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 [...]
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 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 [...]
One of Salewa’s promises is 100% blister free wear for its full line of approach, mountaineering and tech approach footwear. After months of usage of my Firetail tech approach shoes their promise has held true. As a tech approach shoe, the Firetail GTX has the features of a hiking shoe/approach shoe but is light enough [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Keen is a known leader in ultra comfortable trail footwear, and the new Obsidian waterproof hiking/trail running shoe is no exception. The upper, composed of a seamless piece of durable canvas material with a KEEN.DRY™ waterproof breathable liner provide a great fit. In our tests, the waterproof upper also did its job, successfully keeping snow [...]
We had the joy of testing out the Patagonia Boaris and heads sure did turn. Sometimes we get samples to test and as we step out in public, people say wow, that’s ugly! I then say, but it performs well… This time around, I walked out the door and received all kinds of comments from [...]
The V-Lite Rapid Aero II HPi is a light weight, breathable adventure sport shoe. This shoe was tested on the trails of North Carolina. I really liked the hydrophobic technology that made them light weight and water resistant. No time was needed to break them in; I went through many puddles and briefly in a [...]
The Omni GV made a spring trip to the Rocky Mountains and was tested in melting snow conditions. Testers feet stayed dry thanks to the Gore-Tex membrane and water resistant suede upper on this shoe. The Omni is a mid weight hiker coming in at 30 oz for a pair. Testers found the Omni to [...]
The Exit Sport 2 is a medium weight day hiker that features a mesh and leather upper which allows air movement and excellent breathability. Testers found this shoe to run a tad on the large side and had to size down ½ to 1 full size. The shoe offers a roomy toe box and flexible [...]
The Shasta is an economical low cut hiker that does not skimp on features or comfort. Testers used this hiker in the Utah dessert and raved about its’ moisture control and ability to provide breathability through the vented upper. The offset lacing system moves the pressure point from tying a knot in the laces from [...]
The Breeze is a low cut supportive hiker from Vasque. The Breeze has a waterproof nubuck leather upper thanks to Gore Tex and wonderful ventilation due to Airmesh nylon fabric. Testers felt that this is a high volume shoe with a very roomy toe box and wider feel; best suited for individuals with wide feet [...]
The Hedgehog GTX XCR is a low profile speed hiking shoe that looks and feels more like a supped up trail runner. The Hedgehog weighs a mere 25 oz per pair and packs a lot of features to produce a great multisport shoe capable of tackling any terrain. The shoe incorporates a grippy lightweight Vibram [...]
The Bly is a new shoe added to Patagonia’s line up this season. The Bly is a low profile green hiking shoe comprised of the following recycled components: POLI-CORK open cell footbed, PET/polyester mesh liner, polyester laces, and a rubber Vibram Ecostep outsole. Testers found immediate comfort with the Bly thanks to triple density EVA [...]
The Sticky Dragon is a new shoe to Garmont’s hiking shoe line and it is a blend between an approach shoe and a trail runner. Yet we didn’t feel this to be the ideal trail runner, we did find this shoe to perform great on slick rock and day hikes. We tested these shoes out [...]
The new Oboz Teton is a great shoe for day hikes and backpacking. The shoe comes with somewhat of a stiff ride and it took a little bit to break in, though it is nice to have this stiff ride for when you are on uneven rocky surfaces all day or carrying a lot of [...]
We’ve had the joy of testing out the Vasque Breeze Low GTX over the past few months and overall, we’ve been pretty happy with these hiking shoes. These shoes are a low cut hiking shoe, but they are a little heavier duty than most light weight hikers. The shoe has a Vibram sole which has [...]
