Trail Shoe Epiphany
I love my new Inov-8 Roclite 320 trail running shoes. Having endured hiking in wet leather Gore-Tex lined boots for years, I can't convey to you the freedom that I feel being able to splash through any puddle or stream with...
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I don't think I'm going to be able to wear these trail shoes to the office, ever again.
We had very dirty weather this weekend in Boston, with 3 inches of driving rain and high winds. I stayed in town instead of heading up to New Hampshire in...
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Shoe Insoles
If you don't already use Superfeet insoles for in your hiking boots, you should. They provide your feet with far better shock absorption than factory insoles. I started using them in my leather hiking boots over 3 years ago after...
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When you go backpacking you need to take care of your feet. This may sound obvious, but people don't do a very good job of it. Blisters, plantar fasciitis, athletes foot, bunions, broken toenails, etc. can sideline you for days, weeks, or even an...
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I started breaking in a new pair of boots today. My current pair of Asolo TPS 520's (left) is in need of resoling and some repair work by a qualified cobbler. I've hiked at least 1000 miles in them over the past 2 years and they've served...
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