La Sportiva FC ECO 3.0 GTX Boots
Jack Ballard
March 27, 2012
La Sportiva FC ECO 3.0 GTX Boots At just over a pound (19 ounces), it will be hard to find a lighter pair of hiking boots than the La Sportiva FC ECO 3.0 GTX boots. Billed as boots designed to handle everything from all-purpose hiking chores to moderate backpacking excursions, these recently introduced... Read more »
Leather Boot Care
Rich Johnson
March 22, 2012
Huberds Shoe Grease A good pair of hiking boots can last for many years, or they can be ruined in one outing. It all depends on how you treat them on and off the trail. Leather boot care begins while they’re still brand new. There are two things that damage boots the most: water and jagged rocks. To... Read more »
Spenco PolySorb FLOW Warm Insole
Stuart Bourdon
March 22, 2012
Spenco PolySorb FLOW Warm Insole Spenco has announced the introduction of its PolySorb FLOW Warm Insole. The new insole combines comfort and support with the foot-warming technology designed to provide protection against cold weather, without overheating the foot. Using an ultra-thin foil layer to capture... Read more »
MSR Lightning Axis Snowshoes
Lisa Densmore
December 13, 2011
The MSR Lightning Axis snowshoes have great traction in the snow and ice. The storm took us by surprise, dumping 8 inches of snow on the Beartooth Mountains in Montana where we were spending a long weekend. We were there to get outdoors and I wasn’t about to let, well, a lot of snow stop me. Luckily... Read more »
Outdoor Footwear Buyer’s Guide
June 10, 2011
Winter’s cold is just a forgotten memory. The grass is green, flowers are in full bloom and the forest trails are crying out for explorers to return. Footwear makers have also been busy expanding their collections for 2011 to offer hikers more choices than ever before, making it easier for you to find... Read more »
Gear Test: Point6 Merino Wool Socks
September 10, 2010
Stand by for some little-known facts. Maybe you already knew that Merino sheep are reputed to produce the softest and finest wool of any breed. Maybe you already knew that the breed originated in Spain. But did you know that before the 18th century, the export of Merino sheep from Spain was a crime... Read more »
2008 Camping Footwear Buyer’s Guide
May 29, 2008
Today’s day hikers want a shoe that can take them up the trail, but also be at home walking around the campsite, driving to can’t-miss destinations, or wandering the halls of a visitor’s center. You don’t need a heavy boot that works best on the trail, you need a shoe that works... Read more »
Camping Gear We Use and Then Write About
January 18, 2008
Lowa Renegade GTX Mid women’s boots By Mark Evitt To me, summer vacation means hiking in Yosemite, gazing across clear-blue lakes at the base of ragged talus slopes, and strolling through backcountry meadows as the grass springs beneath my feet. Last summer my girlfriend Emily joined my family... Read more »
Gear Test: Columbia Frontier Peak GTX hiking boot
November 11, 2006
Hiking boots are like any shoe you wear-one style doesn’t fit every need. But the Columbia Frontier Peak GTX might be the only hiking boot you’ll need during the summer and fall months. I field-tested a pair on a week-long, early summer trip to Alaska that involved hiking trails in the famed... Read more »
Camping Footwear: Boot Buyer’s Guide
May 24, 2006
The Badpak GTX ($150) incorporates a breathable, waterproof Gore-Tex liner and an innovative Ground Control System in the heel to keep you rock-steady on uneven surfaces and descents. The Badpak GTX relies on a Mountain Grip outsole to provide the traction, a compression-molded EVA midsole for cushioning... Read more »
