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At first glance it was hard to take this purple boot seriously. After all, I usually wear hiking shoes for snowshoeing, adding gaiters to keep snow out of my pant legs. But after the first wear, I became a convert: … Continue reading
Landing on Mother Earth, a spinning orb opens; apparitions appear. One begins to speak—turns out they know English. “Take me to . . .” are the only words spoken before one in the crowd yells, “Red Wing, Minnesota!” Shocked, the … Continue reading
In the past year or two, my affinity towards fashion and clothing items has changed dramatically — where I used to covet shoes and a nice-fitting pair of jeans, I know hoard any and all types of gear. I’ve got
STABILicers can literally save your behind, if you take the time to put them on. Last winter, the following scenario would NOT have played out had I taken 30 seconds to slip my STABILicers over my dress shoes.
I looked … Continue reading
Perfect for a cold, wintry, wet training run, the Inov-8 Roclite 312 GTX proves that a full featured shoe needs not be bulky and cumbersome.
Truth is, the Roclite feels a lot like the minimalist shoes that Inov-8 is famous … Continue reading
It’s usually recommended to break boots in by wearing them around your house, starting out with smaller treks, etc. But why listen to conventional wisdom when you’re out to test new boots? I jumped right in with the Chaco’s Tedinho … Continue reading
I’m always on the hunt for a decent shoe that can be worn after snowshoeing—an après-snowshoe shoe, if you will. It’s something that can be worn in the car after returning from a long trek. It’s something that provides, first … Continue reading
I’ve been a minimalist most of my life. During my college days, I kept my life’s belongings in a locked trunk that rested at the foot of my bed. I didn’t need much then, but things changed for me after … Continue reading
Comfort, durability, and bullet-proof design definitely describe the essence of Patagonia’s Scree Shield shoes that arrive out-of-the-box trail-ready and ideal for terrain that wields sharp, knotty stones and unruly obstacles. For the everyday snowshoer, the Scree Shields are the “plug … Continue reading
The best type of winter hiking shoe performs like a boot but feels like a trail runner – aka Chaco’s Tedinho Waterproof. These leather hikers are ready to go right out of the box – sure, they’re a little … Continue reading
You know what the worst thing about writing product reviews is? Here’s a hint, it’s a spouse who grumbles “why can’t you get me something?”
That’s how I wound up arranging for a trial pair of KEEN’s new Whisper sandals … Continue reading
A powerful producer in David Lynch’s Palme d’Or nominated “Mulholland Drive,” demands a special actress for a role in this movie-within-a-movie with the oft-repeated line: “This is the girl.”
The highly awarded VASQUE has its own cast of shoes, boots … Continue reading
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