A Pacific Northwest Staple Goes Waterproof: Altra Lone Peak 9+ GTX
By the time I started wearing the Lone Peak model from Altra, it had been on the market for 7 years. My first pair was the 4.5 in green. I…
Järv-Dropping Traction: The Icebug Jarv Gaiter RB9X GTX
This past February, I wrote a shoe review for the Icebug Arcus trail shoe. At the time, it was my first foray into the brand. It was also my…
Altra FWD Via 2: Going Forward Feels Good
You might have missed it, but earlier this week Altra announced their earning’s report, noting a 35% growth in sales in the most…
Notace to the Grindstone: Breaking In the Notace Yama T1
In a world with scores of brands offering trail shoes, there is a new voice. Welcome Notace to the scene, who invites users to Escape…
Roll Call: The Roll Recovery R8 Plus Delivers A+ Relief
Most of us have at least one foam roller—or some sort of massage ball—tucked away for those stubborn, sore muscles. Some are compact, others…
Zero Drop, Full Summit: The Altra Mont Blanc Carbon Rises Up
Introducing the Altra Mont Blanc Carbon, the latest super shoe from Altra to feature a carbon plate. For those paying attention at home, this…
Out of the Nord-inary: The 003 is Built to Go Wild
Today I am reviewing the Norda 003 trail shoe. Before we get too far, it’s worth pointing out immediately that this is a laceless shoe.…
From Canada with Lugs: Norda 002 Steps In Strong
There are but a few brands in the world of trail running that have popped onto the scene in the last 3 years and made such an impact as Norda.…
Grip It and Rip It: Tackling Trails with the Icebug Arcus 2 BUGrip GTX
If you drive a car, you know what studded snow tires are. They are common in the northwest during the winter and provide excellent traction in…
Anything But NNormal – Checking out the Kjerag
Anyone who follows the sport of ultra-running and racing knows the name Killian Jornet. He is easily one of the greatest male ultra runners of…