Footwear

'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

‘1 Million Steps’ In KEEN Durand Boots

What will a pair of hiking boots look like after 1 million steps on some of the toughest trails around the U.S.? This summer we’re…

Written by Stephen Regenold July 15, 2014

Ultra-Running Shoe By Inov-8

The Inov-8 Race Ultra 290 model comes in men’s and women’s builds and weighs its namesake 290 grams. It’s the first ultra-running shoe from the…

Written by Stephen Regenold June 10, 2014

First Look: Sandals Made With ‘Two Cords’

We test a just-released sandal from KEEN, unlike anything we’ve seen.

Written by Stephen Regenold June 05, 2014

First Look: GORE-TEX Mesh Footbed, ‘Vents’ For Waterproof Shoes In 2015

The battle against sweaty feet continues! Scoop on a 2015 technology…

Written by Stephen Regenold May 29, 2014

First Look: 20-Mile Test Of Asics ‘Gel’ Shoe

This Asics shoe is a lightweight road runner. We tested it on a Ragnar relay.

Written by Sean McCoy April 28, 2014

American Wins Boston Marathon… Wearing Skechers Shoes

American Meb Keflezighi won the Boston Marathon in a blazing time of 2:08:37 (4:54 mile pace) to become the first American man to win the…

Written by Patrick Murphy April 21, 2014

12 Good Boots: Find Your Perfect Hiking Footwear For Spring 2014

From fast and light to full-on stompers, we tested a dozen hiking boots for this spring.

Written by Stephen Regenold April 16, 2014

KEEN Footwear ‘Built In The USA’

We tour KEEN to see footwear built in a Portland, Ore., factory.

Written by Stephen Regenold April 10, 2014

Altra Olympus Tested For 230 ‘Max Cushion’ Miles

An ultrarunner goes 100+ miles on back-to-back weekends in a new, super-thick-soled shoe and reports back with good news.

Written by Sean McCoy April 07, 2014

German ‘Foot Scan’ Test Basis Of BIOM Footwear Line

We test four shoes all based on the “average shape” of 2,500 foot scans.

Written by Sean McCoy April 01, 2014

‘Barefoot’ Cycling Shoe Promises Natural Cycling Action

Revolutionary collaboration between Shimano and Vibram combines protection, sensitivity.

Written by Sean McCoy April 01, 2014

Field Test: Vasque ‘Super-Cush’ Trail Running Shoe Fails To Impress

This shoe has a super thick sole and lots of technology, but it failed to impress our reviewer.

Written by Sean McCoy March 28, 2014

First Look: ‘Updated’ Saucony Virrata 2 Maintains Greatness

How do you make a great shoe better? Leave it alone.

Written by Sean McCoy March 24, 2014

Mud Puddles, Snow Post-Holing In Waterproof Socks (can feet stay dry?)

These waterproof socks, while not perfect, really do work. We give them a thorough test.

Written by Sean McCoy March 21, 2014

More Than 50 Million Activities Recorded On Strava. This Graphic Breaks It Down

Infographic sums up the purported 50,000,000 activities uploaded to the app in 2013. Running and Cycling highlights from all users stun and inspire.

Written by Stephen Regenold January 09, 2014

Spike-Equipped, Swedish Wintertime Running Shoes Review

Icebug of Gothenburg, Sweden, offers shoes designed for running all throughout winter.

Written by Stephen Regenold January 03, 2014

Review: Lems Boulder Boots – She Stole My Boots!

Him: I saw that glimmer in her eye and should have known the boots wouldn’t be mine for long. Her: You never had a chance!

Written by Sean McCoy December 12, 2013

Nike Trail Shoe: The Zoom Wildhorse

Nike’s trail runner hits the ‘Goldilocks’ zone between minimalism, protection and tread depth.

Written by Sean McCoy December 04, 2013

Foot Bones Mirrored With ‘Lugs’ In New Running Shoe

A new shoe line from Newton Running has five soft “lugs” — one for each metatarsal bone.

Written by Sean McCoy December 03, 2013

First Look: ECCO Biom Terrain Boots

We tested these rugged but light hiking boots for a month on snowy hikes and bushwhacking adventures.

Written by Sean McCoy November 20, 2013

First Look: 2014 Topo Shoes Have No ‘Toes’

Just a year old, Topo Athletic entered the market with a unique split-toe design. The brand’s new models have a more classic design and very…

Written by Sean McCoy November 19, 2013

New York City Themed Shoes Ready For NYC Marathon

New Balance released two New York City-themed road running shoes just in time for the New York City Marathon.

Written by Sean McCoy October 30, 2013

First Look: Minimalist Shoe With Big Traction

The Icebug Acceleritas3 are a minimalist shoe with burly tread. They are built to take on slick trails and off-trail terrain. Our editor gave them…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling October 28, 2013

Pearl Izumi’s Ultralight, ‘Dynamic Drop’ Road Shoe

The Pearl Izumi Women’s E:Motion Road N1 has a “dynamic offset” and is the brand’s lightest road running shoe. Our editor tested them on the…

Written by Amy Oberbroeckling October 22, 2013

First Look: Vasque Arrowhead UltraDry

The Vasque Arrowhead UltraDry is an agile winter boot with a lot of features to keep feet warm, dry and comfortable while pounding out miles…

Written by Sean McCoy October 16, 2013

First Look: Salomon Sense Mantra A Capable High-Milage Shoe

The Salomon Sense Mantra is designed for mid and forefoot runners who put down a lot of miles on trail. We put it to the…

Written by Sean McCoy October 07, 2013

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