Best of Footwear 2023

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 2023 include these and many more:

Vasque Breeze LT NTX

The Breeze is a classic offering from Vasque but this updated version does not rest on its laurels. Right out of the box, we love the way the aesthetics are somehow both traditional and modern at…

Topo Athletic Pursuit

We were actually kind of surprised to learn that the Pursuit was Topo Athletic’s first truly zero drop trail running shoe. We’ve logged a bunch of miles in their other roomily-cut low drop trail models but…

Salomon Ultra Glide 2

Salomon has been leading the way on trail shoe innovation for years on end but they took their time in producing a true max-cushioned shoe. We’re glad that the brand took its time to get it…

Salewa Pedroc PTX

This feels like the shoe we’ve been waiting for from Salewa. They’ve been building super-tough, highly technical boots and shoes for alpine pursuits for as long as we can remember and the Pedroc PTX leverages that…

Oboz Katabatic Mid B-Dry Waterproof

Wow! We know we are going to get a great fit, reliable traction, and maximum durability from Oboz, but the Katabatic Mid B-Dry Waterproof hiking boot delivers all three with a lighter and more athletic approach…

Oboz Whakata Trail

When Oboz began designing its line of sandals to accompany its already expansive offering of boots and trail shoes, they borrowed a term from the Māori that means “to catch breath, rest, and have a break.”…

Altra Running Lone Peak 7

In some ways, the Lone Peak 7 feels like a return to what we originally loved about this now legendary trail running shoe. After a number of minor design changes over the years, it is firmly…

Asolo Falcon EVO GV

We’ve always appreciated the way Asolo pays close attention to the natural flex of the foot and keeping that at the forefront of design that focuses on both performance and comfort. The Falcon EVO GV hiking…

Adidas MEN’s Terrex Skychaser Tech Mid GTX

Boy, Adidas pulled out all of the stops on the Terrex Skychaser Tech Mid GTX hiking boot. It is super athletic but also has bolstered durability, supportiveness, and grip for the demands of trekking in the…

Chaco Bodhi

A pair of Chacos has become almost as much a thru-hiking essential as a backpack and sleeping bag! Being able to slip out of heavier boots or hiking shoes at the end of the day and…