February 3rd, 2012 | Posted by: OnlineShoes.com Employee | 18

UGG Australia & the Patriots

Tom Brady for UGG Australia

We are officially rooting for the Patriots. It was an easy choice once we figured out what was really important. Now, we may have a slightly different set of priorities than the teams on the field, but here is what we reckon is important: UGG® Australia boots. That’s right, those hyper-comfortable boots and stylish shoes. Before you break out the record books and stat sheets, you should know that we did put some thought into our decision. Our approach was just a little different than, let’s say, a more traditional sports media outlet might take.

We skipped over the compare-and-contrast discussion of coaches, did not listen to a word about talented, aggressive offense versus experienced, sack-happy defense, and blissfully ignored all the smack-talking linebackers with the catchy nicknames. For us, it’s all about the quarterbacks. Not actually comparing them so much as ignoring one in favor of the other. You know, maybe it would have been better if I had started this whole thing by just saying “We are officially rooting for Tom Brady.” Because that is exactly what it comes down to.�
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January 4th, 2012 | Posted by: Get in Gear | 1

Magnum Boots: For People Who Get It Done

These are boots for people that get stuff done. You know the type; the folks that have a plan for the day and just seem to have a motor in them. They may wear other shoes when it’s time to relax, but when it’s doing time, it’s time for Magnum boots. These great-looking boots are crafted in full-grain leather and ballistic nylon mesh, and they come in any color you choose—as long as you choose black or tan.
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December 8th, 2011 | Posted by: OnlineShoes.com Employee | 7

Naturally comfortable Bearpaw boots

Bearpaw was founded on the simple idea of natural, casual comfort. They use natural sheepskin linings, soft leathers, grippy outsoles and some amazing craftsmanship to create footwear that is designed to provoke an “aaaah” response as you pull them on. Not to be a jinx, but Bearpaw boots may make you start wishing for a long winter.

It’s clear by looking at them that Bearpaw managed to find a spot somewhere in their casual/comfort design equation for some serious style. Look at the classic styling of the women’s Bearpaw Kayla. Their rugged leather upper gives you great protection against the weather, while the stylish shearling cuff offers just a hint of the cozy lining inside. And look at that sole, too. That is the sole of a winter boot that can take you places, places you want to be.
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November 30th, 2011 | Posted by: OnlineShoes.com Employee | 0

Caterpillar Does Boots

Looking for boots that work as hard as you do? The search ends here, with the time-tested craftsmanship of Caterpillar footwear. Combining the rugged durability of work boots with the easy comfort of casual footwear, Caterpillar features styles that run the gamut from professional steel-toe work boots to stylish slip-on comfort shoes, and everything in between. They even have a cool nickname–CAT. For nearly two decades, CAT footwear has been designing and engineering quality work boots, work shoes and casual footwear that live up to the hard-working reputation of the CAT brand. Trusted, dependable and easy to wear straight out of the box, CAT boots and shoes offer the authenticity and rugged style that gets the job done—on the job site and far beyond.
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November 16th, 2011 | Posted by: Perry H | 121

Giveaway: SmartWool Socks

The Smartwool Giveaway is closed! Please join us in congratulating our winners:

Giselle, Melanie, KT Jewell, Clayton, Chloe
Ajarm11, C Patton, Cindy L, Greenmama, Drewman

If we haven’t already, we’ll be contacting you soon!

Wearing the right socks is like having a secret super power. Sure, the absolute comfort of SmartWool socks may seem like a pretty subtle super power at first, but just wait until you’ve logged a few miles in a pair of SmartWools. And then a few more miles. Whether it’s on a mountain trail or a city street, what you may begin to notice is that your feet feel exactly how they were meant to feel. Not clammy or hot, not chafing or blistery, just perfectly comfortable and happily doing their feet thing. The power to make feet happy is definitely a super power.

How does SmartWool do it? The short answer is Merino wool. It’s the best wool nature has to offer, and the good folks at SmartWool are obsessed with it. They have combined innovative fabric design, specialized knitting techniques and smart construction to create some of the finest socks in the world. I do not say that lightly. SmartWool has created absolutely comfortable women’s socks and men’s socks by combining a dozen different comfort-based ideas into one. They put extra wool where the foot gets cold and less where it heats up. SmartWool socks have a little extra padding in the impact zones of your feet. They have mesh vent zones to keep the clammy out. These socks have a unique banding system to give you a secure, comfortable fit around the heel, arch and instep. I could go on, but there are socks to giveaway.
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November 11th, 2011 | Posted by: Guest Blogger Joseph Anderson | 0

Workouts to Get You Ready for Hiking

Hiking! What is it? It’s not a sport. If I travel too fast, I’m running. If I’m hiking through an urban area, then I am walking. The Random House Dictionary of the English Language defines Hiking as: “walking or marching a great distance, especially through rural areas, for pleasure, for military training, or the like.” Wikipedia gives us more of a modern definition describing it as “an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often in mountainous or other scenic terrain.” So, in practice, the definition is pretty vast. Perhaps it’s a short hike in a wooded area when you walk your dog or maybe it’s the through-hike, which entails crossing an entire continent on foot. Furthermore, when taking the Wikipedia definition verbatim, the line between hiking and mountaineering is not a line at all, but a big gray area. The iportant point is when talking about physical conditioning for hiking, you should have specific goals in mind. Whether they are big or small, here are a few cardinal rules and ideas that may help.
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October 28th, 2011 | Posted by: Guest Blogger Jill Parker | 0

Finding the Best Trail Running Shoes

A run up a mountain? Don’t mind if we do.

One of the best things about living in Colorado is the abundance of entertainment to keep even the most enthusiastic outdoor adventure seeker quite busy, and there is nothing more adventurous than exploring one of the state’s 52 fourteen thousand feet mountain peaks on foot – running. As one of the assistant cross country coaches for my son Ryan’s high school cross country team, we like to take the runners up a “14er” each year for a little team building experience – and some exposure to some high altitude training. The other day we were fortunate to get to play on the trails to peaks Grays and Torreys (14,270’ and 14,267’), two 14ers which are a short drive from Denver, where we live.

Grays and Torreys are two of the easier of the state’s 14ers to climb: the trail is about 4 miles to Grays and then just a half mile to Torreys; elevation gain is approximately 3000’ (relatively short compared to many others); the trail starts out pretty much on pea-sized gravel which is conducive to run on; and the amazing beauty of the valley is simply breathtaking, filled with a blanket of wildflowers while viewing the peaks as your backdrop. How can one NOT want to run here?
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October 6th, 2011 | Posted by: Perry H | 0

Win Ten Days in Fiji with Teva

Teva Giveaway Closed

Ten days in Fiji. No matter how often you repeat it, it sounds awesome each and every time. If you were invited to a dinner party with the theme “Ten Days in Fiji,” you would probably think you were in for the best night of your life. It could be the title of a book, or emblazoned across a movie marquee and you would automatically think “Now, that is for me.” Well, good news. It actually could be for you, because our good friends at Teva are giving away ten days in Fiji.

What do you have to do to get your name in the running? All you have to do is fill in a little form on our Fiji Getaway Sweepstakes page.

If you win, you should totally bring a pair of these Teva Dozer III sandals. They’re perfect for seaside scrambles or visiting the local villages.

See more great Teva shoes

Or maybe those Teva Gnarkosi shoes next to them, because the deck of that luxurious Tui Tai expedition houseboat might get a little slick with all the 5-star awesomeness that is going on.

Listen, if you do win, send us a postcard. We’ll be here…in our offices…wearing our Teva shoes and thinking of you.

Good luck!

September 1st, 2011 | Posted by: Guest Blogger Joseph Anderson | 0

Tips for Hiking with Kids

How do you turn children on to hiking? What’s the appropriate level of physical conditioning? How do you motivate them? Do they even like hiking? If you have kids and like to play in the great outdoors, these are probably very real questions and concerns. As a father of three and someone who makes his living in the outdoors, I have some experience with this subject and I am always excited to share.

Our goal here is to go hiking with kids. Is that it? Not exactly. We want to enjoy ourselves and ultimately we want them to remember the hike as a rewarding experience that they will want to repeat time and time again. Like most activities that we love and attempt to get our kids to love, the way we deliver each experience will play a big role on whether they become a fan or not.
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August 22nd, 2011 | Posted by: Get in Gear | 0

Dream Hiking Package Winner

Our Great Hiking Giveaway is now over. In total, we had 171 eligible submissions with great pictures and memories from Mt. Rainier, Alaska, the Himalayas, Tanzania and beautiful places all around the world. Frankly, it was a good thing this was a random drawing, because it would have been challenging to select a winner any other way. Speaking of winners….

Congratulations, Renee T., from Marina del Rey , CA!
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