Let’s face it, sturdy boots are one of the most expensive (and most important) pieces of gear in your hiking or backpacking closet, and researching the latest tech-forward, lightweight and waterproof ...

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“I recently did several two and three-mile hikes in these, over pretty rough terrain, and also a ton of water, snow, and mud, and these little champs handled it all easily.” Don’t let wet weather keep ...

REI has been dropping deep discounts on gear from brands like The North Face, Arc'teryx, and Kuhl, but there are also big sales to be found on essential footwear. The outdoor retailer recently cut the ...

The sun is setting on Vasque, but not before releasing one more boot to keep outdoor enthusiasts out on the trail. Available now is the Horizon, a boot Vasque stated was designed for casual hikers who ...

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The fact is, most boot makers turn out one width - sort of a medium, depending on the last, which may be narrower or wider depending on the predilection of the maker. Which is to say there are “narrow ...

Staying comfy on a hike or backpacking trip is vital, regardless of the season. As for footwear on the trail, lightweight hiking boots quicken your pace and protect you from dreadful mid-hike woes ...

I will never forget my oldest brother talking with pride about the hiking boots he wore virtually everywhere in college and grad school. Back then, he saw himself as a serious backpacker and world ...