Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Footwear might not seem complicated. But there's a lot that goes into making a good shoe or boot. For hikers, who often put long ...

While they’re a solid functional choice for damp and cold weather conditions, duck boots are not exactly style-forward. But for those of us who value aesthetics as much as performance, there’s a “new” ...

We updated this article in July 2022 to add more information about each featured product, based on extensive research done by our team. Exploring the great outdoors offers a chance to reconnect with ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Allison Olmsted covers lifestyle for active women as The Gear Diva. I ski in custom ski boots and strongly recommend custom fitted ...

Hiking footwear is trendier than ever, which can make it difficult to find shoes that are equally functional and fashionable. (Not that there’s anything wrong with buying a gorp-y pair of boots for ...

HAVING THE RIGHT footwear might be the most important decision a hiker can make (that, and letting someone know where they’re going). But there’s plenty of debate about which type of footwear is ...

Whether you’re hitting the trails for the first time or you’re a seasoned hiker, the search for the best hiking boots never seems to end. But once you find your favorite pair, you won’t be able to ...

After moving to upstate New York a few years ago, hiking has become a major part of my life. While I love this activity, there’s one thing that’s a constant nuisance: breaking in new hiking boots.