Trekking Through Nature with Rockport Shoes
This is so beautiful, the scenery obvs... bu the proposal at the end. I love it! Congrats :)
** I was gifted a pair of XCS Urban Gear Waterproof Mountain Booties by Rockport Shoes in exchange for this post. All opinions are my own. **
* Monument Valley *
* Climbing a steep rock in Monument Valley *
* Climbing a steep rock in Monument Valley *
* Monument Valley *
* Going through a small opening to get to some Navajo cliff dwellings *
* Going through a small opening to get to some Navajo cliff dwellings *
* Monument Valley *
* At 9,997 feet in Utah *
* At 9,997 feet in Utah *
* At 9,997 feet in Utah *
* Standing on a Route 66 Relic from 1933 *
* Route 66 *
* The famed Painted Desert Trading Post Ruins / Route 66 *
I used the term “nature” loosely in the title because as you can see in the photos, I didn’t exactly go to just one spot while wearing these hiking booties. This past March, the boy and I went on a pretty epic road trip to Los Angeles, with stops to a couple of America’s best national parks- Monument Valley, and Bryce Canyon. Then earlier this month, I went hiking through the desert and on earlier alignments of Route 66 in Petrified National Park. All of these adventures had one thing in common: XCS Urban Gear Waterproof Mountain Booties by Rockport Shoes. There were times when we had to climb some steep and slippery terrain on one tour in Monument Valley, and I was SO LUCKY I was wearing these shoes. They provided insane traction control and gave me confidence that I wouldn’t slide. Plus, my feet and ankles felt stable and secure, yet still allowing me the ability to move when needed. When we were driving from Bryce Canyon to the I-15, the road we took, took us to 9,997 feet in elevation and SNOW. The road had been plowed and was passible, however there was plenty of snow that dotted the landscape. We managed to pull over and play in the snow a bit. Since the booties are waterproof, they kept my feet dry and warm.
During my little jaunt through the desert during the Route 66 Relics Tour earlier this month, the temperature was in the 90s, so it was pretty toasty. Last year’s tour, I stupidly had on inappropriate footwear and my feet paid for it. But this year, however, my feet were thanking me. Thanks to the ADIPRENE® by Adidas sport technology for helping to provide shock-absorbing heel cushioning. My feet also weren’t drenched in sweat, with help from the breathable fabrics. Again, with the great traction, I was able to climb a somewhat tall mesa to get better photos, with little issues or slippage.
The only con that I would have to say is that every time I wear these shoes, I have to wear a crew sock. Whenever I wore ankle socks, the interior of the shoes would rub against my ankles, giving me minor blisters by the end of the day. So, definitely wear crew socks! But other than that, they are great! I can wear them for a casual stroll around town or for a nice lil trek in the desert.
And lastly…
During the March trip, the boy had the ultimate surprise waiting for me at the Teardrop Arch in Monument Valley. Hey Rockport Shoes, thank you for being apart of my “engagement outfit” memories!
Oh my goodness! Congratulations! I’m so happy for you. And jealous of your awesome trip!
Thank you!
I know what you mean about getting blisters on your ankles because of booties! ugh I hate that but those looked super comfy! Congrats on your engament! <3 such a beautiful and perfect spot to pop the question!
If you wear the appropriate socks, they are super comfy. Thank you! You’ll have to come to the wedding next year.
I’m going camping in a few weeks and could really use those boots
Last time I checked, they were on sale 🙂
OH MY! I am in love with the photos, and I am in love with this engagement. How wonderful is this. Rockport did good. I am happy they were apart of your engagement too. Some girls wanna be dressed up to get engaged. You just happened to be in the coolest element ever. He did good.
Thank you 🙂 I wish we could do it over again…
This trip looks amazing, I need to be more adventurous like you. Congrats on the engagement!
Thank you! 🙂
He knows how to pick a place to get engaged at! Late Congrats! You had such gorgeous venues to break in your Rockports. I love Rockports, they have always been a favorite hiking boot of mine.
Aww congrats!! Awesome post. Looked like a great adventure.
What beautiful shots! I love the scenes!
Such beautiful photos, such an amazing trip and wonderful proposal!! Congratulations! Xxx
Jo
Wow, that looks like a lot of fun. I definitely will check out these shoes if I ever get in a position where I’m able to do all that stuff. I’d probably wear them hiking.
They’re really great for hiking 🙂
Congrats and how amazing 🙂
OMG, you totally snuck the engagement in at the end didn’t ya!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!
LOL 🙂 It was a total surprise, but I thought the brand would get a kick out of the photos 🙂 Thank you!
These shoes are super chic and functional!! I love how they were perfect for all your rock explorations! Girl the picture of you going through the hole, I was nervous!!!! Hoping you weren’t falling through!!! What an amazing proposal location!!!!! Congrats girlie!
I was worried I’d get stuck! That hole was tinyyyyy…lol 🙂
Haha I’m going along reading this post and thinking ‘nice, I haven’t tried this brand of hiking shoes I will keep it in mind’ and then saw the engagement photos, wow! The Mr. obviously has great taste! Congratulations 😊
Thank you!
Beautiful pictures and than bam with a OMG moment Congrats to you and your future hubby. Let the planning beginning. Hope you write about your journey to the alter, would love to read about it.
Thank you! I probably will, once my local Houston dress designer and I start making the dress and such. 🙂
Congratulations!!!!! And this trip looked wonderful!
AWWW congrats!!!! And the shoes sound awesome. Now to find some fun places to go hiking 🙂
Aww congrats!!!! LOVEEEE this. What a beautiful proposal!
What the heck! Congrats!!!! Best ending to a post ever 🙂
This is so beautiful, the scenery obvs… bu the proposal at the end. I love it! Congrats 🙂