Although sounding like a stuck record, let me repeat an observation I’ve been known to make: Outdoor footwear is getting too specialized. Once upon a time people had “climbing boots,” and they used ...

Technical semi crampon-compatible footwear for mountaineering activities. Innovative materials make Tengu GTX a lightweight, high performance boot ideal for use in dynamic situations on mixed terrain.

So it's time for me to get some new hiking boots. I'm looking at something pretty heavy, with a pretty rigid sole definitely. Mostly I'm hiking on trails and have no occasion to deal with glaciers and ...

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