Footwear

Deadhead Sandals: Chaco Grateful Dead Designs

Now you can put some dancing bears on your dancing feet.

Written by Sean McCoy April 30, 2015

Portland Airport Carpet Sandals

KEEN debuts sandals made to mimic the aesthetic seen on the flooring at Portland international.

Written by Stephen Regenold April 27, 2015

Huckberry/GearJunkie: Spring Shop

GearJunkie has partnered with Huckberry to bring you a curated selection of the best outdoor gear for your next rainy day adventure.

Written by Jake Ferguson April 23, 2015

Rohner Backcountry Socks – Merino Wool With A Synthetic Backbone

Hiker puts the Rohner Backcountry Sock to the test for this review of the merino and synthetic blend.

Written by Christopher Cogley April 20, 2015

Spring-Loaded: ENKO Shoes

A questionable shoe design or a revolution for runners? The ENKO is one odd shoe.

Written by Sean McCoy April 15, 2015

First Look: UA ‘Fat Tire’ Shoes

New ‘fat tire’ outdoors shoes by Under Armour are absolutely crazy.

Written by Sean McCoy April 09, 2015

GearJunkie/Salomon CITYTRAIL Race

Salomon is partnering with GearJunkie on a unique CITYTRAIL running event in Minneapolis on April 30th.

Written by Jake Ferguson April 08, 2015

LED Boots Light The Way

These boots have and LED light built into the tongue of the boot.

Written by Eric Lemke March 25, 2015

First Look: Salomon ‘Mud Shoe’

Salomon created the new version of the Fellcross with its professional trail-running team, and the company markets them as giving “performance our top athletes demand…

Written by Stephen Regenold March 18, 2015

Minimalism Is Dead – Long Live Minimalism!

Extreme minimalism may be dead, but in the aftermath we’ve gotten some great new products thanks to the reevaluation it caused.

Written by Alex Kurt March 17, 2015

UNEEK Footwear Is ‘Cord + Sole’

“It’s a total love or hate shoe — people are like ‘that’s the coolest thing I’ve ever seen,’ or ‘I hate that, I want to…

Written by Staff Post March 17, 2015

First Look: Salomon MTN LAB Freeski Boots

Salomon spent three years developing these boots with input from expert skiers like Greg Hill. We put them to the test for this review.

Written by Sean McCoy March 04, 2015

From The Field: Hiking The Mountains Of Kurdistan

Darrin Pelham is a paramedic working in the oil-exploration industry. He is assigned to a seismic crew in the mountains of Kurdistan.

Written by Staff Post February 25, 2015

10 Commandments for Warm Feet in Winter

Got cold feet? Use these ten tips from Polar Explorer Eric Larsen to keep your feet warm in the winter and cold weather.

Written by Eric Larsen February 19, 2015

First Look: Salomon Shoes for Winter Running

The Salomon Snowcross CS has aggressive v-shaped tread, nine carbide spikes, and gaiters.

Written by Steve Graepel January 28, 2015

KEEN '5 Boot Giveaway'

Need new winter boots? KEEN has given us the chance to award five readers looking for an upgrade this month.

Written by Stephen Regenold December 12, 2014

3 Feet Deep: Winter Boot Test in Colorado Blizzard

We put the warmest boot made by KEEN, the Summit County III, to the test in a Colorado blizzard for this review.

Written by Sean McCoy December 10, 2014

Building A Better Boot – Q&A With KEEN Design Team

We spoke with two boot designers to learn how footwear is created from the ground up.

Written by Sean McCoy December 02, 2014

Tour Of L.L.Bean ‘Bootmobile’

At more than 11 feet tall, and with shoelaces made mooring rope, the Bootmobile gets no shortage of strange looks.

Written by Stephen Regenold November 14, 2014

20 Tips: Buy The Perfect-Fitting Boot

A good pair of boots is a great investment. Follow these tips to help you get boots that fit.

Written by Sean McCoy November 10, 2014

First Look: 2015 Columbia Sportswear Line

It won’t come to market for a full year. But the line, which includes multiple pieces influenced by freestyle ski uniforms, has some tech that…

Written by Stephen Regenold November 04, 2014

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