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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
With warmer weather around the corner and many of us outdoor enthusiast getting excited to hit the trails, it’s time to check our hiking shoes to see if they have enough life to last another season. If you are in the market for a new pair of hiking shoes, I would highly suggest taking a [...]
Over the past year, I have been testing out the Sabino Trail Mid GTX by Montrail. This mid hiking boot/shoe is a lightweight hiking companion that is great for longer day hikes and hikes where you want to keep dirt, mud and snow out while providing additional ankle support. During the dry season and summer months, [...]
Although the Keen Alta Mid boots aren’t hiking grade boots, they are perfect to compliment your stylish adventures out on the town. The Keen Alta Mid is a full grain leather boot that goes up just above the ankle, i.e. reasoning for calling them a mid. The Alta Mid boots use Keen’s waterproof breathable membrane, [...]
Orange shoes? Sounds pretty wild, eh? However, I love my new orange Keen Howser slip-ons. First off, Keens calls the color rust, don’t want to confuse you all. If orange is not your color, there are 4 other great colors to check out: mauve wine (purple-ish), English ivy (green), gargoyle (smoke blue), and black. The [...]
Typically, a shoe designed to do everything fails at doing anything well. It strives for mediocrity by being able to function passably at different types of activity. Teva just laid to rest this stereotype by creating a shoe that’s rugged enough to take on serious day hikes, stylish enough to wear out, and comfortable enough [...]
Are you one of those people that love your Chaco sandals but when the cold weather comes around, your Chaco’s go into hibernation? New for Fall 2010, Chaco has introduced the ToeCoop and we were lucky enough to get a sneak peek. I am one of those people that tend to wear sandals and flip [...]
Finding a hiking shoe that performs and is easy on the eyes is extremely hard to do, but the Tecnica Hermano might just fill that void for you. We’ve been putting these shoes to the test on hikes in the Rocky Mountains and local walks in the city . The Hermano is best suited for [...]
Hiking can sometimes be one of the best activities in your day and other times you can’t wait to see the trailhead and your car because your shoes are rubbing you in the wrong place! Having a comfy-supportive-grippy pair of hiking shoes can really make a hike a pleasant. We found that the Salomon Tracks [...]
Hiking boots usually fall into two categories – can do… and can’t do. The latter category tends to disappoint about two hours into your day. Those comfy “get around town looking fashionable” boots are shredded, your toes hurt, and forget about carrying ANYTHING, much less a pack. La Sportiva takes the former category one step [...]
After a long run, ride, hike, or any other outing, one of the best feelings is to take off your smelly kicks and slide into a pair of after sport sandals or clogs. This is where the Kuru Draft comes in to the picture. The Draft by Kuru is an ergonomic constructed clog with a foot [...]
When you’re getting ready for your next great adventure, don’t forget to take your Golite Discover Lite shoes. We’ve had the pleasure of testing out the Golite Discover Lite shoes and found them to be great performers in social settings and off the beaten path excursions. With the Paw Pad Gripstick sole, a trail strike [...]
The Sorel Fairbanks have been one of our favorite shoes/boots we’ve tested out this winter. With a leather and waterproof upper, you don’t have to worry about the snow melting into your shoes and getting your feet wet and eventually cold. The Fairbanks come with recycled felt insulation to keep your feet warm, we’ve tested [...]
