Meaghan Praznik is the head of communications at hiking app AllTrails. But, before you start shopping for new kicks, Praznik says one of the best things you can do is plan ahead and research the trail ...

Whether you're an avid week-long backpacker or a casual day hiker, your choice of hiking shoes can be the make or break between an epic trip or a blister-filled nightmare. A good pair of hiking shoes ...

Lightweight trail shoes now dominate the trails, so do you still need boots? Here’s how to choose the right footwear for your ...

Time to hit the trail? I’m a field geologist, so that’s my job. I wanted to find the best hiking boots for general outdoors activities, so spent months testing these at work. And I think we found a ...

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Realistically, hiking shoes are whatever footwear you’re wearing while hiking. Many people take to the trails in whatever sneakers or hand-me-down boots are around the house. While this can take ...

‘Look after your feet and the rest will look after itself’ is a mantra in the British army, and for good reason – if your feet are comfortable, warm and dry you’ll feel much happier going the distance ...

Once you’ve been bit by the hiking bug, a little bit of rain is the last thing that’s going to stop you from getting after it—and that means investing in a pair of waterproof hiking shoes. But finding ...

Whether you are walking on local dirt paths or planning to complete the entire Appalachian Trail, you’ll need the right pair of shoes to have a comfortable hike. Hiking shoes and boots have more ...

If you’ve ever gone on a hike in running shoes and felt a bit unstable, it’s probably because (shocker) running shoes are not meant for hiking. A proper pair of shoes is crucial for safety for any ...

We may think we can hike in any old sneakers, but that’s simply not true. Choosing the best hiking boots will keep us safe and comfortable on all sorts of rugged terrains, and will work with our hike ...

Hiking boots are about going the distance. Designed for support and comfort sustained across many miles, old-school models involve stiff leather and lace hooks that can make tying your shoes feel like ...