Altra is well-known for their wide toe box and zero-drop running shoe design. This has ultimately changed the way runners connect with each strike, and has enhanced the natural splaying of the toes. As someone on the search for a minimalist running shoe that kept my natural foot shape intact, I found the Alta Superior […]
When VOITED created their Soul Slipper, it was all about love. Your feet are your truest allies. They take the most abuse over your long hikes and blistering runs. You buckle them into rigid plastic boots, or force them to flex toe to instep to heel over and over, or cram them into tight climbing […]
As we head into the winter months, you may be looking for a pair of slippers that are versatile and durable. Maybe you are looking for a pair that is lightweight and comfortable for indoor use but durable and waterproof so that you can wear them outdoors. We have compiled a list of the six […]
At first glance the Keen Howser III Slide is something of an extravagance. It’s extra. No one actually NEEDS an outdoor-specific slipper, since any slipper is outdoor-specific if you’re brave. But that’s not exactly what this slipper-shoe hybrid is built for. Sure, it’s great to have near the door of the tent when you need […]
Wanting an MTB-specific shoe with which didn’t look overly out of place at the daycare pickup line, I recently ordered a pair of Five Ten Sleuth DLX’s from the Adidas website. A long-time clipless convert, my riding days now often involve a short lunch errand by bike followed by the aforementioned daycare pickup and trail-session […]
The Five Ten Aleon is an aggressive sport climbing powerhouse to front point up the crag. There’s every other climbing shoe company, and then there’s Five Ten; at least that was one of my first climbing lessons. Five Ten Aleon Rubber Whether you agree or not, there’s no debate that Five Ten Climbing Shoes Stealth […]
The HOKA Speedgoat Mid 2 GORE-TEX Shoes are perfect for running in the snow during the winter months. This was the first pair of HOKA One One shoes I have tested, and surely won’t be the last. GORE-TEX Shoes Don’t let snow and cold be an excuse for you to stop running, luckily the HOKA […]
Of all the new gear I pulled out to play with on our backpacking trip into the Sawtooths, my son freaked out the most over his new pair of Merrell Hydro Choprock Sandals. He tried them on immediately, started running laps around the living room, ran out for a couple of rounds of jumping on […]
Vans has defined sport evolution and style almost since day 1, in the process becoming one of the most distinctive and innovative footwear brands around. Enter the Vans Ultrarange Hi MTE — the most recent evolution of board style and engineering, guaranteed to find the feet of all the best riders you know. Vans UltraRange […]
The La Sportiva Ultra Raptor GTX lives up to its name with the endurance and capability it offers on the trail. Unlike other runners that leave your feet soggy on longer runs, the waterproof, breathable GORE-TEX membrane keeps your feet high and dry when it counts. I’ve taken these with me all summer on Teton trails, […]