Boots & Shoes Reviews

Hiking sandals might just be the wave of the future. Though traditional boots and shoes are still mainstays of the trail, sandals have a lot of merits that might just make you a convert.

Blisters don’t need to be a bummer on trail. This guide explains how to prevent blisters in the first place, and how to treat them if they do pop up, as well as general foot care tips.

Don’t let wet weather dampen your spirits! Our team of experts has splashed its way to this list of the best rain boots around.

How many ways can you tie your shoes? If you like to hike, you’ll need more than one.

In this guide, we walk you through how to take care of your footwear – so your footwear can take care of you.

This is where we highlight a wide range of exceptional choices, and talk about our personal favorites.

Hiking footwear is a really personal choice, and people often have differing opinions on what type of shoe works best for hiking.

For many of us, it’s been drilled into our heads since day one that backpackers wear boots. That’s just what you do…

Below is an email from a reader I received this week. Den from Berkshire, UK brings up a problem I hear about all the time, so I thought I’d share my response. Also, if you want more info on the hiking boots vs. running shoes debate, check out my article 5 Reasons To Ditch Your Hiking Boots. A big thanks to Den for the great question!