The best hiking boots for both women and men in 2024. Browse the best walking boots to buy right now from Berghaus, Salomon and more.
In almost all hiking scenarios, even most wet, rainy, and cold ones, we prefer hiking in traditional mesh trail runners, rather than boots, waterproof hiking shoes, or even waterproof trail running shoes. This is because waterproof shoes are much warmer, and significantly less breathable than me...
If a pair of sub-$100 boots can take a season of beating in the Alaskan wilderness without falling apart, it passes muster. We hiked around 130 miles in the Stimson Ridge, and found its nubuck-and-mesh construction surprisingly tough—the seams never loosened and the mesh never failed—eve...
Expert hiking boot reviews from the gear testers at Backpacker Magazine. We test the latest hiking boots in rigorous backcountry conditions.
So, you’ve had the top 5 hiking boots but wait, there’s more!! This is a wide-fit boot for men with wide feet – simple as that! The reviews are all pretty positive, so if your feet are a bit wider than the average person’s, you’ve found your boot-soul-mate. These boots...
Hiking shoes are a great lightweight alternative to hiking boots when you want more mobility. Consider these low-top models from Merrell, Altra, Salomon, and Hoka.
What is the difference betweenhiking shoesand hiking boots? Hiking shoes are designed specifically for walking around town or on easy hiking trails. They’re lightweight and comfortable, but they aren’t meant to withstand rugged terrain. Hiking boots are heavier-duty versions of hiking shoes, an...
To date, our testers have gone on dozens of hikes, totaling more than 800 miles over all types of terrain. Here are our picks for the best hiking boots. Our top picks: Best Overall: Merrell Moab 3 Mid Waterproof Best Value: Columbia Newton Ridge Plus Waterproof Most Supportive: Oboz ...
hiking shoes, day hiking boots, and trekking boots. The differences between these three categories are in boot height, durability, protection, and support. However, in all these categories, they are excellent hiking boots that are light, robust, comfortable and not always so expensive but you do...
Kevin Cortez is an editor for Runner's World, Bicycling, and Popular Mechanics covering reviews. A culture and product journalist for over ten years, he’s an expert in men’s style, technology, gaming, coffee, e-bikes, hiking, gear, and all things outdoors. He most recently worked as ...