Footwear rss

Review: Lowa Tempest QC

Review: Lowa Tempest QC(0)

June 16, 2010

Looking for a hiking boot a little bit more substantial than your light hiking shoes but don’t need the high cut of traditional hiking boots? Lowa recently introduced a 3/4-cut version of their popular Tempest style hiking shoe for women and we took them for a spin on some recent hikes. Read more for our full review.

Review: Lowa Tempest QC
Review: Kahtoola MICROspikes

Review: Kahtoola MICROspikes

A few years ago, Kahtoola introduced the MICROspikes, a lightweight traction device that can be worn over any style of sneaker or boot. Since then, there have been quite a few other manufacturers to jump on the bandwagon. And although it may be the middle of June, we still managed to find a trail to test a few pairs. Read more for our full review.

Review: La Sportiva FC Eco 3.0 GTX

Review: La Sportiva FC Eco 3.0 GTX

The FC Eco 3.0 GTX from La Sportiva is a light to mid weight hiker designed for activities like day hiking or lightweight backpacking. As you would expect in a pair of $160 boots, La Sportiva used Vibram soles and Gore-Tex to keep water out. However, this is just the beginning. La Sportiva has put [...]

Review: Lowa Renegade GTX Mid

Review: Lowa Renegade GTX Mid

Hiking season is here again. That means it may be time to pick up some new boots. We review the Lowa Regenage GTX Mid.


More in this category: