Dash out the door in style with the Encore Buckle by Merrell. The Encore Buckle is slip-on ready with its slim cut & low profile design your feet will both look & feel amazing while your walking around town. The Encore Buckle is a slip-on clog that requires no break in time for comfort. [...]
Confession: I’ve never worn a light hiking shoe. It’s not that none have tickled my fancy, it’s that I don’t have enough room in my closet for a shoe for every activity in my life. And truthfully, sometimes hiking shoes are so heavy and masculine that I’m not drawn to them. So often, my running [...]
It’s springtime in Boulder, Colorado, and a perfect time to test out the new Wolverine Brek Wellington boots. The photo above shows them in pristine condition, but they really should be used in muddy conditions to test their mettle. As a transplanted New Englander, I at first thought the style of these boots was [...]
The Encore Groove Pro by Merrell takes a professional shoe to a whole different level. Are you tired of fatigued & achy feet? Are you on your feet for hours whether it be at work or for play? If this sounds like you, you might want to consider Merrell’s Encore Groove Pro. I first heard [...]
Your feet will be caught off guard as they slip into luxury with Patagonia Women’s Better Clog. Patagonia is known for the quality and performance of their merchandise. The Women’s Better Clog is no exception. Packed with Patagonias attention to detail the Better Clog is a perfect shoe for long [...]
I just finished up my seventh hike wearing the Treksta Men’s Kobra II GTX shoe, and feel like I finally found the right shoe for trail hikes. The Kobra II GTX had a comfortable fit right out of the box, with no break-in needed. This generation of Kobra is built on TrekSta’s NestFIT last, which is [...]
I’ve had a lot of work to do, and the Wolverine Raider 6″ work boot got right down to business with me. I am a general building contractor, and over the last week I wore the Raiders while rewiring a workshop, building an interior wall and doorway, loading materials into my truck and doing my [...]
This cool looking, low-cut hiking shoe from Wolverine certainly has my attention. I have never owned Wolverine footwear, and am mostly familiar with the brand as a manufacturer of work boots. So it wasn’t until I received the Pulsar that I began to understand Wolverine as very competitive hiking shoe/boot brand as well. Wolverine is [...]
The Ahnu Montara boot is a superb addition to the Ahnu hiker lineup. It is a made for day hikes and packs up to 40lbs, which is the bulk of most people’s outings. This boot packs a lot of feature-benefit, without any of the heaviness that typically goes with it. Weighing in at a [...]
The Oregon PCT boot by Keen arrived at my door in anticipation of cold-weather hiking; this is a substantial, durable, and comfort-oriented boot intended for multi-day adventures. I tested the Oregon PCT Boot on the trails in a hilly region of South Dakota. Climates have been milder than usual, so I was not able to [...]
If you are in the market for an all-weather, winter hiking boot, take note. The new Delta Boot by KEEN is made for both men and women, and is a very capable option for you winter activities. While KEEN is best recognized for their summer waterfront shoes, their sturdy boots are also very [...]
The new Revel winter boots from KEEN are absolutely made for cold weather adventures. When I first received the Revel, I was immediately impressed with how sturdy these boots feel, and how well they seem to be constructed. The sophisticated-looking footbed, which includes wool felt, grabbed my attention, and the razor-cut sipes in the outsole [...]
SANUK! Sannuuuuuuk. Sanuk. If nothing else, it’s just a fun word to say, the way each letter and sound rolls together. It’s hard not to smile when saying Sanuk – and that’s the company’s motto – smile and pass it on. Wearing the Vagabond Chill sandals (yes, I said sandals, not shoes) will definitely put [...]
With Fall upon us, it’s time to break out the jeans, long sleeve shirts, jackets, and boots. For Fall 2011, Chaco is introducing the new Otis Nurl Boot which has a suede upper leather that screems Fall. When I think of the classic Fall look, the Otis Nurl Boots are what I have in mind, [...]
As the Merrell Jungle Moc has been a staple in many peoples shoe wardrobes, it was only time until Merrell Came out with a similar moc to give a little variety to peoples shoe collections. As a current owner of the Jungle Moc slide on’s that have lasted me 10+ years (still going strong), I [...]
Using a trail running shoe for hiking can be beneficial in a number of ways. First, they are typically much lighter than heavier and bulkier hiking shoes. Second, they are typically a lot more comfortable. Third, it’s easy to have one shoe that can do it all. And while trail running shoes are excellent for [...]
Obōz (pronounce it with a long “o”) is a cool little company out of Bozeman, Montana that takes their outdoor footwear seriously. The company was not one I was familiar with, so I couldn’t stop myself from poking around their website to see who they were and what they were all about – take a [...]
When you hear the name Birkenstock, what do you think of? Hippies, 80’s and 90′s, Germany, Boulder, last forever? For me, that’s exactly what I think of. I remember growing up and having a pair of Birkenstock’s that seemed to last forever, well 7 years. They pretty much went with me everywhere I went, [...]
If you need an everyday light weight hiking shoe the Ecco Xpedition Lite is the right shoe for you. I wear them everyday when I go on my daily one to two hour hike on the trails in North Carolina. The first time I used them it had rained early in the morning so when [...]
While Boston has the Green Monster at Fenway Park, Mammut has its own green monster in the Redburn hiking shoe line. The Redburn is a hiking/approach shoe that is perfect for someone looking for a low cut hiking/approach shoe. I personally like a low cut shoe as I don’t need a ton of ankle support, [...]
With Flip Flop season getting into full swing, it’s time to check last year’s flip flops to see if they pass the smell test and can I wear these out in public test. If you find yourself in the boat of needing a new pair of flip flops, it’s worth taking a look at the [...]
When your significant other starts complaining about you wearing your hiking shoes on date night, it might be time to upgrade. And while I don’t mind wearing my hiking and running shoes out on the town, it is nice to have a pair of shoes that have a little bit of an outdoor look, but [...]
As Keen continues to grow outside its popular original Keen Newport water shoe, I decided it was time to see how their hiking shoe line holds up. With a number of my friends wearing Keen hiking shoes on the trails and noticing a number of hikers wearing these shoes, I thought to myself, they must [...]
