Socks are not very exciting pieces in the gamut of outdoor gear. But while they come up way short in “cool factor”, they are vital to any good day of adventuring. Socks are the first line of defense against a long day of roughing it. Great boots + crappy socks= unhappy feet. It’s just science….
Tag: Hi-Tec
Hi-Tec Coyote WP Shoe review
All too often, adventurous feet are beat up feet. The outdoors has a way of being pretty mean to your tootsies. Damned by nature to be bipeds, we humans are forced to seek shelter in the form of sturdy footwear. However, saving your arches can sometimes break the bank. If you are looking for a…
Hi-Tec Bergamo Waterproof Boot review
When you think of Italian designs and footwear, hiking boots might not come to mind. However, the Italians have a proud history of mountaineering and trekking, and a good old fashioned pair of full grain leather boots is something my brothers from across the Pond do very well. Hi-Tec is a company that specializes in…
Hi-Tec revamps classics and unveils new footwear at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market
It’s funny, you don’t expect to learn about the history of certain gear when attending a trade show, but it happens. When I stopped by the Hi-Tech booth, not only did I see some rad footwear, I also learned a thing or two. For instance: did you know that Hi-Tec was the first company to…