We spent hours on the trail testing the best lightweight hiking shoes. These are our top women's and men's waterproof pairs from Merrell, Hoka, Salomon, and more.

We ran hundreds of miles through mountain trails and rocky roads to find the best trail running shoes. After testing 13 pairs, three stood out from the pack.

Most hiking boots offer superior waterproofing compared to hiking shoes, largely because of their height. To maximize its waterproofing, look for boots made with materials like Gore-Tex.

Although many modern trail hiking shoes come with waterproof Gore-Tex linings, they still don’t provide as much protection as a lined leather boot, due to their lower flood height.

On Cloudhorizon Hiking Shoes are available for $127 at REI right now. Shoppers say they're grippy enough for any trail and feel “like walking on marshmallows.” ...

Climbing guide Sean McNally tested the best approach shoes hiking to the crag, rock hopping, ... scrambled 4th class terrain, and climbed 5th class rock. Each shoe I tested did at least 2 miles of ...

Danner Trail 2650 GTX SEE IT. Whatever your outdoor adventures entail, finding the right hiking shoes can mean the difference between a comfortable foot and a blistered experience.

She has 15 years of experience with top brands, design trends, and how these shoes hold up over time. Even if you aren’t planning to run any trails, the best lightweight hiking shoes and trail runners ...

My 4 Favorite Summer Hiking Shoes (Photo: Graham Averill) Best Overall Summer Hiker: Astral Nosobo $159 at Astral $159 at REI. This is it. The Astral Nosobo.