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Rocky S2V Resection Athletic Trail Shoe Review & Gear Giveaway

11/11/2014

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I was fortunate to be provided a pair of Rocky S2V Resection Athletic Tail Shoes  prior to my recent trip to the Shawnee National Forest this past weekend. I will admit as with any pair of new outdoor shoes or boots I did wear them and do my best to break them in. Instantly I realized these shoes were like a pair of sneakers and required minimum wear prior to getting out on trail. 

The shoe is the most innovative shoe I have ever tried. To the naked eye it resembles a hightop boot but in fact once you pull back the outer gaiter it reveals the shoe that actually resembles a lightweight low hiker. The zip up gaiter feature ensures your laces will never come untied, get tangled or caught up in brush and whats best will keep your feet dry when traversing through creeks or wet ground. 

The Vibram soles are cut to provide significant stability when day hiking or climbing over rocky terrain. I used the shoes this past weekend around camp during a moderately cold four day trip and my feet were always sufficiently warm. The zip up feature truly serves as another layer to protect not only from the wet conditions but also cold temperatures. Not sure if Rocky's intended for this during the design, but anything that keep my feet warm is a welcomed innovation in my book.

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I had the pleasure of not only hiking in the shoes over the course of the weekend, but also bushwhacking between trails up and over rock formations in the Shawnee National Forest and exploring the Garden of the Gods Recreational Area. All of these areas required stability, an anti-slip sole, comfort and flexibility and these shoes answered the mail and delivered high performance on and off the trail. Typically after wearing a singular boot all day, upon returning to camp at the end of the day I am craving my soft comfortable sponge camp shoes. My camp shoes never came out of my pack last weekend. One of my camping mates referred to the shoes as "Jordans". I did feel like I could play some basketball in these shoes , and that was after a full day of hiking and rock formation exploration. 

I will admit I am used to a full boot and or a full mid-cross trainer when hiking. This is neither. That is a not a good or a bad thing. This shoe is truly an athletic shoe that provides immense features for the outdoor terrain. Grip, anti-microbial protection and a outer gaiter for protection from the elements sets this shoe apart from other athletic outdoor shoes in the same price range. 

The fact that this is a shoe versus a full boot can minimize it's uses for some but after an extended weekend I see no reason why day hiking, camping and extended backpacking would be limiting to this product.

Product Specs:

  • Proprietary wave underlay texture for element traction and shedding
  • Antimicrobial open cell foam with perforated forefront vents
  • Color treated fuchsia footbed for additional signaling capability
  • Half gusseted overlay for comfort and durability
  • Waterproof self-locking asymmetrical zipper with TPU strap
  • Nylon rip stop with high abrasion TPU overlays
  • AEROTHERM® zoned thermal insulation
  • Lightweight and flexible EVA midsole
  • Rubber enhanced toe wrap and extended back guard
  • Moisture wicking cool spacer mesh lining
  • Polyurethane flat lay collar for ankle grip
  • 550 military grade paracord laces
  • TPU stability shank
  • VapourFlex® 4-way stretch waterproof shroud
  • Snowshoe compatible
  • 6 inches in height

Rocky S2V makes other footwear and outdoor apparel and are located in Nelsonville, Ohio.

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The good people at Rocky S2V have provided me a code for any product on their website. Enter to win the chance to get any of Rocky S2V's products below.

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Scott

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7 Comments
Vincent mchardy
11/11/2014 10:36:14 am

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Bill Martin
11/13/2014 02:37:31 am

great products have had my boots for two years love them very comfortable

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Karen link
11/22/2014 01:36:59 am

Love the zip up gaiter feature! My laces always seem to come undone and I have the coldest feet ever! Great review, hope I win!!! Not sure I can enter though... the wifi at our hotel is glacially slow....

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Jamie link
11/15/2014 10:15:34 am

:::::::Love your site & product!! Good vibes yo you!

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Hiking Forward
11/15/2014 12:18:36 pm

Thanks! Appreciate the good vibes!

Keep Hiking Forward!

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Robin Follette link
11/17/2014 07:43:28 pm

Interesting looking shoes. I've never seen any like them. I've been looking for a multipurpose shoe/hiker for years. It looks like this is exactly what I need.

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Jeremy Johnson link
11/19/2014 10:49:33 am

Great review!
Currently, I am in the process of starting a Trail Running & Hiking "Club" here in Western and Central, Ohio and gear reviews such as this will help me to give recommendations of new gear to those that may not be familiar and/or new to the trails.
Typically, I use a variety of Salomon trail shoes and the S-Lab gaiters for both my ultra trail races and hiking, as I am most familiar with the performance and feel more comfortable in them.
These shoes looks amazing and based off of this review, I would love to give them a go!

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