Gone are the days when heavy hiking boots were the only option to accompany you on the trails, whether or not you actually needed the weight, structure and rigidity that accompanied them. These days, ...

The Lone Peak is one of Altra's legendary footwear franchises. You can get them as trail running shoes or hiking boots, depending on how much ankle protection you need and how fast you're planning on ...

The Altra Lone Peak is a perennial favorite of both trail runners and thru-hikers. The Lone Peak 9 is the most recent iteration, and I’ve been testing them this season on trails around Montana, Utah, ...

You’d be hard pressed to find a more debated subject in the hiking and trail running world than the relative merits of Altra vs Hoka. Thru-hikers, trail runners, and day hikers alike are dedicated ...

Scouting Report: These comfy boots are great for hiking, and for going out I love a good outdoorsy vacation – the fresh air, the plants, the wildlife – it invigorates me and reminds me that we’re not ...

Running in the winter presents a tough choice: You could wear your normal running shoes, but if there’s even the slightest bit of snow or slush, your feet are going to be wet and freezing within the ...

Scouted selects products independently. If you purchase something from our posts, we may earn a small commission. The most important thing to bring on a hike (besides a first-aid kit—safety first ...

Backpackers can be pretty fickle—always chasing new gear and new trends, in search of the next cottage company that can shave a few ounces off their base weight. But there is one piece of gear that ...