Durable and comfortable, good leather walking boots remain many hikers' footwear of choice. We test and recommend the best.

These Moab 3 boots feature an upper with durable leather in high-abrasion spots, and they're loaded with protection thanks to ...

Nothing can ruin a hike faster than wearing the wrong shoes. So if you plan on immersing yourself in the Great Outdoors this season, it’s time to invest in a top-notch pair of hiking shoes. The ...

In case you missed it, hiking shoes are having quite a moment, and there are more ways to get in on the trend than ever before. If you’re looking to make the most out of your hiker investment, ...

Which hiking boots for women are best? Clean air, the feel of the sun on your face, the soft murmur of a babbling brook: these are some of the pleasures of hiking. Spending time on the trail is one of ...

After graduating from high school, instead of forging ahead along the traditional path of higher education, I decided to enroll in the National Outdoor Leadership School for a semester spent entirely ...

Well, I wouldn’t describe the don’t-mink-oil-boots advice as common knowledge, but the outdoor boot world has known for a while that it’s not the wisest thing to do. (Quite apart from what might ...

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 ...

In 1932, the story goes, Charles Danner headed west to Portland, Oregon, and began crafting rugged boots for the Pacific Northwest’s toughest loggers and woodsmen. This tradition of building boots ...

Hiking boots have become one of the most sought-after items in recent months. But their aesthetic is far removed from the peaks of Snowdonia and the rugged coast of Cornwall. These chunky, heavy duty ...