Footwear

REI Co-op Cyber Week Sale: Save Up to 50% on Outdoor Gear

Save up to 50% on outdoor apparel and gear during REI’s Cyber Week Sale.

The Best Burly Winter Hunting Boots I’ve Worn: Zamberlan Sawtooth GTX Review

I’ve tested a lot of hunting boots over the years. These Zamberlan Sawtooth GTX are the most capable cold-weather boots I’ve ever worn.

Written by Sean McCoy November 20, 2023

Don’t Wait for Black Friday: Save Now With REI’s ‘Gear Up Get Out’ Sale

Save up to 30% on in-season gear during the REI Co-op ‘Gear Up Get Out’ sale.

Columbia Landroamer: Gifts for the Road & Trail

The Landroamer collection is a line of apparel and footwear that’s made to perform in a range of conditions, which means you can pack less.

Soak Up the Season With REI Co-op Staples

This holiday season, REI Co-op has everything you need to give your loved ones the perfect outdoor-inspired gift.

From Fishing to Skiing, McKenna Peterson Is Xtratuf

Whether captaining the F/V Atlantis, filming a ski flick, or finding her flow, working hard and playing hard is in McKenna Peterson’s blood.

Free Gear Fridays: Win a Pair of XTRATUF Vintage Ankle Deck Boots

This week, two lucky winners will win a pair of XTRATUF Vintage Ankle Deck Boots ($115 value), designed for sport and recreational anglers.

Bougie vs. Budget: Shimano XC9 vs. XC1 MTB Shoe Head-to-Head Review

The Shimano S-PHYRE XC902 is the brand’s flagship mountain bike shoe. The Shimano XC1 is the budget entry. Is there a $330 performance gap?

Written by Bergen Tjossem October 05, 2023

Pure Speed Never Felt So Good: Salomon S/LAB Phantasm 2 Review

Performance and comfort typically fight over top billing — but Salomon’s latest super shoe is pure podiatric bliss.

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 03, 2023

Columbia Steps Into Overlanding Footwear With Drive-Ready Designs

We had Columbia designer Ryan Bucci walk us through the Landroamer shoe collection — perfect for adventuring by car, truck, or van.

Written by M.T. Elliott October 02, 2023

Vimazi ‘Pace-Tuned’ Running Shoes Review: Do They Make a Difference?

The secret sauce to better training runs may just be these ‘pace-tuned’ shoes.

Written by Mary Murphy September 27, 2023

Non-Zero Stance: Altra Launches First Shoe With Drop — FWD Experience

Altra breaks new ground in an effort to reach more runners: its very first shoe with heel-toe drop.

Written by Adam Ruggiero September 26, 2023

26-Year-Old Breaks Women’s Marathon World Record by Over 2 Minutes

Ethiopian Tigist Assefa took first place at the Berlin Marathon over the weekend, smashing a 4-year-old record in the process.

Written by Andrew Marshall September 25, 2023

Danner Closes the Loop With Recraftable Boots: The Mountain 600 Leaf GTX

The Mountain 600 Leaf GTX is eligible for Danner’s recraftable boots program, which repairs used, well-loved boots to extend their lifespan.

Written by GJ Staff September 22, 2023

LOWA Breaks New Ground With Its First Trail Running Shoes

This debut trio of shoes includes trail runners designed for comfort, speed, and versatility — all built upon the brand’s mountain performance DNA.

Win a Wrangler: Jeep, Merrell Celebrate Hiking Boot Collab With Big Giveaway

The new Merrell Moab 3 x Jeep Hiking Boot is a collaboration between two brands with a shared passion for getting off road and getting…

Written by Will Brendza September 12, 2023

Free Gear Fridays: Win a Pair of LOWA All-Terrain Running Shoes

This week, three lucky winners will win a pair of LOWA ATR trail running shoes — the bootmaker’s first foray into the trail running space.

First Impressions: Vasque Gets New Footing With Re:Connect Here Shoes

If Vasque’s usual offerings are akin to a well-trod, classic hiking trail, the Re:Connect Here release is a different, more modern, and approachable path —…

Written by Drew Zieff September 07, 2023

REI Labor Day Sale: Epic Deals on Outdoor Gear

Labor Day may mark the end of summer, but chipper up — it also brings a huge REI sale and deals worth checking out.

Saucony Launches Corn-Based ‘Triumph RFG’ — Its Most Sustainable Shoe Ever

The Saucony Triumph RFG marks the brand’s most environmentally friendly shoe to date, using a mix of corn, cotton, gum rubber, and other plant-based materials.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 22, 2023

Weightless, Precise, Technical Trail Running: Arc’teryx Norvan SL 3 Review

You’d be hard-pressed to find a lighter pair of trail running shoes than Arc’teryx’s Norvan SL 3 — and that can handle rough trails and…

Written by Steve Larese July 28, 2023

‘Switchback at The Running Event’ Returns to Advance the Running, Outdoor Industries

When it comes to growth and idea-sharing in the running and outdoor industries, Switchback at The Running Event might just be the place to go.

Get a Grip on Gnarly Trails: AKU Rocket Mid Hiking Boot Review

The Italian footwear company AKU released a new hiking boot called the Rocket that’s comfortable out of the box, and supposedly offers 25% more traction.

Written by Will Brendza July 18, 2023

Courtney Dauwalter Just Set a Slew of Running’s Craziest Records

Setting a new double record in the Western States 100 and Hardrock 100, Dauwalter has once again cemented her place in the history books.

Written by Andrew McLemore July 17, 2023

Sneak Peek: Nike Running Teams With Vibram to Launch ‘Ultrafly Trail’ Shoe

The footwear giants calls its offering ‘sleek, grippy, and fast.’ Here’s everything we know about the upcoming Ultrafly Trail.

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 10, 2023

Tough ‘Rucking’ Shoes: GORUCK Rough Runner Review

GORUCK, the tactical-inspired, functional fitness brand, hops into the running category with a surprisingly nimble running shoe: the Rough Runner.

Written by Adam Ruggiero June 29, 2023

La Sportiva Jackal II: Trail Runners and Designers Weigh In

The Jackal II incorporates feedback from La Sportiva ambassadors and customers for a new fit and new materials. It added cushion yet still lost weight.