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

While electronics and power tools are always popular buys during Amazon’s annual Black Friday sale, the deals on outdoor gear ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...