Best of Footwear 2021

Do you need a sturdy boot for an extended backpacking trip, a performance option for trail running, or a low-cut hiker that can straddle life in the outdoors and everyday adventures? Our top footwear picks for Spring/Summer 2021 include these and many more:

Lowa Innox Pro GTX Mid

The Innox Pro GTX Mid combines some of the rugged design features from Lowa’s celebrated line of hiking boots with the more streamlined performance of some their more aerobically-oriented offerings. The end result is a versatile,…

Oboz Sypes Low Leather Waterproof

There are a lot of leather outdoor-inspired casual shoes out there, but many of them stop short of actually delivering the on trail functionality suggested by their looks. That’s not the case with the Oboz Sypes.…

Topo Athletic Ultraventure Pro

The Ultraventure Pro is an even more rugged version of Topo’s award-winning Ultraventure trail running shoe. The moderate-drop shoe has the same super roomy toe box and offsetting secure midfoot and heel you find on all…

Salomon Wildcross

Are you a hiker or are you a runner? Or are you an outdoor enthusiast who isn’t properly classified as one over the other? The Wildcross doesn’t fit neatly in a single descriptive box and isn’t…

Salomon Men’s Quest 4 GTX

You don’t need to be fanatical about counting ounces to wish for lighter weight backpacking boots and the Quest 4 GTX weighs in well below traditional boots without compromising on support, durability, or weather protection. The…

Salewa Dropline

There is more and more gear becoming available to tackle outings that blend running, hiking, and fastpacking into one versatile adventure and the Salewa Dropline shoe slots right into that same category. It is lightweight, well-cushioned,…

Adidas Outdoor Terrex Two Ultra PrimeBlue

Over the last few years, Adidas has been leading the charge on sustainability and the use of upcycled and recycled materials and, best of all, they aren’t compromising on performance or long-term durability in doing so.…

Altra Running Lone Peak All-Wthr

When you pull on any Altra shoe, you are guaranteed to notice the FootShape toe box and Balanced Cushioning that together provide room for your foot to naturally splay and cushioning without any unnatural repositioning of…

Under Armour HOVR Machina Off-Road

Under Armour pulled out all the stops on the technologically-advanced HOVR Machina Off-Road trail running shoe. It has a lightweight, breathable mesh upper with a stabilizing heel counter. A thick, molded foam midsole delivers excellent energy return…