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Because most people who work for a living are forced into shaping their lives around a 40-hour work week, they try to squeeze the most enjoyment and adventure out of the weekend. Those who use their weekend to play as hard as they work are referred to as “Weekend Warriors”.
The adventures of a weekend warrior can include just about anything from backpacking to mountain biking to canyoneering. Whatever the name of the weekend game, weekend warrior activities require the right shoe. Keeping your feet safe and comfortable will help you get the most out of your weekend play and make sure you win whichever weekend war you have in mind.
Need assistance choosing Weekend Warrior shoes? Follow these easy steps:
STEP 1: Identify the type of Weekend Warrior activity for which you need a shoe from the list below.
STEP 2: Read “Tips” for guidance on what to look for in a Weekend Warrior shoe.
STEP 3: Click the provided links to shop for Weekend Warrior shoes.
STEP 4: Try on your new Weekend Warrior shoes. The shoes should feel comfortable throughout, but may require some time to break in. Never attempt to break in painfully tight Weekend Warrior shoes.
- BACKPACKING
- Backpacking is just one of the many recreational activities often pursued by the average weekend warrior. It includes hiking with all gear loaded into a backpack and an overnight stay outdoors. Many weekend warriors plan their backpacking trip for the entire weekend. If you will be backpacking, you should wear BACKPACKING BOOTS..
- TIPS:
- Heavy fabrication
- Rigid construction to support the ankles
- Mid to high cut
- Well-ventilated if backpacking in dry climate
- Water resistant if backpacking in wet climate or on wet terrain
- NOTE: If you are backpacking with a backpack that weighs less than 35 pounds, choose a mid-weight backpacking boot or shoe. If you are backpacking with a backpack that weighs more than 35 pounds, choose a heavy weight backpacking boot.
- Men’s Backpacking
- Women’s Backpacking
- SNOWSHOEING
- Size matters when it comes to SNOWSHOES. The size of the snowshoe is dependent upon the weekend warrior’s personal weight, load weight and the type of snow he/she will be snowshoeing on. A large snowshoe is best for dry, powdery snow and/or when the total weight of the person and his/her load is heavy. For a firm, packed snow trail and/or when the total weight of the person and his/her load is light, a smaller snowshoe is preferable.
- CANYONEERING
- Weekend warriors who seek an extraordinary adventure that includes traveling down streams and creeks within a canyon by hiking, rappelling, climbing, swimming and even liloing (riding an inflatable mattress down stream) should give canyoneering a try. For that, you will need CANYONEERING FOOTWEAR. When choosing your canyoneering footwear, be sure to consider the difficulty of the terrain which you will be hiking in conjunction with the duration of the hike. Some canyoneering hikes may include less challenging terrain and take only an hour of the day, while other canyoneering hikes can be extremely challenging and take up to 17 hours or more. The more difficult the terrain and the more challenging the canyoneering hike, the more support and durability you will need in your canyoneering footwear.
- MOUNTAIN BIKING
- Riding a bike off-road on rugged terrain is not only a great way to spend the weekend, it’s also great exercise. Weekend warriors appreciate mountain biking for its challenges, as it is a sport that requires endurance and self-reliance. If you plan on doing some mountain biking, be sure to shop our selection of MOUNTAIN BIKING SHOES.
- MILITARY BOOTS
- Reserve soldiers who perform part-time duties will need MILITARY BOOTS.
- WATERPROOF
- Weekend warriors who need WATERPROOF FOOTWEAR in order to combat their weekend challenges should shop here:
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