The complexity behind how hiking boots are made is fascinating. It’s easy to take a well constructed boot for granted and think of it as one single, fairly expensive unit. However, a hiking boot is a ...

Thru hiking shoes are made for backpackers who take long multi-day hikes on extended trails, like the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) or Appalachian Trail (AT). These hikers carry everything they need on ...

A lightweight hiking boot, as far as we're concerned, is anything under 500g. When it comes to short hikes or fast hikes, ...

Trail hiking shoes are changing the way people think about their treks into the wilderness. The traditional thought that you need a heavy pair of hiking boots with high ankle support for deep walks ...

After trading city life for the foothills of the Adirondacks, I've swapped (many of) my loafers and heels for more outdoor-friendly footwear, especially for hiking. However, while I was making this ...

REI has been dropping deep discounts on gear from brands like The North Face, Arc'teryx, and Kuhl, but there are also big sales to be found on essential footwear. The outdoor retailer recently cut the ...

Sure, these won't give you quite the same stability or ankle protection as a true hiking boot. But they also won't weigh 40 ...

The Merrell Speed Solo Mid Waterproof Hiking Boot is on sale for $75 during REI's Cyber Week sale, a whopping 50% discount ...

From lightweight and agile to burly backpacking boots, these are the hiking boots outdoor pros wear and love Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Ebony Roberts is a contributor to Buy Side and ...

Many people start hiking without hiking shoes and take to the trails in whatever sneakers or hand-me-down boots are around the house. While this can take plenty of people pretty far, depending on the ...

In the market for new hiking shoes? Oprah wore the Salomon Cross Hike Mid GTX 2s that are excellent for slippery terrain. Taking a deep breath of fresh air standing in the heart of nature while ...

It wasn’t that long ago that everyone wore hiking boots out on the trails. They were so ubiquitous that no one even questioned the stiff high-tops, or the sweaty feet, or the inevitable heel blisters ...