footwear – PMags.com https://pmags.com Practical advice and musings on the outdoors, hiking, backpacking, ski touring, and camping. Sun, 27 Apr 2025 18:09:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://pmags.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/cropped-fav-ico-160x160.jpg footwear – PMags.com https://pmags.com 32 32 81463906 Gear Review – Salomon X Ultra Pioneer hiking shoes https://pmags.com/gear-review-salomon-x-pioneer-hiking-shoes https://pmags.com/gear-review-salomon-x-pioneer-hiking-shoes#respond Fri, 20 Sep 2024 22:14:54 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=34863 Gear Review – Salomon X Ultra Pioneer hiking shoes

A look at the Salomon X Ultra Pioneer hiking shoes, Call them the "Subaru Outback of hiking shoes." Read More ...

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]]> https://pmags.com/gear-review-salomon-x-pioneer-hiking-shoes/feed 0 34863 Sewing lightweight tall gaiters https://pmags.com/sewing-lightweight-tall-gaiters https://pmags.com/sewing-lightweight-tall-gaiters#comments Fri, 19 Jul 2024 03:43:57 +0000 https://pmags.com/?p=34682 Sewing lightweight tall gaiters

Joan's rocked a skirt and long gaiter combo for ventilation and protection from the sun and brush for many years now. Here's her MYOG instructions on making a pair. Read More ...

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I loved the Ultraventure 3s and now I love the Terraventure 4s even more. An excellent "do it all" shoe for many different conditions. Read More ...

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A look at the Topo Ultraventure 3 shoes. I found these shoes a worth successor to the 2s. I only wish for less flashy color choices! Read More ...

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A look the Armadillo 2 hiking boots from Nortiv8. Another potential budget option that's effective in certain conditions. Read More ...

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A look at the Topo Athletic Ultraventute shoes. Excellent shoes for the mountains but perhaps not brushy and prickly terrain. Read More ...

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A look at the Salomon X Ultra 4 low hiking shoes. I like these shoes, but don't love them. Read More ...

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Budget footwear for cool to cold and dry conditions when in camp. Read More ...

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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 ...

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A look at the Salomon hiking shoes. My verdict? Shoes best for daily wear for the person who hikes occasionally. Read More ...

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