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Best Hiking Shoes for Men of 2025
Best Hiking Shoes for Men of 2025
We’ve hiked thousands of miles in the best hiking shoes available to see which ones gained the most traction with our team of experts…
Best Hiking Shoes for Women of 2025
Best Hiking Shoes for Women of 2025
Looking for the most comfortable, durable women’s hiking shoes around? Our team of experts tested dozens of the most promising pairs over thousands…
Best Hiking Boots for Men of 2025
Best Hiking Boots for Men of 2025
We set out to find the most comfortable, durable, and supportive hiking boots available. After logging hundreds of trail miles ourselves, these top…
Best Hiking Sandals For Men of 2025
Best Hiking Sandals For Men of 2025
Our trail-tested hiking sandal recommendations go the distance to help you find the perfect pair among our top picks for your next adventure.
Best Hiking Boots for Women of 2025
Best Hiking Boots for Women of 2025
After rigorous on-trail testing, we’ve narrowed down our list of the most comfortable, durable, and lightweight hiking boots to keep you moving on…
Best Hiking Sandals for Women of 2025
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…
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Women’s Oboz Bridger WP Review
Women’s Oboz Bridger WP Review
Published:
January 20, 2025
Durable, supportive boots with rugged traction and stiff construction, these boots are perfect for backpacking with a heavy pack or tackling rough trails.
Men’s Brooks Cascadia 18 Review
Men’s Brooks Cascadia 18 Review
Last Updated:
January 20, 2025
These are some of our favorites. We’ve logged over 6,000 miles in them across the CDT, PCT, and Colorado Trail.
Men’s HOKA Anacapa 2 Low GTX Review
Men’s HOKA Anacapa 2 Low GTX Review
Last Updated:
January 20, 2025
These shoes are comfortable, waterproof, and durable. They’re perfect for medium to long hikes on established trails in all sorts of weather conditions.
Men’s Keen Targhee IV WP Review
Men’s Keen Targhee IV WP Review
Last Updated:
January 20, 2025
These classic leather kicks are perfect for rugged, technical backcountry conditions and provide some of the best waterproofing of any hiking shoes we tested, making them ideal for wet trails and cooler weather.
Men’s Topo Athletic Ultraventure 3 Review
Men’s Topo Athletic Ultraventure 3 Review
Last Updated:
January 20, 2025
We’ve used these shoes to scramble long Class 4 ridge traverses at 13,000’ in the Colorado Rockies, hike hundreds of miles on local trails, and even tackle half marathons.
Men’s Danner Trail 2650 Review
Men’s Danner Trail 2650 Review
Last Updated:
January 20, 2025
These are versatile hiking shoes that are exceptionally stylish and comfortable whether you’re thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail or walking the dog to the coffee shop.
Men’s Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX Review
Men’s Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX Review
Last Updated:
January 20, 2025
These are comfortable out of the box. Their supportive, springy midsole and stable outsoles guarantee a smooth and cushioned ride that makes them amazingly versatile.
Men’s Merrell Moab 3 Review
Men’s Merrell Moab 3 Review
Last Updated:
January 20, 2025
These shoes offer robust, breathable performance from burly mesh and leather uppers and provide solid protection from rocks and pokey bushes.
Men’s La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Review
Men’s La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Review
Last Updated:
January 20, 2025
With oversized toe caps, reinforced heels, aggressive lugs, and stout rock plates, these shoes are built for the high country: their exceptional traction and off-trail performance are game changers.
Men’s Hoka Speedgoat 6 Review
Men’s Hoka Speedgoat 6 Review
Last Updated:
January 20, 2025
These shoes offer responsive midsoles with ample cushioning and impact absorption on rough trails. Their chunky lug pattern provide top-tier traction, and fast-drying, mesh uppers make them breathable and airy.
Men’s Saucony Peregrine 14 Review
Men’s Saucony Peregrine 14 Review
Last Updated:
January 20, 2025
With a responsive feel and a secure fit, these are the shoes for fast-paced activities like running, hiking, and backpacking across low deserts in May or chasing mountain summits in August.
Men’s Altra Lone Peak 8 Review
Men’s Altra Lone Peak 8 Review
Last Updated:
January 20, 2025
See why these are some of our favorite zero-drop hiking shoes from day hikes to thru-hikes.
Men’s La Sportiva Spire GTX Review
Men’s La Sportiva Spire GTX Review
Last Updated:
January 20, 2025
The La Sportiva Spire GTX have received high praise in both the fastpacking and hiking worlds – but do they live up to the buzz?
Women’s Altra Lone Peak All-Wthr Mid 2 Review
Women’s Altra Lone Peak All-Wthr Mid 2 Review
Published:
January 20, 2025
Lightweight, waterproof, and breathable, these boots offer the perfect balance of flexibility and protection for fast-and-light adventures on any trail.
Women’s New Balance Fresh Foam X Trail More v3 Review
Women’s New Balance Fresh Foam X Trail More v3 Review
Published:
January 20, 2025
Taking cushioning to new heights, these shoes are designed to not just protect your feet from trail debris, but raise them above it while still maintaining a minimal 4 mm drop.
Women’s Nike Zegama 2 Review
Women’s Nike Zegama 2 Review
Published:
January 19, 2025
With extra cushion, ZoomX foam in the midsole, and a Vibram Megagrip outsole these shoes are ideal for long days on trail, fast trots through the woods, and daily training miles.