The brand Patagonia is synonymous with hardcore rock climbing and mountaineering, but whenever I get a catalog in the mail, my attention is usually drawn to the relaxed, leisure side of Patagonia. They make hanging out riverside, on the beach, or drinking a beer on the back porch look like an outdoor sport in itself….
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Keen Verdi Mid WP review
I’ve owned a lot of Keens in my day, from the original closed-toe sandals to hiking shoes. But one thing that always bothered me about them is the weight. Sure, Keens were beefy and had that huge toe bumper, but that came at a heavy cost in the weight division. Well, I’m happy to say…
Shoe-In Overshoes review
Old Man Winter has dumped plenty of snow on Utah communities this season, and that means lots of shoveling. Oh, it also means trudging to work through ice and slush, walking the dog in it, cleaning off the car…you get the idea. A good pair of winter footwear is essential in these conditions, but if…
Keen goes full on waterproof at Outdoor Retailer 2013 Winter Market
Keen has a lot of new boots and shoes that we can look forward to wearing this fall when they release new waterproof trail and insulated winter boots. Until them, it was look only at the Outdoor Retailer 2013 Winter Market. First up is the new Alpha CNX for both men and women. It’s a…
Altra Lone Peak Zero Drop trail running shoes review
Running shoes come is all shapes, sizes, and styles these days, and Altra, a Utah company specializing in “biomechanically proper footwear,” has joined the fray with their Zero Drop designs. The Lone Peak trail running shoes are a classic example of of this, and I got to test out a pair to see what it’s…
Patagonia Scree Shield hiking boots review
Patagonia. The name just screams rugged, exotic mountains. So for a long time, I’ve wanted to try out a pair of Patagonia’s suave hiking shoes. Enter the Patagonia Scree Shield. I picked up a pair and was taken by the utter lack of techy-looking doodads that clutter most hiking shoes these days. Instead, the Scree…
Oboz reveals Granite Peak soles at Outdoor Retailer 2012 Summer Market
The big story from Oboz Footwear at the Outdoor Retailer 2012 Summer Market is the upcoming launch of their new Granite Peak outsole and midsole package. Their tagline for these new soles is “True to the Trail.” They feature large surface lugs, perimeter lugs that bite down like teeth, dual-density EVA midsole, and a 3/4…
Spenco Footcare pampers feet at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2012
“Love your feet” is Spenco’s slogan, and it’s clear that they do. I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect when I visited their booth at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, but it didn’t take long to figure out they are serious when it comes to your dogs. And why shouldn’t they be? After all, whether you…
Adidas kicks it new school at Outdoor Retailer 2012 Summer Market
It’s still the brand that Run-D.M.C. rocked in the 80’s, but man has Adidas come a long way. Sure, you can still grab a pair of shell toes, but if you’re a runner, water sports enthusiast or mountain lover, they now have you covered in style…and tech. At the 2012 Outdoor Retailers Summer Market, the…
Baffin Amazon trail shoe review
Baffin, a Canadian company that is well known for their arctic winter boots, has been expanding their horizons into the summer footwear market. But instead of making your typical sandals or hiking shoes, they’ve designed a unique idea with their Trail to Rapids series. The new Amazon shoe is a light hiker that also doubles…