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The Balega Blister Resister Quarter features ample cushioning in the forefoot, heel, and across the Achilles as pictured here. This makes it one of the most comfortable socks tested.
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Best Hiking Shoes for Women of 2023
We're here to help you sort through the options for the best women's hiking shoes. We tested the market's leading...
10 Best Running Shoes of 2023
If you are curious to find the best running shoes on the market today, we covered hundreds of miles and thoughtfully...
Best Running Shoes for Men of 2023
After hundreds of miles both fast and slow, on roads and trails, we've found the best running shoes for any running...
Best Running Shoes for Women of 2023
Seeking a women's running shoe to help you pick up the pace? Our comprehensive review of the most popular running...
Best Trail Running Shoes for Women of 2023
Searching for your next trail running shoe? With our expert advice and experience testing various models this season...
Best Climbing Shoes of 2023
We pick the best rock climbing shoes for bouldering, sport, trad, gym, kids, and beginners. No matter your budget, we...
Best Climbing Shoes for Women of 2023
We've weeded through dozens of climbing shoes to select to top contenders on the market. We have specifically selected...
Best Approach Shoes of 2023
Looking for a new pair of approach shoes? We've got you covered. We scrambled, bouldered, sport climbed, and hiked...
Best Approach Shoes for Women of 2023
If you're on the hunt for a great pair of women's approach shoes, we've got the information you need. Whether you're...
Best Sandals for Men of 2023
In our opinion, every season is sandal season. We curated the industry's best selection of sandals to review...
10 Best Sandals of 2023
Trying to figure out what type of sandal the one you need is? We've spent years testing hundreds of pairs of flip...
Best Sandals for Women of 2023
What are the best women's sandals for travel, hiking, and daily use? We put 16 great options through a bevy of...
Best Mountain Bike Shoes of 2023
In search of the best clipless mountain bike shoes? Our team of testers carefully evaluated nearly every shoe on the...
Best Mountain Bike Shoes for Women of 2023
A great pair of mountain bike shoes can help you perform at your very best. We've put 13 of the top models on the...
Best Mountain Bike Flat Pedal Shoes of 2023
There are lots of mountain bike flat shoes on the market. We bought 12 of the most intriguing options to put through...
Best Mountain Bike Flat Pedal Shoes For Women of 2023
Deciding on a new pair of women's mountain bike flat pedal shoes can be difficult, with so many choices available. Our...
Best Water Shoes of 2023
After combing through 60 of the best water shoes on the market, we purchased and rigorously tested the top 12 to find...
Best Water Shoes for Women of 2023
Our lady testers took these models on rafting trips down the Grand Canyon, Arkansas River, and muddy rivers of...
Best Road Bike Shoes of 2023
For our latest round-up, we made sure to get at 10 or 12 hours on the bike in our shoes. We selected 13 of the best...
Best Flip Flops of 2023
Searching for a new slippah? The selection can be daunting, with a multitude of options from the biggest names in the...
Best Flip Flops for Women of 2023
No matter what kind of warm weather adventure you're gearing up for, we've got the perfect flip flop to bring along...
Best Barefoot Shoes of 2023
Ready to make the switch to minimalist or barefoot shoes? Our comprehensive review compares 9 of this season's best...
Best Barefoot Shoes for Women of 2023
Barefoot shoes got a bad rap shortly after their introduction to the mainstream. In this review, we talk about ways to...
Best Skate Shoes of 2023
To help you find the best skate shoes, we researched dozens of different models on the market and bought and tested 6...
Best Slippers of 2023
You'll wear good slippers nearly every day. We carefully tested (researching 30 models and purchasing 9 for direct...
Best Slippers for Women of 2023
After researching over 50+ different options, we chose 8 of the best slippers for women to test hands-on and...Recent Gear Reviews in Shoe Reviews
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Hoka Torrent 3 - Women's Review
This is a shoe that we recommend to new and experienced runners because of the plethora of great features it offers at...
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Merrell Vapor Glove 5 - Women's Review
This is the latest in a long line of excellent minimalist shoes. These are true to the name, feeling nimble and light...
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Specialized 2FO Roost Flat - Unisex Review
This flat pedal shoe has excellent grip and comfort for all types of riding and comes at a high value...
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Giro Latch - Women's Review
If you're in the market for a flat pedal shoe for cross-country or trail use, we recommend putting this shoe on your...
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La Sportiva Miura VS - Women's Review
With their incredible edging prowess, this shoe will turn the tiniest edges into a no-hands rest. Their subtle...
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Bedrock Cairn Adventure Review
Securing our highest award once again, this sandal provides our favorite blend of lightweight performance. Sturdy...Shoe Reviews Learning Center
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Finding the best shoe for various types of adventures can be an overwhelming task. We're here to help. From sport...
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What do you do when the options for hiking shoes are overwhelming? This article will help you understand the different...
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 Water Shoes
Water sports are tough on feet and footwear. We provide the key information you need to understand water shoes and...
How to Choose Approach Shoes for Climbing
If your hikes involve steep scrambling and exposed slabs, you should be wearing a pair of sticky rubber approach...
How to Choose Flip Flops for Men
Humans have been wearing flip flops of one kind of another for longer than you may think, made with everything from...Ad-free. Influence-free. Powered by Testing.
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