Reviews You Can Rely On

Shoes & Boots Reviews

We test all the top brands: Salomon, Nike, HOKA, to Muck, Sorel and Bogs in our quest to find the best
Shoes & Boots Reviews
Our testers have spent countless hours on dirt trails and scrambling rock climbs while testing the market's top approach shoes.
Credit: Matt Bento
Not all boots are made for walkin'! From hiking boots to top winter boots to 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.

Most Popular

Best Pick Reviews in Shoes & Boots Reviews

10 top hiking boots

10 Best Hiking Boots of 2024

After trekking thousands of miles in more than 145 pairs of men's hiking boots and women's hiking boots in the last...
10 top hiking shoes

10 Best Hiking Shoes of 2024

Are you searching for the best hiking shoes around? We've trail-tested over 330 of the best hiking shoes to get the...
10 top running shoes

10 Best Running Shoes of 2024

Since 2011, we've tested hundreds of pairs of shoes, running thousands of miles on roads and tracks in all weather, to...
best climbing shoes

Best Climbing Shoes of 2024

Looking for the best rock climbing shoes? For more than a decade, our testers have tested over 75 shoes side-by-side...
best approach shoes

Best Approach Shoes of 2024

Looking for the best approach shoes? Since 2012, we have purchased and tested more than 50 different approach shoes...
best walking shoes

10 Best Walking Shoes of 2024

We tested over 30 walking shoes side-by-side over 3 months on morning dog walks, hikes, and at work. After over 1000...
best rain boots

Best Rain Boots of 2024

Our testers took 18 top rain boots and waded through near-freezing creeks, deep muddy slop, and around town. After...
10 top sandals

10 Best Sandals of 2024

Are you still searching for your sandal "sole"mate? We went on 27-mile hikes and multiweek rafting trips, trekked...
best sandals

Best Sandals for Men of 2024

Seeking the perfect sandals? In a comparative analysis, our team examines 17 of the top designs out there today. We've...
10 top water shoes

10 Best Water Shoes of 2024

The Women's Astral Loyak and the Men's Astral Loyak AC are the two best options for most people. They have incredible...
best cycling shoes

Best Cycling Shoes of 2024

We purchased 14 of today's top cycling shoes and rode hundreds of miles in various conditions to assess each shoe's...
10 top flip-flop sandals

10 Best Flip Flops of 2024

Our team has put over 100 of the finest flip flops to the test on rocky roads, lush gardens, river crossings, and...
10 top barefoot shoes

Best Barefoot Shoes of 2024

Our expert panel walked, skipped, and ran on various surfaces to see how "barefoot" this lineup of barefoot shoes...
best mountaineering boots

Best Mountaineering Boots

Mountaineers, ice climbers, and alpinists have never seen more options in boots. We researched 25 mountaineering boots...
best skate shoes

Best Skate Shoes of 2024

We had a team of skaters test each shoe, spending weeks skating in each model to learn how they fit, feel, and...
10 top slippers

10 Best Slippers of 2024

The workday can't end soon enough! Are your tired feet simply aching for the TLC only a good pair of slippers can...
best slippers

Best Slippers for Men of 2024

We've researched over 40 models before selecting 12 of the most in-demand slippers on the market for direct comparison...
best insoles

Best Insoles of 2024

Our expert gear testers rounded up 12 of the best insoles available today to discover the best comfort and stability...
best hiking socks

Best Hiking Socks of 2024

Our hiking experts bought 19 pairs of socks and trekked the globe for months. Each sock was soaked, compressed, wrung...
best running socks

Best Running Socks of 2024

Our test team bought 11 high-performance running socks and ran in each for months (and some pairs for years). We've...
best socks for women

Best Socks for Women of 2024

Looking for comfortable socks to keep your feet happy? We researched more than 40 pairs of top-selling socks for women...