KEEN Durand Mid WP Hiking Boot

Keen recently sent me a pair of their new women‘s boot, the Durand Mid WP.  The day after the boots were delivered, I had a long hike planned, so their maiden voyage was a 15 mile climb to the summit of 14,000ft Longs Peak.  Generally, it‘s not a good idea to start such a hike in … Read more

Barefooters In The News

TORONTO, Canada, October, 2014- Barefooters, a nouveau comfort shoe company announced recently that it is teaming up with C.C. Sabathia’s The PitCCh In Foundation in support of Amber Sabathia and her team running the 2014 NYC Marathon.  Barefooters shoes are made of CorksiLite™, a cork and silicone compound that is both earth and vegan friendly, … Read more

Black Diamond ReVolt Headlamp

The Black Diamond ReVolt headlamp was added to my gear setup a few months ago. After watching the rapid advancement of LED illumination in the cycling realm, I thought an upgrade to my 11 plus year old headlamp was overdue. The ReVolt looked great on paper, so the purchase was made and I‘ve been very … Read more

Sock Guy Socks – Something for Everyone

Sock Guy is in the business of producing one of life‘s luxuries for me. A great pair of socks feels so good on the feet. Take a nice pair of shoes, add a good insole, and finish the ensemble off with great, comfortable socks. Everyone has their own indulgences, and comfortable feet are one of … Read more

Freewaters Mint – Tasty Shoes

Recently, Mrs. Outsider was provided with a pair of Freewaters Mint shoes for review. This vegan shoe is made from canvas for light weight, and assembled with a water based glue. Inside, their Super Pillow insole is soft, yet offers plenty of support. The whole shoe is really light, and has plenty of flex for comfort. … Read more

Forsake Clyde Sneakerboots

After more than a month of kicking around in the Clyde from Forsake, I’ve decided they are the multi-tool of footwear. I can wear them at work in our business casual office, rock them with jeans when I’m not at work, and hike our Utah mountains on weekends. All in one shoe. Well, a pair, but you … Read more