Sticky Slipper: Boreal Ninja Climbing Shoe Review
Impeccable fit and improved rubber combine to make Boreal’s best climbing shoe yet.
Cyber Week Sales Happening Now: Best Outdoor Gear Deals of 2019
We found the best Black Friday deals of 2019. Shop these online sales to get discounts on outdoor, camping, travel, and adventure gear. Happy savings.
Best Men’s Winter Boots for 2019-2020
From hiking boots to snow boots, these are the best men’s winter boots of 2020; Including top picks from Sorel, KEEN, Kamik, and more.
Orvis PRO Wader Review: Durable, Intelligent, and Guide-Approved
The new Orvis PRO Wader was created with fishing guides and hardcore fishing junkies in mind. GearJunkie’s Morgan Nowels put them to the test.
Gear Lust: 23 Gifts for Outdoorsy People
From a versatile Pelican backpack cooler to a down jacket from L.L. Bean, we’ve chosen 23 outdoor gifts that will be sure to please anyone who loves the outdoors.
Danner Pronghorn Review: Light, Quiet Hunting Boot
Danner Boots updated the Pronghorn for 2019, and a GearJunkie writer took them for a long walk.
Recycle This Shoe: Salomon’s Footwear Program Makes It Possible
Pretty soon, Salomon will be able to turn running shoes into ski boots by recycling the materials.
Gift Guide: Shop Now, Relax Before the Holidays
We’ve found the best gifts for all the adventure-loving people in your life. Shop these early-bird gifts now and get back outside doing what you love.
50% Off: Crazy Deal on ‘Best Winter Running Shoe’
We’re not sure how long this deal will last, but you can score a pair of Columbia Mountain Masochist IV OutDry men’s trail-running shoes for half off.
Merrell MTL Long Sky Review: Ultrarunner-Designed Trail Shoe
Merrell will release the Long Sky trail-running shoe, designed with ultrarunner Anna Frost, in November. We got an early test on these trail runners and put them to the test in the Grand Tetons.
La Sportiva TX Guide Review: The Most Runnable Approach Shoe
The La Sportiva TX Guide is at home on both flat terrain and near-vertical crags. It’s a great choice for fast-and-light hikers on technical terrain.
Top Brands Unveil Limited-Edition Running Shoe Designs
In anticipation of prestigious fall races like the NYC Marathon and Ironman, many footwear brands create specially designed models inspired by the race locales.
Earn a Sports Product Management Master’s From Anywhere
The University of Oregon’s Master’s of Science in Sports Product Management is now available online as a flexible 24-month hybrid program.
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Fastest Barefoot Shoe? Xero ‘Speed Force’ Review
Xero notes it’s the brand’s ‘lightest, most minimalist, closest-to-barefoot performance shoe yet.’ It weighs about 5.8 ounces in a men’s size 9 and has a removable sock liner for anyone wanting to make the minimal shoe even closer to the ground.
REI End-of-Season Clearance: Up to 50% Off Patagonia, TNF
REI’s end-of-season clearance sale means huge discounts on high-quality gear. Snag these deals from October 11 to 14 and save up to 50 percent off big-name brands.
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Normcore Goes Hardcore: Adidas Revamps Iconic Stan Smith Tennie With GTX
The basic white leather sneaker that put adidas on the tennis shoe map beefs up for winter with GORE-TEX tech. But … why?
Crispi Colorado GTX Boot Review: A Great Early-Season Option for Hunters
This season, I was fortunate enough to take the new Crispi Colorado GTX for a spin. Here’s my take on this rugged and comfortable boot.
College Students: How to Keep Outdoor Gear Organized in Your Dorm
Kids and not-so kids alike are back at school this month. The adventure-minded college-bound would do well to heed these pointers on keeping their room, and their gear, in tip-top shape.
First Look: Merrell’s ‘Sustainable’ Collaboration Contains Algae
The Agility Synthesis is a popular Merrell trail-running shoe. This week, the outdoor brand teamed up with brewer Dogfish Head on a more sustainable version.
I Ran 10 Miles on the Salt Flats to Test ASICS’ New GlideRide Shoes
ASICS came up with a novel proving ground for its GlideRide running shoes: the Bonneville Salt Flats. Reporter Brian Metzler put them to the test in this surreal environment.
Running Expert Explores History of Shoes in Newest Book
Running guru Brian Metzler just announced the release of his latest book, ‘Kicksology,’ which dives deep into the subject of running shoes.
Screaming Deals: Outdoor Gear Savings of the Week
This week’s screaming deals highlight the the Merrell Trail Glove 4, Patagonia Woolyester Fleece, Rylo Action Camera, and more.
Watch: Built Like a Hiking Boot, Fast as a Sneaker
Durable, aggressive, and lightweight, the Merrell Zion hiker has the flexibility to be the only boot you need from home to outdoor escape.
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HOKA EVO Speedgoat Review: Cushy Gets Faster
If you know and love the venerable HOKA ONE ONE Speedgoat, the EVO Speedgoat should be on your radar for your next trail-running shoe purchase.
Merrell Zion: Sneaker Soul, Hiking Goal
Durable, aggressive, and lightweight, the Merrell Zion hiker has the flexibility to be the only boot you need from home to outdoor escape.
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Boreal Dharma Review: All-Around Climbing Shoe With an Amazing Fit
A great fit and incredible heel round out a high-performance, all-around sport climbing shoe.
Watch: Merrell Celebrates Race Day Volunteers With New Shoe, Short Film
Merrell’s latest trail runner — the Bare Access XTR Sweeper — is named for the behind-the-scene folks making race day work. They cheer, they support, and, most specifically, they leave our trails better than they found them.
HOKA Launches Lighter, Faster ‘EVO’ Speedgoat Race Shoe
HOKA ONE ONE updates its popular Speedgoat 3 trail shoe with EVO tech to ‘win races and set records.’
Nike Sparks Controversy With ‘Plastic Bead’ Shoes
For many environmentalists, microplastics are public enemy No. 1. And Nike’s newest shoe platform, Joyride, has literally thousands of them.
How to Choose the Best Trail-Running Shoes: A No-Bull Guide
Check out our quick guide on how to buy and choose the best trail-running shoes for you. It’s got lots of info, few words, and no marketing jargon.
Altra Vanish XC Review: Fast Off-Road Racer
A new spikeless cross-country shoe from Altra hits the trifecta of performance, comfort, and speed. The company punts on subtle (but effective) design tweaks to a classic off-road design.