Erica Zazo is a Midwest-based freelance outdoor and travel writer. You can find her words in Backpacker, Chicago Tribune, Outbound Collective, and elsewhere. She lives in Chicago with her wife and ...

The best hiking shoes combine our favorite parts of boots and sneakers: They’re rugged but still pretty lightweight; protective but breathable; and functional but easy to wear. Think of them as a ...

HAVING THE RIGHT footwear might be the most important decision a hiker can make (that, and letting someone know where they’re going). But there’s plenty of debate about which type of footwear is ...

If there's one thing you want to do immediately after completing the kind of long, exhausting hike that's mandatory when backpacking, it's rip off those shoes and let your fiery, achy feet breathe a ...

Bottom Line: Equal parts leather and mesh, this hiking shoe is built to last and will ensure you many comfortable hikes. Pros: This shoe features an air cushion insert for added comfort and the ...