Where To Find Comfortable and Affordable Hiking Boots?
Q: I’m looking for comfortable hiking boots that are affordable and waterproof.
Hiking boots
How to Buy a Great Pair of Hiking Boots
Good footwear is a vital piece of outdoor gear. Here are six great boots and hiking shoes that have you covered on any type of trail.
Take Care of Your Feet for Happier Hiking
It's easy to take your feet for granted on a day hike or backpacking trip. Take our expert's advice: Don't do it.
How to Prepare for a Long Backpacking Trip? Try This!
This is a great way to be prepared for a longer trek!
Need Good Boots That Aren’t Too Expensive
Q. The bottoms of my boots wore off, so I'm in desperate need of some good boots that aren't too expensive.
Best Way to Get Ready For a Long Hike?
Q. My troop is going on a 25-mile hike soon. What is the best way to prepare for it?
Good Shoes For Both Hiking and Gym
Q. I'm looking for a good pair of hiking shoes I can wear to gym class. Ideas?
Wear cowboy boots on a hike?
Is it OK to wear cowboy boots on a hike? I have a pair that is very comfortable.
How to fix smelly hiking boots
My hiking boots smell terrible. Is there anything I can do to take care of that?
Low-cut or high-cut hiking boots?
Q. Hey Gear Guy, this question has been nagging me for so long: If I’m going backpacking should I wear boots with high ankles or ones with low ankles?
Steel-toed boots for hiking?
Q. Dear Gear Guy, Is it a good idea to wear steel-toed boots for hiking?
How to Pick the Best Socks for the Trail
A good pair of socks is one of the best things a Scout can give his feet. Here's a guide to buying the best trail socks.
Fast-drying boots
I'm going to Northern Tier High Adventure Base this summer and need a pair of boots that can dry quickly. They need to be light, closed-toe, fast-drying and fast-draining, considering I might be walking in water. What's the best choice?
How to prevent and treat blisters
Here are tips for how to avoid getting blisters and how to treat them.
Where to find cheap, decent hiking boots
Q. Hey Gear Guy, I was really unsmart on my first campout and brought sneakers! My Scoutmaster said I had to get hiking boots, but my family doesn't make that much money. Do you know of some really cheap, decent hiking boots?
How to Care for Hiking Boots
VIDEO: Boots are super important on the trail. So take care of your footwear, and it'll take care of you.
Preventing and treating blisters
Q. I'm going to the 2013 National Scout Jamboree, and I've been told that there's tons of hiking. That might be a problem because my feet sweat a lot and give me blisters. Any suggestions for preventing and treating this?
Which boots do you recommend?
Q. Hey Gear Guy! I am moving to an 85-acre farm soon and I’m looking for a pair of boots for hiking, fishing, hunting and riding my dirt bike across the farm. What would you recommend?
What’s better: a hiking shoe or a hiking boot?
Q. What's better: a hiking shoe or a hiking boot?
How to waterproof hiking boots
Q. Help, Gear Guy! What do you do if your waterproof hiking boots have become un-water resistant? My boots shoe bottoms are coming off too!
Work boots for hiking?
Q. I don’t have a pair of hiking boots, but I do have a pair of Georgia Giant work boots that come eight inches over the ankle. Would they work? Or should I get a pair of hikers instead?
Boots hurt my feet
Q. On every camp-out, my boots always hurt my feet -- sometimes from wet socks but mainly for reasons unknown. Is there anything I can do?
Hiking boot brands
Q. I want to buy some hiking boots and I was looking at some different brands. What boot brands do you like and what else should I consider when shopping for hiking boots?
Caring for leather boots
Q. I have some old leather boots that are dry and stiff. I polish them, but it doesn't seem to help. Is there a way to get them smooth and more durable?
Sports sandals and light hikers buying guide
Sometimes hiking boots are overkill. Here's how to buy sports sandals and light hikers.