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 hiking boots to top winter boots to 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. The 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
Sure, any ol' boots will get you outside, but the right hiking boots will make your favorite trail even more enjoyable...
The Best Hiking Boots for Men
Have your hiking essentials ready to go? Backpack? Check. Sun protection? Check. Granola bars? Check. Boots? You'll...
The Best Hiking Boots for Women
No, your feet don't have to hurt out on the trails. Whether you're bagging peaks or strolling in the dusty desert...
10 Best Hiking Shoes
While it's true that you could wear any old shoe hiking, a dedicated pair of hiking shoes will offer support and...
The Best Hiking Shoes for Men
Looking to gaze into an alpine lake? Or maybe strolling through an arid desert is more your speed. For moving light...
The Best Hiking Shoes for Women
Whether you're scaling peaks or strolling through forests, a good pair of hiking shoes can make the journey far more...
10 Best Running Shoes
The right shoes will feel good on your feet and help you run more confidently -- boosting performance, adding comfort...
The Best Running Shoes for Men
Finding shoes you love can transform your running experience form slogging miles to logging miles and bring relief to...
Best Running Shoes for Women
A great pair of running shoes makes the difference between dreading each workout or excitedly lacing up your shoes...
10 Best Trail Running Shoes
Having the right pair of trail running shoes that match your running style, goals, and terrain makes all the...
Best Trail Running Shoes for Men
Looking for a new trail running shoe? No matter if you're new to running, looking to explore new trails for the first...
Best Trail Running Shoes for Women
The right pair of trail running shoes makes all the difference to your happiness levels over the miles -- whether...
10 Best Walking Shoes
Whether you're prepping to get out for a morning dog walk or you need something comfortable and supportive for a long...
The Best Walking Shoes for Women
Finding the perfect walking shoes can significantly enhance your daily routine. The ideal pair should seamlessly blend...
The Best Walking Shoes for Men
The right walking shoes can significantly reduce fatigue, making your time on your feet more enjoyable. Imagine...
The Best Climbing Shoes
Whether you're trad climbing, bouldering, or crack climbing, climbing shoes are a must, no matter your style. They...
The Best Climbing Shoes for Women
Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned pro, the right pair of climbing shoes is essential. The ideal pair will offer...
Best Rock Climbing Shoes for Kids
Looking for the best pair of rock climbing shoes for your kids? Our climbing gear experts researched over 30 models...
The Best Approach Shoes
Rock climbers need special sticky rubber shoes on the wall, but it helps to have a technical shoe with strategically...
The Best Approach Shoes for Women
We've tested more than 30 of the best women's approach shoes in the last decade. For our most recent review, we...
The Best Rain Boots
We've been testing rain boots for over ten years, and in that time we've tested 44 unique pairs for men. For this...
The Best Rain Boots for Women
We've purchased 16 top women's rain boots and exposed them to thunderstorms, gentle spring showers, and into the muck...
10 Best Winter Boots
Looking for the best pair of winter boots for your outdoor adventures? Maybe you just need a solid pair to run errands...
The Best Winter Boots for Men
It can be hard to determine which boots will give you the protection you need, depending on the conditions you...
The Best Winter Boots for Women
Finding the best winter boot for your needs can be tricky. It can be hard to know which boots will give you the best...
10 Best Sandals
Are you still searching for your sandal "sole" mate? We went on 27-mile hikes and multiweek rafting trips, trekked...
The Best Sandals for Men
Seeking the perfect sandals? In a comparative analysis, our team examines 17 of the top designs out there today. We've...
The Best Sandals for Women
A great pair of sandals is part of any summer wardrobe, but all those straps and buckles can be a nightmare for your...
The Best Mountain Bike Shoes
Searching for a new pair of mountain bike shoes? We purchased 20, yes 20, of the most compelling shoes to include in...
Best Mountain Bike Shoes for Women
From discipline-specific models to more general-use shoes, we put the MTB shoes in this review through at least 25...
Best Mountain Bike Flat Pedal Shoes
After scouring all corners of the internet for the latest and greatest shoes, we purchased over a dozen to put through...
Best Mountain Bike Flat Pedal Shoes For Women
Looking for women's mountain bike flat pedal shoes? We researched the latest and most popular models, purchasing and...
10 Best Water Shoes
You never know what's lurking in the riverbed or lake floor. Water shoes can help protect your feet from coming in...
The Best Water Shoes for Men
Do you like to play in and around water? We certainly do, though having the right footwear can make or break a day on...
The Best Water Shoes for Women
The perfect pair of water shoes gives you confidence on slippery terrain, dries fast and protects your feet. Over the...
The Best Cycling Shoes
We purchased 14 of today's top cycling shoes and rode hundreds of miles in various conditions to assess each shoe's...
The Best Flip Flops for Men
For 13 years, our testing team has pushed the best flip flops to their limits. We've put 15 of the very best through...
10 Best Flip Flops
Great flip flops enhance warm-weather living with the right mix of convenience and support. Over the last decade, our...
The Best Flip Flops for Women
What's the next best thing to being barefoot in the summer? Flip flops! We've sifted through the market to find some...
The Best Barefoot Shoes
We realize that "barefoot shoe" is an oxymoron, but hear us out. The goal of this type of footwear is to put a minimal...
The Best Barefoot Shoes for Men
For over a decade, our team has run, hiked, and trained in some of the best minimalist and barefoot shoes on the...
The Best Barefoot Shoes for Women
Our field testing team is full of movement artists and runners of all types, who cover a variety of terrain types...
The Best Mountaineering Boots
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...
The Best Skate Shoes
Different styles of skateboarding require different styles of shoes. We had a team of skaters test each shoe, spending...
10 Best Slippers
A cozy, soft pair of slippers can make getting out of bed on a cold day a little bit more bearable, be it a midnight...
The Best Slippers for Men
Stop subjecting yourself to that cold tile floor! A quality pair of slippers keeps your feet nice and toasty while...
The Best Slippers for Women
Warmth and comfort start with our feet, and when seasons change, temps drop, or we're just settling into a relaxing...
The Best Insoles
Everyone's feet are different. Insoles can help with proper alignment and foot fatigue, and they can help alleviate...
Best Ice Cleats for Winter Traction
We bought 11 top ice cleats (aka snow grips) and set out to shovel, hike, and commute on icy paths. We evaluated each...
The Best Hiking Socks
Happy hiking and happy feet go hand in hand -- or should we say, foot in foot. Quality hiking socks can reduce...
The Best Running Socks
Our test team bought 11 high-performance running socks and ran in each for months (and some pairs for years). We've...
The Best Socks for Men
Socks are a critical yet often overlooked detail of your daily comfort. Most of us don't want to think too much about...