Tag: hiking

  • Toddler Stick Regression

    I wrote a while back about my shoe philosophy completing a full lap back to toddlerhood — slip-ons, elastic laces, the whole embarrassing circle. If you missed it, Confessions of an Adult Toddler has the full account. I picked up a new pair of slip-on shoes recently, no laces at all, and it got me…

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  • Dress to Impress (Who, Exactly? The Fine People of Portugal Obviously.)

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    We just got back from Portugal and it was fantastic. Lisbon, Porto, the hills, the pastéis de nata, the Super Bock — loved all of it. I dress for the weather. I dress for the walking. I dress to stay dry and not have to check a bag. Apparently Portugal noticed. So did Jennifer. They…

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  • The Versatile Waterproof Sneaker Every Sports Parent Needs

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    My footwear requirements are not unreasonable: keep my feet dry when it’s below 60°F, survive muddy youth sports sidelines, and let me do something vaguely athletic if my kid needs a catch partner during warmups. That’s the list. Almost nothing on the market does all three. Waterproof hiking boots are everywhere, but hiking boots are…

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