Footwear

Food Waste Footprints? Crescent Moon Adds Biodegradable Snowshoes

What if your winter sports equipment was not only recyclable but also biodegradable? With Crescent Moon’s new eco-snowshoes, your footprint could literally disappear.

Written by Mary Murphy January 15, 2020

Kenyan Runner Smashes 10K World Record

The new 10K world record by 20-year-old Rhonex Kipruto sets an unbelievably high bar.

Written by Mary Murphy January 14, 2020

Save 50%: Best Deals at REI Winter Clearance Sale

REI’s Winter Clearance offers some of the best deals of the year. Save up to 50% on winter boots, tents, jackets, and more.

Written by Sponsored Post January 13, 2020

Free Gear Fridays: HOKA Speedgoat 4 and Speedgoat 4 GTX Giveaway

This week, three lucky winners will receive their choice of a pair of Speedgoat 4 or Speedgoat 4 GTX running shoes from HOKA ONE ONE!

Written by Sponsored Post January 10, 2020

Grippy, Tenacious Running Shoe: Arc’teryx Norvan VT 2 Review

Arc’teryx gathered beta from its first-ever trail-running shoe and launched the improved Norvan VT 2 for dirt-to-rock ascents. My conclusion after testing a pair? Evolution…

Written by Morgan Tilton January 10, 2020

2020 Running Gear We Can’t Wait to Try

The running world looks bright in 2020. These are some of the coolest running shoes and gear coming down the trail in the new year.

Written by Brian Metzler January 09, 2020

Smart Soles: NURVV Creates Biometric Inserts for Running

A wearable technology company called NURVV just announced its launch of NURVV Run — smart insoles that connect to an app to help you run better.

Written by Mary Murphy January 07, 2020

End-of-Year Gear: Score More at REI’s Year-End Clearance Sale

Save up to 50 percent off outdoor essentials during the REI Year-End Clearance. The sale starts December 25, shop now for the best selection.

Written by Sponsored Post December 26, 2019

Algae, Trees, Castor Beans: Reebok Debuts Plant-Based Performance Shoe

With an eye toward sustainable manufacturing, Reebok will launch its first plant-based sports shoe in fall 2020.

Written by Sean McCoy December 20, 2019

Sticky Slipper: Boreal Ninja Climbing Shoe Review

Impeccable fit and improved rubber combine to make Boreal’s best climbing shoe yet.

Written by Seiji Ishii December 04, 2019

Cyber Week Sales Happening Now: Best Outdoor Gear Deals of 2019

We found the best Black Friday deals of 2019. Shop these online sales to get discounts on outdoor, camping, travel, and adventure gear. Happy savings.

Written by Mallory Paige & Mary Murphy November 29, 2019

Orvis PRO Wader Review: Durable, Intelligent, and Guide-Approved

The new Orvis PRO Wader was created with fishing guides and hardcore fishing junkies in mind. GearJunkie’s Morgan Nowels put them to the test.

Written by Morgan Nowels November 19, 2019

Gear Lust: 23 Gifts for Outdoorsy People

From a versatile Pelican backpack cooler to a down jacket from L.L. Bean, we’ve chosen 23 outdoor gifts that will be sure to please anyone…

Written by Mallory Paige & Adam Ruggiero November 14, 2019

Danner Pronghorn Review: Light, Quiet Hunting Boot

Danner Boots updated the Pronghorn for 2019, and a GearJunkie writer took them for a long walk.

Written by Josh Metten November 12, 2019

Recycle This Shoe: Salomon’s Footwear Program Makes It Possible

Pretty soon, Salomon will be able to turn running shoes into ski boots by recycling the materials.

Written by Mary Murphy November 08, 2019

Gift Guide: Shop Now, Relax Before the Holidays

We’ve found the best gifts for all the adventure-loving people in your life. Shop these early-bird gifts now and get back outside doing what you love.

Written by Mary Murphy November 06, 2019

50% Off: Crazy Deal on ‘Best Winter Running Shoe’

We’re not sure how long this deal will last, but you can score a pair of Columbia Mountain Masochist IV OutDry men’s trail-running shoes for…

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 25, 2019

Merrell MTL Long Sky Review: Ultrarunner-Designed Trail Shoe

Merrell will release the Long Sky trail-running shoe, designed with ultrarunner Anna Frost, in November. We got an early test on these trail runners and…

Written by Andy Cochrane October 21, 2019

La Sportiva TX Guide Review: The Most Runnable Approach Shoe

The La Sportiva TX Guide is at home on both flat terrain and near-vertical crags. It’s a great choice for fast-and-light hikers on technical terrain.

Written by Cory Smith October 18, 2019

Top Brands Unveil Limited-Edition Running Shoe Designs

In anticipation of prestigious fall races like the NYC Marathon and Ironman, many footwear brands create specially designed models inspired by the race locales.

Written by Brian Metzler October 15, 2019

Earn a Sports Product Management Master’s From Anywhere

The University of Oregon’s Master’s of Science in Sports Product Management is now available online as a flexible 24-month hybrid program.

Written by Sponsored Post October 14, 2019

Fastest Barefoot Shoe? Xero ‘Speed Force’ Review

Xero notes it’s the brand’s ‘lightest, most minimalist, closest-to-barefoot performance shoe yet.’ It weighs about 5.8 ounces in a men’s size 9 and has a…

Written by Stephen Regenold October 11, 2019

REI End-of-Season Clearance: Up to 50% Off Patagonia, TNF

REI’s end-of-season clearance sale means huge discounts on high-quality gear. Snag these deals from October 11 to 14 and save up to 50 percent off…

Written by Sponsored Post October 11, 2019

Normcore Goes Hardcore: Adidas Revamps Iconic Stan Smith Tennie With GTX

The basic white leather sneaker that put adidas on the tennis shoe map beefs up for winter with GORE-TEX tech. But … why?

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 07, 2019

Crispi Colorado GTX Boot Review: A Great Early-Season Option for Hunters

This season, I was fortunate enough to take the new Crispi Colorado GTX for a spin. Here’s my take on this rugged and comfortable boot.

Written by Josh Kirchner October 03, 2019

College Students: How to Keep Outdoor Gear Organized in Your Dorm

Kids and not-so kids alike are back at school this month. The adventure-minded college-bound would do well to heed these pointers on keeping their room,…

Written by Molly Hurford September 18, 2019

First Look: Merrell’s ‘Sustainable’ Collaboration Contains Algae

The Agility Synthesis is a popular Merrell trail-running shoe. This week, the outdoor brand teamed up with brewer Dogfish Head on a more sustainable version.

Written by Sean McCoy September 12, 2019