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Gear Shed: Summer Trail Shoes

  • June 20, 2022
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Together with our partners we’ve picked our favourite summer trail shoes, in alpha order, for your crush-it summer.

Columbia Escape Thrive Endure Shoe

Columbia calls their new Escape Thrive Endure a ‘performance multi-sport shoe’ and it is definitely that. With a slightly higher cut (but lower than a mid-cut), it lands somewhere between a trail-runner and a light hiker. The TechLite Plush midsole delivers a smooth and cushy heel-to-toe transition, ensuring lasting comfort on the trickiest trails. Plus: secure midfoot lockdown and a wet-dry traction outsole keep you going for longer hauls. OutDry waterproof, breathable construction means you can rock the trail in any weather. www.columbiasportswear.ca

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All-Weather Performer

All-Weather Performer
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This shoe is bursting with new tech to keep you on the trail in all conditions. In addition to the OutDry waterproof-breathable. construction, it boasts Columbia’s Adapt Trax outsole, with exceptional traction in both wet and dry conditions.
This shoe is bursting with new tech to keep you on the trail in all conditions. In addition to the OutDry waterproof-breathable. construction, it boasts Columbia’s Adapt Trax outsole, with exceptional traction in both wet and dry conditions.
97/100
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Kodiak Women’s Brigden Shoe

Urban/retro style and trail-tested performance come together to create the totally unique new women’s Brigden: part sneaker, part hiker, all stoke. With a suede and textile upper, it breathes easy in the heat. While a high midsole sidewall cradles the foot, the combo of a lightweight EVA insole and slip-resisting outsole means exceptional comfort and traction, from pavement to loose rocks. Plus: Recycled materials help limit your environmental impact. www.kodiakboots.ca

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Eco-forward Features

Eco-forward Features
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From Kodiak’s bio-based Comfortzone ECO footbed to the 50% recycled mesh upper and 100% recycled laces, the Brigden is an eco-forward choice.
From Kodiak’s bio-based Comfortzone ECO footbed to the 50% recycled mesh upper and 100% recycled laces, the Brigden is an eco-forward choice.
95/100
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Merrell Women’s Bravada 2 Sneaker

The first thing that struck me when I wore the Bravada 2? No pressure points right off the bat. I ruptured my Achilles tendon two years ago and often have a hard time finding shoes that don’t aggravate that old injury. These ones fit like a glove without pressure on the back of the heel and have become my go-to for trail and dog walks. Like all the Merrells I’ve owned over the years, the wider footbed really works for me as well. Rarely do I find a pair of shoes that doesn’t have to be broken in, and this is one of them. It’s a big bravo from me to the Bravada 2! –Kristy Davison www.merrell.com

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Sustainability

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This hiking shoe now incorporates recycled materials across laces, webbing mesh lining, and removable EVA foam for the most sustainable Bravada to date. The breakdown: 100% recycled laces and webbing; 100% recycled breathable mesh lining; 50% recycled removable EVA foam footbed; 100% recycled mesh footbed cover.
This hiking shoe now incorporates recycled materials across laces, webbing mesh lining, and removable EVA foam for the most sustainable Bravada to date. The breakdown: 100% recycled laces and webbing; 100% recycled breathable mesh lining; 50% recycled removable EVA foam footbed; 100% recycled mesh footbed cover.
97/100
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The best

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The North Face Flight VECTIV

These trail shoes are light, fast, and responsive—made for high performance over long distances. Designed with input from TNF athlete team, they’re built to optimize energy return and reduce downhill tibial impact by ten per cent to propel you toward your running goals. Available at The North Face stores in Banff, Jasper, Blue Mountain Village, Whistler and at www.thenortheface.com

Men’s Flight Vectiv. photo: The North Face

Trail-Performance Tech

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Loaded with tech, just one feature among many we like is the 3D carbon-fiber plate underfoot to help with multi-directional stability and forward propulsion.
Loaded with tech, just one feature among many we like is the 3D carbon-fiber plate underfoot to help with multi-directional stability and forward propulsion.
96/100
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Salewa Wildfire Leather

Made for the trails or the town, Salewa’s approach shoe offers supreme comfort, stability, and durability—all in one sleek suede leather design. On top of performance, this hiker boasts the Salewa Committed badge, meaning the shoe meets ethical production and material standards to minimize environmental impact. Look good and feel good in your new everyday approach shoe. www.salewa.com

Women’s wildfire leather. Photo: salewa

Durability

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The strong-yet-soft suede upper is protected by a 360° polyurethane rand; further reinforcing the upper is Salewa’s proprietary 3F system with robust Kevlar cables, wrapping your foot and lending flexibility, a precise fit and firm ankle and heel support.
The strong-yet-soft suede upper is protected by a 360° polyurethane rand; further reinforcing the upper is Salewa’s proprietary 3F system with robust Kevlar cables, wrapping your foot and lending flexibility, a precise fit and firm ankle and heel support.
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