Boots Reviews
We tested the best from Muck, North Face, Merrell, Sorel, and more to find the best boots for every romp.
Unlike the Tor Ultra Hi, these boots have a cutout sole. This lightens them up but makes them vulnerable to pointy objects on the trail.
Credit: Ryan Huetter
If you’ve got boots on the brain, we’ve got the reviews. Our fearless boot testers buy the products (just like you) and spend hours wearing and then testing everything from the best hiking boots and top rain boots to the best snow boots and boots for skiing. Finding the right one for your activity, and foot, is a must. Our extensive, side-by-side analysis results in unbiased boot reviews that will keep your feet cozy and moving no matter the adventure.
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Best Ski Boots of 2024
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Best Winter Boots for Men of 2024
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10 Best Winter Boots of 2024
Over the last decade, we have tested over 100 pairs of winter boots. We trekked through icy river crossings, did...
Best Winter Boots for Women of 2024
Our expert winter testers took to the trails, streets, and snowbanks to test the market's top-rated winter boots...
Best Backcountry Ski Boots of 2024
We have tough and discerning feet, firmly attached to a team of accomplished and motivated backcountry skiers. That...
Best Ski Boots for Women
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Best Rain Boots
You shouldn't be thinking about your feet when the forecast looks bad. Our testers put 14 high-quality rain boots...
Best Rain Boots for Women
From the showers of spring to summer thunderstorms to the muck of fall and winter, it's always a good time to think...
Best Mountaineering Boots
Trying to find the best mountaineering boot? We've got you covered. Our testers reviewed 9 of the top products on the...
Best Mountaineering Boots For Women
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For anyone living in a rainy climate (and even those who don't), rain boots are a key piece of your footwear arsenal...
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Winter can be exceptional with a solid pair of women's winter boots. Making sure a boot fits and provides all the...
How to Choose the Best Mountaineering Boots for Men
Mountaineering boots are an incredibly important piece of gear for the mountaineer, alpine climber, and ice or mixed...
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Danner Arctic 600 Side-Zip Review
The Danner Arctic 600 Side-Zip combines quality materials, optimal comfort, and classic mountain aesthetics for...
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The Forsake Patch Mid bridges the gap between your summer hiking boots and deep winter Pac boots. They are stylish...
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The North Face Chilkat V 400 Review
The North Face Chilkat 400 II is a great all-around winter boot performer, keeping the wearer warm, dry, and...
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Dynafit TLT X Review
The Dynafit TLT X is the latest flagship model in a long line of uphill-oriented ski boots. Dynafit has pushed...
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The Rossignol Pure Pro Heat truly exceeded our expectations, mixing impressive comfort with quality all-around...
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We grant the Lange XT3 120 one of our more specialized awards. It is an excellent product but is really only...
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After a month of testing the Kamik Momentum 3, we were utterly impressed with its low-cost price tag and unwavering...
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Tecnica Mach1 MV 130 Review
The Tecnica Mach 1 leads the industry as a race boot-inspired alpine boot that does it all. With excellent...
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Hunter Original Back Adjustable - Women's Review
Hailing from Great Britain, the Hunter Original Adjustable earns our highest accolades once again. This particular...
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Arc'teryx Acrux AR Review
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La Sportiva Trango Tower Extreme GTX Review
The La Sportiva Trango Tower Extreme GTX is our Best Buy Award winner. What makes this boot a good value isn't just...
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Baffin Enduro Review
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The Original Muck Boot Company Arctic Sport Review
The Original Muck Boot Company Arctic Sport is meant for those who need a boot for the worst weather. It's a...
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The Tecnica Cochise 130 receives our Top Pick award for offering performance competitive with the top alpine boots...
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Nordica Promachine 115 - Women's Review
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