Footwear

Sensitive and Steep: SCARPA Furia S First Look

SCARPA adds a sensitive, soft, aggressive shoe to its high-performance lineup. We tested the Furia S both outdoors and in for this first-look review.

Written by Seiji Ishii July 09, 2018

Patagonia, Danner Team Up for ‘Foot Tractor’ Wading Boots

Patagonia this week reveals its first collaboration ever: a fishing boot made by Danner. Meet the new Foot Tractor.

Written by Sean McCoy July 09, 2018

Buy a Month of Mindful Running for Just $4

Professional ultrarunner Timothy Olson’s Run Mindful app could help athletes remain focused and present.

Written by Julie Kailus July 03, 2018

‘Goldilocks’ Trail Shoe: HOKA ONE ONE Torrent First Look

Chug uphill, glide down, and cut through rocky switchbacks – the HOKA ONE ONE Torrent touts the best of everything a trail runner wants: agility,…

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 29, 2018

La Sportiva No-Edge Technology: Everything Climbers Need to Know

In a sport full of edges and ledges, La Sportiva is helping climbers bring out their best performance with the exact opposite. No-Edge climbing shoe…

Written by Julie Kailus June 22, 2018

True Grit: Inov-8 Graphene-Toughened Shoes Tested

Earlier this week, British brand inov-8 unveiled its new graphene-enhanced G-Series sports shoes to a small group of journalists. We went to England for this…

Written by Sophie Nicholson June 21, 2018

Inov-8 Unveils World’s First Graphene Sports Shoes

GearJunkie traveled to Manchester, England, today for the launch of the inov-8 G-Series — the ‘world’s toughest’ sports shoes.

Written by GJ Staff June 20, 2018

HOKA ONE ONE Torrent: Up for Technical, Down With Weight

The new for spring 2018 Hoka One One Torrent is a trail-tackling beast of a shoe. But this technical prowess comes in a pretty lightweight…

Written by GJ Staff June 19, 2018

Hike Gnarly Trails: Columbia Conspiracy III Shoe Review

For several days, dozens of miles, and hundreds of rocky, Incan steps, we abused Columbia’s waterproof light hiker — the Conspiracy III Titanium OutDry.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 15, 2018

Danner Pronghorn Hunting Boot: A Season-Long Test

Anyone who hunts knows that wet feet suck — and that wet, cold feet suck even worse. I tested the Danner Pronghorn boot in the…

Written by GJ Staff June 13, 2018

Tiny Treadmill Targets Space-Crunched Runners

Looking for a quick workout or way to keep moving at your standing desk? Treadly offers a new, lightweight solution.

Written by Julie Kailus June 08, 2018

Free Gear Fridays: Hanwag Tatra Light GTX Trekking Boots

Win a pair of modern, Hanwag Tatra Light GTX trekking boots in this week’s Free Gear Friday giveaway.

Written by GJ Staff June 08, 2018

Buy These Boots to Help More Women Get Outside

Merrell just launched the female-focused Chameleon 7 Storm XX hiking boot. And this Sunday, 10 percent of every women’s hiking boot purchase goes toward getting…

Written by Julie Kailus June 08, 2018

Free Gear Fridays: Merrell MQM Flex Shoes & Hiking Trip Giveaway

This week, as part of our larger Find Your FKT contest, we’re giving away 12 pairs of Merrell MQM Flex shoes and an all-expenses-paid weekend hiking trip for…

Written by GJ Staff May 25, 2018

Hybrid Future: 2019 Footwear Sneak Peek From Merrell

GearJunkie got a first look at the upcoming Merrell Rove and MQM Ace footwear, coming to market in 2019.

Written by GJ Staff May 25, 2018

Thundrblades: Electric Skates Throttle Your Feet 25 MPH

Get your cutoff jean shorts and wrist guards ready. Thundrblades introduces electric, carbon fiber, glow-in-the-dark inline skates.

Written by Adam Ruggiero May 17, 2018

Awesome Hiking Boot: The Salomon X Ultra 3 Mid GTX

The Salomon X Ultra 3 Mid GTX is a very comfortable, fairly light, waterproof boot that fit my foot well right out of the box. Three…

Written by Sean McCoy May 11, 2018

Foot-Mapped Custom Insoles: Superfeet ME3D Review

Superfeet worked with HP to create fully custom, supportive, and flexible insoles. After getting my feet scanned and gait measured, I tested the ME3D insoles…

Written by Seiji Ishii May 08, 2018

Up the Distance: How to Break Into Ultramarathons

From learning how to trail run to standing at the start line of your first ultramarathon, this guide is your first step in a potentially…

Written by Nate Mitka May 04, 2018

Free Gear Fridays: Danner Mountain 600 EnduroWeave Giveaway

Win a pair of Danner Mountain 600 EnduroWeaves in this week’s Free Gear Friday giveaway! Click to enter now.

Written by GJ Staff May 04, 2018

Fastest Known: Film Documents ‘Origins of FKT’

An original production from GearJunkie and Wild Confluence, ‘Origins Of FKT’ gives a visual timeline of the rise of fastest known time attempts and the…

Written by GJ Staff May 02, 2018

Tough Shoe for Tough Workouts: Altra HIIT XT Review

Altra breaks into the fitness world with the HITT XT – a tough, stable, and comfortable cross-training shoe. We wore the Altra HIIT XT through…

Written by GJ Staff April 04, 2018

New Kind of Breathable: Spire GTX ‘Side-Venting’ Sole

La Sportiva built the Spire as a light-duty hiking boot for day trips. The waterproof boot adds mesh and Gore-Tex Surround for breathability, a Vibram…

Written by Adam Ruggiero April 02, 2018

Strongest Boot Ever? Dyneema Leather EXOSTRIKE First Look

Ecco partnered with Dyneema to launch the EXOSTRIKE, a performance hiking boot made with ‘the world’s strongest leather.’

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 21, 2018

How Long Do Hiking Boots Last?

Soggy feet, flapping soles, and the dreaded peek-a-boo toe hole – someday your hiking boots will die an undignified death. But when will that be…

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 15, 2018

New Breed: Merrell MQM FLEX ‘Hybrid’ Trail Shoe

Seeking a one-quiver shoe for trail and varied terrain? Merrell touts that its MQM FLEX footwear ‘blurs the lines’ for what a trail shoe should…

Written by GJ Staff March 13, 2018

Supermarket Chain Launches Fire Sales of Hiking, Outdoor Gear

The German-based brand Lidl wants to equip outdoor adventures for a lot less money. Its limited run of private-label boots, jackets, headlamps, and more shocked…

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 08, 2018

You Can Run in François D’Haene’s Shoes (and Hat)

François D’Haene ran the entire 100+ miles of the UTMB in a single pair of shoes and socks. Salomon made these shoes, the S/LAB Ultra…

Written by Sean McCoy March 02, 2018

Review: Black Diamond Shadow Climbing Shoe

Black Diamond Equipment just released the Shadow climbing shoe, its first aggressive shoe designed for steep sport climbing and bouldering. We put the Black Diamond…

Written by Seiji Ishii February 19, 2018

Watch: Run From Tokyo to Japanese Mountain Trails

Run from downtown Tokyo to the summit of nearby Mt. Nabewari in a day-long adventure with Columbia Sportswear.

Written by GJ Staff February 17, 2018

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