Footwear

From NYC Streets to Colorado Peaks, Testing the New Vans MTE Crosspath
From NYC Streets to Colorado Peaks, Testing the New Vans MTE Crosspath

A hyper functional style with sustainable roots, the adventure-ready shoe blends technical design with classic style—and all-day comfort

How to Select the Right Women's Hiking Footwear for Any Terrain
The Ultimate Guide to Women's Hiking Footwear, From Fit to Purpose & Style

Finding the right footwear for different types of terrain can be a struggle, so we came up with a helpful guide to ease the process

Sole Searching: Moving Through Nature with the Merrell Moab Speed 2
Sole Searching: Moving Through Nature with Merrell’s Moab Speed 2

Exploring the next generation of Merrell’s legendary lightweight Moab hiking shoes and boots anchored by custom developed Vibram rubber outsoles

Bedrock Mountain Clog Review: An Adventure-Ready Mule for Daily Wear
Bedrock Sandals Updates the Cult Hero Mountain Clog With New Colors for Fall

How the cult sandal brand's comfy new clog stacks up against daily wear in town, while. traveling, and of course, on the trail

Inside the Factory Where Danner Builds—and Rebuilds—Legendary Hiking Boots
Inside the Factory Where Danner Builds (and Rebuilds) Our Favorite Hiking Boots

The famed Oregon bootmaker has expanded its Recrafting repair program and opened its doors to factory tours for the first time in its 90 year history

Mount to Coast Enters Ultra Running Shoe Category With Zen-Inspired Designs
Zen Aesthetics & Peak Performance Meet in Mount to Coast's New Ultra Running Shoes

Thoughts from a gear reviewer on the new Hong Kong-based footwear brand after 100 miles of testing the built-to-last S1 model

Bedrock Cairn Evo Review: Hands-on With the New Minimalist Sandal Design
Bedrock Cairn Evo Review: Hands-on With the New Minimalist Sandal Design

Beloved by UL adventurers, the flagship Cairn sandal line sees an evolution in material and design upgrades—plus a new comfort-focused sandal

Sole Searching: How HOKA Is Perfecting Its Most Popular Trail Running Shoe
Sole Searching: How HOKA Is Perfecting Its Most Popular Trail Running Shoe

Seven years and six updates after introduction, the legendary Speedgoat continues to blaze trails with radical design and proven performance

The 11 Best Men's Hiking Sandals of 2024, Tested & Approved
The 11 Best Hiking Sandals for Men, Tested & Approved

Whether preparing for a backpacking adventure or just a day hike, these tested and approved sandals have you covered

Sole Searching: Reinventing a River Guide Staple with Chaco's New Rapid Pro
Sole Searching: Reinventing a River Guide Staple with Chaco's New Rapid Pro

The inside story of how Chaco overhauled a white water icon using real river rafting guides and innovative lab testing

ROA x Altra Fuse DNA in Surprise Dual Footwear Brand Collaboration
Footwear Brands ROA and Altra Fuse Brand DNA Into a Collab Trail Runner

Two outdoor footwear brands announce an overhauled Altra Timp 5 trail runner, making its debut at Paris Fashion Week ahead of a wider FW24 launch

Sole Searching: How Danner & America's Oldest SAR Crew Built a New Mtn Boot
How Danner & America's Oldest SAR Crew Built the Ultimate Mountain Boot

Designed with the legendary Crag Rats search and rescue team and built in Danner's Portland factory, the new Crag Rat Evo is made for alpine adventure