Footware Reviews
All footware gear reviews.
La Sportiva Trango Tech GTX Review
A hybrid mountaineering-hiking boot that bridges approach shoes and full-on mountaineering boots for technical alpine days.
Salomon Speedcross 5 Review
A deep dive into Salomon's iconic mud-eating trail runner — where the aggressive lugs shine, and where the heavy, low-cushion build starts to show its age.
Salomon XA Pro 3D V8 Review
A stable, grippy trail runner that hikers use as a lightweight boot alternative — but the narrower V8 upper isn't for everyone.
Salomon X Ultra 5 GORE-TEX Review
A hands-on look at Salomon's do-it-all hiking shoe, weighing its trail-runner-like agility against a firmer, less cushioned ride than rivals.
Altra Lone Peak 9 Review
The zero-drop trail runner thru-hikers love for its wide toe box — we dig into whether the 9th generation finally fixed its durability problems.
Injinji Trail Midweight Crew Review
A five-toe crew sock built for trail running and hiking — I break down the blister-prevention benefits, durability trade-offs, and who should actually buy toe socks.
SCARPA Kailash GTX Review
A look back at SCARPA's discontinued Kailash GTX, a rugged Italian-made leather backpacking boot now succeeded by the Kailash Trek and Kailash Plus GTX.
Darn Tough Men's Hiker Quarter Cushioned Wool Hiking Socks Review
A midweight merino hiking sock with Darn Tough's legendary lifetime warranty — durable and comfortable, though not the lightest option for ultralight hikers.
Injinji Liner Crew Review
A thin, five-toe liner sock built to stop between-toe blisters — I break down where it earns its keep and where it wears thin.
Darn Tough Mountaineering Micro Crew Full Cushion Review
A heavyweight, full-cushion merino wool sock built for cold-weather mountaineering and winter hiking — durable, warm, and odor-resistant, with a lifetime guarantee.
FALKE TK5 Wander Review
An honest review of the FALKE TK5 Wander hiking sock: a lightweight, anatomically-fitted merino wool crew sock built for casual day hikes and city walks.
Injinji Hiking Toesocks Review
Injinji's hiking toesocks eliminate toe-on-toe friction to prevent blisters — a genuine game-changer for blister-prone hikers, with a few real-world trade-offs worth knowing.
Altra Lone Peak 4.5 Review
An honest look at the Altra Lone Peak 4.5 — a zero-drop trail shoe beloved by thru-hikers, with updated midsole foam and a snugger fit that divides long-time fans.
Crocs Classic Clog Review
The Crocs Classic Clog: a cult-status camp shoe beloved by backpackers for its cushioned Croslite foam, quick-dry performance, and sub-$55 price — but its loose, binary fit has real limits.