Emma Johnston

Emma Johnston is an assistant category merchant for REI, focusing on hiking footwear. She has worked for the co-op since 2016.

Latest Articles

Buying Advice
How to Choose Hiking Boots and Shoes
1142 reviews with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars
Use our guide to find the right hiking footwear for you, including hiking boots and hiking shoes suitable for day hikes, backpacking, mountaineering and more. Learn more about boot and shoe types, components, materials and fit.
Gear Guides
The 10 Best Hiking Boots of 2026: Tested
406 reviews with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars
Our testers spent months putting the best hiking and backpacking boots sold at REI through their paces. These 9 are the best hiking, thru-hiking and backpacking boots.