Shoes & Boots Reviews
We test all the top brands: Salomon, Nike, HOKA, to Muck, Sorel and Bogs in our quest to find the best
Our testers have spent countless hours on dirt trails and scrambling rock climbs while testing the market's top approach shoes.
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Not all boots are made for walkin'! From the best hiking boots to top winter boots to the best trail running shoes on the market, most footwear is designed for a purpose. To that end, our expert reviewers unselfishly tied their laces and took to the desert, valleys, coasts, and mountains to test the full roster of shoes and boots. Best hiking shoes for women? Check. Best running shoes? Check. Our testers pledge no allegiance to brands or product, only results.
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10 Best Hiking Boots of 2023
Need a new hiking boot? After earning our blisters with a decade of testing the best men's hiking boots and the best...
Best Hiking Boots for Men of 2023
We have tested hiking boots for 11 years, with over 50 unique models bought and pitted head-to-head. This updated...
Best Hiking Boots for Women of 2023
We've bought and tested nearly 60 unique pairs of women's hiking boots over the last 11 years, with 18 of the best...
10 Best Hiking Shoes of 2023
Are you searching for the best hiking shoe around? We've trail-tested over 330 of the best trail running and hiking...
Best Hiking Shoes for Men of 2023
Hiking is our jam. We've trail-tested 113 unique pairs of the best hiking shoes in the last decade, and in this update...
Best Hiking Shoes for Women of 2023
On the hunt for new hiking shoes? In 11 years, we have put 113 pairs of the best hiking shoes through extensive...
10 Best Running Shoes of 2023
Whether you're brand new to running or a seasoned marathoner, every running journey starts with the right pair of...
Best Running Shoes for Men of 2023
After researching dozens of the best men's running shoes over the last decade, we bought and tested 12 of today's top...
Best Running Shoes for Women of 2023
Since 2014, our team has tested over 100 of the best and most popular running shoes for women. We recently bought 12...
Best Trail Running Shoes of 2023
In the market for a new trail running shoe? Over the past decade, we've tested 121 unique models, with 20 of the...
Best Trail Running Shoes for Women of 2023
Our running enthusiasts have reviewed 107 of the best trail running shoes for women in the last 11 years, with 21 of...
Best Climbing Shoes of 2023
On the lookout for the best rock climbing shoes available today? Over the last 10 years, our testers squeezed their...
Best Climbing Shoes for Women of 2023
Over the past decade, our team has tested over 45 of the best women's climbing shoes. For this review, we purchased 19...
Best Rock Climbing Shoes for Kids of 2023
Looking for the best pair of rock climbing shoes for your kids? Our climbing gear experts researched over 30 models...
Best Approach Shoes of 2023
Looking for the best approach shoes? Since 2012, we have bought and tested 55 different approach shoes. In this...
Best Approach Shoes for Women of 2023
We've tested the best women's approach shoes over the last 9 years with over 28 products in hand. For our updated...
Best Rain Boots of 2023
Since 2014, we've bought and tested 35 pairs of rain boots. We purchased the best 14 we could find for this review and...
Best Rain Boots for Women of 2023
We've purchased and tested 35 of the best women's rain boots on the market over the last 8 years, with the top 15 in...
Best Winter Boots of 2023
Looking for the best winter boots? We've tested 50 different pairs in the last 9 years, and our updated review...
Best Winter Boots for Women of 2023
Our winter warriors have tested more than 50 of the best winter boots for women since 2013. This update features 18 of...
Best Sandals for Men of 2023
In search of new sandals? Our experts have purchased and tested the best sandals on the market for over a decade. Our...
10 Best Sandals of 2023
Are you still searching for your sandal "sole" mate? Our teams of footwear experts have spent many years testing...
Best Sandals for Women of 2023
On the hunt for the best women's sandals? We've purchased and tested dozens of pairs since 2016, with 16 top...
Best Mountain Bike Shoes of 2023
Is it time for a new set of mountain bike shoes? We have spent years researching nearly every model on the market and...
Best Mountain Bike Shoes for Women of 2023
We've put 13 pairs of the newest and top-rated women's mountain bike shoes through our rigorous testing to find the...
Best Mountain Bike Flat Pedal Shoes of 2023
Are you looking for the best mountain bike flat pedal shoes? After researching the newest and best models on the...
Best Mountain Bike Flat Pedal Shoes For Women of 2023
Looking for women's mountain bike flat pedal shoes? We researched the latest and most popular models, purchasing and...
Best Water Shoes of 2023
Are you seeking the best water shoes? After researching over 60 top options on the market, we purchased 12 pairs to...
Best Water Shoes for Women of 2023
We researched 44 of the best women's water shoes available today, then bought the top 5 to put through months of...
Best Road Bike Shoes of 2023
Looking for the best road bike shoes? We got our hands on and feet into 12 of the best bike shoes around for a...
Best Flip Flops of 2023
We've been testing and refining our metrics for flip flops for 11 years, with 14 of the very best in this review. In...
Best Flip Flops for Women of 2023
After buying and testing close to 40 pairs of women's flip flops over the past 8 years, we've learned a lot. Here we...
Best Barefoot Shoes of 2023
For over a decade, our team has run and trained in some of the best minimalist and barefoot shoes on the market, with...
Best Barefoot Shoes for Women of 2023
We've bought and tested over 25 unique women's barefoot shoes for the past 8 years, with 9 top models in this review...
Best Mountaineering Boots of 2023
Mountaineers, ice climbers, and alpinists have never seen more options in boots. We researched 25 mountaineering boots...
Best Mountaineering Boots For Women
For 7 years, our experts have been testing the best mountaineering boots for women. With deep research on over 25...
Best Skate Shoes of 2023
After extensive research on more than 40 popular and high-performing models available today, we bought 6 of the best...
Best Slippers of 2023
Ready to get cozy? We researched 30 models and bought the 9 best for in-depth testing. Our slipper review and testing...
Best Slippers for Women of 2023
Which are the best slippers for women? After researching over 50 options, we chose 8 of the best pairs to test side by...
Best Snow Grips of 2023
Our team researched over 50 models before purchasing 10 of the best snow grips to test side-by-side. Whether you need...
Best Insoles of 2023
After researching over 50 pairs of insoles, our expert gear testers rounded up 10 of the best available today to give...
Best Hiking Socks of 2023
Our hiking enthusiasts have tested dozens of the best hiking socks over hundreds of miles in the last 11 years. This...
Best Running Socks of 2023
Our team of runners has bought and tested over 23 high-performance running socks over the last four years. This review...
Best Socks of 2023
Almost no piece of clothing can make or break your daily comfort like a pair of socks. Our apparel experts researched...Recent Gear Reviews in Shoes & Boots Reviews
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Hoka Torrent 3 - Women's Review
The Hoka Torrent 3 is truly an incredible bang for your buck, which is part of why we awarded it our coveted Editors'...
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Merrell Vapor Glove 5 - Women's Review
The Vapor Glove series from Merrell has been a long-standing favorite here at GearLab. This fifth version is no...
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Salomon S/Lab Ultra 3 Review
The Salomon S/Lab Ultra 3 is arguably the best running shoe on the market. We think the fit is primarily to thank for...
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Specialized 2FO Roost Flat - Unisex Review
The Specialized 2FO Roost Flat is a flat pedal shoe that makes a big statement by balancing grip, comfort...
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Giro Latch - Women's Review
We are thoroughly impressed by Giro's flat pedal shoe, the Latch. It eats up trail chatter and remains glued to our...
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La Sportiva Miura VS - Women's Review
The La Sportiva Miura VS is a stiff, aggressively shaped edging powerhouse. These shoes allowed us to stand on...Shoes & Boots Reviews Learning Center
Men's Rock Climbing Shoe Buying Guide
Finding the best shoe for various types of adventures can be an overwhelming task. We're here to help. From sport...
How to Choose Hiking Shoes for Women
What do you do when the options for hiking shoes are overwhelming? This article will help you understand the different...
How to Choose the Right Trail Running Shoes
We recommend making a basic self-assessment to help you determine what your specific needs are when it comes to a...
How to Choose Rain Boots
For anyone living in a rainy climate (and even those who don't), rain boots are a key piece of your footwear arsenal...
How to Choose Minimal and Barefoot Shoes
What could be complicated about a minimalist running shoe? If you want to learn about the design of barefoot running...
How to Choose Winter Boots for Men
Purchasing something as simple as a pair of winter boots might not seem like a complicated decision. However, putting...Ad-free. Influence-free. Powered by Testing.
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