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Biodegradable Barefoot Shoes For Outdoor Activities

Looking to ride the barefoot shoe movement, Spanish company OneMoment (01M) has created a new shoe similar in concept to the Inov-8 EvoSkin but without the toes. Completely biodegradable, the 01M shoes behave like a second skin, protecting your feet while giving you the freedom of going barefoot. 

Warmest Socks On The Planet?

By Don Jurries

With the tagline “No More Cold Feet”, UK milliners Drew Brady have created Heat Holders Thermal Socks, possibly the warmest socks on the planet. Drew Brady are the same people who have designed socks for Pringle, Jeep, Jeff Banks, Glenmuir and Kickers, amongst others, and have decades worth of experience in textiles.

Vasque Rift Multisport Shoe Review

Remember those fabulous looking, old school bowling shoes you had to rent when you went with your junior high school class to the local lanes? Vasque has updated this classic look in the new multisport Rift, adding a high performance Vibram outsole for superior traction, minus the nasty foot spray of course.

Adidas Outdoor Terrex Fast X Hiking Shoes Review

Regardless of waning daylight hours and inclement weather, most of us still want to hit the trails while we can. Whether heading out for a hike or a quick morning trail run, the Terrex Fast X hiking shoes from Adidas Outdoor will give you all the element protection and traction you need to give it your all. 

Wolverine Fulcrum Hiking Boots Review

For a few days earlier this week, I went on a solo backpacking trip through Desolation Wilderness in order to test out a bunch of gear. As I was carrying a relatively heavy pack and hoping to log lots of miles, the conditions were perfect to test out the Wolverine Fulcrum hiking boots I was sent earlier this summer.