The first step to making your break-in period as easy as possible is finding a pair of hiking boots that have a comfortable ...

Nike's Pegasus sneaker is a favorite for all types of runners, and the Gore-Tex version is great for running in wet weather, ...

Wear them as pants with hiking boots and a jacket when it’s chilly, as capris with a long-sleeve top and/or vest during the spring and fall, and as shorts with a tank or t-shirt in the summer.

“In the old days when you bought hiking boots you’d have to wear them around your neighborhood before the hike, to be confident you wouldn’t get blisters,” says Cris Hazzard of HikingGuy.com.

One slip is all it takes to send you to the hospital, so wear crampons over your boots if that’s not an adventure you want to take. Use your best judgment, but I might opt for my hiking boots if ...

We all know that a pair of decent hiking boots and walking shoes doesn’t come cheap. After all, they’re an investment for your feet, providing superior support and comfort when venturing out ...

“I also really like silhouettes I could wear off the trail too.” Of course, hiking boots would be useless without traction, adds Jack Hill, a product designer based in Los Angeles, California.

It all adds up to a they-thought-of-everything hiking boot with a striking design. “All I wear are Merrell shoes. I have more than 10 pairs,” wrote one happy customer and highly qualified ...