Footwear Guides, Tips and Tricks in 2026

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6 Best Hiking Pants With Reinforced Knees (March 2026) Durable Picks

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I’ve seen too many hikers cut their trips short because their pants gave out at the knees. After watching friends blow through the knees of supposedly “durable” hiking pants within…

Best Irish Setter VaprTrek Boots (March 2026) Expert Reviews

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When I first pulled the Irish Setter VaprTrek boots from their box, I’ll admit I was skeptical. Another $200 hunting boot promising to be “athletic” and “lightweight” – I’d heard…

12 Best Camping Slippers (March 2026) Tested

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After spending hundreds of nights camping across the Rockies, Sierras, and Appalachians, I’ve learned that what you wear on your feet after a long hike matters just as much as…

5 Best Wellies For Farm Work (March 2026) Tested by Farmers

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Farm work exposes your feet to daily hazards that regular footwear simply cannot handle. Between mud, animal waste, chemicals, and heavy equipment, the wrong boots mean wet socks, sore feet,…

12 Best Hiking Sandals For Women (March 2026) Tested

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After hiking in everything from heavy boots to minimalist footwear, I’ve developed strong opinions about what works on trail. Hiking sandals changed my perspective on warm-weather trekking completely. The KEEN…

12 Best Merino Wool Hiking Socks (March 2026) Top-Rated Picks Tested

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After 500+ miles of hiking in merino wool socks across five states, I’ve learned that blisters don’t have to be part of the adventure. The difference between an enjoyable trek…

8 Best Paracord Shoelaces (March 2026) Tested & Reviewed

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I spent six weeks testing paracord shoelaces on three pairs of boots, logging over 200 miles of hiking trails and daily wear on a construction site. My stock boot laces…

10 Best Womens Rock Climbing Shoes (March 2026) Tested

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Finding the right climbing shoes as a woman can feel overwhelming with so many technical terms and options to consider. The La Sportiva TarantuLace is the best women’s rock climbing…

8 Best Glue For Hiking Boots (March 2026) Review And Guide

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There’s nothing worse than watching a $200 pair of hiking boots slowly delaminate on the trail. I’ve been there – staring at a peeling rand or separated sole mid-hike, knowing…

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