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Best Rain Boots for Men of 2025
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Best Rain Boots for Men of 2025

Move through the muck with confidence in one of our picks for the best rain boots. We tested every pair to ensure they’ll keep your feet warm and dry, even in the nastiest weather.
Best Winter Ice Cleats & Traction Devices 2025
A hiker wearing the Hillsound Flexsteps with trail running shoes

Best Winter Ice Cleats & Traction Devices 2025

Don’t let winter’s grip get you down on the ice. Our team of experts has trail-tested the ultimate traction devices to find the most secure and dependable options so you…
Best Hiking Sandals for Women of 2025
A hiker posing on a rock in the women's Chaco Z/1 Classic Sandals

Best Hiking Sandals for Women of 2025

Whether you’re heading out for a paddle or setting off on a grand hiking adventure, your perfect pair of sandals is on our list of tested…
How to Lace Hiking Boots & Shoes
A hiker in a red rain jacket sitting on a rock to tie his Salomon Quest 4 GTX boots

How to Lace Hiking Boots & Shoes

How many ways can you tie your shoes? If you like to hike, you’ll need more than one.
How to Clean Hiking Shoes & Boots
Closeup of a hiker's feet crossing a creek in a muddy pair of Topo Athletic Trailventure 2 hiking boots

How to Clean Hiking Shoes & Boots

In this guide, we walk you through how to take care of your footwear – so your footwear can take care of you.
Top Gear Picks of 2025
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Top Gear Picks of 2025

This is where we highlight a wide range of exceptional choices, and talk about our personal favorites.
Hiking Boots vs. Hiking Shoes vs. Trail Running Shoes

Hiking Boots vs. Hiking Shoes vs. Trail Running Shoes

Hiking footwear is a really personal choice, and people often have differing opinions on what type of shoe works best for hiking.
5 Reasons To Ditch Your Hiking Boots

5 Reasons To Ditch Your Hiking Boots

For many of us, it’s been drilled into our heads since day one that backpackers wear boots. That’s just what you do…
Reader Response: New Shoes, Same Blisters, What Gives?

Reader Response: New Shoes, Same Blisters, What Gives?

Below is an email from a reader I received this week. Den from Berkshire, UK brings up a problem I hear about all the time, so I thought I’d share my response. Also, if you want more info on the hiking boots vs. running shoes debate, check out my article 5 Reasons To Ditch Your Hiking Boots. A big thanks to Den for the great question! 
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