To Gore-Tex or not to Gore-Tex? That is the question. Consider the terrain and environment you’ll hike in. If you live in a high-rainfall geography, like the Pacific Northwest, then a GTX (an ...

If hiking footwear exists on a spectrum, with hiking sandals on one end and hiking boots on the other, then the best hiking shoes sit somewhere in the middle. Blending the lightweight comfort of ...

Whether you’re heading deep into the backcountry or simply enjoying a few hours on your local trail, finding a good pair of lightweight hiking shoes is a critical decision. The right footwear lays the ...

From lightweight and agile to burly backpacking boots, these are the hiking boots outdoor pros wear and love Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Ebony Roberts is a contributor to Buy Side and ...

The latest to land is the Adidas Terrex Skychaser GORE-TEX, a lightweight but rugged shoe that promises grip, waterproofing ...

Many people start hiking without hiking shoes and take to the trails in whatever sneakers or hand-me-down boots are around the house. While this can take plenty of people pretty far, depending on the ...

Thru hiking shoes are made for backpackers who take long multi-day hikes on extended trails, like the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) or Appalachian Trail (AT). These hikers carry everything they need on ...

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HAVING THE RIGHT footwear might be the most important decision a hiker can make (that, and letting someone know where they’re going). But there’s plenty of debate about which type of footwear is ...

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