Reviews

Zero-Drop, Waterproof, and Trail-Ready, The Merrell Ascend Glove Gore-Tex ConnectFit

by Huib van der Wal

With 6mm of cushioning, 10.5mm of stack-height (the total thickness under your foot) and 0mm of drop, it is a bigger brother of the well-known Trail Glove that has 4mm of cushioning. This also means that the Ascend Glove has more insulation from the cold ground. On my December backpacking trip, there was one night where the temperature dropped below freezing. Although I had stored the shoes in the vestibule of my tent at night, and I was wearing thin socks, the Ascend Glove kept my feet warm in the cold morning...

Minimalist Dress Shoes for Women: The WildFlower Series

by Charity Johnson

It is safe to say that there are not many dressy minimalist options for women. We want shoes that support healthy feet every day, for all activities. This includes dancing the night away, but the availability of such shoes is virtually non-existent. Unshoes is moving forward with a solution to this problem: A minimalist sandal made specifically for that special occasion. Maybe it is your wedding day, maybe it is a concert, maybe it is work related, or maybe it is that one fun date night with your husband...

The Art of Unshoe Fitting - The Pah Tempe

by Damien Tougas

Since their inception, Unshoes has been working towards making the purchase and use of huarache sandals a no-brainer. They have always used flat webbing for comfort, and eschewed the requirement for complicated lacing patterns or a knot under the toe. Additionally, they were one of the first huarache companies to develop designs that don't require a strap between the toes (although they do have between-the-toes designs too). Now, they are in the process of revolutionizing the way you size your footwear.