You bought your dream hiking boots and they’re finally broken in, but you’ve just come home from a hike and they’re dirty – real dirty. There’s mud on the midsole and dust on the tongue. Do you leave it or go for a deep clean? Clean boots are happy boots. Here’s all you need to […]
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What Makes Waterproof Hiking Boots Waterproof?
After doing a quick Google search for the definition of a waterproof hiking boot, we found things like “impervious to water,” “a garment, especially a coat, that keeps out water,” and “rendered impervious to water by some special process, as coating or treating with rubber.” We also saw what others call pseudo synonyms like water-repellent […]
My Favorite War Boots: Zamberlan IDRA GT
There are some great boot companies out there (Asolo, Sportiva,etc) but Zamberlan is my personal favorite. These light hikers pictured are great for just that, I would also have no problem going on RECON with these boots. They have great ankle and sole support (the sole matters). I humped a pair of the heavy weight […]
Icebug Juniper RB9X: First Impressions
No matter the terrain, traction is excellent in these very light, cool weather sneakers. Hiking, scrambling, or operating overseas, these are the ticket.
Icebug Speed BUGrip Hiking Boots: First Impressions
Need extra traction? Don’t bother with slip-on micro spikes on your hiking boots. Get a grip with the waterproof Icebug Speed BUGrip hiking boots.