While we love to talk about the newest and most technical footwear, we spend most of our time in much more casual shoes and boots. The good news is that we’re continuing to see casual-looking shoes that are more comfortable, more versatile, and / or more environmentally sustainable, and you can check out our roundup for several of our favorite men’s and women’s options.
Approach shoes vary a lot, from casual sneaker styles to others that are basically toned-down mountaineering boots. So where does La Sportiva’s TX3 fall, and how does it compare to the competition? Check out our full review.
This year Altra updated one of their long-standing, more minimal trail shoes, and we think the new Superior 4.0 may be a bit more divisive than the previous versions.
What running sock should you get? A minimal low-cut with no cushion? A thicker one with more coverage? We’ve rounded up a bunch of different options to make it easier to find the perfect sock for you.
While most companies make tons of climbing shoes for bouldering, sport, and gym climbing, there aren’t nearly as many trad-specific shoes out there. But Scarpa recently made an addition to this category, the Maestro Mid Eco, and you can check out our review of this comfort-oriented shoe.
Best known for their ski boots, Tecnica recently launched a hiking line that brings something entirely new to the market: a heat-moldable fit. And after using their new Plasma S Shoe for the past year, you can now check out our full review.
As you may know by now, flip flops and sandals are some of our favorite pieces of gear, and we’re in them year round. So it’s time for an updated roundup of a number of our favorites for men and women — from casual flip-flops, to versatile sandals that could replace your hiking shoes.
Since it’s shoulder season, we wanted to share some of our favorite spring / summer casual boots that can handle some mud, rain, and time on the trail.
The Evolv Supra is a compelling option as a workhorse sport-climbing shoe, and offers an effective blend of performance and comfort.
The Evolv Zender effectively blends comfort, lightweight construction, scrambling performance, and low cost, making it a great option as an all-around approach shoe.
The Evolv Cruzer Psyche offers an appealing blend of hiking and scrambling performance in a lightweight package — and its low price makes it one of the best values on the market.
Salomon’s flagship backpacking boot provides an excellent combination of grip, comfort, and stability.
The Mutant is yet another shoe that is said to “excel in all areas,” but where does it really shine, and how does it compare to the competition?
The redesigned Five Ten Quantum is billed as an all-round shoe, but where does it really shine? We weigh in.
The Inov-8 Roclite 295 is a great shoe for hard trails, tough terrain, and long days in the mountains.
The Arc’teryx Acrux FL GTX is a radical departure from traditional approach shoes.
Salomon’s Wings Pro 2 is a great do-it-all trail running shoe that stretches the boundaries of running, scrambling, and low 5th class climbing.
It’s been almost two years since our Flip Flop Roundup, so we’ve given an update, and we’re currently reviewing several new models. What flips do you think deserve to top this list?
The Tenaya IATI is a high-performance shoe that can still do a bit of everything.
With a low profile and excellent grip, the Astral Brewess is perfect for women who want a minimalist river shoe.