After graduating from high school, instead of forging ahead along the traditional path of higher education, I decided to enroll in the National Outdoor Leadership School for a semester spent entirely ...

Leather boots are like a marriage: beautiful, expensive, but built to last—unless you ignore them, in which case they’ll fall apart well before their time. But if nurtured, they’ll last until death do ...

Cleaning your hiking boots or walking shoes may be the last thing you want to do after your time on the trails but, if you want to extend their lifespan then you have to. Leave them wet and dirty, and ...

Proper cleaning and storage of your outdoor gear can add years to its lifespan. Hiking boots and trail runners should be cleaned after most hikes to retain their water repellency. For backpacks, ...

Amy Axworthy is a travel journalist and product reviewer. She was shortlisted for Best News Writer at the BSME Talent Awards in 2023 for uncovering consumer harm. The best walking boots are built to ...