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.
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.
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Ecco partnered with Dyneema to launch the EXOSTRIKE, a performance hiking boot made with ‘the world’s strongest leather.’
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Run from downtown Tokyo to the summit of nearby Mt. Nabewari in a day-long adventure with Columbia Sportswear.
Traction on snow and ice is a challenge. Two lightweight footwear products from Kahtoola are made to give grip.
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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.
National Parks: Love them, wear them, and support them with New Balance’s specially designed 998s.
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 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.
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 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.
Lightweight but warm, the Canuk boot by Columbia was built for below-zero days… like 65 degrees below zero.
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Technology has advanced. Shouldn’t your shoelaces? The Boa System is built to get you on the trail faster, doing what you love. When your gear disappears from thought, all that’s left is the moment.
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Under Armour did away with laces in the new Fat Tire Govie SE hiking boot. We talked to a designer to learn why.
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Danner Boots have come a long ways since they launched 85 years ago. Today, they combine the classic with the technical to create a hiking boot meant to go the distance.
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In late 2016 I was searching for a pair of do-it-all boots, fit to stand up to a variety of situations. My choice selection was the leather bound and waterproof Danner Sharptail.
The Arc’teryx Konseal FL is a light, nimble approach shoe with moderate cushioning for quick travel in steep terrain. We put this model, coming to market Feb. 2018, to the test for this review.
The Salomon XA Elevate is a light, fast trail running shoe with a modest stack height and protective but rigid ride for precise, fast singletrack running.
This is for the shoes we wear to hike, bike, run, walk across town, and trek over mountains.
Out of the box, our reporter trekked 18 mountainous miles with the just-released Merrell boot.
Three weeks before a 50K race, I started wearing the North Face Ultra Vertical. I put this comfortable trail running shoe to the test on just about every surface for this review.
This month, in the redwoods of Northern California, we got a peek at the industries hottest new gear at The Outpost.
Snow, talus, scree, slickrock, mud, gravel, trail — these shoes carried me over all of it.
Chaco launches a limited edition run of specially designed straps that pay homage to the original footless superhero.
Inside the ‘World’s Smallest Shoe Factory,’ two semi-autonomous robot arms weave made-to-order sandals in six minutes.
Why should I spend $20 on Smartwool socks? Valid question.
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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.
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.