Strange name, extreme comfort. That is the idea behind Chaco’s Credence Baa Nurl boots, a winter, around town boot that fits like a high performance athletic shoe and is based on the feel of Chaco’s super supportive and super popular … Continue reading →

In the winter, the most dangerous part of my day starts when I step out of the house. Our short and flat driveway is far from treacherous during the summer, but five cars, eight people and zero accountability for shoveling … Continue reading →

I’ve always been a fan of Chaco soles. Their sandals give the wearer foot arch support in a nude environment. But now, I must admit, I am a fan of Chaco’s soul. Their unequivocal answer to when you can’t waiver … Continue reading →

Not necessarily for snowshoeing – or even made for a snowshoe binding – the Aetrex Blackberry Boots are the après-snowshoe footwear for the winter season. But what makes these boots better than just about anything else that can be worn … Continue reading →

It’s hard to overstate the value of a good approach shoe. It needs to be comfortable enough to slip into after a day in the hills, heavy duty enough to survive in a snow packed parking lot, loose enough to … Continue reading →

Typical during the spring months, there is deep snow to contend with in some regions of the world.  And this snow can sometimes be measured in feet, rather than inches.  To venture out in the world – from the far reaches of the Antarctic to the driveways of American suburbia – a reliably warm boot that has “quick on and quick off” features is required.  Suburban driveway shoveling and on-the-fly snowshoeing is my reality.  Sitting in the coat closet near the door to my garage I have my KEEN Alaska boots prepared for service.