Video: Roundup of 40 Climbing Shoes for 2018

October 19th, 2017 by gripped | Posted in Footwear, Gear | No Comments »

For 2018, there are more climbing shoes and shoe brands than almost ever before. In this video by Weigh My Rack, we see new-for-2018 shoes from Boreal, Evolv, La Sportivia, Scarpa, Butora and others. […]

New Guide Tennie is Made for Canadian Rock Approaches

October 3rd, 2017 by gripped | Posted in Footwear, Gear | Comments Off on New Guide Tennie is Made for Canadian Rock Approaches

The new Guide Tennie is an updated version of Five Ten’s approach shoe that hit the hills many years ago. The 2017 version has stripped away much of the bulk and returned to its […]

Arc’teryx Recall on First-Gen Procline Ski Boots

August 30th, 2017 by gripped | Posted in Footwear, Gear | Comments Off on Arc’teryx Recall on First-Gen Procline Ski Boots

Arc’teryx has announced a voluntary recall on their first-generation Procline ski boots. The rear axis pin failed in some boots, which could lead to a fall hazard. The boots were introduced two years ago […]

In Canada: New Black Diamond Momentum Shoes

August 7th, 2017 by gripped | Posted in Footwear, Gear, News, Profiles, Rock | Comments Off on In Canada: New Black Diamond Momentum Shoes

Black Diamond has a long track record of making top climbing gear, from harnesses and helmets to cams and ropes. Over the past few years, Black Diamond has introduced new skis, apparel, trekking poles […]

The New Adam Ondra Signature La Sportiva Miura Now in Canada

May 2nd, 2017 by gripped | Posted in Footwear, Gear, News, Profiles, Rock | Comments Off on The New Adam Ondra Signature La Sportiva Miura Now in Canada

The new signature edition La Sportiva Miura XX is now available in Canada. The highly anticipated shoe was released to celebrate 20 years of the iconic Miura. The Miura XX is a design inspired […]

Women’s Keen Terradora are Made for Canadian Trails

April 4th, 2017 by gripped | Posted in Footwear, Gear | Comments Off on Women’s Keen Terradora are Made for Canadian Trails

Every few years a new shoe will come out that is a step ahead of the others. This year it’s the new women’s shoe from Keen called the Terradora. For the past few weeks, […]

Watch Short Film on La Sportiva and Giulia Delladio’s Role

March 14th, 2017 by gripped | Posted in Footwear, Gear, Profiles, Video | Comments Off on Watch Short Film on La Sportiva and Giulia Delladio’s Role

Take a trip to Val di Fiemme in northern Italy, where La Sportiva was born and Giulia Delladio is learning the family business. She will be the first woman and fourth generation to lead […]