First off, I wanted to thank my bro Clayton for getting these boots for me, and I want to thank INOV-8 as well for sending us three pairs of boots and shoes to rate. So, let’s get into talking about this boot. In the short YouTube video I did a quick assessment of the boot […]
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Keen Targhee II Mid Hiking Boots
True story. My buddy told his wife to break her shoes in before their trip to Israel but she didn’t. Once they were in country her feet hurt everywhere they went. They did a lot of walking in order to see the landmarks. Right about the third day of the trip her feet were in […]
Salomon Jungle Boot | Tried and Tested
Whether you are going through selection, an indoc, a formal SOF/ Infantry school, or deployed to jungle type areas a warm-weather boot that stands up to the elements is essential. Back in the day we had only one true choice for a boot that would be valuable in a hot wet climate. The original Vietnam […]
DANNER Introduces Lightweight, Warm-Weather Hiker For Spring 2018
Portland, Ore. – Inspired by the Grand Canyon’s South Rim trail, Danner introduces the South Rim 600 for Spring 2018 – one of the brand’s most breathable and lightest weight hikers to date. Borrowing the ultra-cushioning Vibram® SPE midsole and Vibram® Fuga outsole with Megagrip from the highly-acclaimed Mountain 600 hiking boot, the South Rim 600 […]
Scarpa Kailash GTX Boots | An Italian on the rocks
Of the many activities that I’ve done over the years, hiking still is one of my favorite. Being out in the mountains either alone or with friends is something special. Getting lost in your thoughts just gazing at the picture Mother Nature gives you. But enough of the philosophical me and get on with the […]
How To Select Hiking Boots
Hiking in nature is so much more that a recreational activity. It is proven to have a positive effect on your health and is very efficient in the fight against stress. All things considered, hiking contributes to the overall health of the organism. Hiking is not an expensive sport, it doesn’t take much time and […]
First Look: Iron GTX Mid from LOWA
(Article courtesy of Breach Bang Clear) First Look: Iron GTX Mid from LOWA Joe Neuroth While browsing the plethora of booths of SHIT SHOT Show this year, I stopped by the LOWA booth to say hello and see what new boots they had coming out. I’m in the middle of a long-term review on the […]
How to reset your body clock, and get better sleep, with hiking boots and a tent
Are you sick of going to bed late and waking up tired? Then grab your hiking boots and a tent. A new study suggests that a couple days of camping in the great outdoors can reset your circadian clock and help you get more sleep. The circadian clock is an internal system that tells your […]
Salewa Alpine Trainer Boots
(Article originally published on kyledefoor.tumblr.com) Boots have always been on a 2-3 year cycle in my experience. Meaning that you’ll find a good pair, that company makes them for a couple years, then you start again because the company changes something, sends to China, whatever. I’ve worn every conceivable boot in the outdoor industry at […]
The Vasque Wasatch GTX, a combat boot replacement?
“A journey into the wilderness is the freest, cheapest, most nonprivileged of pleasures. Anyone with two legs and the price of a pair of army surplus combat boots may enter.”- Edward Abbey What we put on our feet can make the all the difference when we hit the trail. Support, comfort, stability all factor in […]