LOYAK FOR TRAIL The Loyak is the ideal shoe for everyday and every activity. But sometimes, on the most rugged terrain, you need a bit more. That’s why we made the Techyak. We kept the same minimalist feel of the Loyak but added an optimal stack height of 7mm for the perfect blend of ground feel and protection. Plus, we added an even wider toe box. The Trail Grip 2…
Read moreAstral's Brewers in Black It is no secret that I am a fan of water shoes, but the vast majority of them are incredibly purpose built. They look like something designed for a jog on the moon, or glorified sandals. That is fine, in most cases. What Astral has done with their new Brewer shoes turns that all on it's head. Take you favorite lounging snea…
Read moreCan you believe it's already August? Seems like just yesterday I was slipping on the ice on the way out to my car, but enough talk about the cold. The Paddle Junkie crew are big fans of the sunshine and we thoroughly enjoy looking good while playing outside. This year we are shifting our focus to the everyday user. Someone who wants gear that will work in almost …
Read moreWhen wandering the halls of the Outdoor Retailer show last January, one of the most impressive stops was at the Adidas Outdoor booth. They have obviously made a huge commitment to the outdoor market and the expansive line they have for 2014 is evidence of that. We had the chance to test and review the HydroTerra Shandals a while back, which were a water friendly …
Read moreI know what you're thinking, summer is almost over and after the winter we had last year, everyone is dreading the snow fall. Have no fear there is plenty of time left for fishing, swimming, floating, hiking, camping etc. With the Adidas Hydroterra Shandals you have the perfect shoe for everyone of these activities and more. Constructed with a foam frame t…
Read morereview by Greg "Mr. Montana" Reid On our annual trip to the Boundary Waters I tested out the Keen Turia water shoes and could not have been happier. I am the eldest of our group and I have gone for the past four years. I have recently had a bout with Planter Fasciitis so my participation in the testing trip was in question. While still tryi…
Read moreYou can officially add another category to my footwear addiction list. Watershoes now hold "Ultimate Junkie" status. The latest generation have it figured out and the Ponsul Shoes from Chaco are masters of all terrain versatility. The Ponsuls are another piece of gear that made the 12 hour plane ride to Maui for a tropical gear test unlike anything we h…
Read moreI recently had the pleasure of trying out a pair of Baffin Amazons for the Kansas City Ruckus Run back in November. The weather did not look good that morning, having rained that week with temps in the 40's. This being my first obstacle course race, I expected a lot of cold, muddy, challenges. The race was a lot of fun, and more than half the obstacles involv…
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