Hiking with just a daypack and the basic safety necessities can keep you out on the trail longer, but the gear you wear is ...

The outsole is unmistakably hiking-friendly, equipped with deep, grippy treads ideal for all-terrain trekking. Even the ...

Hiking boots should protect your feet, provide support, get you where you're going pain free, and last years. We tested over ...

Combined with their lightweight, flexible design, they’re one of the best hiking shoes out there ... has been vital to my work as an outdoor gear reviewer, and I have tested products from ...

Read Next: It’s Time to Give Barefoot Shoes a Try As part of my coverage of footwear at Outdoor Life, I’ve had the chance to help other people start or continue their barefoot journey. This helps to ...

Lancaster and I wore the top sport sandals on hikes, around camp, and in water. The best indicator for how well a hiking shoe will work for you is subjective: comfort. But we took note of how each fit ...

We chose the Salomon Quest 4 Gore-Tex Hiking Boots (men’s and women’s) as the best hiking boots ... has edited dozens of Wirecutter guides for the outdoor, travel, sleep, and babies-and ...

While we’ve all taken our road shoes to the trail, having the best trail running shoes will elevate your off-road game. ...

Already got your walking boots laced up? Here are our winners in a handy list but read on for further advice and our full product reviews. We've also tried and tested other hiking essentials, which ...

Durable and comfortable, good leather walking boots remain many hikers' footwear of choice. We test and recommend the best.