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Altra Olympus 6 Hike Mid GTX Review: Trail Runner Comfort Meets Backpacking Boot Support

Footwear, Gear

The Altra Olympus 6 Hike Mid GTX sits at the crossroads of trail runners and backpacking boots. In testing, it delivered impressive cushioning and comfort, but also revealed

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Arc’teryx Konseal: Technical Approach Shoe for Heavy Load Hiking

Footwear, Gear

The Arc'teryx Konseal gets an update focused on fit, stability and durability. I'll cover what's changed and how they perform after multiple treks through technical terrain.The men's Arc'teryx

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New Balance 860 Review: The Sweet Spot Between Stability and Speed

Footwear, Gear

When it comes to running shoes, the age-old debate between stability and neutral shoes continues to divide runners. Do you sacrifice responsiveness for support? Can you find a

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First Look: Arc’teryx Vertex Speed Trail Running Shoe

Footwear

Arc'teryx has released the Vertex Speed as a high-octane edition of its Vertex Alpine approach shoe. Here is what is new and different with this technical trail shoe

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First Look: 2025 Arc’teryx Norvan 4

Footwear

Arc'teryx took input from their sponsored athletes and made notable changes to their long-distance trail running shoe. Here is a look at what has been updated on the

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Arc’teryx Shoes | Sylan, Sylan Pro, and Sylan GTX Review

Footwear

Trail testing the Sylan Pro, the Arc'teryx shoes built for fast mountain running. The Arc'teryx Sylan Pro is part of the new for 2024 Sylan series, released from the

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Arc’teryx Shoes | Comprehensive 2024 Guide

Footwear

Some of the new 2024 Arc'teryx shoes are the brand's first to be designed in-house. We cover the full range and take a couple out on the trail.Putting

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Arc’teryx Shoes | Norvan LD 3 GTX Review

Footwear

Putting trail miles on the waterproof running shoe from Arc'teryx that is built for comfort, stability and performance over long distancesPutting the Norvan through its paces at 9,000

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Arc’teryx Konseal AR vs LT vs FL 2 vs FL 2 GTX

Footwear

The Arc’teryx AR, LT, FL 2, and FL 2 GTX all offer great stability best paired with rocky terrain. Yet, it’s the Konseal AR (see image) that marries

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Arc’teryx Acrux TR GTX vs LT GTX vs AR

Footwear

The Acrux TR GTX (see image) is better for multi-day hikes where the trail can go from dirt to rugged slopes. This is more akin to what most hikers

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