Footwear Archives

Fishing Boot: 'Swappable' Sole, Boa Closure

One of the most technologically-advanced wading boots we’ve ever tested.

Written by Steve Graepel October 08, 2014

Water-Resistant 'Chuck Taylor All Stars'

The Converse Chuck Taylor All Star gets a high-tech upgrade with this water-resistant model.

Written by Sean McCoy October 06, 2014

'Bushido' A Gripping Trail Shoe

Aggressive styling, a low-slung footbed, and gnarly tread make a shoe to eat up technical terrain.

Written by Steve Graepel October 01, 2014

1 Million Steps In KEEN Boots!

Our two-month-long test comes to an end in Portland, Ore., where KEEN Durand boots are made.

Written by Stephen Regenold October 01, 2014

‘Rover’ Is One Shoe For Varied Adventures

The Patagonia Rover Approach is a lightweight adventure shoe fit for running, scrambling, even wading. Our contributor reviews it in a multi-sport test.

Written by Steve Graepel September 22, 2014

KEEN Boots: Trekking Toward 1Million Steps…

Our goal to put down 1 million wilderness steps on a single pair of KEEN boots continues.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 19, 2014

Altra Trail Shoes: Side by Side Test

The Altra Loan Peak 2.0 shoes are put to the test in a 100-mile mountain race.

Written by Kelly Agnew September 16, 2014

Future Fabric to ‘Power Shoes’… Wild Footwear Coming In 2015

Our first look at the innovations you’ll see in outdoor shops next year.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 11, 2014

800,000 Steps: KEEN Boots Hit Milestone At Summit Of Mount Washington

Our quest to hike 1 million steps continues, this week to the highest point in the East.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 10, 2014

PEET ‘Pod’ Made To Dry Wet Shoes

Wet boots no longer! This simple dryer relies on heat to warm the inside of shoes and boots and circulate air. Small, silent and efficient…

Written by Sean McCoy September 10, 2014

High-Top ‘Water Shoes’ Put To Test

They look like streetwear high-tops, but these shoes are built for water.

Written by Stephen Regenold September 08, 2014

2015: Asics Dabbles In 'Fell Running' Design

Hefty lugs on this trail-running shoe make it poised to be a muck-running specialist.

Written by Sean McCoy September 05, 2014

’10 Boot Giveaway’ with KEEN

KEEN has given us 10 pairs of its Durands to get to readers in need of boots now.

Written by Stephen Regenold August 27, 2014

Update: 600,000 steps in KEEN Boots

We set out to hike 1 million steps in the KEEN Durand boots. Four weeks and hundreds of thousands of steps in, we’re happy to…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 22, 2014

Long Hike: 124,608 Steps In KEEN Durands

This week in our ‘1 Million Steps’ project our hiker hit not deep wilderness but the forests and rolling landscapes of a “rails to trails”…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 15, 2014

KEEN Boot Test: Lake Superior Peninsula

Our quest to hike 1 million steps in the KEEN Durand boots continues. This week, we report on a Lake Superior adventure and the Bayfield…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 08, 2014

'Combat Boot' Made For Hikers and Hunters

Hiking boot design influenced a new type of footwear from Altai. But so did the serious leather stompers military commandos wear in jungles around the…

Written by Stephen Regenold August 01, 2014

42,240 More Steps In KEEN Durand Boots

Our quest to hike 1 million steps in the KEEN Durand boots continues. This week, we hit the urban trails in Minneapolis as well as…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 30, 2014

Update: ‘1 Million Steps’ In KEEN Durands

It took 291,456 steps — or 138 miles — but contributing editor Jeff Kish yesterday completed the first section of the Pacific Northwest Trail in…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 23, 2014

2015: Footwear Coming From Arc’teryx

Known for its premium outerwear and climbing gear, Canadian brand Arc’teryx next year will jump full into high-end footwear. These are not your average hiking…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 16, 2014