boots
Gear Review: Hoka One One Sky Toa Boot
I tested the Hoka One One Sky Toa from April to June and discovered a nostalgia and new appreciation for the hiking boot. I always wear trail runners when I...
I Prefer Hiking Boots Over Trail Shoes
Call me old school, an old fuddy-duddy, or just old because I prefer hiking boots over trail shoes.
Gear Review: Altra Lone Peak 3.0 NeoShell Mid
Last year Altra debuted the Lone Peak 3.0 and Lone Peak 3.0 NeoShell. These new designs improve upon their predecessors while retaining everything that's made the Lone Peak series a...
Happy Feet: Your Guide to Not Having Angry Ones Like Mine on the Trail!
My personal advice on how to choose and get properly fitted for footwear for a thru hike, and how to prevent and treat battered feet.
The Footwear Debate: Are Trail Runners Superior to Boots?
Is a big, heavy, pair of boots really necessary to hike on difficult terrain? Conventional wisdom says yes, but lately, this trend is being challenged.
Gear Review: Arc’teryx Bora² Mid GTX Hiking Boots
It isn’t often that I put on a pair of shoes and feel like I’m wearing a piece of cutting-edge technology. Humans have been protectively wrapping their feet in leather...
Gear Review: Oboz Sundog Trailsport Shoe
It's almost May and spring is finally in full swing! With the season comes a slew of new products from our favorite outdoor brands. Among the new releases is Oboz Footwear's...
Muddy Buddies: On Dry Feet and Big Boots
In the past couple days, I have ascended some fantastic balds such as Wayah, Wesser and Standing Indian, which offer incredible views of the southern Nantahala mountains in North Carolina....
How to Protect Your Feet While Backpacking
Welcome to the video version of the Trench Foot Article! Feet are your mode of transportation and it is super important to take care of them. Enjoy my video explanation...
Pox & Puss Episode #26 – Outdoor 76 Outfitter in Franklin, NC
Recorded live at the Outdoor 76 Outfitter in Franklin, NC with owners, Rob & Cory. We discuss some of the most common issues dealt with during the first 110 miles...
