While you sit down and make a list of new trails and new peaks you'd like to conquer this year, consider your loyal boots. If, after a closer inspection, they're showing signs of wear from an active past couple of summers, consider upgrading to the Columbia Newton Ridge Plus Women's ...
After many weeks of fun hikes I was feeling good about the Oboz Sawtooth Mid boots. The midsole in the heel had a nice spring to it which propelled me forward every step of the way, and as I started myPacific Crest Trail backpacking journeyI was eager to crush some miles. ...
foam. The result is a ride so soft and bouncy that you’ll forget it’s a boot. “They wear like a sneaker but kick butt on the trail,”our Hike editor forExpert Advice, who tested these boots around the lakes, at dog parks and along the Mississippi River Gorge near their Minnesota...
love Keens but making a return is proving to be nearlhy impossible!!! Love Keens but Making a return is proving to be nearly impossible!!! Amanda K. Originally reviewed on KEEN Load More Need Expert Advice? Our Gearheads Can Help Email...
Next I checked their traction on icy surfaces. Finally, I checked the level of protection provided by the boot when I postholed through the upper crust of mid-morning snow. I also tested several winter hiking boots more than once (typically wearing a different boot on each foot) to get ...
featherweight boot belying its formidable performance. Tipping scales at just over a pound, the nimble feel belies ample durability over hundreds of miles on mixed terrain. I found that the athletic cut sits lower than traditional backpacking boots but still provides noticeable stability gains over ...
Hiking Boots:You’ll want to invest in a good pair ofhiking boots. Your feet will thank you for it. I always buy a 1/2 to 1 size bigger, since your feet swell after a day of hiking. I recommend trying them on near the end of a day, when your feet are already swollen. ...
There's a lot involved in figuring out what boot to get and knowing if you made a good choice. We'll start off listing the parts of boots, then various types of boots available, then discuss how to choose one, and finally a few pointers on using and caring for your boots. Anatomy...
It’s alsonaturally odor-resistant, so I never have to worry about stinky feet orstinky hiking boots. As an added pro to this Merino wool sock liner, it comes with REI’sone-year return policywhich is one of the best in the industry. ...
Pro tip: Our tester was between sizes and found that this pair bunched up in her boots on longer day hikes when she wore the larger size. Smartwool Hike Light Cushion Zig Zag Valley Mid-Crew Smartwool Smartwool is giving Darn Tough a run for its money with this ultrasoft and ...