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How SOM shoes became my favorite hiking shoes.
July 31, 2020
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
August 06, 2018
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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SOM - Versatile Minimalist Shoes
May 18, 2018
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...
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What Makes SOM Footwear Unique?
May 10, 2018
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...
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Colorado Made Sneakers to Fit Your Lifestyle
September 25, 2017
SOM sneakers may be barefoot inspired, but they are also heavily influenced by the environment in which they were created: the stunning scenery of ...
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Making the Most of Daylight during the Summer Solstice
June 20, 2017
For those of us in the Northern hemisphere, today is the summer solstice, marking the traditional start of summer. (Friends in Australia and the re...
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When Impossible Means Nothing: In Support of Pushing Limits
June 08, 2017
Our world is always changing and doing so at an ever increasing speed. Things that seemed impossible 20 years ago are part of our daily lives. Wh...
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