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The Old Terrocs and the New Terrocs

Has Inov-8 Wrecked the Terroc 330?

It was only a matter of time before Inov-8 revamped their Terroc 330 running shoe –  one of the most popular shoes used by hikers who have switched from traditional hiking boots to lighterweight and faster drying trail runners. But change is bad when it comes to hiking shoes and I’m afraid that Inov-8 has [...]

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Scarpa Spark Trail Runners

Scarpa Spark Trail Running Shoe

I am a day hiker and a backpacker who likes to hike in trail runners most of the year. They’re soooo much more comfortable than hiking boots, they dry much faster when they get wet, and wearing them lets me feel the trail beneath my feet. I’m also a long time Scarpa customer – I own [...]

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AKU SL Pro II GTX Mountaineering Boots

One of my goals for this winter has been to switch to a more comfortable, lightweight mountaineering boot without a removable liner, at least for day hikes. While my other pair of plastic boots, Scarpa Omegas  (5 pounds 2 ounces/pair), are probably the lightest weight and most comfortable boots with a liner that you can [...]

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CAMP Nanotech XLC Crampons

CAMP Nanotech XLC Crampons

I bought myself a pair of super-lighweight, 12 point, step-in CAMP Aluminum Nanotech XLC Crampons last winter to reduce the level of effort required to hike in full crampons. Weighing 16.2 ounces per pair, including optional ABS plates, they weigh just a few more ounces than Kahtoola Microspikes (12.5 ounces), making them they are ideal [...]

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How to Prevent Heel Lift in Mountaineering Boots

If you’re renting mountaineering boots for the first time or you’ve just bought a pair, here are a few tips for avoiding blisters at the back of your foot on top of your Achilles tendon. These blisters are incredibly painful and will really slow down your pace during winter, which is the one season you [...]

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Vivobarefoot Off Road Hi Barefoot Hiking Boots

Vivobarefoot Minimalist Barefoot Hiking Boots

What in god’s name is a minimalist barefoot hiking boot you wonder? I have admit, I was intrigued. I always thought the point of barefoot minimalist shoes was to put you in closer contact with the earth and make your foot do and feel more rather than coddling it in a hiking boot. Introducing a [...]

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Inov-8 Terroc 330 Trail Running Shoes

Inov-8 Terroc 330 Trail Running Shoes: Long Term Review

I’ve been using Inov-8 Terroc 330 trail runners for 3 season hiking since April 2010. I just started using my fifth consecutive pair for peakbagging and backpacking, plus I bought another two pairs so that I’ll have more when I wear these out. If that’s not brand and model loyalty, I don’t know what is! [...]

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