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Warmer weather and longer days are just around the corner. A spring surge in athletic activities naturally will follow, as people head outside to enjoy a run, hike or pickup sports. Yet, many people ...

Which women’s hiking shoes are best? If your idea of a good time is hitting a wooded trail and getting in touch with nature, chances are good you need hiking shoes. Looking for a good all-around ...

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Not all that long ago, people owned one generic pair of gym shoes, which they used for all sports and activities. Those days are long gone. Athletic footwear is a $16 billion business in the United ...

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Which men’s hiking shoes are best? Whether you’re new to hiking or have earned your trail legs on days-long thru-hikes, you know the value of solid trail footwear. Gone are the days of lacing up ...