Reviews by User: Alan H. (16)

Well, I always go for quality in everything whether it be Oakley for sunglasses or North Face for gear. Merrell tops the shoe department. This especially is a great shoe for hiking. I've used it in all types or terrains here in Utah. Early spring hiking in the Uintah's up Catherines Pass, Spring hiking in Bell's Canyon, and recent summer stuff to Sugarloaf Peak via Silver Lake. The Gore-Tex lived up to it's claim and never let any water in even while walking in snow and trotting through streams. Great support and provide excellent traction on all types of trails. Snow, dirt, gravel, rocks, only thing I am concerned about is traction on rocks when wet. It held up most times but I couldn't completely trust it 100%. I'm waiting on the Chameleon II Stretch to use those as a casual shoe and also little day hike shoe as well. Bottom line: Great quality that performs well in all terrains and conditions.

Philter Shoe is an awesome shoe. I bought two pairs and have used both in different terrain. We were at Disney World for a week and I used them walking all day without getting blisters or feeling discomfort. They also got quite wet and the water was "philtered" out perfectly. Used them on the trail and even though the shoes are extremely light, they held up great with no complaints. Great shoe!

No complaints just praise on this. Feel great, perform great, look great. Polarized obviously is a must and the technology Oakley offers completes the list. I sweat a lot hiking and biking and these perform as stated on the site. Drips slide right off and even though the path isn't as big as the others it covers plenty of space and keeps out the wind allowing for pure comfort while doing any activity. Recommend!

These shoes are amazing for many reasons. They fit like a glove first of all (awesome with SmartWool sock). They look awesome. They have an awesome grip on rock, dirt, whatever. They're the same type of shoe Bear Gryll wears on Man vs. Wild (he uses the Gore-Tex model most of the time). I took them on a hike to Dog Lake in Utah from MillCreek Canyon with a small pack the first time I wore them and they performed immediately. I also have the Gore-Tex model (which have stood up to demanding circumstances for months now) but I thought I would get these to use on light hikes and just for looks. Bottom line: no gripes, remarkable shoe. Love Merrell!

Great light polo that breathes very well. I've used it out and about town and it looks great. Used it hiking all over Utah and it performs very well. Love the VaporWick!

I use to think all socks were the same... that is until I tried smartwool socks. These running light micro socks are PERFECT! It's an awesome feeling when you put them on because it fits like a glove and feels WAY different than normal socks. When wet, they dry fast and they keep my feet from getting sweaty. GREAT product, I bought 3 pairs of dark and light colors. EVERY smartwool product I have purchased has been THE best. Great buy for sure!

Great jacket! It has lots of pockets, plenty of vents. The zip on and off vest really helps with layering. It also comes with a nice waist gator thing so snow doesn't get up in the jacket when you take a spill in the powder. Highly recommend it!

I've had these a few months and I am straight-up impressed. Very comfortable shoe while doing anything from just walking to trail running. I've used it in snow, slush, mud, dirt, cement, rocks, pretty much everything. They truly are waterproof and have held up to everything while still looking new. My perfect companion for hiking here in Utah as I go from a dry path to a snowy path on the same day it's 80 degrees. I recommend this for sure.

I really like the feel and the sizing was nice BUT I actually have to give this a not so good review because of one thing. The NECK size... The thing is HUGE. You could seriously fit two necks in there. I was really checking to see if I was given a womens shirt instead but it's a mens... I'm surprised no one else has said anything because it is definitely way different then any other shirt I've purchased. Twas a shame to return...

I actually had originally bought some snowshoes with excellent traction on packed snow and ice but they were 5 times more expensive then these stabilicers. These perform very very well and it seems like every trail I go on I get someone asking me where I got these and how they perform. I'm glad to recommend this site and stabilicers to anyone. I've only had them a little while but so far they are holding up like new. Great addition to the gear.

I used these mostly on packed snow trails here in Utah and they worked very well traction wise on steep parts and of course on flatter parts. The only size available when I purchased these were the 22 in. so I tried to use those but they didn't do well in powder really. It snowed 2 ft. so I went and tried them in that but because of the small size I just sank a foot and a half each time. I ended up returning these and purchasing the stabilicers which are perfect for what type of hiking I do. I probably would have kept these snowshoes if I originally purchased the larger size but oh well. Great product, just not worth 250 for what I do.

My goodness! I like to call this my "portable sleeping bag." This keeps me very very toasty even in single digit weather with just a t-shirt underneath. Highly recommend.

This is exactly what I was looking for. The fleece is excellent for the cold days and so far I've used them for just about everything. I mainly bought them for lounging but I've used them slowblowing my driveway and as a layer for skiing on those extra cold days. So long sweat pants! In with the spyder fleece pants!

The North Face really knows their stuff. Awesome jacket is VERY comfortable. They were the jacket worn by mountain school staff at Snowbird and look awesome. The blue/white is awesome and keeps me warm without overheating. Another great product by a great brand.

Awesome jacket provides a nice layer for changing climate conditions. I started out on a hike with sun and ended up with a breeze and freezing rain and this jacket provided good temperature control and also kept me perfectly dry. I recommend it for sure.

Great shades for sure. I wasn't exactly confident I would like them even when I initially took them out of the box but I was wrong. Fit comfortably, polarized is great, look great. Recommend for sure!