hiking shoes
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...
Sole Searching: An Aspiring Thru-Hiker’s Quest for the Perfect Shoes
John testing his Merrell shoes If there's one piece of gear AT thru-hikers are opinionated about it’s shoes -- and with good reason since it takes about five million steps...
Chacos: A Love Story for Your Feet
My first encounter with Chacos was in the desert along the Pacific Crest trail. As I sat huddled under my tarp for some shade during the heat of the day,...
Gear Review: Salomon XA Pro 3D CS WP Trail Runners
According to Appalachian Trials' Appalachian Trail Footwear by the Numbers post, Salomon is the most popular brand seen on the trail- and it's for good reason. Salomon has a great warranty...