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Choosing Lightweight Hiking Footwear

Posted by Danny Pearson on Apr 05, 2022

About the author: I’m not a foot specialist or medical practitioner, but I have walked thousands of miles on some of the best hiking trails in the world, I know what works for me but we are all different – the aim of this article is to outline the choices you will be faced with when choosing your next hiking footwear, choices which you should make for yourself rather than accept what I do. …
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Hoka One One Information Page

Posted by Danny Pearson on Jul 08, 2019

Who are Hoka One One? The name Hoka One One is a New Zealand Maori phrase meaning Time to fly™. Hoka are comparatively new on the running scene and even newer entrants to the hiking market. They were founded in 2009 by two former Salomon employees who wanted to design a shoe that helped trail runners to go downhill faster. Having taken inspiration from developments in mountai …
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Scarpa Sock Fit

Oct 16, 2017

Scarpa Sock Fit Undoubtedly the evolution performance and agility concept. A construction system that offers a fit as snug as a sock, the feeling of being at one with your footwear. The part comprising the tongue, flex-point and collar is made from a single piece of S-TECH SCHOELLER elastic technical fabric.1. Vibram Sole2. PU Toe Rand3. One Piece Schoeller Fabric Tongue4. Speed lacing for speci …
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