All Terrain, All Condition Running: Salomon XA Enduro Review
Snow, talus, scree, slickrock, mud, gravel, trail — these shoes carried me over all of it. Read More...
September 7, 2017
Footwear
From boots to barefoot-style shoes, we cover the entire footwear spectrum. Our staff runs, hikes, treks, and climbs in new footwear and shoes each week.
Pac-Man Sandals: Chaco Launches ’80s Arcade Classic
Chaco launches a limited edition run of specially designed straps that pay homage to the original footless superhero. Read More...
August 16, 2017
Six-Minute Shoes: KEEN Robot Builds UNEEKS In-Store
Inside the 'World's Smallest Shoe Factory,' two semi-autonomous robot arms weave made-to-order sandals in six minutes. Read More...
August 1, 2017
$20 For A Pair Of Socks?! Here’s What You Pay For
Why should I spend $20 on Smartwool socks? Valid question. Read More...
July 31, 2017
Sticky Scrambler: Lowa’s Redesigned Approach Pro GTX
With a low-to-the-ground chassis, Lowa bills the redesigned Approach Pro GTX as a safer approach shoe, but it comes with a hefty price tag. Read More...
July 25, 2017
First Look: Thermo-Mold The Tecnica Forge Trekking Boot
The Tecnica Forge will be the first thermo-moldable hiking boot when it hits the market Spring 2018. But its innovations don't stop there. Read More...
July 21, 2017
Vibram’s Sole Factor Tour Gives Your Shoes A Second Chance
Vibram wants to resole your boots. And it'll do so for free at nearly 20 REI stores across the U.S. Read More...
July 19, 2017
First Look: Insole Giant ‘Superfeet’ Jumps Into Shoe Market
After 40 years, Superfeet—the brand renowned for insoles—decides to launch a shoe of its own. Read More...
July 17, 2017
‘Time To Play’ Giveaway: 25 Pairs Of Salomon Shoes
We've teamed up with Salomon to give out 25 pairs of their new Sense Ride trail shoes. Click here to learn how to get yours. Read More...
July 17, 2017
United Shoes Of America: Artful Kicks Reflect Each State
From sleek to stylish to outright silly, these one-off Adidas UltraBOOST X shoe designs seek to capture each state's unique character. Read More...
July 11, 2017
Turn A Dial, Tighten These Asics Trail Running Shoes
Boa Technology's twist-to-tighten lacing system, a grippy sole, and sock-like liner set the Asics FujiRado apart. Read More...
July 11, 2017
Pro-Level Trail Shoe, Affordable Price: Salomon Sense Ride Review
The Salomon Sense Ride borrows specs from the elite S-Lab line for a familiar shoe that meets most trail running needs but doesn't break the bank. Read More...
June 30, 2017
First KEEN Boot For Women: Terradora Put To Test
KEEN’s debut hiking boot specifically for women is lightweight and looks good. We tested a pair on the trail and around town. Read More...
June 27, 2017
Boot Up: Waterproof ‘Nucleo’ High GTX Review
Aggressive tech in an unassuming package, La Sportiva Nucleo boots are waterproof and stocked with upgrades for mountains and trails. Read More...
June 27, 2017
’80s Light Hiker Reinvigorated: Jag Boot Review
Danner's Jag boots are back after a 30-year hiatus. We tested them on the trail and around town for our review. Read More...
June 5, 2017
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