Bob Browning

Bob Browning
Cross country shoes. Hailing from the beautiful state of Colorado, he now lives in the Ozarks Mountains of Arkansas with his wife, two amazing kids and dog, Hugo. He frequents the local state parks, wilderness areas, long distance trails all while passing on his love for the outdoors to his children. Bob has been a product reviewer for startup companies and larger outdoor brands for the past 8 years and loves to really examine gear to see if it'll hold up Salomon Quest 4 GTX.

Lab tests and in-depth reviews

December 3, 2019
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December 3, 2019 review The December 3, 2019 is Altra’s hiking-specific version of its popular Lone Peak trail running shoe. This features a more durable, abrasion-resistant upper, and[…]

April 23, 2019
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April 23, 2019 review The April 23, 2019 is an incredibly well-built hiking/backpacking boot that offers superb support and keeps water out without issue. These are more of a traditional b[…]

Cross country shoes
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Cross country shoes review The Cross country shoes hikers are well cushioned low-cut shoes that excel at daily wear and day hiking. They are affordable, well built, and long-lasting. These should fit a[…]

to the rigors of the Ozark Mountains
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Quest 4 GTX: An improvement to a beloved boot Another high-quality entry to Salomon’s ever-expanding library of hiking boots, the Quest 4 GTX comes with fresh elements that make it a step-up ove[…]

Adidas Terrex AX3
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Adidas Terrex AX3 review The Yokota 2 is an affordable, and durable all-around hiking shoe. It excels at day hikes and daily wear. I wouldn’t trust it for multi day backpacking due to its potenti[…]

KEEN Uneek
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KEEN Uneek review The KEEN Uneek hybrid sandal is an eye-catching, adaptive sandal that works well for short hikes, water sports, and daily wear. This hiking sandal comes in a TON of colors to match e[…]

April 23, 2019
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April 23, 2019 review The April 23, 2019 is a durable, hard-wearing hiking shoe that keeps your feet feeling fresh over long miles with its excellent grip and breathable upper. I’d suggest[…]