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Feet are more comfortable in wide toe box shoes

Wide Toe Box Shoes vs. Wide Shoes: What Keeps Feet Comfortable?

Are wide shoes always the answer, or are wide-toe-box shoes the better solution to happier, stronger feet? Instead of conventional footwear shaping...
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How SOM shoes became my favorite hiking shoes.

How SOM shoes became my favorite hiking shoes.

Disclaimer: Shirley Miller has been a long-time customer. She joined the team later by becoming SOM Super Editor. There is no one like her to give ...
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SOM - Versatile Minimalist Shoes

SOM - Versatile Minimalist Shoes

The team at SOM have always had the idea that our shoes are a versatile minimalist shoe that can be worn for numerous activities. We found out that...
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What Makes SOM Footwear Unique?

What Makes SOM Footwear Unique?

SOM Footwear is a unique company located in Montrose, CO. Besides making shoes made in the USA, there are also some amazing qualities that make S...
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I run in my SOM shoes... and I love it!

By: Olie Marchal, Founder, SOM Footwear This past weekend I went to Crested Butte, Colorado with my wife and another couple to run a 19 mile trail ...
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3 Tips for Buying Comfortable Shoes

We've all been there. It's the end of the day and the first thing you want to do when you get home is ditch your shoes. Whether you were wearing cu...
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A Shoe For Everyone

By: Olie Marchal It is time for me, the owner of SOM Footwear to answer a question that we are frequently asked- What are your shoes for? Where do...
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