REVIEW – The 5.11 Maxgrip Trainer Shoe is one durable shoe. If you’re looking for a pillowy, marshmallowy feel, you’ll need to keep shopping, but while those features may be great for running shoes, I look for stability, foot protection and support for a gym, hiking, or camping shoe. I think the Maxgrip Trainers would […]
5.11 Maxgrip Trainer Shoe comparison review – In, out, and back in my comfort zone Read More
REVIEW – Between disc golf and other outdoor activities, I tend to wear shoes out pretty quickly, so I was looking for some more durable but also classic-looking boots to replace my current pair. My younger brother mentioned Helm to me since he’s had a pair for a while that he really likes so I
Helm Calistoga Whiskey Boots review – handmade quality, class, and comfort Read More
NEWS – I will admit that I own a pair of Crocs. Now before you pass judgment on my choice of foot apparel, I will say that I only wear them while working around my yard just because they are easy to clean if they get muddy. With that out of the way, check out
Crocs lovers will yell Yippee Ki-Yay when they wear Crocs cowboy boots! Read More
CROWDFUNDING NEWS – Have you seen those slick spin closures on really expensive athletic shoes? The ones where you slip in your for, spin a dial, snap it down, and *boom* – your kicks are perfect! Pull up on the knob and *boom* – your tennies are loose and ready to slip off. The problem
Quit lacing and tying your kicks with the ONECL dial shoelace system Read More
NEWS – Reef has released a new collaboration with Major League Baseball (MLB) for baseball fans. The men’s Fanning Slide X MLB collection features the popular Fanning slide in your favorite MLB team’s colors. The collection includes slides with team logos from the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, and
Slide into comfort with the REEF X MLB sandal collection Read More
REVIEW – Three things are about to collide in this review. The first is comfort. Let’s face facts – no one deliberately decides to buy an article of clothing that will knowingly make them uncomfortable (something I say to my wife as she prepares to go out for the evening, and then ducking the heavy
ZebraOasis Hemp Shoes review – They are comfortable and 100% recyclable! Read More
NEWS – If you’re a regular here (and if not, why?), you might remember that I published a news post last week about headlights for your Crocs. After I posted that, one of the Gadgeteer writers (Greg Cleveland) suggested that we should start a new category on the site for Crocs accessories and sent me
Who knew that Crocs could shovel your sidewalk? Read More
REVIEW – Since I have been working from home since March of 2020, I have been wearing flip-flops or sneakers of some kind. Back in the 90s, when I worked in the corporate environment, I used to have to wear skirts or dresses and the dressy shoes that go with them. I hated it! I
Baabuk Urban Wooler shoes review – Yes you can wear wool in the summer! Read More
NEWS – I’ve never liked wearing flip-flops because I don’t like the strap between my toes. It’s uncomfortable. You can’t run in them either. Enter the Link Flip-Shoe which is an interesting take on a strapless shoe/flip-flop. Flip-Shoes provide the freedom and ventilation of a flip-flop and going barefoot but also offer arch support, the
Flip-flops + shoes = Link Flip-Shoes Read More
NEWS – WP Standard does lovely things with leather including bags, wallets, belts, and all sorts of accessories. Now they have something to keep your feet happy with the new Mr. Grumpy leather slippers. They just look comfy, don’t they? These slippers are made from full-grain leather with a padded heel, and have a leather
Treat your feet to some fresh leather slippers from WP Standard! Read More
NEWS – Dontcha just hate it when your favorite sneakers get a hole in them? I’m a big fan of Brooks running shoes and it seems like mine always develop holes in the same spot after a couple of years of wear. So I’ve been searching for a new pair of shoes and happened upon
Need a new pair of shoes? Why not try chainmail? Read More
NEWS – My niece wears flip flops 365 days of the year. I think that’s crazy, but she’s not alone. Many people enjoy minimalist footwear/shoes. That’s why the iGuaneye shoes caught my eye while I was surfing for cool things to share with you, my readers. iGuaneye offers 3 different styles of their shoes. There’s
These are the flip flops of the future! Read More
REVIEW – I did a 1.5 mile dog walk in the Deckers X Lab G8 Tactical Boots but this was only my third time in them. For tactical emphasis, I took along my Toy Doberman, Poquito. We were on asphalt streets and a wooded trail with exposed roots. I’ll tell you how these boots performed
Deckers X Lab G8 Tactical Boots review – Walk a mile in your new shoes Read More
REVIEW – When it comes to my kicks, I’m super picky. My shoes have to feel great on my feet and look great too. Kiziks shoes do both and then there’s the fact that you can put them on and take them off completely hands-free. Spoiler alert, these shoes are awesome. But let’s do a
Kizik shoes review – Magic hands-free shoes! Read More
NEWS – Walking or running in the dark can be dangerous. People can see you and you can’t see where you’re going. A couple of solutions to this problem would be carrying a flashlight or using a headlamp, but another solution that looks to be more convenient is putting a pair of Night Runner 270
Let your shoes light the way! Read More