I sat on my bumper and laced up the boots with some misgivings. Was this a foolish decision to make in the name of gear testing? I truly do try to beat the hell out of all the gear I review, but was there any need to abuse my feet while doing it? A ten…
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Ridgemont Outfitters Heritage Boots review
I was nervous as hell, but at least I wasn’t worried about my footwear. It was my wedding day, and my soon-to-be wife and I were standing in the White Pine parking area waiting for guests to arrive. It was only a few minutes before we walked everyone down the trail (which was covered in…
Teva Arrowood Mid WP Flash review
When I heard the name Teva, I conjured up images of cushy summer sandals and flip flops. Not necessarily the footwear I’d choose to tackle the trails here in the Wasatch; but, oh how our minds can betray us. After wearing the Arrowood Mid Waterproof Flash boots for many a mile, I’ll now associate Teva…
Vasque Talus UltraDry boot review
As a general outdoor lover, I’m always in need of a good, all-around boot that is appropriate for just about any activity. The Vasque Talus UltraDry so far has been that boot for me. After getting my pair back in September, I’ve pretty much worn them as everyday footwear over the winter months, and have…
Superfeet 3D Technology at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2017
Superfeet makes insoles for just about any activity out there: casual, hunting, running, snow sports and more. That won’t be changing in 2017, but plenty of other things will. For starters, Superfeet now offer a full lineup of men’s and women’s shoes and light boot styles. These are geared more toward daily life, not outdoor…
Salomon shows off high tech backcountry ski gear at Outdoor Retailer 2017 Winter Market
Salomon has been in the backcountry skiing game for years now, but for the winter of 2017/18, they will be going all-in on serious ski-mountaineering, alpine backcountry adventuring, and skimo racing platforms with the new X-Alp series of boots and skis. Plus, they have a look at Salomon’s take on the tech binding which will…
First look at new boots from Vasque at Outdoor Retailer 2017 Winter Market
Vasque has a few new boots set to come out this fall that I was able to get a close up look at during the Outdoor Retailer 2017 Winter Market, including the Snowburban II UltraDry, the Pow Pow III UltraDry, and the Breeze III. SNOWBURBAN II ULTRADRY The latest cold-weather boot from Vasque are these…
Oboz Big Sky Insulated BDry Boots review
Utah is in a deep freeze and you pretty much need warm, waterproof boots to do anything outside. From walking the dog, to shoveling the driveway and hauling your ski gear across the Wildcat lot at Alta, what you wear on your feet can make or break your day. This winter I’ve been putting the…
Standout new shoes and boots at 2016 Outdoor Retailer
Wandering for miles through the halls of the Salt Palace during the 2016 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, the mind inevitably turns toward one’s sore feet. Good shoes are imperative, so I was interested to see what new shoes and boots are coming out for spring ’17. Here are some highlights from Garmont, Vasque, Oboz, and…
New boots and shoes from Oboz for Spring ’17 at Outdoor Retailer
Oboz has new boots, shoes, and sandals coming out this fall and spring ’17, including the company’s new foray into sandals. It was all in display at the 2016 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. Here’s a look: Men’s Crest Low and Mid BDry The latest offering from Oboz is the Crest Low BDry (MSRP:$150) and Crest…