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We tried 22 water shoe styles and chose the best for adventuring in, on, and around the water
We put this spring鈥檚 super spikes to the test on the oval to sort the top models for each distance and the best-value options on the market
Donate? Auction? Burn? Experts weigh in on how the apparel giant should navigate its footwear crisis.聽
Fubuki snow boots are the warmest, lightest, and most functional winter boots we鈥檝e ever worn
Columnist Eben Weiss argues that any shoe is potentially a great bike shoe
This shoe brings carbon-plated speed to the masses
Blisters are history with this snug, no-slip pair
Step up your cycling game with these road, gravel, and spin shoes
Scarpa is pushing approach shoes to new heights鈥攁nd distances
One month and 26,000 votes after kicking off our favored footwear tournament, we have a victor
Six contenders have fallen from the mix. It all comes down to this. Your vote decides the outcome.
It鈥檚 time to settle a longstanding debate once and for all. Which sandal will be crowned king?
This simple sandal has everything you need and nothing you don鈥檛
Eight fan favorites. Three head-to-head rounds. Only one winner.
The brand took its time entering the super-shoe race, but its new, responsive model for marathoners was worth the wait
Vasu Sojitra lost his right leg as a baby, and Patrick Halgren lost his left at 23. When the two met and realized their feet were the same size, they've traded shoes ever since.
Make like a hare in any conditions
Testers like eight boots, but we only had room for six. Here鈥檚 an all-around boot and a women鈥檚 powder-chasing boot that almost made the cut.
This year鈥檚 fastest kicks for every kind of terrain
Skimo tech meets 颅four-buckle power
Now鈥檚 a great time to save a few bucks on hiking gear
Keen's Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain describes how he got into the shoe business.
A little TLC can add years of life to your favorite hikers
Our Minnesotan travel writer spent a year looking for good snow boots. She finally found them.
Between a new wave of sponsored athletes and its forthcoming racing shoes, the legacy running brand wants a bigger piece of the action
They're tough, comfortable, and wildly useful shoes
Winter utility and post-ski comfort
Swiss footwear company On Running is betting on it
The OluKai Pehuea work whether you're on the beach, in town, or on a cruiser bike
Find the trail runners that work best off-trail and in mixed conditions
They鈥檙e ideal for casual adventures and chores around the backyard
Kicks to keep feet fresh no matter what your mileage
From protective equipment to hand sanitizer to donations, here's how gear producers are helping to slow the spread of the virus
The outlandish-looking trail model is designed to enhance stability. Here's how it stacks up.
In a new column, Dr. Brian Cole answers readers' questions about over-the-counter meds and weak ankles
Whether you're staying in a bare-bones A-frame or a decked-out Airbnb, these carry-on-friendly additions will turn any ski cabin into a cozy winter getaway
You don't need mountain trails out your door to get your boots ready for a big hike
Time-tested classics and updated iterations
Comfort and style as you go from lift lines to bar limes
An already excellent shoe gets an upgrade
A pair of presentations explore the biomechanics of the controversial shoe, and whether it wards off marathon-induced muscle damage
Forget dorky sun hats and zip-off pants. These versatile pieces will keep you looking great and your carry-on light鈥攏o matter the adventure.
One company thinks it can solve the global algae crisis by making sneakers from sludge
Amphibious features make this shoe a no-brainer for warm-weather adventures
Gear hacks for a good backpacking trip when the weather goes bad
Running shoes, technical apparel, sports equipment, oh my! These are all among the products whose price tags could be impacted negatively by the trade war with China.
Reliable gear to help you navigate the unpredictable sport
Be cautious, but don't let small things scare you away from a deal
How will a snowy winter affect your summertime high-country plans in the High Sierra and southern Rockies?
In the past few years, trail runners from the French gear company have started showing up on runways. Why?
A peek at Hydro Flask鈥檚 Journey Series hydration pack, Mountainsmith鈥檚 Zerk 40L Fastpack, and OluKai's Hawai鈥檌loa boot collection
Style and capability, all in one pretty fun package
The Maine gear giant worked with a small backpack brand to design Bean Boots made with sail cloth. We're obsessed.
No matter where or how you ski, you need a pair that fits just right, minimizes sweat, and keeps you warm
A stylish twist on a classic鈥攁nd supremely comfortable鈥擠anner build
Get-up-and-go capability with dress-up good looks
And what it could mean for the future of footwear