Footwear

Taking Flight With The Vibram KMD EVO

The Vibram KMD EVO is a cross-training shoe that claims to, “defies gravity (and conventional wisdom), allowing athletes extraordinary freedom for dynamic movement both in the air and on the ground.” Unsure of what that meant, we put them through the widest variety of exercises we could think of. First, to determine what the claim meant, […]

Thermacell ProFlex Heated Insoles

Not too long ago I had the chance to start testing Thermacell’s Proflex heated insoles. My initial impressions article can be found here. These are the heavy-duty, premium offering from Thermacell so if these aren’t sufficient, I don’t think any of their options will be. Being adequate isn’t a concern here though. If your worries […]

Salming Grit | A Look At Salming’s Race3

First impressions are the rule, but the Salming Race 3, in this case, certainly is the exception. I eagerly anticipated trying out the Salming brand. As a runner who leans towards the natural/ minimal side of the spectrum Salming products offer a happy medium especially when considering a race platform, with their “no nonsense running” […]

This company spent two years perfecting gym socks, and it paid off

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. For the longest time, I didn’t put much thought into my gym socks. As long as they were clean, they were fine. Turns out, the socks you wear to the […]

Introducing The Dura-Max Coyote

EUSTIS, FL – Expanding on recent improvements to its popular Dura-Max footwear collection, Ridge introduces an all-new boot, the 8” Non-Zip in Coyote Brown, ideal for public safety professionals and the active outdoorsman. For added comfort and freedom of movement, the collars and shafts of the Coyote Dura-Max boots now have more built-in flexibility. Air/Water […]

Muck Pursuit Glory Boots: First Impressions

Muck Boots Pursuit Glory

A comfortable, durable offering from Muck Boots, the Pursuit Glory provides traction, warmth, dryness, and scent blocking.

Ariat Hunt Introduces the All-New Catalyst VX Defiant at SHOT Show

Union City, Calif. – January 19, 2017 – Ariat International, the leader in innovative equestrian performance footwear and apparel, today introduced the Catalyst VX Defiant, a revolutionary new hunting boot, designed specifically for the needs of outdoor consumers. The Catalyst VX Defiant joins an already impressive line-up of quality footwear within the Ariat Hunt collection. […]

Expanded Boot Lineup from Propper

St. Charles, MO — Propper International is bringing out four new boots for 2017 to enhance their already popular assortment of tactical duty wear. The new waterproof Series 100 headlines the new offerings. Based on the popular Series 100 platform available in both 6-inch and 8-inch versions, the waterproof version adds waterproof leather and a […]

Ariat Hunt Unveils Next Generation Rubber Boot with Unrivaled Technology and Innovation

Union City, Calif., January 18, 2017 – Ariat International, the leader in innovative equestrian performance footwear and apparel, today introduced the Incite Thermal – the pinnacle of rubber performance boot footwear. Designed and assembled in the United States, the Incite Thermal joins the growing Ariat Hunt Collection and is ideal for the hunter looking for […]

Bally Viller | The Perfect All Around Boot?

Previously, I wrote about my preference for Smartwool socks and the importance of choosing a sock that meets your individual form and function requirements. Now we will turn our attention to footwear, which is another critical element of foot protection and performance. Much of what I wrote about sock selection applies to footwear. So, if […]