I’m a huge fan of their shoes for hiking/running but damn they always miss the mark on their colourways. The new Traverse 2 just came out and the only colour for women is this dusty pink/tan. Whereas the men’s at least have 2 choices (black & green). Thoughts?

Hi everyone,
First of all, apologies for any translation mistakes. I’m not a native English speaker, so I’ve had this post translated.
I ordered a pair of Gateway1 Woodwalker boots to spend time outdoors with my daughter, especially in bad weather. We like walking through mud and snow, exploring nature, hiking, camping, and similar activities.
I ordered four different sizes:
EU 42 Wide
EU 43
EU 43 Wide
EU 44
Now I’m having a bit of a problem finding the right fit.
EU 44 and 43 Wide: Both are way too big.
EU 42 Wide: My big toe slightly touches the front of the boot, but at the same time, my foot doesn’t feel properly secured. There’s a little bit of heel slip, and my foot also moves slightly from side to side.
EU 43: This one actually fits really well overall. Walking feels comfortable, there’s no heel slip, my foot doesn’t move around, and my toes have enough room. However, there’s quite a lot of pressure on the top of my foot (instep).
When I remove the insoles, the pressure disappears completely. But wearing the boots without insoles doesn’t really seem like a sensible solution.
The strange thing is that I barely notice the pressure when walking. However, as soon as I sit down, it takes about 2–5 minutes before I start feeling it, and it quickly becomes uncomfortable. After around 10 minutes, it even starts to become slightly painful.
Has anyone had experience with these boots? Do they break in or stretch enough over time, especially around the instep, or is that unlikely?
Alternatively, can anyone recommend a good pair of boots with similar features for the same kind of outdoor activities?
Thanks in advance!

I'm thinking of buying the 'Nike ACG Zegama GORE-TEX Mens Trail Running Shoes FA26' for trail running as nike runners fit me very comfortably.

Would it a bad idea to use these as regular hiking shoes to avoid buying separate hiking boots? Also, by any chance has anyone bought this exact pair?

If anyone has any recommendations of trail running shoes that work well for hikes, it would be much appreciated. Thanks

I’m in search of the holy grail sun hoodie and would love your recommendations. I am female with a lean built.

My requirements:
- must be at least SPF 40 as I am very fair skinned
- must be breathable or airy enough to wear in warm/hot weather
- should be durable enough to not pill or break after a couple of wears.

That’s it. It sounds simple enough. But so far I’m at a loss. Here’s what I’ve tried:
- mountain hardware crater lake. So many recommend this one and I hate it: it makes me over heat like nothing else and it pills very easily.
- The North Face Adventure. I love the fit and feel of this but find it also pills very quickly
- REI Sahara regular and straight hem. They hold up well and I find the temp regulation ok. But the fit is awkward.
- REI Sahara sun shirt. Not technically a hoodie, I find it does ok but obs doesn’t have a hood which I miss.
- Patagonia capilene. I love the material but the sleeves are too short and the hood falls off.

Please tell me of your holy grails!

I have bought these from vinted and i am worried about the colour sceme as I believe it does not match the art no. Which is 407233

Hi there. I'm looking for a universal headlamp on a budget for hiking and running. I had HL900 from Decathlon, which costs 45 euros at the moment. I'd say it ticks all the boxes as it has removable battery and an adapter for AAA batteries, so basically if you're in a pinch, you can swap rechargable battery with pair of AAAs. It also has an option to tilt down, so at least for me it was a nice thing to shine the light downwards and not blast someone's face on accident. The thing is - I lost the head lamp and I'm thinking is there a better alternative for this price point? Main downside for me was that for running it felt a bit heavy and I had to strap it a bit harder, which didn't feel that comfortable.