As every outdoor enthusiast likely knows, heading out for a hiking trip requires a lot of preparation. From making sure you ...

It doesn’t matter if you’re a hardcore skier with 100 days per year on the slopes or a beginner learning how to snowplow: Ski boots are the most essential piece of ski gear. “We say date your skis but ...

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Jake Stern is a digital editor at Outside, reporting on the latest adventure and culture news. He lives, climbs, bikes, and skis in the Eastern Sierra. New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems ...

Hiking boot brands have been perfecting the alchemy of truly great footwear for decades. Some of it is about staying on top of the technical side: the right Vibram rubber with just-so lugs, a midsole ...

From whitetail to frogs and everything in between, rubber hunting boots serve a variety of needs, depending on what game you chase. I’ve worn several different brands throughout the years, but the ...

T+L associate editor Danielle Calma has owned these Sam Edelman boots for more than five years and says, “They’re the pair I reach for when it’s pouring out, or I have to trudge through several feet ...