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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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10 Best Trail Running Shoes

Need new trail running shoes? We've spent over a decade testing nearly 240 options to help you find the perfect pair...
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Best Climbing Shoes of 2024

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Best Climbing Shoes for Women

Over the past decade, our team has tested over 45 of the best women's climbing shoes. For this review, we purchased 19...
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Best Approach Shoes of 2024

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

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Best Rain Boots

Since 2014, we've bought and tested 35 pairs of rain boots. We purchased the best 14 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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Best Winter Boots

Are you looking for the best winter boots? We've tested over 50 pairs in the last ten years, and our updated review...
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10 Best Sandals of 2024

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Best Sandals for Men

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Best Sandals for Women

On the hunt for the best women's sandals? We've purchased and tested dozens of pairs since 2016, with 16 top...
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Best Mountain Bike Shoes

Is it time for a new set of mountain bike shoes? We have spent years researching nearly every model on the market and...
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10 Best Water Shoes of 2024

Seeking out a protective water shoe? Over the last four years, we've tested over 17 options of the top men's water...
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Best Water Shoes for Men

Are you seeking the best water shoes? After researching over 60 top options on the market, we purchased 11 pairs to...
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Best Road Bike Shoes

Looking for the very best road bike shoes? We got our hands and feet into 12 of the best bike shoes available for a...
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10 Best Flip Flops

Over the past decade, our team has put nearly 100 pairs of flip flops to the test to help you find the best model...
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After buying and testing close to 40 pairs of women's flip flops over the past 8 years, we've learned a lot. Here we...
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Best Barefoot Shoes

For over a decade, our team has run, hiked, and trained in some of the best minimalist and barefoot shoes on the...
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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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Best Mountaineering Boots

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Best Skate Shoes

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Best Slippers

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Best Snow Grips

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Best Insoles

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Best Hiking Socks

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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

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