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Comment on Salomon XT Wings 2 Trail Running Shoe Review by Eric

Eric — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:28:31 +0000

I have heard so many good things about Salomon trail running shoes that I am going to have to try them out. Thanks for sharing the info.

Comment on Five Ten Camp Four Hiking/Approach Shoe by Zion Day Hikes: Angels Landing | Fresh Air Junkie : The Outdoor Gear, News, And Adventure On-line Magazine

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:32:16 +0000

[...] used a pair of Five-Ten Camp Four approach shoes which allowed us to stick to the rock like Spider Man. It’s also imperative to [...]

Comment on Keen MILO Disc Golf Shoe by Avery Jenkins

Avery Jenkins — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:41:05 +0000

Wow, harsh words for a company that’s pumping tens of thousands of dollars into disc golf, sponsoring tournaments and players worldwide and supporting disc golf charities like EDGE and providing avenues for each member of Team Keen to donate $1,000 each to the disc golf related non-profit organizations.

Yes – the MILO is based off of and built from the Wasatch Crest tooling. However they used a different welding process and new textile for the upper to make it more durable. What many people don’t realize is the cost involved with producing new tooling for shoes and making a new shoe from the ground up. It starts around a quarter million dollars and goes up from there. Any healthy footwear company would do what KEEN is doing right now, by taking existing tooling, tweaking it and testing the market with it. If the market then proves itself, they then move forward with new models and colors.

Since the release of the MILO, I’ve personally seen prototypes for the MILO II (due out this Fall) and an additional prototype due to hit the market in Spring 2011. Considering the MILO II, KEEN has listened to all the feedback and made some very substantial changes to the shoe.

KEEN has proven itself to be an amazing company in and outside of the disc golf world. It’s leads the outdoor industry by setting the example through their corporate and social responsibility standards. The Disc Golf world needs to be embracing KEEN rather sending them our skepticism.

-Avery Jenkins-

Comment on Salomon XT Wings 2 Trail Running Shoe Review by admin

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:15:02 +0000

I think you may have had a glimpse of the foot bed insole and thought that these were the soles of the shoes. The Solomon XT Wings 2 has an outer sole that’s designed for runnng, but has deep lugs that grip extremely well on the various surfaces we tested them on.

Comment on The Ten Essentials For Hiking, Camping And Backpacking by Waldo Gibson

Waldo Gibson — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:05:56 +0000

Excellent list for hikers, campers, and backpackers alike! I’d add just one thing to the list – a sturdy piece of luggage to fit all the gear you’ll be carrying. Most of the essentials on the list would easily fit in a daypack. I have the Excursion-Backpack from Briggs & Riley’s new outdoor luggage line BRX. It’s an ideal size for day hikes – neither too big, nor too small!

Comment on Salomon XT Wings 2 Trail Running Shoe Review by Shelby

Shelby — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:28:06 +0000

These shoes look and sound great, but I would be worried about the bottom of the shoes not having any tread, wouldn’t there be a problem with slipping while running trails?

Comment on Keen MILO Disc Golf Shoe by For Disc Golf?

For Disc Golf? — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:25:16 +0000

If Keen says that these shoes were designed for disc golf, then that is a lie. I own these shoes. I bought them a couple of years ago when they were not called the Milo. They were called the Wasatch Crest WP and were supposed to be designed for hiking and trail running, both of which they are not good for. I noticed a while back that they changed the color of them and put a disc golf symbol on them. This is just marketing B.S. They are not good for disc golf either, as I have tried to play in them. Don’t be fooled. If you want to see for yourselves, search for the Keen Wasatch Crest WP on Google and compare. They are the exact same shoe. I’ve come to believe that this Keen brand might be bunk, and junk. I just don’t want people to waste their money.

Comment on Brooks-Range A2 Rocket Tent Review by Don Roth

Don Roth — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:34:24 +0000

Great review! I have used this tent on an expedition in Chile last September. It is so cool to throw a full four season tent in your pack, and have it feel like a bivy sack while on your back. It’s no creampuff though. It takes a pounding – especially when set up in a ski mountaineering configuration.

Happy mountaineering!

Comment on Kelty Foraker-15 Down Sleeping Bag Review by Walter

Walter — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 03:27:06 +0000

I read this… and bought the sleeping bag. Its not in yet, but i’m really excited. I just read it again.

Comment on Santa Rosa Plateau: A Day Hike to Remember by John

John — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 05:25:02 +0000

Agreed.. very awsome map… very informative!

John

http://santarosa.ws