We review top-rated hiking gaiters for all terrains and budgets, and provide tips on choosing the perfect fit.
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A great all-around trail workhorse, the Topo Terraventure 4 trail runners are durable, grippy, comfortable, and secure.
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To find the best men’s rain boots, we review 50+ waterproof boots and test the most promising work boots, commuter boots, and rubber boots for fit, traction, and performance in mud, water, and snow.
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Our testers know moisture and take the statement “waterproof” seriously. If they can’t withstand submersion in a river bank, deep puddle, or boggy mud for an hour at a time, we won’t call them waterproof.
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Our long-term review and test notes of the Hoka Sky Kaha hiking boots. It's a winner in our best hiking boots guide for fit, comfort, support and style. In this story, we do a deep dive to explain why we like them.
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An in-depth review of the Merrell Moab 3 for hiking boot based on fit, comfort, grip, breathability, cushion, and more
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If your feet aren’t happy, you won’t be happy. A comfortable pair of trail running shoes is crucial for a good experience while on the trail. We'll help you find them.
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In-depth, long-term review of the Hoka Speedgoat 6 running shoes for trail running, hiking, and backpacking based on cushion, comfort, traction, and more.
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We test approach shoes for scrambling to your climbing spot considering grip, traction, sticky rubber, packability, lightweight, and support and comfort for long hikes and gear hauls.
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Looking for that perfect trail shoe – one that's not too light and not too heavy? The Danner Trail 2650 has that just-right balance.
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In-depth review of the Xero Shoes Scrambler Mid II, and comparison to the Scrambler Mid I. We tested for waterproofing, responsiveness for these zero drop shoes.
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Do you really need camp shoes? We say yes! Read why – and how to find the best camp shoes for backpacking, van life and getting around the campsite or ski hut.
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In-depth review of the Salomon X Ultra 4 Mid GORE-TEX Hiking Boot. This lightweight hiking boot is among the most comfortable hiking shoes.
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Our favorite Timp yet! With a new Vibram Megagrip outsole and better stability and durability, these Zero drop shoes are made for running, hiking, backpacking, and scrambling.
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The Challenger 7 is the Swiss army knife of running shoes. It will do better on roads than a trail-specific shoe, and it will do better on trails than a road shoe.
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The Hoka Speedgoat 5 is one of our favorite shoes for hiking, backpacking, and, of course, trail running. These shoes are suited for everything from long and smooth dirt trails to rock hopping across scree fields with a backpacking backpack or a small running vest.
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In-depth review of the Bogs Classic boots. We test these waterproof rain boots and winter boots for fit, comfort, warmth, ease to pull on and more.
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In-depth review of the On Cloudmonster running shoes for fit, comfort, support, stability, speed, cushioning, and more.
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A long-term, in-depth review of the men’s and women’s L.L.Bean Boot as a winter boot, rain boot, commuter boot based on testing for warmth, waterproofness, comfort, and fit.
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An in-depth review of the Hoka Clifton 9 shoe for running, walking and active recovery. We cover fit, comfort, traction, durability, breathability and cushion
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