Hiking Gear

How to choose the best insulated hiking boots for serious winter terrain

Expert guide to choosing the best insulated hiking boots for serious winter hiking and mountaineering, covering warmth, fit, traction, key models, and buying strategy.

by Elouan Laroche

How to choose the best cold weather hiking boots for serious winter trails

Expert guide to choosing the best cold weather hiking boots, covering insulation, waterproofing, traction, fit, and care for serious winter hiking and mountaineering.

by Dylan Everett

Why serious hikers rate boots with Vibram soles among the best for demanding terrain

In depth guide to the best hiking boots with Vibram soles for serious hikers, covering traction, ankle support, materials, iconic models, value, and care.

by Riley Kingston

Choosing the best hiking boots for day hikes on demanding trails

Expert guide to choosing the best hiking boots for day hikes, covering fit, waterproofing, stability, and iconic models like Merrell Moab and Salomon Ultra.

by Maeve Fitzroy

How to choose the best hiking boots for wide feet on demanding terrain

Expert guide to the best hiking boots for wide feet, covering fit, materials, traction, value, and testing strategies for serious hikers and mountaineers.

by Elias Sorensen

How to choose the best durable hiking boots for demanding terrain

Expert guide for outdoor enthusiasts on choosing and maintaining the best durable hiking boots, balancing weight, waterproofing, fit, and long-term performance.

by Elouan Laroche

Why serious hikers are turning to derby boots for demanding terrain

An in depth look at how derby boots are evolving into serious options for outdoor enthusiasts and experienced hikers, from leather quality to goodyear welted soles.

by Dylan Everett

How to choose the best leather hiking boots for demanding mountain routes

In depth guide to choosing the best leather hiking boots, covering fit, materials, waterproofing, weight, durability, and value for serious mountain routes.

by Elias Sorensen

Top Lightweight hiking boots

by Jacques-André Dubois

Top Heavy duty hiking boots

by Zoey Andersen

Top Reinforced hiking boots

by Elouan Laroche

Top Men's hiking boots

by Zoey Andersen

Top Mid-cut hiking boots

by Maeve Fitzroy

Top Heavy duty hiking boots

by Dylan Everett

Top Hiking boots for mixed terrain

by Maeve Fitzroy

Top Waterproof hiking boots

by Liam Hawthorne

Top Full grain leather hiking boots

by Dylan Everett

Top Hiking boots with anti-slip soles

by Aisling McKenna

Vibram Men's Trek Ascent Insulated Review: winter toe shoes that keep you in the game when it’s cold

After using the Vibram Trek Ascent Insulated for a while in real winter conditions, my take is pretty straightforward: they do exactly what a winter FiveFingers should do, but they’re not a universal winter shoe. The warmth is genuinely good for active use around freezing and a bit below, the ICETRE...

by Zoey Andersen

Rockport Men's Waterproof Storm Surge Toe Boot Review: a practical, no-nonsense everyday boot

If you want one boot that can handle rain, light snow, and everyday life without killing your feet, the Rockport Men's Waterproof Storm Surge Toe Boot is a pretty solid choice. It feels more like a cushioned sneaker in a leather boot shell: light, easy to wear all day, and actually waterproof in rea...

by Nia Mbatha