Long Term Test: The North Face Vectiv Fastpack Insulated Futurelight
These boots are the only ones you’ll need all winter long
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How to Find the Perfect-Fitting Hiking Boot
Do your shoes actually fit properly? We asked Oboz how to know you’re getting the right fit before you hit the trail with your brand-new hiking boots.
When Do You Need Waterproof Hiking Shoes?
The answer is more nuanced than one might think.
Dynafit Hoji Pro Tour
Editors' choice for a fast-transition boot from the 2018 Fall/Winter Gear Guide.
Merrell Thermo Rogue Tall Gore-Tex
Editors' choice for insulated agility from the 2018 Fall/Winter Gear Guide.
Keen Terradora Wintershell
Women’s pick for footwear from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Garmont Momentum WP Mid
Best traction in footwear from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
La Sportiva Trango Tower Extreme GTX
Best footwear for mountaineering from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
Danner Mountain 600 Insulated
Most comfortable footwear from the Fall/Winter 2018 Gear Guide.
How to Prevent Blisters During Hikes
5 tips on keeping your feet dry, cool, and comfortable
Editors' Choice Spring 2016: Vasque Skywalk GTX
One of our all-time favorite boots is back.
LOWA Renegade GTX: The Epic Story of How It's Made
Best new Gear Videos from Backpacker
Gear Review: Scarpa Zen Pro
This versatile hybrid features to-the-toe lacing, a softshell tongue, and thick suede leather.
How to Get Boots that Fit
Improve all-day comfort and prevent blisters with these key tips.
Gear Review: Asolo Drifter GV Boot
These sturdy boots are nimble enough for short trail runs.
Editors' Choice Snow Award 2012: Vasque Snow Junkie UD Boots
Staff Photographer Ben Fullerton reviews the lightweight Snow Junkie boots from Vasque
Editors' Choice 2012: Salomon Synapse Mid
Running-shoe comfort with hiking-boot stability.
Editors' Choice 2010 Videos: Zamberlan 760 Steep GT
This uncommonly comfortable boot tackles the biggest terrain in our video review.
Gear Lab: Boots Torture Test
Can any hiking boot survive 15 minutes in a cement mixer filled with rocks, sticks, dirt, and bricks? Gear Lab aims to find out.
Editors' Choice Winner 2009: Kayland Zephyr Boots
With superior stability, breathability, and versatility, the all-purpose, midweight Kayland Zephyr hiking boot became an editor favorite after standing up to the worst weather Wales could throw at it. See it in action here.