Footwear

First Impressions

Back in 1995, Chrome established itself as a maker of high-quality messenger bags built from military-grade fabrics and old seat belt buckles. They’ve expanded into a range of …
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First Impressions

More than 60s years ago, so the story goes, Clarks popularized the Desert Boot. Today, that original product is available in nearly 30 different colors and has spawned …
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Throughout the late winter and early spring, GearGuide put a set of trail runners to the test. In the wet and muck, through pooling water, on dirt, gravel and granite, …
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First Impressions

The second generation ASICS FujiTrainer 2 with its bold red and neon yellow accent is eye catching and inviting. Still, I would have preferred something less ostentatious. For …
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First Impressions

LOWA got its start back in the 1920s and builds a range of footwear for the outdoors including one of the most comprehensive collections of Gore-Tex waterproof products …
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First Impressions

Out of the box, the Leadville 1210 has a conservative but high tech look. The synthetic mesh uppers and overlays give an old school looking shoe a modern …
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