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Blauer Clash 6″ Waterproof Boot: A Step Ahead
The Blauer Clash 6″ Waterproof Boot is a step ahead of other duty boots with technology in a boot that works, is long lasting, durable, waterproof, breathable, lightweight, and comfortable. When I first received my Blauer Clash duty boots, I was on vacation from work for a few weeks. I was impatient to start wearing […]
Take care of your feet; they’re what will carry you through life
Merrell Shoes These Merrell‘s have been all over the world with me. I’ve worn them on sub-zero winter hikes in Colorado, hopping coal trains in Kansas, hitchhiking everywhere from highway 101 in California to mountain highways in Italy. I wore them in the hospital as my daughter was born, on the set of my first film, […]
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 […]
Danner Footwear | Factory Tour
If you’ve served in the US military or have spent significant time hiking trails across North America, I’d bet dollars to doughnuts you have at least a passing familiarity with Danner footwear. While in 2nd Ranger Battalion out of Ft. Lewis, I was issued a set of Danners (the Acadia I believe) as my cold […]
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 […]
5 Reasons Why I Stopped Hiking in Tennis Shoes
Meet GORE-TEX® Products fan Tyler Norris. For those who know him personally, the mountains are more often his home than the residence he pays rent for. We asked him to walk through his experience with tennis shoes, and why he made the switch to hiking boots. A couple weeks ago I read an article titled […]
THE CASE FOR HIKING SHOES OVER BOOTS
Imagine, for a moment, that you are deep in the mountains and far from your destination. Your “water proof” boots are saturated with water, you are nearing exhaustion, the path before you is a minefield of roots and rocks, and you have no provisions to make camp. This scenario is what I faced in 2012 […]
Merrell Moab Ventilator Hiking Shoe: First Impressions
The Merrell Moab Ventilator Hiking Shoe is constructed of breathable material that makes it extremely comfortable to wear. On hot and dry trails, these shoes will keep your feet dry and cool. When wading through water while canyoneering or portaging a canoe, they drain and dry much more quickly than competitors’ brands. Their traction on dry rock and gravel is excellent, and […]
Spoil Dad for Christmas: Gifts over $100
Every year, family members rack their brains trying to figure out what to get their fathers for Christmas. Together, we here at The Loadout Room have put together a list of 10 top-quality gifts we believe any father would love. Some of the products have been reviewed by our staff and others have simply caught our eye. We believe all are […]