Nov 1, 2010
Hi-Tec Vector - Hiking Boots: Reviews
SPEEDY HYBRIDVector charts a course that's swift, stable, and true. The reason? Hi-Tec injected the shoe with a hypodermic needle full of running-shoe DNA—it's very flexible and weighs only 13...
Marcus Woolf
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Nov 1, 2010
Dahlgren Ultra Light Trail - Socks Reviews
Butter. That's the best way to describe the feel of these socks, which blend soft merino and alpaca fibers. Wicking channels at the forefoot move moisture up to the ankle, where it evaporates more...
Nov 1, 2010
Lowa Renegade II GTX Lo - Hiking Boots: Reviews
MUCK BUSTERStylewise, the most I can say about the Renegade is that, well, it won't exactly upstage your Gap khakis. But performance is what counts, and, with a full-grain leather upper and a stiff,...
Nov 1, 2010
Darn Tough Merino Wool Micro Crew Cushion - Socks Reviews
Get socks that'll outlast your shoes. These seem like they were forged rather than knitted. After a two-month pounding, the merino/nylon/Lycra socks look good as new. darntough.com
Nov 1, 2010
La Sportiva Sandstone GTX-XCR - Hiking Shoes: Reviews
1. The Gore-Tex XCR–lined Sandstone has a strip of airy mesh along the tongue (where it can best release the foot's heat) and leather/tightly woven mesh along the sides, where durability is key...
Nov 1, 2010
Fox River Bio-Fiber Outdoor - Socks Reviews
These eco-socks are made with 65 percent corn-based fiber. And they work. The fabric over the toes is knitted like mesh to release heat, while a flat toe seam eliminates irritating hot spots. foxsox....
Nov 1, 2010
Vasque Mantra - Hiking Shoes: Reviews
FIT FOR LONG DAYSCan your hiking shoes survive the airplane test? On a long journey, swollen, sweaty feet can drive you mad, but en route to Spain's Canary Islands mine stayed cool and comfortable...
Nov 1, 2010
GoldToeMoretz PowerSox Left/Right Technology - Socks Reviews
At six bucks a pair, these synthetic, well-padded ergonomic socks are a bargain. powersox.com
Nov 1, 2010
Adidas T 7 ATS - Hiking Shoes: Reviews
FOR HIKES THAT TURN INTO RUNSSpeed freaks will love this runner/hiker hybrid, which Adidas dubs an adventure shoe—we just call it fast. A cushioned, flexy sole with running DNA is just the start...
Nov 1, 2010
New Balance 850 - Hiking Shoes: Reviews
*This shoe has been discontinued by New Balance and is no longer available. 1. The 850 simply fit and felt better than all the rest. Its deep heel pocket and snug waist created a tailored fit, and...
Nov 1, 2010
Lowa Jannu Lo - Light Hikers: Reviews
Cross a Suburban with a BMW and you'd get the automotive version of Lowa's Jannu Lo: a smooth and fast ride anywhere. By combining a tough upper with a solid platform and then lining the inside with...
Nov 1, 2010
Raichle Storm - Hiking Shoes: Reviews
GO ANYWHERE, FASTIf we entered a shoe in the Dakar Rally, the Storm would be the choice. It's tough, thanks to split-grain leather and plastic reinforcements on the upper. It's light (16 ounces per...
Nov 1, 2010
Adidas Terrex Low GTX - Hiking Shoes: Reviews
TOUGHER THAN IT LOOKSThe waterproof Terrex may look like every brightly colored sneaker out there, but one of our testers proclaimed it "rugged as hell" during an off-trail scramble up Santa Fe's ski...
Nov 1, 2010
Scarpa Enigma XCR - Light Hikers: Reviews
When the going gets tough, the tough tighten up their Enigmas. Like an up-armored light hiker, the Enigma has the body of a sneaker and a Vibram sole shaped for cruising, but it plows through mixed...
Nov 1, 2010
Timberland Vaporate Low with Boa - Hiking Shoes: Reviews
PRECISION LACING ON DEMANDFine-tune the fit as easily as you dial up the volume on your stereo. The Vaporate's Boa system—49 thin steel cables integrated in the shoe's upper—bear-hugs your...
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