Footwear

On hot summer days, these breathable shoes beat the heat.

A cushy sole makes these a good choice for long trail days.

Young hikers deserve performance shoes

Slip into the most comfortable all-leather backpacking boot you've worn in years

Be cool in fastpacking's finest footwear

When it was time for Ladies' Choice, they picked the boot that 'just plain fit.'

Check out the best lightweight boot for your heavyweight foot.

If there's a rough and tough masochist in the ultralight category, it's the Cyclone.

Just ask our Northwest editor how these boots hold up and he'll tell you a little bit about the 13-mile, 6,000-foot-elevation trail he covered. Easy as instant-pudding pie.

What kind of scrambler would pass up a shoe with soles described as Spider-Man-like? C'mon!

Don't underestimate the power of this model's plus sign -- the new and improved shoe almost offers too much to use the same name.

The Terrastryder-Mid triumphs in the "Best Fit" category for the hard-to-fit group -- just beware of its sogginess factor.

This scrambler provides everything you need to go anywhere you want: support, grip, comfort, and waterproofing.

Mesh-covered vents take these strong midcuts into the future of fastpacking shoes.

If you wake up wanting to walk 1,000 miles, go out and purchase a pair of these first.

Despite its name, Garmont's lighter boot provides excellent support, but a bit too much for fastpackers and trail runners.

This shoe fits the fastpacker interested in traveling long distances on hot days.

Give this boot a little time to really feel broken-in, and it will reward you with years of comfortable hiking.

The Trek brings serious trail mileage capabilities to the original (and winning) Trango S.

You think thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail is a long walk?

Ready, set, go. You'll literally run down the trail with these featherweight kicks.

No toes will be lost in these mountaineering boots.

Not a speed demon? These traditionalists are great for light hiking.

Ventilation and traction are a nice combo, but stability doesn't match the best.

Even big guys with wide feet will feel agile with these supportive shoes.

Let others wilt in the heat; your feet are air-cooled by these ventilated runners.

Pillows underfoot might be softer, but they won't last like these cushy shoes.

One of the lightest shoes in the test scores big with trail runners.

These shoes can handle any terrain.

Light and supportive all in the same package

These aren't Elvis' blue suede shoes.

Not the best for long days and heavy loads, but great for fastpacking.

If a short trip is your plan, grab these boots and go.

Snow-covered trails are no match for this shoe

You won't find a better all-purpose lightweight boot.

They're not fancy, but they do the job.

Boots ideal for summer fast-packing

A boot that actually improves your agility

New technologies make this pair of boots a standout.

Want a midweight that can tread in heavyweight terrain?

A top all-purpose midweight boot

A long lasting, hard working boot

A well valued boot, great of every level of hiking.

The cork-bed of your sandals in a boot.

While these shoes aren't for running they are great on the trail or on the town.

Boreal gives us a boot that provides stability and waterproofing.

Become geckolike the minute you slide into these shoes.

Given an Editors' Choice Award in 2001, this boot continues to be a great value.

Whether you're on rocks or a grassy trail, you're sure to love these boots.

Hike on the trail then run on the road with these versatile shoes.

Waterproof boots can make the difference between a sick hike and a miserable slog.

Lengthen your boots' life span by following this simple maintenance plan.

You can experience heavenly hiking even if you lose your boot sole.

There are different boots for different types of terrain. Follow these 10 essentials to match sole to trail.

Before you get a new boot, make sure the shoe fits with our sizing chart.

Inventor finds a way to harness all that energy you burn on switchbacks and long trails.

Know what can and can't be repaired on your boots, and who to call.

Insiders' tips to keep your hikers on the trail longer.

Take care of your hiking boots and they'll take care of you.

Log some easy "city" miles in your new hiking boots before that epic trip.

A simple blister remedy gets you back on the trail fast.