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Spring doesn’t ease in politely. It kicks the door open. One day it’s blue skies and birds going full Broadway in the trees. The next, its sideways rain, melting snow, and mud so thick it feels personally offended by your presence. Yet, somewhere in all of that, you’re standing at the trailhead asking the age-old question: Waterproof or non-waterproof hiking footwear?
Diversity in the outdoors isn’t charity. It’s not a trend. It’s the key to a deeper, more meaningful outdoor culture. When we hike with someone different from us, we stretch—not just our legs, but our hearts. And when we do that over and over again, something changes. The trail changes. We change.
The Oboz Sawtooth X Pro is exactly the kind of shoe I reach for on the Adirondack High Peaks. Light enough to feel agile, supportive enough to tackle uneven terrain, rugged enough to handle rocks, roots, and mud without complaint.
Oboz partnered with The Station Foundation to help build the SOCOM Trail, bringing energy, resources, and passion to the project. Together, Oboz and the Station improved trail access for active-duty and retired Special Forces Warriors.
After a long day of trekking it's easy to pull off your hiking shoes and toss them out of sight and out of mind. While we encourage the use a post-hike comfort shoe, we'd ask you to think twice about tossing your footwear.
Your eyes are trained to find a white trail blaze. It could be on a sign, a tree, or even on a rock. Heck, you’ve even been walking up to 20-miles a day and haven’t missed one yet...Except that time you took a blue blaze trail to a shelter and didn’t come back the same way. Let’s not be sticklers about that now. I’ll save that for a different blog post.
Proper footwear is key to any successful adventure. Choosing the right hiking boot, running shoe, or everyday footwear may seem almost as challenging as the hike itself. Peter Carioscia has 20 years of experience in fitting shoes and he's here to take the stress out of your next footwear purchase.
Discover the key to comfort and performance with Oboz Footwear's guide on shoe fit. Learn the three essential questions to ask yourself to ensure your footwear is the perfect fit for your outdoor activities. If your hiking boots or shoes are too small, you risk getting blisters. If they’re too big, you risk rolling your ankle. Stay safe on all your hikes by finding your true size.
In contrast, Dan Cavaliere consistently embraced the trail, on foot and bike. His enduring passion for the outdoors is evident. Read on to learn more about the amazing work Dan does with Jeffco Open Space; a Colorado group dedicated to maintaining and preserving open spaces.
