Love to hike in the Fall but need new shoes to take you on the trails? You're in luck. Right now you can instantly save $20 on a $100 order of hiking shoes and boots from Nevados, Hi-Tec, Garmont, or Tecnica on Endless.com. And as always with the site, next day shipping is free. If you're not feeling like spending $100, then check out the sale selection for more great deals on boots. Hiking Read more

If you own Winter hiking boots, you probably don't want to slip those on for a Summer hike. Those are meant to keep your feet warm and dry, and you may end up with sweaty feet, which will promote painful blisters. You also don't want to be wearing your cutesy Chaco sandals since they won't protect your feet from pebbles, sticks, ticks, or injuries if you tripped. When choosing Summer hiking Read more

If you're planning on doing a bunch of hiking this summer, you may be wondering, "Do I really need to buy hiking boots? Why can't I just wear supportive waterproof sandals like these from Chaco?" Well, sandals are great if you are taking a leisurely hike or walk by a river, but they don't offer nearly the necessary support and protection that you get from hiking boots. When going on a long Read more

If you're used to hiking or snowshoeing in the winter, than you probably already have a pair of waterproof winter boots. Those are great for frigid temperatures, but now that it's much warmer, you should think about getting yourself a pair of lightweight hiking boots. You'll be able to move quicker, have more traction on slippery or uneven ground, and they'll offer ventilation so your feet can Read more

Dear FitSugar, Your recent hiking post reminded me of a problem that I am having with my new hiking boots. I am trying to break in the shoes in preparation for the Half Dome hike in Yosemite next month. Unfortunately, I got terrible blisters on the back of my feet (under the Achille's tendon area) after hiking the first day. Desperately needing to break in the boots, I just bandaged the Read more

Downhill skiing is a blast, but if you're not in the mood to race against frigid winds or deal with crazy crowded lift lines, try cross-country skiing this Winter. It may not be speedy, but cross-country skiing will tone your upper and lower body, give you a great cardio workout, and burn almost 500 calories in one hour! Like snowshoeing, cross-country is more social than downhill skiing since Read more