Inov-8 Unveils World’s First Graphene Sports Shoes
GearJunkie traveled to Manchester, England, today for the launch of the inov-8 G-Series — the ‘world’s toughest’ sports shoes.
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HOKA ONE ONE Torrent: Up for Technical, Down With Weight
The new for spring 2018 Hoka One One Torrent is a trail-tackling beast of a shoe. But this technical prowess comes in a pretty lightweight package.
Hike Gnarly Trails: Columbia Conspiracy III Shoe Review
For several days, dozens of miles, and hundreds of rocky, Incan steps, we abused Columbia’s waterproof light hiker — the Conspiracy III Titanium OutDry.
Danner Pronghorn Hunting Boot: A Season-Long Test
Anyone who hunts knows that wet feet suck — and that wet, cold feet suck even worse. I tested the Danner Pronghorn boot in the hope my feet would stay warm and dry.
Tiny Treadmill Targets Space-Crunched Runners
Looking for a quick workout or way to keep moving at your standing desk? Treadly offers a new, lightweight solution.
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Free Gear Fridays: Hanwag Tatra Light GTX Trekking Boots
Win a pair of modern, Hanwag Tatra Light GTX trekking boots in this week’s Free Gear Friday giveaway.
Best Travel Shoes of 2019
Whether packing your bag to head to the hills, walk around the museums, or hit up the beach, we scoured the market, tested, and compiled the best travel shoes of 2018.
Buy These Boots to Help More Women Get Outside
Merrell just launched the female-focused Chameleon 7 Storm XX hiking boot. And this Sunday, 10 percent of every women’s hiking boot purchase goes toward getting more women outdoors.
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Free Gear Fridays: Merrell MQM Flex Shoes & Hiking Trip Giveaway
This week, as part of our larger Find Your FKT contest, we’re giving away 12 pairs of Merrell MQM Flex shoes and an all-expenses-paid weekend hiking trip for two.
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Hybrid Future: 2019 Footwear Sneak Peek From Merrell
GearJunkie got a first look at the upcoming Merrell Rove and MQM Ace footwear, coming to market in 2019.
Thundrblades: Electric Skates Throttle Your Feet 25 MPH
Get your cutoff jean shorts and wrist guards ready. Thundrblades introduces electric, carbon fiber, glow-in-the-dark inline skates.
Awesome Hiking Boot: The Salomon X Ultra 3 Mid GTX
The Salomon X Ultra 3 Mid GTX is a very comfortable, fairly light, waterproof boot that fit my foot well right out of the box. Three big days on and off trail left me looking forward to more miles in these boots.
Foot-Mapped Custom Insoles: Superfeet ME3D Review
Superfeet worked with HP to create fully custom, supportive, and flexible insoles. After getting my feet scanned and gait measured, I tested the ME3D insoles on hikes and trail runs.
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Up the Distance: How to Break Into Ultramarathons
From learning how to trail run to standing at the start line of your first ultramarathon, this guide is your first step in a potentially life-changing experience. With the proper training, footwear, and nutrition, just about anybody can partake in ultrarunning and surprise themselves.
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Free Gear Fridays: Danner Mountain 600 EnduroWeave Giveaway
Win a pair of Danner Mountain 600 EnduroWeaves in this week’s Free Gear Friday giveaway! Click to enter now.
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Fastest Known: Film Documents ‘Origins of FKT’
An original production from GearJunkie and Wild Confluence, ‘Origins Of FKT’ gives a visual timeline of the rise of fastest known time attempts and the culture that has developed around it since 2000.
Tough Shoe for Tough Workouts: Altra HIIT XT Review
Altra breaks into the fitness world with the HITT XT – a tough, stable, and comfortable cross-training shoe. We wore the Altra HIIT XT through two months of workouts (and counting) during our review.
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New Kind of Breathable: Spire GTX ‘Side-Venting’ Sole
La Sportiva built the Spire as a light-duty hiking boot for day trips. The waterproof boot adds mesh and Gore-Tex Surround for breathability, a Vibram sole for traction, and “Nano Cells” for abrasion resistance.
Strongest Boot Ever? Dyneema Leather EXOSTRIKE First Look
Ecco partnered with Dyneema to launch the EXOSTRIKE, a performance hiking boot made with ‘the world’s strongest leather.’
How Long Do Hiking Boots Last?
Soggy feet, flapping soles, and the dreaded peek-a-boo toe hole – someday your hiking boots will die an undignified death. But when will that be and what can you do to help prevent it? We asked the experts.
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New Breed: Merrell MQM FLEX ‘Hybrid’ Trail Shoe
Seeking a one-quiver shoe for trail and varied terrain? Merrell touts that its MQM FLEX footwear ‘blurs the lines’ for what a trail shoe should do. In this ‘GearJunkie Lab’ article we interview a Merrell insider involved in the design.
Supermarket Chain Launches Fire Sales of Hiking, Outdoor Gear
The German-based brand Lidl wants to equip outdoor adventures for a lot less money. Its limited run of private-label boots, jackets, headlamps, and more shocked consumers with incredibly low prices.
You Can Run in François D’Haene’s Shoes (and Hat)
François D’Haene ran the entire 100+ miles of the UTMB in a single pair of shoes and socks. Salomon made these shoes, the S/LAB Ultra available to the masses this week.
Watch: Run From Tokyo to Japanese Mountain Trails
Run from downtown Tokyo to the summit of nearby Mt. Nabewari in a day-long adventure with Columbia Sportswear.
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Winter Traction: Which Kahtoola Spike Is Right for You?
Traction on snow and ice is a challenge. Two lightweight footwear products from Kahtoola are made to give grip.
Trail Slipper: Teva Ember Moc Review
Part sneaker, part puffy, Teva’s Ember Moc may soon be part of many campers’ gear collections. We reviewed it outside, inside, and around town.
New Balance Benefits National Parks With Limited-Edition Sneaker
National Parks: Love them, wear them, and support them with New Balance’s specially designed 998s.
Europe’s Largest Outdoors Trade Show Awards 5 Best Products
These five products beat out thousands of companies showcasing the very latest in product innovation to win the ISPO Product of the Year award.
The North Face Introduces Woven Boots
The North Face thinks a woven fabric will mean more comfort in a light hiking boot. The woven Ultra Fastpack III GTX hiking boot marries athletic woven uppers with a waterproof boot design.
New Shoe Material Is ‘200 Times Stronger Than Steel’
Running shoe brand Inov-8 claims its new G-Series shoes deliver a combination of traction, flexibility and durability never seen before in sports footwear.
The Most Exciting Shoes From ‘The Running Event’
The Running Event trade show debuts some of the running industry’s top products for the coming year. We were on hand to learn about five exciting new running shoes for 2018.