This LOWA boot is absolutely bombproof – but it is the heaviest shoe we've tested in some time. Is the trade off worth it?

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Hiking is a great way deepen our relationship, and the last thing I want is foot pain dragging me down. But when do you choose one over the other? This has been the recent focus (um, obsession) of my ...

Which Oboz hiking boot is best? A good hiking boot can be the difference between hobbling on blistered feet and enjoying a march through nature. It’s never a good idea to skimp on good footwear for ...

As they say on the Appalachian Trail, the trail always provides. So, too, does Hoka. That combination was a first for the Mafate, which debuted some 15 years ago. However, it wasn’t the last. The ...

HOKA is a favorite of running enthusiasts everywhere. So it’s no surprise that when a new hiking boot is released, fans of the great outdoors take notice. Right now the HOKA Mafate X Hiking Boots are ...

High-cut hiking shoes, like the Salomon Quest 4, are universally referred to as boots. They stabilize the ankle by preventing it from moving much, which means it’s harder to twist your ankle, but ...

Most hobbies smack you right in the face with a dilemma from the outset: where to start without becoming quickly overwhelmed. And for hikers, there’s no more appropriate place to start your journey ...