Five Ten Quantum
The redesigned Five Ten Quantum is billed as an all-round shoe, but where does it really shine? We weigh in.
Footwear
Inov-8 Roclite 295
The Inov-8 Roclite 295 is a great shoe for hard trails, tough terrain, and long days in the mountains.
Arc’teryx Acrux FL GTX Approach Shoe
The Arc'teryx Acrux FL GTX is a radical departure from traditional approach shoes.
Salomon Wings Pro 2 Running Shoe
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.
Best Flip Flops
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?
Tenaya IATI Climbing Shoe
The Tenaya IATI is a high-performance shoe that can still do a bit of everything.
Astral Brewess Water Shoe
With a low profile and excellent grip, the Astral Brewess is perfect for women who want a minimalist river shoe.
OluKai Nohea Mesh
What's better than flip flops? Nothing. Except maybe these. (And Summer Is Coming...)
Men’s Fall Boots
From super minimal to fully waterproof, here's a roundup of a few of our favorite Fall boots.
La Sportiva Katana Lace
The La Sportiva Katana Lace is a good all-around shoe that excels at trad and crack climbing.
Astral Brewer Water Shoe
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.
Adidas Terrex Solo
The Adidas Terrex Solo is a cushy, comfortable shoe that occupies a position between light/breathable and stocky/durable approach shoes.
SCARPA Instinct VS
For bouldering or technical face climbing, you'll be hard pressed to find a better shoe than the SCARPA Instinct VS.
Patagonia Rover Shoe
The Patagonia Rover is a versatile hybrid: part minimalist trailer runner, part approach shoe, even part water shoe. But read on to learn where it really shines.
Five Ten Men’s Guide Tennie
If you need an approach shoe to use year-round or to handle alpine conditions in the summer, the Five Ten Guide Tennie is a great choice.
Evolv Cruzer Approach Shoe
If you're looking for a packable, minimalist approach shoe that is also great for kicking around town, the Cruzer is very hard to beat.
Astral Rassler Water Shoe
The Astral Rassler is an excellent expedition paddling shoe, featuring a slimmer, lower profile design than its competitors.
The North Face Back to Berkeley Boot SE
The North Face Back-to-Berkeley Boot SE has a unique felted-wool upper that gives the boot a vintage look while incorporating modern materials and construction. It’s a great balance of tech and style.
Five Ten Freerider VXi Elements
The Freerider VXi Elements is a definite improvement over the old Impact, and works very well in wet, cold conditions.
La Sportiva Women’s Boulder X
In this head-to-head comparison between two top approach shoes, the La Sportiva Boulder X has the Guide Tennie beat when it comes to alpine climbs and quick peak attempts.