Recap: Gear Junkie's Summer Shoe & Boot Reviews
July 8, 2011, 11:18 am / Categories: Running, Hiking
Testing the latest footwear is a primary occupation for the reviewers at GearJunkie.com. From minimalist trail shoes to full-leather boots, the reviews below offer a roundup of some of this year’s most intriguing footwear makes. Pick out your optimal shoe and lace up to hit the trail!
Minimal Trail Runner
> New Balance Minimus
Uber-Durable
> UK Gear ’1,000-Mile’ Shoe
Full Leather Hiker
> Wolverine Fulcrum hiking boot
Minimal Road Runner
> Inov-8 Road-X 233
‘Mountain Running’ Shoe
> La Sportiva Crosslite
Silicone ‘Foot Glove’
> Inov-8 Evoskin
Super-Size Trail Running Shoes
> Tecnica’s Diablo MAX
Minimal Sport Sandal
> Teva Zilch
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You’re talking the Silicone ‘Foot Gloves’? See our review: http://gearjunkie.com/inov-8-evoskin-barefoot-shoe — so much more than just stinky feet!
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Seems they wouldn’t breathe at all and would encourage foot fungus + what’s the point? Stinky feet?