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.
There are a ton of running socks on the market today, and it can be tough to sort through them all. So we’ve put together a list of some of our favorites (including several new additions), and then compare each sock based on fit, cushion, and general performance to try and make it clear which one might work best for you.
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.
What’s better than flip flops? Nothing. Except maybe these. (And Summer Is Coming…)
From super minimal to fully waterproof, here’s a roundup of a few of our favorite Fall boots.
The La Sportiva Katana Lace is a good all-around shoe that excels at trad and crack climbing.
The redesigned Brewer has proven to be a simple, lightweight paddling shoe that offers just as much comfort as it does grip with Astral’s new G.14 rubber outsole.
The Adidas Terrex Solo is a cushy, comfortable shoe that occupies a position between light/breathable and stocky/durable approach shoes.