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. [...]
Moving Comfort is known for their stellar sports bras (reviews to come on a few of their newer models). However, they also make some pretty great products to go over or with their sports bras, such as the Momentum Short. The Momentum Short is composed of DriLayer® Eco Stretch 86% recycled polyester and 14% spandex. [...]
With barefoot running being the latest trend, many people have mixed feelings about the new running fad. Whether you love it, hate it, or just think it looks funny, barefoot running is here to stay. Merrell has been at the forefront of stepping up their game in the barefoot market. No weird 5 fingered looking [...]
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 [...]
Obermeyer is another one of our local companies based here in Colorado. With a corporate headquarters located in the beautiful mountain town of Aspen, the family-run, privately held Obermeyer knows first hand what it takes to protect outdoor enthusiasts from the sometimes harsh conditions of the Colorado Rockies, while also staying comfortable and looking great. [...]
Norwegian brand Helly Hansen has been doing great things with its high-end Odin line in the past year (2011-2012) and the Odin Light Softshell is another winner from the company. In their (Helly Hansen’s) own words, “Odin expert series are designed, tested and developed by Helly Hansen technical experts and professional adventurers.” In my experience, [...]
Type: Trail Running Heel-Toe Differential (Drop): 12 mm Weight: 10.2 oz. women’s / 12.2 oz. men’s Gender Availability: both Men’s and Women’s models The Brooks Cascadia 7′s have had me “Running Happy” this Spring on the trails. Colorado has had an incredibly dry Spring, which has allowed me to get out on the [...]
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 [...]
Mammut is a Swiss brand that falls into the category of high-end performance wear, and caters to the needs of the extreme-use customers, such as mountain guides and other outdoor professionals. The Mammut Nordwand Jacket is exemplary of Mammut’s commitment to performance. The Nordwand is a hard shell featuring GORE-TEX’s top-of-the-line Pro Shell 3-Layer fabric. [...]
The Helly Hansen Mission Jacket has become my go-to ski jacket for the winter season. This jacket is a perfect choice for the resort skier who wants a bit of insulation without too much bulk, allowing the option to layer up or down according to weather. The Mission Jacket is stylish, functional, and has some [...]
The Helly Hansen Enigma Jacket is the greatest jacket that I could not use because of a fatal fit issue. The Enigma is Helly’s top-of-the-line insulated ski jacket and it is one of the most comfortable and feature-packed things I have ever worn. No expense was spared in the creation of this jacket and [...]
I felt fortunate to be able to test a pair of LOWA S-Cruise GTX women’s trail shoes. Upon first removing the shoes from the box my initial thought was, “whoa, these are kind of heavy for a trail runner.” I wondered if they just felt heavy compared to my street shoes. I even asked my [...]
Over the last year, I have been noticing a new apparel personality on the trail scene. Much like Serena Williams shook up the conservative tennis apparel realm, INKnBURN is showing us that running apparel need not be limited to a logoed solid. And every time I have seen a hip set of duds in [...]
With the Odin line, Helly Hansen has taken its considerable experience in the technical outerwear industry, and created a collection of products that is perfect for the outdoor professional and demanding consumer. Featuring Helly’s highest-end fabric, Helly Tech Professional, the Odin Guiding Light jacket offers extreme weather protection in a very lightweight and breathable package. [...]
The Aerial Arson Shell from Columbia Sportswear is a light-weight, high-performance ski jacket that will also serve you well while hiking, snowshoeing, or grabbing dinner in your favorite mountain town. The ultra-breathable, waterproof Omni-Dry® slub fabric outer shell will cut the wind and seal out the rain, and the Omni-Heat® thermal reflective liner will keep you nice and warm. The [...]
As someone who is always out running, hiking, biking, skiing, snowshoeing, etc, having a good pair of boxers is important to me. I’ve been testing the tasc boxer briefs out over the past few months to see how they hold up in all my activities. This boxer brief is made out of 55% organic cotton [...]
If running is your thing and you don’t want the colder wet weather distracting you from your running workouts, the North Face Better Than Naked Jacket is an excellent option to keep you off the treadmill and outside running. I’ve been testing this jacket in the mountains of Colorado to see how it holds up [...]
As we are approaching the fall season and the temperatures are starting to drop a bit for those early morning workouts, a versatile long sleeve shirt is essential to maintain an optimal core temperature. I had the pleasure of trying out the Helly Hansen Pace LS 1/2 Zip which is one of the most comfortable technical [...]
All of the major players in running footwear have their workhorse, best-selling lines that have been around forever. Asics has their 2100 series, Nike has the Pegasus, and Adidas has the Supernova. The Supernova has been around for many years and this season’s brand new Supernova Sequence 4 should be another big hit for Adidas. [...]
As part of the Injinji line-up, the Performance Series lightweight sock touts their standard individual toe design built with high-quality, sport-friendly fabrics (CoolMax and Lyrca) coupled with Injinji’s AIS technology. The socks molded to our feet within the first few steps, removing any gaps or spacing where friction could cause blisters. The snug fit was [...]
Helly Hansen’s Women’s Pace Singlet is a sporty, attractive, and functional top that should be added to your 2011 wardrobe. Every time I hit the trails in the Colorado Mountains I find myself putting on my Pace Singlet. The Pace Singlet is ultra light. There is nothing worse than on a 90+ degree day wearing [...]
You need not be a fly fisherman to enjoy some of the latest and greatest products from Redington. In 2010, Redington launched its’ women’s apparel line and with the 2011 season they have expanded their collection. The Chelan Tee is one of the additions to their line up that I think is worth taking a [...]
As the summer racing season heats up, many of us are looking for that special pair of shorts which looks great, but not too long or short, to wear on the starting line. The Helly Hansen Pace Shorts has been a top choice of mine in this regard. The fabric is silky light with the [...]
