Hiking Boots

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Hiking

We Logged 700 Miles to Find the Best Hiking Boots for Problem Ankles

Are rolled ankles your nemesis? Consider these stable-yet-comfortable hiking boots your bodyguards.

BACKPACKER EditorsOctober 24, 2026

Hiking

13 Hiking Boots and Trail Runners on Sale at REI Right Now

Heaps of hikers and tons of trail runners are on sale at REI right now. These are our gear team’s 13 favorites.

Drew ZieffSeptember 22, 2026

Gear News

The Arc'teryx Hiking Boot Our Editors Recommend to Everyone Is 30% Off Right Now

The versatile hiking boot was a crowd favorite in our testing, and right now, it's under $150.

Kristen GeilSeptember 11, 2026

Hiking

No, You Probably Don't Need Really Expensive Hiking Boots

The difference between a $155 multi-sport shoe and $390 specialized boot comes down to just one thing.

Amelia ArvesenJuly 7, 2026

Hiking

I Swapped Hiking Boots for Trail Running Shoes Mid-Hike: Here's What I Liked Better

I pitted boots and shoes from the same brand against each other on the trail, head-to-head. This is what I discovered.

Lisa JhungJune 24, 20265

Hiking

The (Surprisingly Cheap) Guide to Making Your Hiking Boots Last Forever

A bit of cleaning, care, and repair can keep your footwear in rotation for years.

Amelia ArvesenApril 8, 20262

Hiking

Do You Really Need Waterproof Hiking Boots?

From swamp foot to soggy river crossings, here’s how to choose between the protection of a waterproof membrane and the fast-drying freedom of breathable mesh.

Alisha McDarrisMarch 7, 2026

Hiking

Forget Everything You Thought You Knew About Hiking Shoe Treads

The Outside Lab explains why toothier lugs aren't necessarily better when shopping for hiking shoes

Adam RoyNovember 9, 2025

Training & Performance

I Thought I Hated Hiking—Then I Found These Boots

My mom bought me Keen's Targhee III boots to convince me to climb a mountain with her. Here's why I love them and don't hate hiking anymore.

Jessica KasparianOctober 22, 20252

Running

Crafting the Perfect Boots for Women

Why should women put up with ill-fitting, blister-causing boots? They shouldn’t. That’s why Danner spent three years perfecting Precision Fit—creating hiking, work, and lifestyle footwear designed specifically for the female foot.

October 16, 2024

Apparel

The Gear Our Editors Loved This Fall

The gear that made our days in the transition season seamless

The EditorsNovember 30, 2023

Hiking

The Best Winter Hiking Boots of 2024

Five boots to keep your feet warm, dry, and planted

Jakob SchillerOctober 6, 2023

Environment

Recraftable Boots for the Sustainable Hiker

Want a hiking boot to adventure with you for years to come? Meet the Danner Mountain 600 Leaf GTX.

June 22, 2023

Hiking

What Thru-Hikers’ Shoes Look Like After 400-Plus Miles on the AT

Our hiking columnist went to the AT’s legendary Trail Days this year with one mission—to figure out what hikers were and weren’t putting on their feet

Grayson Haver CurrinMay 25, 2023

Hiking

The Best Women’s Hiking Boots of 2023

Twelve testers put 33 boots to rock, dirt, and sand. These nine vaulted to the top.

Blair BravermanMay 24, 2023

Gear

This Footwear Saved Me During Mud Season

Surviving the thaw requires special kicks

Benjamin TeplerMay 9, 2023

Hiking

The Brand Helping You Escape

Make great boots. Inspire people to use them. Here’s how.

March 24, 2023

Hiking

Get Insulation from Your Boots, Not Your Socks

Stop relying on bulky socks to keep your feet warm when you hike

Wes SilerMarch 14, 2023

Europe

How to Hike the Tour du Mont Blanc: 3 Countries, 11 Mountain Passes, and All the Fresh-Baked Tarts You Can Eat

Starting and finishing in the storied alpine town of Chamonix, France, the TMB circles Mont Blanc. This hundred-mile trail is one of the world’s most stunning—and definitely one of its most entertaining.

Doug MayerAugust 6, 2024

Hiking

The North Face Vectiv Fastpack Insulated Futurelight: Long-Term Test

These boots are the only ones you’ll need all winter long

Jakob SchillerOctober 18, 2022

Hiking Boots

Latest Stories

We Logged 700 Miles to Find the Best Hiking Boots for Problem Ankles

13 Hiking Boots and Trail Runners on Sale at REI Right Now

The Arc'teryx Hiking Boot Our Editors Recommend to Everyone Is 30% Off Right Now

No, You Probably Don't Need Really Expensive Hiking Boots

I Swapped Hiking Boots for Trail Running Shoes Mid-Hike: Here's What I Liked Better

The (Surprisingly Cheap) Guide to Making Your Hiking Boots Last Forever

Do You Really Need Waterproof Hiking Boots?

Forget Everything You Thought You Knew About Hiking Shoe Treads

I Thought I Hated Hiking—Then I Found These Boots

Crafting the Perfect Boots for Women

The Gear Our Editors Loved This Fall

The Best Winter Hiking Boots of 2024

Recraftable Boots for the Sustainable Hiker

What Thru-Hikers’ Shoes Look Like After 400-Plus Miles on the AT

The Best Women’s Hiking Boots of 2023

This Footwear Saved Me During Mud Season

The Brand Helping You Escape

Get Insulation from Your Boots, Not Your Socks

How to Hike the Tour du Mont Blanc: 3 Countries, 11 Mountain Passes, and All the Fresh-Baked Tarts You Can Eat

The North Face Vectiv Fastpack Insulated Futurelight: Long-Term Test

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