Footwear

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

Winter Traction: Which Kahtoola Spike Is Right for You?

Traction on snow and ice is a challenge. Two lightweight footwear products from Kahtoola are made to give grip.

Written by GJ Staff February 16, 2018

Trail Slipper: Teva Ember Moc Review

Part sneaker, part puffy, Teva’s Ember Moc may soon be part of many campers’ gear collections. We reviewed it outside, inside, and around town.

Written by GJ Staff February 13, 2018

New Balance Benefits National Parks With Limited-Edition Sneaker

National Parks: Love them, wear them, and support them with New Balance’s specially designed 998s.

Written by Adam Ruggiero February 06, 2018

Europe’s Largest Outdoors Trade Show Awards 5 Best Products

These five products beat out thousands of companies showcasing the very latest in product innovation to win the ISPO Product of the Year award.

Written by Sophie Nicholson February 02, 2018

The North Face Introduces Woven Boots

The North Face thinks a woven fabric will mean more comfort in a light hiking boot. The woven Ultra Fastpack III GTX hiking boot marries…

Written by Sean McCoy February 01, 2018

New Shoe Material Is ‘200 Times Stronger Than Steel’

Running shoe brand Inov-8 claims its new G-Series shoes deliver a combination of traction, flexibility and durability never seen before in sports footwear.

Written by Sean McCoy December 18, 2017

The Most Exciting Shoes From ‘The Running Event’

The Running Event trade show debuts some of the running industry’s top products for the coming year. We were on hand to learn about five…

Written by GJ Staff December 12, 2017

Boot Tech: 3 Innovations In 2018 Columbia ‘Canuk’

Lightweight but warm, the Canuk boot by Columbia was built for below-zero days… like 65 degrees below zero.

Written by GJ Staff December 11, 2017

No More Knots: Boa Goes Beyond Laces

Technology has advanced. Shouldn’t your shoelaces? The Boa System is built to get you on the trail faster, doing what you love. When your gear disappears…

Written by GJ Staff November 22, 2017