The Best Climbing Shoes of 2023: Staff Picks
These are our favorite picks for rock climbing shoes, whether you're bouldering, sport climbing or trad climbing. Find your perfect climbing shoes!
The Best Approach Shoes: Tested
Tackle technical climbs and trails with these favorite approach shoes.
The Best Hiking Boots of 2023: Tested
Our testers spent months putting the best hiking and backpacking boots sold at REI through their paces. The 11 in this list are the top performers.
How to Choose Running Shoes
Learn how to choose running shoes that fit your feet, feel good and support your running needs.
Hiking Boots vs. Trail Runners: The Great Debate
Do you need big beefy boots to go hiking? Or will a pair of trail runners do just fine? Our expert gives you the pros and cons.
How to Choose Hiking Boots
Use our guide to find the right hiking boots for you. Includes expert tips from heel to toe and info on boot types, materials and fit.