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Women’s Topo Athletic Trailventure 2 WP Review
Hiker wearing the Women’s Topo Trailventure 2 WP boots

Women’s Topo Athletic Trailventure 2 WP Review

These lightweight and comfortable boots have a wide toe box ideal for hikers with wide feet or anyone prone to toe blisters.
Men’s Oboz Bridger 8″ Insulated Winter Boot Review
A man walks down a forest trail

Men’s Oboz Bridger 8″ Insulated Winter Boot Review

Waterproof, insulated, and built for warmth and traction, the Oboz Bridger is perfect for snowy adventures or icy commutes
Women’s Keen Targhee IV WP Hiking Shoe Review
Close-up of the Keen hiking shoes, showing the tread.

Women’s Keen Targhee IV WP Hiking Shoe Review

This is a roomy, high-volume hiking shoe for those looking for durable and waterproof footwear that comes at an excellent value. Those with larger or wider feet will love the Keens for their ample room for your toes to splay.
Men’s La Sportiva Spire GTX Review
Closeup of a hiker tying the laces of the La Sportiva Spire GTX hiking shoes

Men’s La Sportiva Spire GTX Review

The La Sportiva Spire GTX have received high praise in both the fastpacking and hiking worlds – but do they live up to the buzz?
Men’s Merrell Moab 3 Review
Man's legs from knee down steps across a deep gap between large sandstone boulders wearing the Merrell Moab 3 hiking shoes.

Men’s Merrell Moab 3 Review

These shoes offer robust, breathable performance from burly mesh and leather uppers and provide solid protection from rocks and pokey bushes.
Men’s Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX Review
Closeup of a hiker's feet in the Darn Tough Light Hiker Micro Crew socks and Salomon X Ultra shoes on the rim of the Grand Canyon

Men’s Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX Review

These are comfortable out of the box. Their supportive, springy midsole and stable outsoles guarantee a smooth and cushioned ride that makes them amazingly versatile.
Men’s Danner Trail 2650 Review

Men’s Danner Trail 2650 Review

These are versatile hiking shoes that are exceptionally stylish and comfortable whether you’re thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail or walking the dog to the coffee shop.
Men’s Keen Targhee IV WP Review

Men’s Keen Targhee IV WP Review

These classic leather kicks are perfect for rugged, technical backcountry conditions and provide some of the best waterproofing of any hiking shoes we tested, making them ideal for wet trails and cooler weather.
Men’s HOKA Anacapa 2 Low GTX Review

Men’s HOKA Anacapa 2 Low GTX Review

These shoes are comfortable, waterproof, and durable. They’re perfect for medium to long hikes on established trails in all sorts of weather conditions.
Women’s New Balance Fresh Foam X Trail More v3 Review
New Balance Women's Fresh Foam X Trail More V 3 close up on trail

Women’s New Balance Fresh Foam X Trail More v3 Review

Taking cushioning to new heights, these shoes are designed to not just protect your feet from trail debris, but raise them above it while still maintaining a minimal 4 mm drop.
Women’s Altra Lone Peak 9 Waterproof Mid Review
Pair of Women’s Altra Lone Peak ALL-WTHR 2 hiking boots on a snowy hillside

Women’s Altra Lone Peak 9 Waterproof Mid Review

Lightweight, waterproof, and breathable, these boots offer the perfect balance of flexibility and protection for fast-and-light adventures on any trail.
Women’s Oboz Bridger WP Review
Hiker sitting on a hillside wearing the Women’s Oboz Bridger WP boots

Women’s Oboz Bridger WP Review

Durable, supportive boots with rugged traction and stiff construction, these boots are perfect for backpacking with a heavy pack or tackling rough trails.
Men’s Oboz Katabatic LT LOW GTX Review
Side view of Oboz Katabatic shoes stepping on muddy forest floor near a small stream.

Men’s Oboz Katabatic LT LOW GTX Review

A lightweight hiking shoe with a rock plate and GORE-TEX protection, the Oboz Katabatic LT is nimble on all terrain.
Women’s Nike Zegama 2 Review
Nike Women's Zegama 2 on a hiker

Women’s Nike Zegama 2 Review

With extra cushion, ZoomX foam in the midsole, and a Vibram Megagrip outsole these shoes are ideal for long days on trail, fast trots through the woods, and daily training miles.
Women’s La Sportiva Bushido III Review
La Sportiva Women's Bushido III close up on trail

Women’s La Sportiva Bushido III Review

If tackling technical trails in the mountains is on your agenda, these rugged shoes, available in two widths, will stick to rocks and roots as well as dig into mud and dirt.
Women’s Nike Pegasus Trail 5 Review
Nike Women's Pegasus 5 close up

Women’s Nike Pegasus Trail 5 Review

Fast, responsive, and perfectly cushioned, this trail runner is going to make you feel light on your feet as you zoom down the trail.
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