Footwear

Adventure Race Gear Giveaway: Apparel, Trail Shoes, and More to Reach the Finish Line

GearJunkie is partnering with several brands to give three lucky winners each an adventure prize package, including Smartwool socks, Solomon trail running shoes, a Petzl…

Earth-Friendly Fitness Shoe: Allbirds Tree Flyer Review

Though it takes aim at a more fleet distance shoe, Allbirds gives rise to a more stable, comfortable line of all-fitness footwear.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 17, 2022

Five Ten Crawe: The Best Sport Climbing and Bouldering Shoe for Duck Foot

If you have a duck foot and love to scale steep lines at your limits, the Five Ten Crawe could be the shoe of your…

Written by Seiji Ishii May 13, 2022

Free Gear Fridays: Superfeet ADAPT RUN Insoles Giveaway

This week, five lucky winners will receive a pair of Superfeet’s ADAPT RUN Insoles.

‘Beerproof’ Boots: Timberland, Sam Adams Launch First-of-Its-Kind Footwear

A new marriage of two New England brands will help you get your drink on in comfort and style. Timberland PRO and Samuel Adams have joined forces…

Written by Hrisafie Hariklea Hadgis April 27, 2022

The Hunting Boot You Want to Hike In: Schnee’s Kestrel Boot Review

The Schnee’s Kestrel boot offers the comfort of a lightweight hiking boot with all the ruggedness needed for mountain hunting.

Written by Rachelle Schrute April 26, 2022

French Runner Tackles 127km ‘Walk in the Park’ at Transgrancanaria Island Race

The North Face’s short film shows what it takes for an average runner to prepare for, run, and cross the finish line of the Transgrancanaria…

Written by Mary Murphy April 19, 2022

LaCrosse Targets Turkey Season With Its Alpha Agility Snake Boot

Spring turkey hunts often mean traipsing through snake territory. That’s why LaCrosse Footwear chose a turkey season-specific camo for its latest snake boot.

Membership Sale: Save 20% on Big Brands at Backcountry

For 10 days, Backcountry will reward members with a 20% discount on a full-price item. It’s the perfect time to grab that gear you’ve had…

Upcycle, Recycle Your Shoes: Merrell Launches ‘ReTread’

If successful, Merrell’s new ReTread footwear reclamation program will prevent 600,000 shoes from being thrown away by 2025.

Written by Jilli Cluff April 08, 2022

Spring Hiking: Grab This Backcountry Gear to Cover You From Head to Toe

Stock up for hiking season with Backcountry. The brand has curated a mix of apparel and gear from top brands to cover you from head…

HOKA Speedgoat 5 First Look: Better From the Bottom Up

HOKA’s Speedgoat trail runners have been around since 2017. The latest version has a new outsole, midsole, and upper. Will it be our favorite Speedgoat…

Written by Mary Murphy April 05, 2022

Bontrager Pedals to Gym-Goers and Cyclists With Hybrid Clip-In Shoe

The all-new Cadence Spin Shoe from Bontrager pairs the benefits of a clip-in design with the support and stability of a proper cross-trainer.

Written by Jilli Cluff April 04, 2022

Master Chief: Wolverine Launches Halo-Inspired Boots

The 139-year-old boot company collaborated with 343 Industries to bring the Wolverine x Halo workboot into the third dimension.

Written by Jilli Cluff March 28, 2022

Hot Stepping: Upcoming Running Shoe Brands Chasing Down the Competition

Looking for a fresh look and feel on your next run? Here are four brands pushing harder into the running market you should know about.

Written by Tim Newcomb March 18, 2022

REI Member Moment Sale: Save 20% on Spring Gear Essentials

REI Co-op members can enjoy 20% off one full-price item and an extra 20% off one REI Outlet item. The coupon event runs form March 18…

Written by Sponsored Post March 18, 2022

Allbirds Takes Bigger Strides Into Performance Running Shoes: Dasher 2.0 Review

On the heels of its first purpose-built running shoe, the Dasher, Allbirds makes marked improvements to woo more serious runners into its casual-looking kicks.

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 10, 2022

lululemon Leaps Into Running Footwear With 4 Women’s Styles

Lululemon’s first-ever collection of women’s footwear should cover every running, training, recovery, and everyday need. Get the women’s styles this month and men’s shoes next…

Written by Jilli Cluff March 08, 2022

Tecnica’s Zero G Peak Ski Touring Boot Brings Power Under 1,000 Grams

For skiers who want control, performance, and fun on descents paired with a light setup for fast and efficient uphill travel, Tecnica’s Zero G Peak…

Written by Berne Broudy March 07, 2022

4 Athletes Share What It Means to Be a Runner With Saucony

Saucony drops its new ‘Call Us Runners’ film series. It features runners from diverse backgrounds in short clips, celebrating the sport.

Written by Mary Murphy March 07, 2022

The Perfect Fit: 3 Scrappy Climbing Shoe Brands to Keep on Your Radar

From boulderers to trad dads, every climber needs a reliable pair of climbing shoes.

Written by Austin Beck-Doss March 03, 2022

Building on the Legacy: XTRATUF Tightens Down Its Iconic 6-Inch Boot

The XTRATUF 6-inch Legacy Lace Boot adds leather and laces to the brand’s classic waterproof boot design.

Learn What Makes a Winter Runner Tick in Touching Short Film ‘The Side of the Mountain’

In this calming, inspiring short, one runner heads up a wintry mountain road somewhere in the Appalachians.

Written by Mary Murphy February 16, 2022

Free Gear Fridays: Darn Tough’s Ski and Snowboard Sock Giveaway

This week, five lucky winners will receive three pairs of ski and snowboard socks from Darn Tough.

Salomon Index.01 Review: 100 Days in Recyclable Running Shoes

Last year, Salomon shook up the footwear market and dropped a fully recyclable shoe, which it will recycle for you at the end of the…

Written by Mary Murphy January 24, 2022

Tecnica Breaks Ultralight Backcountry Boot Barrier

Tecnica unveils the Zero G Peak ultralight alpine boot. The sub-1,000g boot focuses on fit and performance, drawing on the brand’s roots.

Written by Sam Anderson January 20, 2022

‘#1 Boot Brand in Scandinavia’ Comes to the US: All You Need to Know About Polyver Sweden

Polyver says its winter boots are 40% lighter, twice as durable, and three times as insulative as competitors like Muck Boot.

Written by Sam Anderson January 20, 2022

Nike ZoomX Streakfly: Fast, Furious, Futuristic Running Shoe

The Nike ZoomX Streakfly steps away from the carbon fiber fad to create a purpose-built, comfortable speed shoe for short-distance races.

Written by Cory Smith January 19, 2022

The Running Event Recap: Best Shoes for 2022

We recently traveled to Austin, Texas, for The Running Event, an annual running-specific conference and trade show, to check out what’s in store for 2022.…

Written by Cory Smith December 20, 2021

Discounts Up to 60%: Backcountry Joy to the Herd, Brand-Owned Sales

The Backcountry Cyber Sale is over, but the deals are not. Check out our picks to save on all kinds of bestselling gear and apparel…

Written by Sponsored Post December 01, 2021

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