’10 Boot Giveaway’ with KEEN
KEEN has given us 10 pairs of its Durands to get to readers in need of boots now.
Update: 600,000 steps in KEEN Boots
We set out to hike 1 million steps in the KEEN Durand boots. Four weeks and hundreds of thousands of steps in, we’re happy to report the boots are holding up fine.
Long Hike: 124,608 Steps In KEEN Durands
This week in our ‘1 Million Steps’ project our hiker hit not deep wilderness but the forests and rolling landscapes of a “rails to trails” route.
KEEN Boot Test: Lake Superior Peninsula
Our quest to hike 1 million steps in the KEEN Durand boots continues. This week, we report on a Lake Superior adventure and the Bayfield Peninsula.
'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 world.
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 a unique quarry park in central Minnesota.
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 KEEN’s new Durand boots.
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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 boots, including removable booties, rubberized textiles, and models with no tongues.
‘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 going to find out…
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 British brand.
First Look: Sandals Made With ‘Two Cords’
We test a just-released sandal from KEEN, unlike anything we’ve seen.
First Look: GORE-TEX Mesh Footbed, ‘Vents’ For Waterproof Shoes In 2015
The battle against sweaty feet continues! Scoop on a 2015 technology…
First Look: 20-Mile Test Of Asics ‘Gel’ Shoe
This Asics shoe is a lightweight road runner. We tested it on a Ragnar relay.
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 race in more than 30 years… and he did it wearing Skechers.
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.
KEEN Footwear ‘Built In The USA’
We tour KEEN to see footwear built in a Portland, Ore., factory.
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.
German ‘Foot Scan’ Test Basis Of BIOM Footwear Line
We test four shoes all based on the “average shape” of 2,500 foot scans.
‘Barefoot’ Cycling Shoe Promises Natural Cycling Action
Revolutionary collaboration between Shimano and Vibram combines protection, sensitivity.
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.
First Look: ‘Updated’ Saucony Virrata 2 Maintains Greatness
How do you make a great shoe better? Leave it alone.
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.
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.
Spike-Equipped, Swedish Wintertime Running Shoes Review
Icebug of Gothenburg, Sweden, offers shoes designed for running all throughout winter.
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!
Nike Trail Shoe: The Zoom Wildhorse
Nike’s trail runner hits the ‘Goldilocks’ zone between minimalism, protection and tread depth.
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.
First Look: ECCO Biom Terrain Boots
We tested these rugged but light hiking boots for a month on snowy hikes and bushwhacking adventures.
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 light weight.
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.
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 a test this fall.
