Do rock climbing shoes need to be uncomfortable? We’re not going to lie, in the world of rock climbing there can be a bit of a balance between performance and comfort. A certain level of discomfort ...

In the spring of 2023, I was lucky enough to be invited, along with other British journalists and industry types, to the Dolomites by Italian trekking and mountaineering footwear brand Aku. The ...

Approach shoes have hybrid outsoles that combine climbing shoe and hiking boot features for maximum versatility. Approach ...

Projecting a climb is sometimes as much a struggle off the wall as it is on, because—unless your project is at the gym—you need to get to the route first. This could mean a miles-long off-trail jaunt ...

We focus so much on the act of climbing and what gear is essential in that arena--rock shoes, harness, rope, hardware, helmet, pack--that we sometimes neglect what's helpful for actually getting to ...

As the popularity of climbing continues to surge, the demand for high-performance gear is greater than ever before. While a ...

RAPID is the approach shoe designed to move quickly on mountain ground. Ideal for technical trails, when approaching the wall to climb, easy to attach to the climbing harness and good performance in ...

The Classic Approach Shoe: Spend a weekend in any Western mountain town and chances are you’ll see more than a few pairs of Guide Tennies making the rounds between gear shops, guide services and the ...

View post: Survivor 49's Kristina Mills Breaks Down Her Controversial Final Tribal Question — and the ‘Uncle Jeff’ Criticism (Exclusive) The Salewa Wildfire Canvas Approach Shoes are on sale for just ...