Footwear

Field tests and biomechanical evaluations of travel shoes, trail runners, Chelsea boots, and technical hiking footwear. We assess outsole siping and rubber durometer ratings for wet traction, midsole energy return, upper mesh breathability, and heel-to-toe drop geometry. Whether navigating slick airport terminal floors, Mediterranean cobblestones, or muddy mountain switchbacks, our guides help you select footwear that prevents plantar fasciitis, manages foot swelling, and lasts hundreds of trail miles.