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For decades, hiking boots have been the go-to shoe for every kind of trail, but modern hikers are beginning to change that.If you’ve ever worn heavy leather hiking boots on a trip before, you ...

The Best Way to Clean Leather Boots The author’s boot before the cleaning process (Graham Averill). You’ll need several cotton cloths for the entire process. I like to use an old cotton T ...

Our editor tried the Old Navy Faux-Leather Western Ankle Boots and says they're a chic, affordable, and timeless take on the cowboy-boot trend.