In the southern Appalachian Mountains, that means triple-digit temperatures, humidity that does crazy things to my hair, and ...

Keen’s lineup of hiking boots isn’t highly regarded by adventurers for no reason—many of the brand’s styles offer all the tools needed to crush trails. One of the only drawbacks is that ...

In short: The Salomon X Ultra Mid 5 ($185) is a lightweight hiking boot aimed squarely at day hikers and backpackers who will largely use the boots on established trail systems.It has grippy ...

The boots' waterproofing is also decent, and fine for spring and summer hikes. Up at the top of Snowdon, mist and rain rolled ...

The ankle portion of these boots doesn’t extend as high as it does on the Salomon boots, ... lightweight hiking boots work well ... as along the sides. Somehow, the Trail Code boots maintain ...

The Columbia Newton Ridge Plus hiking boots are the ultimate lightweight boot. The padding around the ankles and the support of the soles make them the most comfortable and easiest pair to put on ...

The Kaha 2 GTX might be the most supportive lightweight hiking boot that I’ve ever tested. At under 2 pounds, these grippy and breathable shoes feel more like a trail runner than a high-top boot ...

Lightweight walking boots tend to be made from modern, high-tech materials instead of old-fashioned leather, making them lighter in weight, more able to breathe and cool your feet, plus attractive ...

Mid-height hiking boots cover the ankle, whereas high-cut pairs extend farther up the shin. Hiking shoes hit below the ankle and offer more mobility than a hiking boot.