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Shoes & Boots Reviews
Our testers have spent countless hours on dirt trails and scrambling rock climbs while testing the market's top approach shoes.
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Not all boots are made for walkin'! From the best hiking boots to top winter boots to the best trail running shoes on the market, most footwear is designed for a purpose. To that end, our expert reviewers unselfishly tied their laces and took to the desert, valleys, coasts, and mountains to test the full roster of shoes and boots. The best hiking shoes for women? Check. Best running shoes? Check. Our testers pledge no allegiance to brands or product, only results.

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Looking for the best approach shoes? Since 2012, we have purchased and tested more than 50 different approach shoes...
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10 Best Walking Shoes of 2024

Over more than a decade, our team has tested hundreds of the best shoes on the market. Whether you're prepping to get...
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Best Rain Boots of 2024

Since 2014, we've bought and tested 39 pairs of rain boots. We purchased the best 18 we could find for this review and...
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Best Rain Boots for Women

We've purchased and tested 35 of the best women's rain boots on the market over the last 8 years, with the top 15 in...
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10 Best Winter Boots of 2024

Do you like warm toes? Our top-tier gear experts have been testing winter boots for 10 years, searching for the best...
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10 Best Sandals of 2024

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Best Sandals for Men of 2024

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10 Best Water Shoes of 2024

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Best Barefoot Shoes of 2024

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Best Barefoot Shoes for Women

We've bought and tested over 25 unique women's barefoot shoes for the past 8 years, with 9 top models in this review...
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Mountaineers, ice climbers, and alpinists have never seen more options in boots. We researched 25 mountaineering boots...
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Best Skate Shoes of 2024

After extensive research on more than 40 popular and high-performing models available today, we bought 7 of the best...
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Best Insoles of 2024

After researching over 50 pairs of insoles, our expert gear testers rounded up 9 of the best available today to give...
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Best Hiking Socks of 2024

Our hiking enthusiasts have tested dozens of the best hiking socks over hundreds of miles in the last 11 years. This...
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Best Running Socks of 2024

Our team of runners has bought and tested over 23 high-performance running socks over the last four years. This review...
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Best Socks for Women of 2024

Looking for comfortable socks to will keep your feet happy? We researched 20+ promising options before choosing the 10...