Salewa's Wildfire NXT is the latest iteration of a technical approach shoe designed for steep and rugged alpine environments. A moderately stiff sole with a steeper 10mm drop and sticky Megagrip rubber was born for scrambling and calf-burning climbs. When the route kicks into vertical territory, the outsole holds its own, with a smearing edge on the toe so you can get spicy. The Wi..
Early June
For years, trail runners have been at the little kid's table drooling over road runners' platter of carbon-plated shoes. With a handful of options becoming available for those carbon-hungry vert seekers over recent years, the pickings improve with the Mafate X from HOKA. Using a fusion of their latest technology, the Mafate X finds a middle ground between super shoes and daily driv..
Spring
For mountain adventurers, having one shoe that can hike, run, scramble, and climb helps tremendously to simplify gear choices. The Wildfire NXT is Salewa's new speed approach shoe, designed to function in technical mountain environments where steep trail and rock scrambling are the norm. A comfy 10mm drop supports your calves on challenging ascents, and sticky Vibram Megagrip rubbe..
Early June
You're high-performing, and your shoes are technologically advanced; why shouldn't your clothes be both? Meet the Thunder Shirt from Crazy Idea, an innovative piece that uses body mapping technology to laser cut micro-perforations onto key ventilation zones so that it won't stick when you sweat. The lightweight microfibre has a seamless construction that is as comfortable as good-l..
Spring
Freedom, comfort, and dynamic movement are all essential factors for picking your next race garment; they are also the three basic tenants Crazy Idea uses to construct its running clothes. The Air Shorts are the pinnacle of concept meeting functionality for vertical races. The fabric is exceptionally lightweight, with laser micro perforations to enhance breathability. Hexagonal pat..
Spring
Terrex is in the business of going fast, and it's easier when your running apparel's weight is pretty negligible and feels natural on the skin - which is precisely how they've designed the Xperior clothing line. Made with 100% recycled polyester and sewn with flat seams for added comfort and no scratchy. The Xperior tee also incorporates a 4-way stretch, allowing for an unencumbere..
Spring
We're all haunted by something: the future, monsters, or a vicious sunburn. Crazy Idea's Pacman Run Cap will settle your mind about that sunburn. One out of three isn't bad. This hat may not keep monsters at bay, but you can rest assured that your future won't have a sunkissed nose. Crazy Idea uses laser-perforated fabrics from their apparel line and pare those with a semi-rigid vi..
Spring
Italians know a thing or three about fashion, but sometimes naming things isn't their strong suit. Things get lost in translation, but the Bro Cap from Crazy Idea probably won't suit the bros, or perhaps the stylish 5-panel build is the new trucker hat. When you're finished running and changing your t-shirt back at the car, throw on this comfy head cover and rock your Crazy look in..
Spring
