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Hoka Hopara 2 Hiking Sandals

Hoka Hopara 2 Hiking Sandals
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The new Hopara 2 hiking sandals combine comfort, green materials, and rugged construction. They have an adjustable heel strap and quick-toggle lace for ease of use, a water-repellent recycled knit upper, a recycled Cordura mesh overlay to block debris, and a grippy outsole paired with a comfortable sugarcane topsole.

Everyday Carry’s Top Picks: January 2024

Everyday Carry’s Top Picks: January 2024

We love finding new gear for our daily adventures. Everyday Carry shared their latest picks, including some great new items, including a collection of backpacks from Pioneer, rugged hiking boots from Huckberry and shoemaker Diemme, a fixed blade knife from CIVIVI, a big MOLLE pouch from CountyComm, and a modern two-room tent from Snow Peak.

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Engineering Dunk Boots

Engineering Dunk Boots

Shane from Stuff Made Here already invented an unmissable basketball hoop. But what do you do if the basketball hoop is 16 feet off the ground? To give himself a fighting chance at making extra-tall dunks, he built a pair of telescoping boots that lift him to the net like Inspector Gadget’s leg springs. They work but look dangerous as hell.

MSCHF x Dremel Gobstomper Shoe Kit

MSCHF x Dremel Gobstomper Shoe Kit
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MSCHF’s Gobstomper shoes are designed to be distressed. So, the mischief makers teamed up with Dremel to bundle the shoes with a rotary tool kit. The shoes come in a black-white-blue colorway, ready for you to wear away their four layers for your own personalized look. The limited purchase drawing ends at 2 pm EST 11.29.23.

Reef Mulligan II Sandals

Reef Mulligan II Sandals
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Reef makes some awesome golf flip-flops with spikes for 18-hole play, but Reef’s Mulligan II thongs are made for laughs and post-game beers at the 19th hole. The footbed’s lined with faux turf, the heel sports a cushy “golf ball” pad, and the sole hides a built-in bottle opener.

Nobull Men’s Gum Ripstop Runner Shoes

Nobull Men’s Gum Ripstop Runner Shoes
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Nobull’s Gum Ripstop running shoes are designed with durability and comfort in mind. They provide a stable base for running, jogging, and walking and a uniquely patterned gum rubber sole for switching between gym and road surfaces. They include a removable, molded insole and reflective laces for nighttime visibility.

Merrell Moab 3 Mid X Jeep Shoes

Merrell Moab 3 Mid X Jeep Shoes
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Merrell and Jeep created these rugged hiking shoes inspired by the terrain-handling ability of the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. They offer a high-traction Vibram TC5+ outsole, Merrell Air Cushion tech for shock absorption, and a Kinetic Fit footbed for comfort. They come in Men’s and Women’s sizes in Jeep paint colors: Sting Grey, Sarge Green, and Hydro Blue.

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Shiner Beer x Boot Campaign Altama Boots

Shiner Beer x Boot Campaign Altama Boots
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Kick it with these limited-edition Shiner Beer x Boot Campaign mid-boots in a cool Kryptek camo pattern with patches on the ankle and tongue and a Kryptek logo down the heel tab. A sales portion supports the Boot Campaign mission to assist active duty service members, veterans, and their families.

ON Cloudultra 2 Trail Shoes

ON Cloudultra 2 Trail Shoes
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Designed for hiking and trail running, ON’s Cloudultra 2 shoes feel like you’re walking on a cloud. The Swiss-engineered shoes have a thick Helion superfoam midsole that provides cushioned comfort and a nubby Missiongrip outsole for traction on uneven surfaces. A mesh-layered upper helps provide ventilation. Available in black/white or all black.

Norda 001 Regolith Running Shoes

Norda 001 Regolith Running Shoes
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Norda says its 001 Regolith running shoes are made for “mindless comfort on mindful pursuits.” They’re created with high-tech, sustainable textiles, including a seamless, lightweight Bio-Dyneema upper, a cushioned Vibram SLE midsole and soleplate, and super strong laces made from Dyneema yarn. We dig the look of the hand-applied paint spatter.

Slipper Wheel Bicycle

Slipper Wheel Bicycle

No matter how many weird bicycles that The Q comes up with, he never seems to run out of ideas. This time, he created a bike that rolls on slip-on shoes instead of tires. He made each wheel from 16 metal fins, then fitted them with Jake the Dog slippers. It makes an appropriately goofy sound rolling down the road.

Merrell Hut Moc 2 Packable Shoes

Merrell Hut Moc 2 Packable Shoes
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When you’re hiking or enjoying other outdoor activities, packing space can be scarce. Merrell’s Hut Moc 2 slip-on shoes zip together to save space and can hang outside your pack from a removable carabiner clip. They’re made for comfort with a quilted ripstop nylon upper, a lightweight foam midsole, and a grippy outsole.

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Nike ACG Watercat+ Gridiron Water Shoes

Nike ACG Watercat+ Gridiron Water Shoes
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Nike’s lightweight ACG Watercat+ Gridiron water shoes are built to take you from the trail to the river and back. They’re noteworthy for their breathable upper woven from non-wicking cords. The bold orange and black shoes have integrated drain holes and a grippy lug sole for traversing tricky and slippery surfaces. They’re also available in off-white.

Piloti Drift Driving Shoes

Piloti Drift Driving Shoes
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Piloti’s handcrafted Drift shoes are tuned for driving. Their Roll Control 2.0 heels distribute force throughout your heel for smooth acceleration, braking, and clutch operation, while a soft forefoot provides precise pedal feedback. Padding in the tongue, heel, and collar and an impact foam layer provide all-day comfort behind the wheel or walking.

Deckers X Lab X-Scape Baja Sneakers

Deckers X Lab X-Scape Baja Sneakers
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Deckers X Lab makes a splash with the wet ’n’ wild versatility of X-Scape Baja land/water sneakers, purpose-built for rivers, roads, and recovery. Drainage holes and a breathable upper accelerate the drying process. The sugarcane midsole and molded footbed comfort and support. X-Scape Baja is our latest, greatest water sports buddy.

Epic Grindshoe Rail Grind

Epic Grindshoe Rail Grind

Pulling off a rail grind can be tricky. We learned that playing the Tony Hawk Pro Skater and Jet Set Radio games. Athlete Eugen Enin did one of the longest rail grinds we’ve seen – only not on a skateboard or inline skates, but wearing some slippery-soled Epic grindshoes on a curvy section of railing. And then there’s this.

REEF x Mason Ho Water Coast Shoe

REEF x Mason Ho Water Coast Shoe
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The Water Coast makes every water adventure awesomer. Pro surfer Mason Ho redesigned the bestselling waterproof shoes in a deep purple color with a subtle coral print, a nod to the tattoos that the Ho Surfing Dynasty champions all share. The non-slip soles, breathable mesh lining and perforated upper keep things nice and cool.

Reef x Flaherty Bottle Opener Sandals

Reef x Flaherty Bottle Opener Sandals

You’ve got two feet — put ‘em to work multitasking as footwear and a handy bottle opener. Yep, beach-inspired sandal-maker Reef paired up with surf brand Faherty fwww.faherty.com for limited-edition flip-flops with a bottle opener ingeniously positioned on the bottom of the right sole.

Shoe Surgeon x Can-Am

Shoe Surgeon x Can-Am

What d’ya mean, your shoes don’t match your ride? Can-Am debuted three new badass Ryker 3-wheelers, each with coordinated over-the-ankle riding shoes — all custom designed by LA-based Shoe Surgeon. Purpose-built for riding, the collaboration literally takes streetwear to the streets on vehicles that have never looked more stylish.

Nike Air Max 95 Jewel Grey

Nike Air Max 95 Jewel Grey

The Air Max 95 is still one of Nike’s finest designs if you ask us. This monochrome color scheme pairs with any outfit with a swoopy greyscale gradient reminiscent of billowing smoke. Expect the comfort and support these sneaks have been known for since the ’90s. Launching soon on the Nike website.

Nike Foamposite One Black and White

Nike Foamposite One Black and White
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Nike offers a fresh take on its classic 1990s b-ball shoe, with a graphical treatment that looks like a rippling pool of monochrome liquid. Made from molded polyurethane for structure with an Air Zoom unit for responsive cushioning on the court. Drops 3.31.23 at 9am ET.

Deckers X Lab Ko-Z Chukka SDE 2

Deckers X Lab Ko-Z Chukka SDE 2
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Socks are optional in Deckers X Lab’s Ko-Z Chukka SDE 2, a softly-cushioned desert boot-sneaker hybrid. The comfy, water-repellant suede mid-rise is padded at the heel and midsole, and the perforated leather lining lets your tootsies breathe. Removable insoles provide extra ahh, while the rocker sole boosts every step.

Making High-Jumping Moon Shoes

Making High-Jumping Moon Shoes

Moon Shoes are toys that put a little extra spring in kids’ steps using elastic bands. Since they don’t really make kids jump much higher, maker Allen Pan decided it was time to create a more powerful version. After experimenting with springs and explosives, he settled on compressed air to propel them.

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