
Gear Review – Nortiv8 Armadillo 2 boots
A look the Armadillo 2 hiking boots from Nortiv8. Another potential budget option that’s effective in certain conditions. Read More …
A look the Armadillo 2 hiking boots from Nortiv8. Another potential budget option that’s effective in certain conditions. Read More …
A look at the Topo Athletic Ultraventute shoes. Excellent shoes for the mountains but perhaps not brushy and prickly terrain. Read More …
A look at the Salomon X Ultra 4 low hiking shoes. I like these shoes, but don’t love them. Read More …
Budget footwear for cool to cold and dry conditions when in camp. Read More …
A look at Nortiv8’s “Men’s Waterproof Hiking Boots Outdoor Shoes” or light hiking boots. Budget-minded boots similar to the HiTec Altitudes I’ve worn for years. Read More …
A look at the Salomon hiking shoes. My verdict? Shoes best for daily wear for the person who hikes occasionally. Read More …
Altra came out with some shoes perfect for off-trail jaunts on the Colorado Plateau. Read More …
The Nazaroo insoles are $15, work well, and also have similar quality and construction to more expensive options. Read More …
Some considerations for gear, and technique, that I found useful for Utah. Read More …
An effective, easy, and inexpensive way to dry out your shoes quicker. Read More …
The current quiver of footwear I use for outdoor pursuits. Read More …
Well-made, easy on/easy off traction devices that holds up for more aggressive hiking in semi-technical icy terrain. Read More …
A very comfortable and light shoe that fits wider toe-boxes well. Not durable, however, and best for maintained trails and non-rough terrain. Read More …
An all-purpose hiking shoe good for rough trails and conditions in addition to off-trail jaunts. Reminiscent of the old Montrail Hardrocks in many ways. Read More …
Some DIY reflective insoles to help keep the feet warm when stationary in winter. Read More …
Another Throw Back Thursday gear edition. The warmest boots around – Extreme Cold Vapor Barrier Boots (Type II) aka Bunny Boots. Read More …
A review of the only model of hiking boots I’ve used in over a decade: Hi-Tec Altitudes
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A review of the Merrell Mix Master Move There was some hiking in “dem dar foothills!” Shoes are a piece of outdoor gear we ask a lot of. We put down miles while schlepping our gear. Our shoes need to Read More …