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Meet the Lean Keen CNX

Keen CNX sandals and cross-training shoes are the lightest and sleekest Keens yet, but just as protective as any keen ever.

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How to Choose Hiking Boots

Choosing the right footwear may be the most important decision you make as a beginning backpacker. The shoes or boots you choose must be comfortable, durable and protective, mile after mile. Read more.

Breaking in Your Hiking Boots

Different boots will require different amounts of break-in time. Lightweight models may feel perfect right out of the box, while heavier, all-leather models may require weeks to soften up and form to your feet. Read more.

How to Choose Running Shoes

Let's face it: There are a ton of running-shoe brands and styles on the market. To complicate matters, trying on a shoe isn't always the best way to find the right pair for you. After all, most running shoes feel comfortable while you're standing on the carpet in a sports store. Read more.

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Outfit your feet for any activity with REI's huge selection of footwear for men, women and kids. Slip them into comfortable, supportive new hiking boots, running shoes, casual footwear, sandals and slippers from brands you know and trust like Keen, Chaco, Vibram FiveFingers, SmartWool, Merrell, ASICS, Teva, Brooks, Patagonia and The North Face.

Hikers will appreciate the array of men's and women's hiking and backpacking boots for day trips to extended backpack trips. Alpinists can choose from styles of men's and women's mountaineering boots for tackling the peaks. And if your boots need a little help on slick trails, check out the array of winter traction and gaiters to keep out the snow.

Runners, pick your pair: REI has the latest road-running shoes, trail-running shoes, cross-training shoes and shoes for barefoot running from Vibram FiveFingers and Merrell. And we've got the right socks and insoles for added comfort and support.

For around town look no further for the latest styles of casual shoes and casual boots for men and women. And fend off rainy and cold weather with our selections of winter boots, rain boots and slippers.

We've got the younger crowd covered too, with kids' hiking boots, kids' running shoes, kids' sandals and slippers.

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