Custom molding is a term most associated with ski boots. But Tecnica is taking that same concept and applying it to hiking boots. They call it C.A.S. Technology, and they’ve applied it to their Plasma GTX low hikers. I got to test out a pair this fall after getting them custom molded to my feet….
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Tecnica shows off new X-lite series of shoes at Outdoor Retailer
Tecnica showed off some impressive new shoes at the 2011 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. The new X-Lite series of outdoor and trail running shoes featuring TRS (Tecnica Rolling System) X-lite technology. Like their othe rTRS models, the X-lite shoes have an over-sized, lightweight platform for stability and performance on the trail. Below are a couple…
Tecnica Diablo MAX trail running shoes review
Barefoot running is all the craze right now, leading to numerous minimalist trail running shoes to meet the demand. The Tecnica Diablo MAX is NOT one of those shoes. Big, brawny, and badass are good terms to describe the massive amounts of shoe that wraps the foot in comfort and performance for those long trail…
Outdoor Gear of the Year 2010
Every year, outdoor companies release new gear for the salivating masses looking to update their recreation equipment stockpiles. Thanks to UtahOutside.com, I’ve been very lucky to have companies send out the latest stuff for testing and review. Some gear turns out better than others, and a few pieces totally blow me away. It’s this act…
Tecnica Hermano Low shoe review
Some people like their hiking shoes heavy and stable. Others prefer lighter weight and breathability. Some will even hike in anything… like flip flops. But with such an oversaturated market filled with different hiking shoes, it can be a challenge to find a pair that can perform on the trails, yet still function as an…
Outdoor Retailer 2010 Summer Market: Easton, Tecnica, Suunto and Canada Goose
The Outdoor Retailer 2010 Summer Market is, by all accounts, a huge success. The show this year experienced a 28% increase in pre-registered attendees. In addition, the Salt Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau finalized agreements for the Outdoor Retailer Winter and Summer Markets to stay in Salt Lake City through 2014. That means the city…
Tecnica Viper Low cross-training shoes review
The Tecnica Viper Low cross-training shoes are light yet stable hikers that are built for speed in the mountains. With a pair on my feet, I took them out for some day hikes in the Wasatch Mountains, and got in a few trail runs along the way. Out of the box, the first thing I noticed was the…