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 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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Summer means long days, warm temps, and miles on the trail. And while we love a good pair of hiking boots, a hiking shoe is ideal for many trail adventures. They’re light and easy to move in, and they ...

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