As much as we’re pro-hiking boot, we can’t ignore the back-to-basics movement. How basic, you ask? Well, it’s kind of like hiking around caveman style, but not quite. Throughout ancient history — from the Egyptians to the Romans — people donned little to no footwear. The Barefoot Hiker, a guide book published in the early [...]
Hiking boots serve as your feet’s first line of defense against the cold. With high-tech insulation and waterproofing, most boots are highly equipped to keep feet on the right track. However, you might want even assurance that your feet will receive complete protection. Good hiking socks take a lot of elements into account. Not only [...]
Just in time for the yuckiest winter in decades, we slipped into a pair of Hi-Tec’s St Moritz Luxe 200. With comfort and insulation being a top priority, these winter hiking boots most certainly fit the bill. The Hi-Tec boots have proved to be an essential companion not only on the trails but in the [...]
Hi-Tec rushed to aid the Haitians after last month’s earthquake disaster. The hiking boot manufacturer shipped 900 boots to the disaster-stricken island. It combined efforts with its sister company Magnum and supplied both hiking and military boots. Dayna Panales, Hi-Tech’s public relations extraordinaire, confirmed this in an e-mail. “I’m very excited to say that both [...]
