Footgear

Finding the right shoe for your mountain lifestyle at The Elephant’s Perch is a hands-on experience. We offer the best choices in outdoor footwear from rugged hiking boots, to running shoes, to river sandals, to flip-flops. Feet come in grumpy, and they leave happy – or more likely running along Ketchum’s single-track or rafting down the Salmon River...
 
 
 

The greater Sun Valley area offers some of the finest hiking trails on the face of this earth, and we have footgear to meet your every need.  We will help you pick out the perfect hiking trail, and make sure that your footgear is suited for the trip.
  • Lowa, Vasque, Asolo, Merrell, Salomon, Montrail
  • Mountaineering Boots
  • Backpacking
  • Mid weight hikers
  • Light weight Hikers
  • Expert fitting and advice
 
 
 
 

If you spin in a 360 degree circle from our store, you will experience incredible running trails, with challenges and fun for all abilities. Our running shoe selection is carefully picked to meet your demands for road or trail.
  • Asics, New Balance, The North Face, Salomon, Montrail, Vasque, La Sportiva
  • Trail Running Shoes
  • Road Running Shoes
  • Waterproof runners
  • High breathability runners
  • Local trail Beta
  • Expert fitting and advice
 
 
 
 

In addition to the basic footgear needed, we specialize in a number of outdoor activities, and we are actively involved in each and every category listed below. The Perch has been specializing in these areas for the past 30 years, and we can help you find a perfect match in this category.
  • Garmont, La Sportiva, Montrail, Specialized, Sidi
  • Alpine Touring Boots
  • Telemark boots
  • XC Ski Boots
  • Climbing shoes
  • Road Biking shoes
  • Mountain biking shoes
  • Expert fitting and advice
 
 
 
 

When we are not in the mountains or on the trails, we all lead a comfortable and casual lifestyle, our footgear department can meet your needs of a concert shoe, or a cushy soft sandal.
  • Merrell, The North Face, Montrail
  • insulated footwear
  • Apres ski
  • Casual shoes and boots
  • Technical water shoes
  • Sandals
  • Expert fitting and advice
 
 
   

The Correct Footgear...
In the outdoor sports specialty world it is very important to have the correct footgear for your fun adventures. Even more important is to make sure the fit is correct, helping to avoid uncomfortable experiences on the trail.

Experienced Fitters...
For the past 30 years The Elephant’s Perch has specialized in active outdoor footgear. Our staff has been trained in the fine art of selecting and fitting your footgear, we absolutely guarantee your satisfaction. Our wall of shoes is very impressive, and changes constantly to remain current with new styles, models and the ever changing demands of the seasons and conditions you are likely to meet out on the trails.

Finding Your Needs...
We want to know what you are going to do. After listening carefully to your plans and wishes, we can help you select the correct footgear and fit it perfectly to your “unique” foot. This process is not done on a computer, or through some exotic scientific process, it is simply a combination of our experience and attention to your needs.

Just What You Want...
If we do not have the proper fit for you, we are not going to sell you what we have, we will connect you with a proper fitted piece of footgear. Your selection may be based on highly technical features, or it may be based on the color and style of the shoe, those qualities are equally important to us all.

For more info on any of our products, or to make a purchase, drop on by (locator map),
call us at 208-726-3497, Toll Free: 866-daperch (327-3724),
or email us at info@elephantsperch.com.

Unless otherwise noted: All photos courtesy Matt Leidecker Photography
www.mattlphoto.com