News | SOM Footwear Blog

What can you not do in your SOMs? The limit is definted by You!

What can you not do in your SOMs? The limit is definted by You!

Utah desert slots canyons are not a problem for our SOMs! Although there is still plenty of snow on every mountain in Colorado, the Utah desert an...
adventure Canyon Canyon shoes Utah
epic walking trails to take you som shoes on adventures

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 ...
adventure American made sneakers hiking travel
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...
adventure hiking running strength vacation
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...
adventure American made sneakers hiking
Save and Relax on an Epic Staycation

Save and Relax on an Epic Staycation

The next vacation your SOM shoes take you on can reach the far edges of the globe, but with staycations more popular than ever, how can you make th...
adventure vacation
3 Epic Walking Adventures (Amalfi Coast, Nakasendo Way, Bryce Canyon)

3 Epic Walking Adventures (Amalfi Coast, Nakasendo Way, Bryce Canyon)

These 3 epic walking destinations around the globe are ready to take you on SOM adventure. From stepping into ancient footprints in Italy to explor...
adventure American made sneakers
Three epic, one-of-a-kind walking trails around the world for your SOM shoes to find adventure

3 Epic Walking Adventures (Yuraygir, Camino Frances, Appalachian)

Lace up your SOMs, pack a map, and plot a course for one of the countless adventures outside your doorstep. From nature preserves to pilgrimage tra...
adventure American made sneakers
Is SOM shoes an ‘approach’ shoe?

Is SOM shoes an ‘approach’ shoe?

Hiking volcanic terrains can trigger internal monologues that can go on and on, particularly when starting in the early hours of the night. The jou...
adventure american American made approach shoes athletic
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 ...
adventure American made sneakers barefoot Colorado Colorado Made Footwear comfort comfortable Feet Foot health health hiking Made in America minimalist outdoors SOM Footwear Testimonial transitioning to minimalist footwear U.S. Shoe Manufacturing wide toe box
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...
adventure backpacking hiking Made in U.S.A. outdoors SOM Footwear
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...
adventure barefoot casual comfort Crossfit Feet flexible health Made in America Made in U.S.A. minimalist outdoors roomy toe box running Sneaker Sneakers Vegan wellness wide toe box
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...
adventure barefoot Colorado Made Footwear comfort Crossfit lifestyle Made in America Made in U.S.A. minimalist outdoors Referral program running shoe factory tour Sneaker SOM Footwear U.S. Shoe Manufacturing Vegan wide toe box