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Hiking is an activity that only gets better with the right footwear. Our hiking shoe reviews are detailed so you can find the perfect pair for you. We test these shoes ourselves to give you our fair assessment of each shoe based on on-foot experiences and lab tests. We've reviewed hiking shoes for every purpose - whether you're into day hiking, speed hiking, desert hiking or even snow hiking.

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