If you’ve been looking to improve your running form, it might be time to check out the best zero-drop running shoes. Unlike the majority of running shoes, zero-drop shoes do not have any extra cushion ...

When my wife first mentioned to me the idea of switching over to zero-drop shoes, I was intrigued by the idea of trying them, but not really sure what to expect. That was a few years ago, and honestly ...

When I first put on the Altra Lone Peak 9+ and walked around my neighborhood park, I quickly remembered why I loved my first pair. The wide toe boxes and soft uppers create an incredibly comfortable ...

Altra Lone Peak 9+, Salewa Wildfire NXT Mid GTX, and La Sportiva Aequilibrium Trek GTX are among the best hiking shoes of 2025. The spectrum of capable hiking footwear runs from zero-drop, low-top ...

When I’m off on a gear-testing adventure, I try to find a location that’s rugged, remote and has a wide variety of weather conditions so I can really put my hiking gear through the wringer. So, when I ...

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Emily Pennington is a columnist and longtime Outside contributor. For her 63 Parks column, she visited every U.S. national park. Hiking season is far from over, but savvy shoppers can already find big ...