Dynafit is an Austrian brand that was established around 1950 to create products that cater to amazing athletes. Initially, the brand began producing products that were meant for the steep slopes and inclines of the alpines, but recently they have branched out and crossed over into producing high quality trail running shoes. This is what […]
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5.11 Tactical Range Master WP Shoes
5.11 Tactical Range Master WP Shoes. The WP designation identifies these shoes as being water proof. These shoes work really well for a day out on the trail whether you’re hiking, running or fast packing. These paired with my quarter height FITS Sock Co. wool socks make an unbeatable combo. The shoes themselves are lightweight […]
La Sportiva Wildcat Trail-Running Shoes
The La Sportiva Wildcat offers a cushioned and protected ride through rocks, mud, and hard-pack trails. Find out if this is the shoe you need for your quiver.
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, […]
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 […]
SALMING MILES RUNNING SHOE REVIEW
The Salming Miles is one of the new additions the Salming line and the most heavily cushioned shoe that Salming offers. It stays true to the Salming story with a 4 mm heel toe drop but has plenty of plush cushioning in both the heel and forefoot while staying remarkably light for its category. Although […]
SHIFT GEARS, GET STRONG, TRANSITION FROM RUNNING SHOES TO LUNA SANDALS
The Luna Sandals are mentioned here because my buddy Don Tamm began using them for an ultra-marathon. I was curious. Sandals are great to have for a variety of uses; beach wear, shower shoes, or walking around town. No one wants to be in shoes all the time and the open and freeing-feeling they give […]
These Boots Are Made For Hiking (And Your Feet Will Thank You)
We’ve heard it for years: Don’t scrimp on your hiking boots. We’ll start with the facts. Each human foot has a whopping 26 bones, 33 joints, 107 ligaments, and 19 muscles and tendons. Knowing this, it’s no surprise that a quality shoe is a vital piece of gear in any hiker’s closet. After all, our […]
13 Workout Hacks to Improve Your Run
There are no shortcuts when it comes to getting and staying in shape, but we have some running hacks and a bit of advice that can help make your training and workouts even better. 1. Lay your outfit out the night before you run Laying out your outfit the night before each run helps you […]