Ahnu Footwear is a small Bay Area company that operates with a philosophy behind the performance and design of their shoes. Even their name “Ahnu” originates from a Celtic goddess of balance and well being. With that being said I had the opportunity to take the Firetrail XTR with its NPS (Neutral Positioning System) Technology for some test runs.
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Review: Ahnu Rockridge XTR
The Rockridge XTR is a new lightweight trail runner from Bay Area shoe company Ahnu. Ahnu uses the latest technology, materials, and sustainable practices to develop quality footwear for the trail and city.
Review: Kamik SnowpassX
Kamik SnowpassxThe SnowpassX boots from Kamik are insulated full height boots made for days when you expect to encounter some nasty weather.
Review: Hi-Tec St. Moritz Luxe 200i
Are you looking for boots that will keep you hitting the trails, even after it starts to snow? These waterproof, insulated, and lined boots from Hi-Tec will keep your feet warm and dry through the winter months. Read our review for more.
Review: Patagonia Boaris
Patagonia Boaris lowtop and hightop.Patagonia has had the Boaris since they started making footwear a couple years ago. Now the company is adding the high top model for a bit more ankle support. We managed to get our hands on both versions to give them a try.
Review: Merrell Perimeter Gore-Tex
Going hiking long distances in potentially wet climates? Looking for a lightweight hiking boot that won’t kill your feet as the miles add up? If so, you might want to check out the Merrell Perimeter boots. Read our review for more.
Review: New Balance WT910
New Balance is best known for their history of manufacturing shoes to fit a variety of sizes and widths. The ability to find exactly the size that fits you has helped them become a popular choice among the running crowd. The WT910 for women from New Balance is a rugged and technical trail runner with a Gore-Tex XCR lining and quite a few trail-running specific features.
Review: New Balance Eco 70
One of the major themes we noticed at Outdoor Retailer this summer was eco-awareness and the ‘greening’ of product lines. A bunch of companies have been introducing new lines of more environmentally-friendly products, or revamping their current line to include more sustainable materials and manufacturing processes. Among the new product releases was the Eco 70 trail running shoe from New Balance’s new line of eco products.
Review: New Balance 1500
If you’ve ever bought a pair of running shoes, you have heard of the brand New Balance. The company has taken a rather large share of the running market in recent years and now has started to expand into the hiking market. The New Balance 1500 is a full size hiking boot that is best suited for long backpacking trips with heavy packs.
Review: GoLite Women’s Comp Trail Runner
When it comes to choosing a trail running shoe, the market seems to be flooded with options to choose from. Over the next few weeks we’ll be featuring reviews of some of the newer models on the market today, for both men and women. One of the first pairs I tried was the Comp from…