Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Footwear might not seem complicated. But there's a lot that goes into making a good shoe or boot. For hikers, who often put long ...

While they’re a solid functional choice for damp and cold weather conditions, duck boots are not exactly style-forward. But for those of us who value aesthetics as much as performance, there’s a “new” ...

Hoka’s Kaha 3 GTX hiking boot is getting a bit of a throwback makeover. The brand has added a new khaki colourway to its Elite Terrain System Collection, leaning into “vintage hiker” energy with hairy ...

For over 100 years, Paraboot has specialized in making high-quality shoes and boots. The French brand uses Norwegian-welt construction in its vintage-inspired styles, a relatively uncommon feature ...

Hiking boot brands have been perfecting the alchemy of truly great footwear for decades. Some of it is about staying on top of the technical side: the right Vibram rubber with just-so lugs, a midsole ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Allison Olmsted covers lifestyle for active women as The Gear Diva. I ski in custom ski boots and strongly recommend custom fitted ...

Hiking footwear is trendier than ever, which can make it difficult to find shoes that are equally functional and fashionable. (Not that there’s anything wrong with buying a gorp-y pair of boots for ...

You know what can really ruin that gorgeous view of El Capitan? A twisted ankle. Good hiking shoes will help protect your feet from injuries on the trail and just increase your endurance in general.