Gear and Wear
A comprehensive review of gear and clothing for the active lifestyle, run and written by an avid hiker, runner, and all around fitness junky. The aim of the Gear and Wear is to fill the gap left from the lack of complete and thorough reviews available anywhere else. As such, all products reviewed by Gear & Wear have been used extensively before being reviewed to insure only reliable information is being passed on to other consumers. Reviews can be found categorized as a piece of gear (for hiking, camping, climbing, boxing/MMA, working out or other), wear (for footwear, shirts, jackets, pants and shorts or accessories) or by their brand name. Additionally we'll also upload a review on some food to keep you fueled! We can also be found on Twitter @GearandWearBlog.
Cost: $100 Great for: light hiking, water sports, and wading through water (with minimal rocks). The good: These make for fantastic water shoes. The light webbing makes for a light but still supportive shoe that also has an extremely quick dry time. As an added bonus the open design makes for an easy clean of dirt or sand. The bad: The same webbing that lets in water and easily washes away sand offers little resistance for pebbles and small rocks which can easily become stuck between your foot and the shoe. Rating Variety/Appearance: 9/10. With a wide array of color schemes to choose from there is certainly a style for everyone. Feel/Comfort: 8/10. There is certainly enough support and the webbing feels very soft against your feet, but the heel strap tends to dig in more than I'd like. Quality/Durability: 8/10. Precise stitching and strong but soft cloth are highlights. However, the outsole leaves something to be desired, a little more traction would go a long way. Value: 5/10. The hefty price with minimal functionality is offset by the high quality and good design making this sandal fall in the middle of the pack. Other: 10/10. The fact that this shoe doesn't look like other shoes on the market certainly makes it a head turner and gives it some flair. Overall rating: 40/50 Verdict: A great shoe for water activities or as a "specialty" shoe but not justified for much else. Cost: $100
Great for: Hiking, camping, being in or near water, and casual use. The good: Super protective toe box and rugged outsole means you can take on most terrain. The bad: Not as water friendly as other shoes (like UNEEKs). Rating Variety/Appearance: 7/10. It is a little bit of everything but still completely its's own. Feel/Comfort: 10/10. Extremely soft fabric (that is also antimicrobial) feels soft while also being supportive. Quality/Durability: 10/10. Very well made, even with all of their uses they take the punishment and continue to perform. Value: 10/10. Considering all of the shoes it replaces it is a steal. Other: 10/10. The toe box gives the added bonus of keeping pebbles and rocks from entering your shoes which was problematic in some of Keen's other shoes (check out my UNEEK review for further details). Overall: 47/50. Verdict: Everyone can get use out of the Newport H2s, making it a no brainer. |
About your Reviewer: Joe P.Growing up in Michigan and around the Great Lakes has made it easy to be an avid outdoors enthusiast and conservationist my whole life. I love doing anything that keeps me staying active and being outdoors. This ranges from running, lifting, climbing, hiking, camping, biking, etc. All of these hobbies of mine are things I take very seriously and love to do. Because of this, before I make any purchase for one of my passions I try to do as much research about a product as possible to insure I am getting a product that I will enjoy for years. That has led to me starting this site in hopes of helping others avoid the guess work I went through by providing honest and unbiased product reviews. If you have any questions, concerns, or request please contact me at [email protected] ArchivesCategories
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