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How to Choose Rock Climbing Shoes - GearX
There are many things to take into consideration when choosing a pair of climbing shoes. Shoes will be one of the first pieces of climbing gear you purchase, therefore picking the right pair is important.
http://gearx.com/blog/knowledge/climbing/how-to-choose-rock-climbing-shoes/
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5 Reasons To Ditch Your Hiking Boots - Clever Hiker
For many of us, it’s been drilled into our heads since day one that backpackers wear boots. That’s just what you do. You need the toughness and the ankle support and the water protection, right?
http://www.cleverhiker.com/blog/ditch-boots
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How to Choose the Best Hiking Shoes for Women - Outdoor Gear Lab
Before delving deeper into the details of individual models, lets first address when shoes are appropriate and how to find the best pair for your feet!
http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/Hiking-Shoes-Womens-Reviews/Buying-Advice
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How To Choose The Right Hiking Shoes and Backpacking Boots - BackCountry
The variety of hiking boots and hiking shoes has exploded in the past decade as designs become increasingly specialized and borrow from other categories like trail running shoes and approach shoes.
http://www.backcountry.com/explore/how-to-choose-the-right-hiking-shoes-backpacking-boots
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The 20 Best Hiking Boots From 2015
When backpacking, or taking on more black diamond terrain, hiking boots lend more ankle support and reinforced protection. To help you get out on the trail quicker, we've picked out the 20 best hiking shoes and hiking boots (10 of each) for you to choose from.
http://gearpatrol.com/2015/06/02/best-hiking-boots/
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GORE-TEX Footwear
Gore Tex footwear is for the serious outdoorsman.
http://www.gore-tex.com/products/men/footwear/
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Footwear - The North Face
Discover your inner athlete with innovative footwear and athletic shoes from The North Face designed with the athlete in mind.
https://www.thenorthface.com/shop/shoes
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The 10 Best Approach Shoes Available Today - Complex
So you've decided to take up rock climbing. You've got your new climbing shoes ready to go.
http://www.complex.com/sneakers/2013/02/the-10-best-approach-shoes-available-today
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Get a Grip - Climbing
An approach shoe is a hybrid-part hiking boot, part climbing shoe-intended to take you from trailhead to climbing objective, be it an alpine summit or crag not far off trail. They are generally snug and narrow for increased agility for varied, up-to-near-vertical terrain. But what really sets them apart from dedicated hiking or trail running shoes is the outsole. Here's what to look for.
http://www.climbing.com/gear/get-a-grip/
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Hiking Boots Vs. Trail Runners Vs. Approach Shoes Vs. Barefoot Shoes
The wrong footwear can lead to debilitating Blisters and painful black toenails, while the right shoes (or boots) can help the miles pass quickly. The variety of backpacking footwear has increased dramatically in the past decade, meaning it may be time to reconsider how you dress your feet for the trail.
http://blog.theclymb.com/passions/hike/hiking-boots-vs-trail-runners-vs-approach-shoes-vs-barefoot-shoes/
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How to Choose Hiking Boots - REI Expert Advice
Here's the ultimate guide to finding the right hiking boots. Expert tips from heel to toe. Be sure to wear the right socks.
https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/hiking-boots.html
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Men's Approach Shoes - Hike & Climb - Backcountry
FREE 2-day shipping - You'll want to be well-prepared for any approach to save your energy for the climb. Shop men's approach shoes, including Scarpa, Evolv, and Asolo.
http://www.backcountry.com/mens-approach-shoes
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5 Best Approach Hiking Shoes
Somewhere between short day hikes in Yellowstone and forays above the tree line to bag a couple of Colorado 14ers last year, you probably realized your trail runners or light hiking shoes just don't cut it on off-trail, gnarly terrain.
http://gearpatrol.com/2013/10/24/flexible-footwear-5-best-approach-shoes/
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The Best Climbing Approach Shoes for Men - OutdoorGearLab
What are the best climbing approach shoes? We compared nine of the most popular models side-by-side this past winter.
http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/Approach-Shoes-Reviews
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Hiking Boot - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hiking (walking) boots are footwear specifically designed for protecting the feet and ankles during outdoor walking activities such as hiking. They are one of the most important items of hiking gear, since their quality and durability can determine a hiker's ability to walk long distances without injury.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiking_boot
