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3 Epic Walking Adventures (Dragon's Back, West Coast Trail, Looking Glass Rock)

These 3 new epic walking destinations will transport you and your SOMs to ancient lands of forests, mountains, and beaches. From tracing the coast ...
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SOM Adventure! Community Spotlight

SOM Adventure! Community Spotlight

Quality, barefoot-feel footwear handmade in Colorado would not exist without the support of our customers. Reviews, feedback, photos, and enthusias...
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7 Shoes In 1: Making Versatile Footwear in America

Think outside the shoe box in versatile footwear designed to frame your feet for whatever they choose. While other brands dictate the activity, ove...
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Epic walking trails and hiking vacations to take your SOM shoes to

3 Epic Walking Adventures (Chitwan National Park, Scottish Highlands, Yellowstone)

The autumn season is fast approaching, and there are new epic walking and hiking trails around the world to take your SOM shoes on an adventure. Fr...
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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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Backpacking in Lightweight, Barefoot-Inspired Shoes

Backpacking in Lightweight, Barefoot-Inspired Shoes

If you are looking for footwear that you can wear to work, on the trail AND for a night out, SOMs might be just what you’re looking for...
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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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