Outdoor Retailer is the year’s biggest gathering of gearheads, outdoor companies, media, and retail buyers. But thanks to Covid-19, this summer’s event in Denver was, of course, cancelled. But like all human interaction during quarantine, Outdoor Retailer went virtual. Hence, “Virtual Outdoor Retailer.” And there is plenty of new gear to be excited about coming…
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Vasque thanks Utah at 2017 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
Generations of boots… Vasque has been around a long time and has a whole ancestry of boots in their lineup… you could call it a “saga.” Well, at the Outdoor Retailer 2017 Summer Market, Vasque showed off a boot combining their most advanced technologies called, you guessed it, the Saga GTX. The Saga GTX is…
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…
Vasque Lost 40 winter boots review
Living in northern Utah, a good pair of winter boots is a requirement. We can get a ton of snow and bitter-cold temperatures, and there’s no way you’ll have a good time outside if your feet are freezing. But I got to test out the Vasque Lost 40 boots (available in men’s and women’s versions)…
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…
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…
Outdoor Gear of the Year 2014
It’s that time again, where we look back at the best gear that we tested and reviewed for 2014. From sleeping bags to boots, skis and jackets, we put new gear through the wringer in Utah’s mountains and deserts. After testing, some gear collected dust on the shelf, while other became our go-to, use everyday,…
Vasque St. Elias GTX Hiking Boot review
It’s not exactly breaking news that Vasque makes killer outdoor footwear. The real news came at the 2013 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, where I was informed that one of their more popular hiking boots, the Wasatch, was to be discontinued. I was crestfallen; no, I never owned a pair, but I wanted to. Numerous friends…
New Vasque trail runners and boots at Outdoor Retailer 2014 Summer Market
New from Vasque at the 2014 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market is the Inhaler Collection. So named because the company says these boots and shoes practically breathe. Inhaler Series Coming in Spring ’15, the Inhaler collection will include a mid-version with GORE-TEX® and a Low version that comes with or without GORE-TEX®. The Inhalers are built…
Vasque Breeze 2.0 GTX Hiking Boots Review
When I hear the phrase “all time best seller”, my eyebrow arches and I go into full-on dubious mode. Surely a piece of gear that every Joey and Janey Weekeneder buys can’t be worthy of my elite pursuits! Vasque is a company that makes a huge array of top-shelf footwear, and when I was lucky…