Boots

We tested the best from Muck, North Face, Merrell, Sorel, and more to find the best boots for every romp.

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 hiking boots and top rain boots to 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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Boots Learning Center

How to Choose Hiking Boots

Why buy a pair of hiking boots when the salesperson at the local gear shop told you that all hikers are wearing trail...

How to Choose Winter Boots for Women

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 Hiking Boots for Women

With so many options for hiking footwear, it can be a challenge to know what to look for. Hiking footwear should match...

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...

How to Choose Women's Ski Boots

Choosing the right ski boot can be a frustrating and time-consuming process. This process is important because boots...

How to Choose Backcountry Ski Boots

Backcountry ski boots bear the weight of a heavy task. Not only do they need to be lightweight and flexible on the up...

Best Picks in Boots

Winter Boots for Men

To help you find the best winter boots, we researched the best models available before buying the top to test and...

Winter Boots for Women

Our expert winter testers took to the trails, streets, and snowbanks to test the market's top-rated winter boots...

10 Top Winter Boots

Over the last decade, we have tested over 100 pairs of winter boots. We trekked through icy river crossings, did...

Rain Boots for Women

It's always a good time to consider rain boots, from light spring showers to summer thunderstorms to the muck of fall...

10 Top Rain Boots

Our wet weather experts list the best picks for muddy workdays, saturated climates, and rainy urban commutes.

Hiking Boots for Men

We've done the homework on men's hiking boots, buying the most popular models, hiking many miles on varied terrain...

Hiking Boots for Women

Now is the time to invest in your next pair of hiking boots. But where to begin? We have narrowed down the options to...

Rain Boots for Men

The weather is turning, and it's wet outside, but you don't have a pair of rain boots. Don't panic, we've got your...

Ski Boots for Women

Looking for that perfect ski boot that strikes a balance of performance, fit, comfort, and warmth? We tested 5 of this...

Ski Boots for Men

Are you ready for some new ski boots? Our team rigorously tested 12 of the best boots on the market, and our in-depth...

Backcountry Ski Boots

We make thorough, authoritative comparisons of the best backcountry ski boots on the market. We have years of...

Snow Grips

Searching for some snow grips? Our experts selected 11 top models and compared them head-to-head to help you find the...

Mountaineering Boots for Men

Trying to find the best mountaineering boot? We've got you covered. Our testers reviewed 9 of the top products on the...

Mountaineering Boots for Women

Are you a woman in search of a mountaineering boot? We tested some of the best mountaineering boots for women...