Mountain Hideaway Blog

If you are like me, you’re tired having sandals that provide you with medium satisfaction. I was that way for years, until I started working at Mountain Hideaway and learned what to look for in a great sandal. There are three things in particular that you want to pay attention to.

First, you want a good foot bed. This foot bed, must have proper arch, good support, and does mush out on you. Proper arch support will help you in many ways including reduction of lower back pain, more energy throughout the day, and you won’t get that stabbing pain in the bottom of your feet. Consider getting a polyurethane sole, as opposed to an EVA foam sole. The EVA foam soles tend to mush out after six months to a year, whereas the polyurethane soles will last indefinitely.

You also want good adjustability. You don’t want something that will be rubbing, causing blisters, or cutting off circulation to your feet. One thing also to pay attention to is how your sandals will do when they are wet. Open toed sandals tend to get very hard to walk on when wet, causing you to slide from side to side. If your sandals are easily adjustable, you will be able to go through various terrains without being uncomfortable.

Finally, you want to look for versatility in a sandal. With the hundreds of different options out there, you can pretty much find whatever your footwear apatite calls for. If you’re wanting to protect your toes, consider the Keen Newport H2’s or the Keen Venice H2. These are awesome waterproof sandals that provide great toe protection. If you’re wanting an all-around classic sandal. You might check out the Chaco Z-2. We carry these in men’s and women’s. In my opinion Chaco has the best arch support, and awesome toe loop to keep your feet from sliding when wet, and they last for ever. I still have the first pair that I bought, which was about six years ago. I wear my Chaco’s pretty much all the time. To work, to the beach, light hikes, and sometimes even in the shower (I know that’s weird).

I hope this is helped. If you have any questions please ask, or visit us at www.theMountainHideaway.com.

Cheers,
Dan the Man

Ah… spring is a bloomin’ and people are starting to itch that scratch to enjoy the great outdoors. We wanted to tell you about some of the outdoor gear and clothing that we recommend for any of your outdoor activities. Technology has evolved enough that you can now stay protected from the elements and be comfortable, without your outdoor gear waying you down.

Clothing and Outerwear

Our #1 rain jacket for most spring and summer activities would hands down be the Marmot Precip Jacket. Not only does this jacket provide amazing waterproof protection, but it is extremely breathable too. It allows the water vapor to escape from your body, so that you don’t end up as wet inside as you are on the outside (thank you Long John Silver Raincoats). Weighing in at a whopping 14 oz., this jacket is a must for any outdoor activities you might be encountering.

Our Patagonia Eshie dress is just one of dresses that we are carrying this is just one of the beautiful spring season. Although it may not be outdoor gear, it is definitely something to tell you about. It is comfortable, stylish, and a head turner. Not only that, but you cant get free shipping on it. Check it out and see what you think.

Footwear and the Like
New to our stores this season is the Salomon XT Wings. These shoes are Salomon’s fastest, most-versital trail running shoe yet. It was designed to not only handle the trail with ease, but the concrete as well. A great shoe for those mixed terrain runners.

Outdoor Gear
Osprey has now upgraded their top of the line Crescent series backpack. It has now been replaced with the Argon series, which has brought some much needed improvements with a lower price tag. It still features the BioForm hipbelt and the detachable top loader that converts to a hipack. The changes made to it have made it even better. It now longer has the mesh backpanel, but instead it sports a cooler Airscape backpanel. It also has some extra convenient zippers, and neat little features like the detachable water hydration holder for your quick mid-day summits from basecamp. This is a definate purchase to consider if you want a backpack that will last you a life-time, and is custom molded to you for maximum comfort.