Sarah grew up in Minnesota but has spent most of her time since in the West. Sarah is an avid runner, logging 50-75 miles in a typical week of mountain trail running, and often competes in half-, full- and ultra-marathon races. She also spends much of her free time climbing, skiing, and exploring the outdoors. In her day-job, Sarah is a wildlife biologist, and you'll notice that as she brings her background and training as a professional scientist to the detailed analysis in her reviews.
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How to Choose Women's Approach Shoes
What are approach shoes? And do I need a pair? This is a good place to start. With so many types of footwear, many of...
Vibram Spyridon LS - Women's
The Spyridons are a trail-specific running shoe that give you unique protection from trail obstacles. These shoes...
Evolv Cruzer - Women's
The Evolv Cruzer is unique among our group of tested approach shoes in that it is specialized to be an...
Five Ten Camp Four - Women's
The Five Ten Camp Four is designed with aid climbing in mind. Five Ten made these shoes extra durable with a thick...
La Sportiva Xplorer - Women's
The La Sportiva Xplorer is a lighter-weight shoe that is meant to cross the boundary between trail running shoes and...
Scarpa Crux - Women's
The Scarpa Crux is a great all-around approach shoe which scored close to our Editors' Choice and Best Buy award...
Black Diamond Big Wall Hooped Bivy
Which bivy sack is designed for climbers? The rigors of a big wall or alpine climb place unique stresses on gear, and...
Outdoor Research Bug Bivy
What is the best way to camp out in the open while still avoiding nasty bugs? The OR Bug Bivy stands out from the...
REI Minimalist
Is there a simple and lightweight bivy sack on the market that works well in three seasons but won't break the bank...
Vibram FiveFingers Alitza
The Alitzas are the FiveFingers to pick if you are heading to the office or for a casual night out and want to have a...
Vibram FiveFingers TrekSport - Women's
The TrekSport is the jack-of-all-trades barefoot shoe in the group we tested here, performing well in almost all...
Vibram FiveFingers See Ya- Women's
The SeeYa is made for times when you hit the road and want the best barefoot experience available. They have a...Ad-free. Influence-free. Powered by Testing.
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