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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 Topo Terraventure 4 Waterproof Review
Topo Women's Terraventure 4 Waterproof close up

Women’s Topo Terraventure 4 Waterproof Review

Wet feet are a thing of the past thanks to the incorporation of eVent waterproof fabric into this already rockstar shoe that offers excellent traction and a sturdy build.
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 Brooks Cascadia 18 Review
Brooks Women's Cascadia 18 shoes close up on trail

Women’s Brooks Cascadia 18 Review

Made for eating technical trails for breakfast, these moderately cushioned trail runners will provide you with solid ground feel, excellent traction, and plenty of room in the toes.
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.
Top Gear Picks of 2025
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Top Gear Picks of 2025

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Men’s HOKA Anacapa 2 Mid GTX Review
Close up of a single hiking boot posed on a rock facing left.

Men’s HOKA Anacapa 2 Mid GTX Review

These shoes are for those who want footwear that blends the comfort, weight, and agility of a trail runner with the protection of a boot.
Men’s Columbia Newton Ridge Plus 2 WP Review
Close up of a man walking in hiking boots, image from knees down.

Men’s Columbia Newton Ridge Plus 2 WP Review

One of the best values on our hiking boots for men guide, the Columbia Newton Ridge Plus 2 WP boot is a good choice for day hikes, new backpackers, and anyone who wants to get out on the trail with minimal investment.
Men’s Vivobarefoot Tracker Forest ESC Review

Men’s Vivobarefoot Tracker Forest ESC Review

The Vivobarefoot Tracker Forest ESC is for men who’re looking for flexible, minimalist footwear for cooler temperatures
Men’s Timberland Mt Maddsen WP Hiking Boot Review
Close up from knees down of a person walking in hiking boots in a desert setting.

Men’s Timberland Mt Maddsen WP Hiking Boot Review

The Timberland Mt. Maddsen WP is a hiking boot for guys who want classic leather hiking boots but don’t want to pay an arm and a leg for them
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