Ligh and Fast

By Cali Ranked #1568 - Men's Hiking Shoes October 21, 2004

The TNF Blaze is part of the Flight Series...gear designed to be light and fast for adventurers on the go. The Blaze are multipurpose shoes so you can do some trail running, hiking, or just wear them around town. These shoes are light (running shoe-like), yet they are supportive enough for hiking (very light loads only, i.e. fanny pack loads). In addition, I found these shoes to have adequate cushioning and they are durable. The true test for these shoes is when I took them on a 3 day outing in Yosemite. The Trail Grip soles provided good traction on both the dirt and granite domes though I would prefer Vibram or sticky soles. The uppers allowed my feet to stay cool. I have been wearing TNF boots, shoes, and sandals since they first came out a few years ago...the footwear R&D at TNF has improved considerably and it shows in the Blaze. They proved their mettle and have become a favorite of mine. If you want a more supportive low top with a Gore-Tex liner then check out the TNF Fury (another favorite of mine).

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