Shortly after Christmas, I found myself chatting footwear in a local outdoor gear shop. The person with whom I was engaged in this chitchat, who was standing behind a navel-high counter and who ...

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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 ...

The second greatest testament to a piece of outdoor gear or apparel is when you replace it with an identical purchase once it wears out. The greatest testament, however, is when your gear simply ...

After trading city life for the foothills of the Adirondacks, I've swapped (many of) my loafers and heels for more outdoor-friendly footwear, especially for hiking. However, while I was making this ...

There seems to be a lot of debate in the hiking community on whether trail runners or hiking boots are best for hikers. While many day hikers and backpackers are making the switch to lightweight ...

Whether you’re a casual hiker, a seasoned backpacker, a thru-hiker chasing the triple crown or a world traveler, you’ve likely faced a classic footwear dilemma: hiking shoes vs. hiking boots. It’s a ...