El Naturalista Wakataua N433 Flats: Functional Fashion

If a down-to-earth hippie and urban fashionista got together and created a woman’s shoe, surely they would introduce El Naturalista’s Wakataua N433 Flats. This stylish, yet functional, shoe is just plain fun. It comes in a variety of subdued (black, … Continue reading

KEEN Newport H2 Sandals Change Summer Fun Forever

The Newport H2 Sandal is what would happen if the KEEN Targhee shoe ate a KEEN Portico Flip; the two would magically morph into a pair of Newports. No matter the sport—even for everyday wearing—the Newport Sandal is the perfect … Continue reading

Blundstone 490 Boot: Durable, Tough, Not Over-Engineered

When purchasing a boot for every day wear and tear, do you care that its abrasion-resistant outsole has superior traction and that the leather upper is “WeatherSealed” (whatever that means)?

I’m not sure I check for those features when shopping … Continue reading

Gear Review: Hi-Tec Harmony Lace

When shopping for casual hiking footwear, you’re often stuck with two choices: mid- to high-top boots that look ready to handle a gnarly summit ascent or low-cut shoes that feel too flimsy to take off-trail. The latter commonly falls into … Continue reading

Gear Review: KEEN Turia Sandals

KEEN’s new Turia sandals are, simply, the best sandals I’ve ever worn.

The Turias are KEEN’s latest version of their multi-purpose, go-anywhere and do-anything footwear that’s made them iconic in the industry – and they live up to the tradition.… Continue reading

Gear Review: KEEN Portsmouth Shoe

It’s no secret that KEEN makes some seriously comfortable footwear. First the sandals, then the approach shoes, then the hiking boots … my love affair with KEEN is well documented.

Now the company has come out and created a casual … Continue reading

Ambling in the KEEN Ambler Hiking Shoes

I swear I’m starting to turn into a KEENer.

The company has struck gold again with another winning entry into the ongoing “foot-stakes” war of attrition for that coveted outdoors crown, the Ambler light hiking shoe.

The Ambler is the … Continue reading

Gear Review: KEEN Gorge Boots

This is a tale of two feet – KEEN style.

For quite a few years, I’ve been looking for the perfect – or at least tolerable – paddle boot.

Ontario’s Georgian Bay and its surrounding waterways are where I do … Continue reading

Gear Review: Patagonia Men’s P26 Mid A/C GORE-TEX Backpacking Boot

It takes a lot of work to come up with a new kind of hiking boot. Leather, nylon, waterproof, light weight, low rise … it has all been done before. That’s why Patagonia’s P26 Mid A/C backpacking boot is so … Continue reading

A Season with the KEEN Revel Boots

The snow conditions haven’t been kind to snowshoers this season. That’s no secret. For those lucky enough to have snow, they had to creative with finding the right trail.

My story for the 11/12 season is no different: I had … Continue reading

Gear Review and Giveaway: Aussie Dogs Styler Boots

I was never a fan of the unisex, twin-faced sheepskin boots that have become trendy in recent years; in every color and every brand, I thought they look bulky and awkward, shapeless and sloppy. So, when California-based Aussie Dogs asked … Continue reading

GORE-TEX Footwear Provides Comfort and Protection from the Elements

When it’s crummy weather outside, the last think you want to deal with are wet boots or shoes. Snowshoers appreciate the little things they don’t have to worry about. The focus should be on the snow, the trail, and the … Continue reading