251 Results for "footwear"

The Top Footwear on the Appalachian Trail: 2023 Thru-Hiker Survey

The Top Footwear on the Appalachian Trail: 2023 Thru-Hiker Survey

In this third installment of the 2023 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike Survey we're covering all things footwear. Picking shoes is one of the most personal gear choices when it comes to...

Dec 28, 2023 : Kate Richard
Change In Footwear, Leaving the Smokies, and Update on Bear Activity

Change In Footwear, Leaving the Smokies, and Update on Bear Activity

Change in Footwear i was terribly disappointed when I discovered at Locust Cove Gap Campsite, mile 147.4, that a lug on the sole of my new Keen Voyager hiking shoe...

May 10, 2023 : GMG (green mountain girl)
The Top Footwear on the Appalachian Trail: 2022 Thru-Hiker Survey

The Top Footwear on the Appalachian Trail: 2022 Thru-Hiker Survey

The second installation of the Trek’s annual AT Thru Hiker Survey covers all things footwear. Shoes are one of the most important gear choices to a thru-hiker’s comfort, considering that...

Dec 21, 2022 : Kate Richard
The Top Footwear on the Appalachian Trail: 2021 Thru-Hiker Survey

The Top Footwear on the Appalachian Trail: 2021 Thru-Hiker Survey

Following the general information survey results released a few weeks ago, our attention now turns to Joal’s favorite subject: gear. Each year as part of The Trek’s annual thru-hiker survey,...

Dec 22, 2021 : Joal and Jenny
The Top Footwear on the Appalachian Trail: 2019 AT Thru-Hiker Survey

The Top Footwear on the Appalachian Trail: 2019 AT Thru-Hiker Survey

Each year as part of The Trek’s annual thru-hiker survey, we ask hikers about the footwear they used, and this footwear data remains my favorite to analyze and write about!...

Dec 12, 2019 : Mariposa
The Top Footwear on the Appalachian Trail: 2018 AT Thru-Hiker Survey

The Top Footwear on the Appalachian Trail: 2018 AT Thru-Hiker Survey

Each year as part of The Trek’s annual thru-hiker survey, we ask hikers about the footwear they used, and this footwear data remains my favorite to analyze and write about....

Nov 20, 2018 : Mariposa
The Best Women’s Footwear for Hiking and Backpacking

The Best Women’s Footwear for Hiking and Backpacking

The following is a sponsored post brought to you by REI.  Find your next favorite pair of trail shoes here. Women can get away with wearing men's shoes, but research...

Aug 23, 2018 : The Editors
Top Footwear of 2017: Results from the Annual Hiker Survey

Top Footwear of 2017: Results from the Annual Hiker Survey

I should start with an apology for the long delay in writing this post. We typically try to get the survey results out before the next class of thru-hikers begins,...

Jul 23, 2018 : Mariposa
The Top Footwear on the Appalachian Trail: 2016 Thru-Hiker Survey

The Top Footwear on the Appalachian Trail: 2016 Thru-Hiker Survey

This is the third year in a row I have surveyed hikers about their footwear, and for the third time, it seems be the trickiest gear selection. Just take a look...

Nov 17, 2016 : Mariposa
Pox & Puss Episode #20 – Pink Blazing in the Footwear Department

Pox & Puss Episode #20 – Pink Blazing in the Footwear Department

Find out the new definition of Pink Blazing! We actually talk about gear...well, how to shop for it at least. We take a call from Mr. T, some guy wears...

Jun 13, 2013 : Pox & Puss Podcast