bust out that tent! Good luck, Susan!
My favorite outdoor activities are walking, fiddling in the garden, playing games with the kids.
Love it! Thanks for entering the giveaway!! :)
We enjoy sledding and snow tubing. So much fun creating memories!
Aw fun! Wish we had some snow right now in the PNW! Good luck with the giveaway!
I love hiking
Northside USA has great hiking footwear – definitely check them out Sarah! Thanks for entering and good luck!! :)
I love to walk outside and I really love to read outside. I dislike dirt so no gardening here. Ha ha! kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.
Haha love that! Good luck!
I like to take my grand kids exploring. We enjoy camping, fishing and swimming.
So fun!! Thanks for the comment Dawn! Good luck! :)
Love sledding with my children. It would be nice not to get my feet wet.
These boots would be fantastic to play in! Thanks for entering! Good luck :)
I Love going to West Virginia every Christmas and playing in the snow with my grandchildren but then I’m happy to come home where we don’t have much snow so I can just walk the dogs and enjoy the mild weather.
The best of both worlds :) Love that! Thanks for entering the contest!
My favorite ouydoor activity is riding my bike!!
Ah you’re the first one to say this & I agree! So great! Good luck!
I enjoy camping and hiking :)
Some amazing memories are made around a campfire :) Thanks for entering!
Gardening and planting flowers would be my favorite . Love to be in the fresh air and have a pretty yard.
I’m always trying to work on my ‘pretty’ yard…a lot of work but so rewarding!! Good luck in the giveaway!
WE love to take walks with the dog and kids to the park!!! I bet these boots would keep my toes warm! Going to -30 tonight with windchill! So cold out there!
Oh my goodness!!! That is so cold! It is 60 degrees here in the NW (crazy February!!!). Thanks for entering!!
Swimming is my favorite outdoor activity
I can’t wait for outdoor swimming weather!! Good luck in the contest!
My favorite outdoor activity is hiking.
Such a great way to enjoy the outdoors! Thanks for entering!!
My favorite outdoor activity is cross country skiing!!
I have yet to try cross-country skiing! Bucket list…. :) Good luck with the contest!
I like puttering around the yard in my flowerbeds, having a picnic at home or somewhere else, doing just about anything outdoors with my husband, daughters and grandkids!
Lovely! Family time is the BEST time :) Thanks for entering!
I love to swim in the summer and ski in the Winter! Lately it’s been lots of sledding too!
Ah swimming…can’t wait for summer! Winter can be pretty amazing too though :) Good luck!
Sliding with my kids it’s always a fun activity
Thanks for entering!! Good luck :)
My favorite outdoor activity is…. walking/hiking with my dogs. I really like these boots but will probably give them to my daughter.
So sweet Wendy! Thank you for entering!!
I love taking walks! :)
Awesome!! Thanks for entering the giveaway, Darlene! Good luck :)
Hiking or going to the beach!
The beach is my fave! Ahhh the sand between the toes….Good luck in the contest!!
My favorite outdoor activity is hiking or bike riding!! Love those boots!!
Awesome! Thanks for entering! Good luck :)
In the summertime I enjoy kayaking and canoeing. In the winter I enjoy sledding and hiking.
Love how active you are!! Thanks for entering :)
I love hiking with my hubby.
Love it! Valentine’s date? :)
I love running outside! Just waiting to get above freezing!
I sure hope it warms up for you soon! Keep an eye out for a post I have coming up for some fun gear from Brooks Running!
I love most any outdoor activity. I enjoy getting out of the house and keeping active.
I totally believe the key to a sane mind is an active body! Thanks for entering!
We love hiking and our all time family favorite is off road biking on forest trails.
Adventurous family – I like it! :) Good luck!
My favorite outdoor activity in the spring/fall is gardening!! During winter, my favorite activity is playing in the snow and going for rides on the ATV/Snowmobile trails.
I am so excited for gardening season…lots to prepare for but cannot wait for the harvest! Thanks for entering!
Snow tubing with my boys in the winter – so much fun!
Ah love it!! Thanks for entering, Lisa!
I love long walks anywhere, from the city to the trails. Its great exercise and I love to explore.
These boots would be perfect for both the city or trail exploration! Good luck!
I LOVE TO JUST GO FOR WALKS THROUGH THE WOODS
Nature is so peaceful :) Love it :) Goo luck in the contest!
We like snow shoeing.
I’ll have to try that sometime! Talk about a workout, right?!
pond hockey
Definitely the first person with this response! Nice! Thanks for entering!
Thanks for entering!! Good luck :)
I like walking outside. (no winter sports for me)
Thanks for the contest.
Thank you for entering! Keep an eye out for more contest soon :)