

Today’s guest blogger, REI employee Ching Fu, recounts the soaring highs and chilly lows of her bike tour of the entire Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge Parkway last summer: It had been raining for 3 days straight, and I was ready to just be home. But I had to keep pedaling. The bitter cold rain was an unwelcome surprise, especially since it was July in the southeast... ...
Got shoes? Yes, and many of us outdoor-enthusiast types have developed quite a passion for them. Over the centuries, footwear creations have ranged from the remarkable to the ridiculous, from sexy to sensible. But things have a way of coming full circle. Today’s minimalist running styles (also known, paradoxically, as barefoot running shoes) have some folks transitioning back to our barefoot-caveman roots. Check out REI’s new A Visual History of Shoes infographic for a fun and informative look ...
Posted by Steve T on April 13, 2011 12:32 PM & Tagged Adidas, Expert Advice, Vibram, a visual history of shoes, barefoot running, infographic, minimalist shoes, natural motion running and rei | permalink | Comments
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