Vasque Torre AT GTX The Torre AT GTX is one good-looking backpacking boot. It manages to speak to a classic aesthetic while still having a modern flair that matches the performance it provides. The upper is a hybrid combination of…
Topo Athletic MT-4 As much as we daydream about logging all of our running miles on trail, reality dictates the need to incorporate roads even if only to get from the car to the trail or in order to…
Salomon Pulsar Trail Last year, Salomon unveiled their S/Lab Pulsar, a feather-light, performance-oriented racing shoe. We loved the shoe, but it unapologetically catered to a podium-minded niche rather than aiming to please those of us with more average speed…
Oboz Sawtooth X Low Once an upstart footwear brand, Bozeman, Montana’s Oboz has become an industry leader and an absolute go-to for many a hiker and outdoor explorer. One of the brand’s signature models, the low-cut Sawtooth was such a…
Lowa Zephyr GTX Mid The original Zephyr boot was and is a favorite of servicemen and servicewomen because of its incredible combination of fit, durability, and utilitarian functionality. Of course, all of those qualities are appealing to hikers and backpackers…
Hanwag Women’s Banks Low Bunion Lady GTX If you have bunions, you know how painful tight or ill-fitting shoes and boots can be and, if you haven’t had bunions, trust us, you don’t want those aforementioned tight or ill-fitting boots leading to you…
Altra Running Mont Blanc Having some extra cushioning underfoot is a huge plus during ultras and on long-distance trail runs, but not if it means sacrificing nimbleness or speed. The Mont Blanc is the rare plush shoe that is still…
Adidas Outdoor Terrex AX4 Mid GTX The price tag of the mid-height Terrex AX4 Mid GTX boot will make you do a double-take, a good one, at least after you realize how much premium performance you get for the cost. As you’d…
Asolo Eldo Mid LTH GV A stylish mash-up of a hiking boot and a climbing shoe, the Eldo Mid LTH GV is lightweight, agile, and supportive, allowing it to serve as a mid-height approach shoe or a sleek boot for technical…