Boots

Lifestyle Outdoor: 10 Boots That Look Good on Trail and in Town

Most hiking boot brands have a suite of technology to make boots feel great on the trail. And now, we’re seeing a handful apply that…

Written by Nate Mitka August 28, 2018

Used and Abused: Crispi Nevada GTX Hunting Boot Review

Arguably the most important piece of equipment hunters own is footwear, but it’s easy to get lost in a sea of options. For this review,…

Written by GJ Staff August 06, 2018

Teton Tested: Salewa Raven 2 GTX Review

Salewa offers a solid climber at a reasonable price point with its Raven 2 GTX. Out of the box and onto the mountain, we brought…

Written by Steve Graepel July 27, 2018

Stretching Beyond Leather: Danner Launches EnduroWeave Boot

After more than 80 years making leather boots, Danner’s first woven boot isn’t just new for the brand. It claims the EnduroWeave marks the first…

Written by GJ Staff July 23, 2018

Patagonia, Danner Team Up for ‘Foot Tractor’ Wading Boots

Patagonia this week reveals its first collaboration ever: a fishing boot made by Danner. Meet the new Foot Tractor.

Written by Sean McCoy July 09, 2018

Danner Pronghorn Hunting Boot: A Season-Long Test

Anyone who hunts knows that wet feet suck — and that wet, cold feet suck even worse. I tested the Danner Pronghorn boot in the…

Written by GJ Staff June 13, 2018

Free Gear Fridays: Hanwag Tatra Light GTX Trekking Boots

Win a pair of modern, Hanwag Tatra Light GTX trekking boots in this week’s Free Gear Friday giveaway.

Written by GJ Staff June 08, 2018

Buy These Boots to Help More Women Get Outside

Merrell just launched the female-focused Chameleon 7 Storm XX hiking boot. And this Sunday, 10 percent of every women’s hiking boot purchase goes toward getting…

Written by Julie Kailus June 08, 2018

Awesome Hiking Boot: The Salomon X Ultra 3 Mid GTX

The Salomon X Ultra 3 Mid GTX is a very comfortable, fairly light, waterproof boot that fit my foot well right out of the box. Three…

Written by Sean McCoy May 11, 2018

Free Gear Fridays: Danner Mountain 600 EnduroWeave Giveaway

Win a pair of Danner Mountain 600 EnduroWeaves in this week’s Free Gear Friday giveaway! Click to enter now.

Written by GJ Staff May 04, 2018

Strongest Boot Ever? Dyneema Leather EXOSTRIKE First Look

Ecco partnered with Dyneema to launch the EXOSTRIKE, a performance hiking boot made with ‘the world’s strongest leather.’

Written by Adam Ruggiero March 21, 2018

The North Face Introduces Woven Boots

The North Face thinks a woven fabric will mean more comfort in a light hiking boot. The woven Ultra Fastpack III GTX hiking boot marries…

Written by Sean McCoy February 01, 2018

Boot Tech: 3 Innovations In 2018 Columbia ‘Canuk’

Lightweight but warm, the Canuk boot by Columbia was built for below-zero days… like 65 degrees below zero.

Written by GJ Staff December 11, 2017

The Boa Advantage: Why Under Armour Used a Revolutionary Fit System

Under Armour did away with laces in the new Fat Tire Govie SE hiking boot. We talked to a designer to learn why.

Written by GJ Staff November 21, 2017

85 Years Of Danner: The Evolution of a Hiking Boot

Danner Boots have come a long ways since they launched 85 years ago. Today, they combine the classic with the technical to create a hiking boot…

Written by GJ Staff November 20, 2017

Do-All Upland Game Boots: Danner Sharptail Year-Long Test

In late 2016 I was searching for a pair of do-it-all boots, fit to stand up to a variety of situations. My choice selection was…

Written by Sean McCoy November 14, 2017

First Look: Merrell’s Nimble, Next-Gen ‘Chameleon’ Boot

Out of the box, our reporter trekked 18 mountainous miles with the just-released Merrell boot.

Written by GJ Staff October 24, 2017

First Look: Thermo-Mold the Tecnica Forge Trekking Boot

The Tecnica Forge will be the first thermo-moldable hiking boot when it hits the market Spring 2018. But its innovations don’t stop there.

Written by Sean McCoy July 21, 2017

First KEEN Boot For Women: Terradora Put To Test

KEEN’s debut hiking boot specifically for women is lightweight and looks good. We tested a pair on the trail and around town.

Written by GJ Staff June 27, 2017

Boot Up: Waterproof ‘Nucleo’ High GTX Review

Aggressive tech in an unassuming package, La Sportiva Nucleo boots are waterproof and stocked with upgrades for mountains and trails.

Written by GJ Staff June 27, 2017

’80s Light Hiker Reinvigorated: Jag Boot Review

Danner’s Jag boots are back after a 30-year hiatus. We tested them on the trail and around town for our review.

Written by Jake Ferguson June 05, 2017

The ABC’s Of Foot Care On The Trail

Whether you’re day-hiking or thru-hiking, proper foot care is essential to an enjoyable trail experience. Keep your feet happy for the long-haul with these five…

Written by GJ Staff April 07, 2017

Review: Mukluks Made For Coldest Places On Planet

We tested Steger Designs’ Yukon Jack mukluks this month in the dank cold of a Minnesota winter. The boots are modeled after footwear worn long…

Written by Stephen Regenold January 24, 2017

Review: Danner Mountain 600 Boots Modernize A Classic

Danner plugged new Vibram tech into an old school design with the new Mountain 600 hiking boot. We put them to the test to see…

Written by Adam Ruggiero October 12, 2016

First Look: KEEN APhlex Thrashed, Still Thrives

The KEEN APhlex is a light hiking boot that can stand up to the rigors of off-trail bushwhacking. We put them to the test in…

Written by Sean McCoy September 30, 2016

Classic Danner Hiking Boot Gets ‘Vibram SPE’ Upgrade

A classic Danner boot gets an upgrade with Vibram sole tech. We got the scoop from the Mountain 600 designer.

Written by GJ Staff September 19, 2016

Defunct ‘Hood Rubber’ Boots Relaunch This Fall

Hood Rubber Company is a nostalgic twist on the modern hiker, but will the brand resonate after a 47-year absence?

Written by Adam Ruggiero July 05, 2016

Amphibious Feet: Xtratuf Rubber Boots Review

Xtratuf boots are ideal for ‘amphibious’ pursuits like cool weather canoe portaging or fishing when water contact is inevitable.

Written by Sean McCoy January 19, 2016

Extra Cush All-Terrain: Hoka ‘Tor’ Boot Reviewed

These ‘fat tire boots’ are big and cushioned, but they still roll fast. We review the Hoka Tor Ultra hiking boots.

Written by Stephen Regenold November 09, 2015

Keen Women’s Durand Mid WP Hiking Boots

The Durands are a solid, lightweight, great all-around backpacking and hiking boot, assuming you can get the correct fit length and width-wise.

Written by Billy Brown June 17, 2015

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