Hiking with just a daypack and the basic safety necessities can keep you out on the trail longer, but the gear you wear is ...

The vast majority of walking boots are cut above the ankle and higher, with some shafts reaching mid-calf height. This provides ankle support through a flexible design with a moderate amount of ...

Alternatively, you should opt for hiking boots if you’re venturing into rugged terrain, carrying a heavy backpack, need ankle support, or expect wet trail conditions.

I’ve walked over 50 miles in the Keen Hightrails now. That tally consists of around 30 miles of trail hiking over four longer ...

Now that Vasque boots are being phased out, it’s a great time to score a killer deal on a pair. This one is made from full-grain leather uppers which are tough but won’t take weeks to break in ...

Vasque’s St. Elias Waterproof Hiking Boots are now on sale for $149, which is 38% off of the retail price of $240. Vasque, which announced a heartbreaking end to its operations this past fall ...

Keen's Targhee III hiking boots are on sale for as low as $84 on Amazon right now. Shoppers say they're "insanely tough" and have amazing ankle support.

However, I think that in conjunction with an ankle brace it will reduce the risk of another injury, compared with a “normal” boot worn with an ankle brace. So it’s definitely worth looking into.

Your health insurance plan might not cover items such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, boots and braces. The cost is small compared with many medical bills, but adds up if you pay out-of-pocket.

I m talking about the ballistic-nylon, wrap-around, lace-up models that sell for $30 to $40 (such as the ASO Ankle Brace). If you have a balky ankle, it s the only thing that will hold it in place.