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Discworld‘s Famous ‘Boots Theory’ Is Putting a Spotlight on Poverty in the UK

The Pratchett estate and author Rhianna Pratchett are supporting a new campaign that aims to spotlight the effect of rising food prices in the UK.

Books & Comics James Whitbrook Jan 26

Rare 14th-Century Baby Bootie Uncovered in Switzerland

Archaeologists working in the Swiss town of Saint-Ursanne have discovered a remarkably well-preserved leather bootie dating back to the Middle Ages. Located in northwest Switzerland near the French border, the picturesque town of Saint-Ursanne has managed to retain its medieval character. Construction work to improve the town’s sewage system began in 2016, resulting in a…

Human History George Dvorsky Apr 1

These Boots Took the Final Steps on the Moon

On December 14, 1972, astronaut Eugene Cernan stepped up onto the lunar module, shook the moon dust off these boots, and ended an era of human exploration of the Moon. December 13, 1972: Eugene Cernan stands near a rock overhang. The equipment is a gnomon and photometric chart, a tool to provide photographic reference to…

Space & Spaceflight Mika McKinnon Dec 14

Winter Is Coming, Are You Ready?

Well, are you? Here’s a comprehensive guide to staying warm, staying dry and staying active when it’s cold outside. We’ll show you the best ways to do that, but also the affordable ways. Who’s This Guide For? Everyone. Everyone can benefit from more a more effective approach to clothing, whether you’re just walking to dinner…

Tech News Wes Siler Oct 21

The Best All-Purpose Hiking Boots For Men

What are the most comfortable, driest, supportive and tractive all-round hiking boots for general outdoor activities? We tested the latest, greatest, affordable boots out there to find out. These aren’t boots dedicated to mountaineering, heavyweight backpacking, ice climbing or trail running. Instead, we wanted to test all-purpose boots for hiking. The kind that most people…

Reviews Bruce Steever Sep 24

Can The Lightest Mountaineering Boots Ever Handle Mt Rainier?

At less than 500 grams, these new Salomon S-LAB X ALP CARBON GTXs are the lightest mountaineering boots ever. That means they’re uninsulated, lack ankle support and aren’t compatible with traditional crampons. Can you still climb a mountain in them? We summited Rainier to find out. A carbon plate in the mid-sole with tailored flexibility…

Reviews Ty Brookhart Aug 5

Can Booties Make A Better Hiking Boot?

Can separating a boot’s liner from its outer make it better? Upmarket Canadian brand Arc’teryx just launched its first footwear range, distinguished by its use of interchangeable booties. This is what it’s like to wear them and what their designer has to say. “We thought we could introduce something with more climate comfort, durability and…

Tech News Wes Siler Apr 23

Video: The beauty and hard work of making handmade boots

Listening to George Ziermann talk about his life and how he got to making boots while watching him work at his craft is a true treat. Ziermann has been hand making boots for over 40 years and seeing the care that goes into each pair makes me think that his boots will last a lifetime.…

Sploid Casey Chan Mar 17

How To Gain Traction When You’re Running or Walking On Snow And Ice

Accidental falls kill 30,208 Americans each year. That’s only 3,000 less than car accidents. And the technology exists to utterly eliminate poor-traction in even the worst winter conditions. You can either add it (affordably!) to your existing boots or shoes or buy a dedicated pair and it’ll help whether you’re just walking to work or…

Reviews Wes Siler Mar 16

What’s Better For Hiking? Boots vs Trail Runners vs Approach Shoes

You want to wear hiking boots to go hiking, right? That may be conventional outdoors wisdom, but often, it’s not the right answer. Let’s examine the merits of each and try to help you find the right solution. https://gizmodo.com/whats-better-for-hiking-boots-vs-trail-runners-vs-appr-1682825752

Tech News Wes Siler Jan 30

What’s Better For Hiking? Boots vs Trail Runners vs Approach Shoes

You want to wear hiking boots to go hiking, right? That may be conventional outdoors wisdom, but often, it’s not the right answer. Let’s examine the merits of each and try to help you find the right solution. Each of us has our own individual needs for footwear. A lot of which shoe or boot…

Tech News Wes Siler Jan 30

A Basic Guide To Cheap Outdoors Gear For Broke Adventurers

On a budget but still want to be comfortable and safe on your outdoors adventures? Here’s a guide to what you need to spend money on, what you don’t and how to find effective clothing, tools, boots, bags and whatnot on a budget. We’ll focus here on general gear for basic outdoors pursuits like hiking,…

Tech News Wes Siler Jan 27

11 Nostalgic Gifts For The Lumbersexual Outdoorsman

Many new things suddenly look old again. Especially outdoors, where many brands have been resurrecting the simple designs and bold colors of the 1970s and 1980s and applied them to modern technology. Here’s 11 gifts that look old, but work like new. Alite Willow Pack The founder of Alite Designs, Tae Kim, led the design…

Tech News Adam Clark Estes Dec 17

Adventure Tested: La Sportiva Nepal Cube GTX

La Sportiva updated their popular line of Nepal mountaineering boots with the new Cube GTX. The Cube is an incredibly lightweight, single layer, technical winter boot that’s ideal for mixed terrain. We put it to the test in the country of its namesake while climbing in the Himalayas. What Are They Supposed to Do? Previous…

Reviews Chris Brinlee Jr Dec 10

How To Find The Perfect Hiking Boot

The most important item in your outdoor wardrobe, hiking boots grant you the ability to traverse challenging terrain, work to keep your entire body comfortable and supported while carrying heavy loads and help regulate temperature and dryness. They’re also a difficult purchase to get right, particularly if you’re buying online. Here’s how to do that.…

Tech News Wes Siler Nov 3

Adventure Tested: Alpinestars Tech 7 Enduro Boots

The ultimate in Adventure Motorcycling protection? We tested the new Alpinestars Tech 7 Enduro boots on street and trail. What It’s Supposed to Do? The Alpinestars Tech 7 Enduro Boot ($369.95) is a feature-rich riding boot designed with dual-sport, enduro and ADV riders in mind. They are incredibly supportive, yet comfortable and flexible. They have…

Reviews Chris Brinlee Jr Sep 3

Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Motorcycle Safety Gear

Capable of keeping you dry when it’s wet, cool when it’s hot, warm when it’s cold and alive in a crash, motorcycle safety gear is the most advanced apparel this side of a space suit. This guide is going to focus on street motorcycle gear and the kind worn on dual-sport and adventure bikes. Maybe…

Tech News Wes Siler Jun 27

So You Want To Go Backpacking For The Very First Time

Want to strap on a pair of boots and head for the mountains? Here’s what to take with you, what to leave at home and how to find your way there. Why Go Backpacking? Leaving your vehicle behind will give you access to parts of the world you simply can’t see otherwise. Moving at a…

Tech News Wes Siler Jun 18

The Military’s Power-Generating Boot Isn’t Quite Battlefield Ready

This week, Marines at the Experimental Forward Operating Base at Camp Pendleton, California, got to try out some prototypes of energy-generating equipment to keep combat electronics charged and ready. The verdict: back to the drawing board. http://kitup.military.com/2014/05/marines-design-energy-producing.html As Kit Up explains, the kinetic boot shown above was designed to turn each step into a tiny…

Tech News Bob Sorokanich May 17

Adventure Tested: Danner Crater Rim GTX Hiking Boots Review

The nicest hiking boots you can buy? The Danner Crater Rim GTXs are hand-made in Portland, Oregon and worn by the American Special Forces in Afghanistan. What’re They Supposed To Do? These aren’t boots for the casual hiker. They’re overbuilt, heavy, rugged, stiff and, at $300, expensive. That’s because they’re meant to be the ultimate…

Reviews Wes Siler May 15

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Discworld‘s Famous ‘Boots Theory’ Is Putting a Spotlight on Poverty in the UK

Rare 14th-Century Baby Bootie Uncovered in Switzerland

These Boots Took the Final Steps on the Moon

Winter Is Coming, Are You Ready?

The Best All-Purpose Hiking Boots For Men

Can The Lightest Mountaineering Boots Ever Handle Mt Rainier?

Can Booties Make A Better Hiking Boot?

Video: The beauty and hard work of making handmade boots

How To Gain Traction When You’re Running or Walking On Snow And Ice

What’s Better For Hiking? Boots vs Trail Runners vs Approach Shoes

What’s Better For Hiking? Boots vs Trail Runners vs Approach Shoes

A Basic Guide To Cheap Outdoors Gear For Broke Adventurers

11 Nostalgic Gifts For The Lumbersexual Outdoorsman

Adventure Tested: La Sportiva Nepal Cube GTX

How To Find The Perfect Hiking Boot

Adventure Tested: Alpinestars Tech 7 Enduro Boots

Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Motorcycle Safety Gear

So You Want To Go Backpacking For The Very First Time

The Military’s Power-Generating Boot Isn’t Quite Battlefield Ready

Adventure Tested: Danner Crater Rim GTX Hiking Boots Review

Ozempic Shreds Bones? How a Small Study Turned Into a Big Health Myth

Anker’s Soundcore Translation Earbuds Are Now Nearly 7x Cheaper Than AirPods Pro 3 After a Sudden Price Drop on Amazon

Volkswagen Shuts Down Tennessee Plant’s EV Production at the Worst Possible Time

Using Emojis at Work? You’re Not Going to Like This Study 😮

A Terrifying Invasion Feels Eerily Familiar in This Short Horror Story

Shark AI Ultra Robot Vacuum at 51% Off Quietly Undercuts Dyson’s Stick Cleaner Prices

Tubi Manages to Turn People Against Recommendations With Bad AI Branding

Gizmodo’s Favorite Photos From NASA’s Artemis 2 Mission

Asus Zenbook A16 Review: Start Considering Snapdragon on PC, for Real

Aqara Thermostat Hub W200 Review: Almost Better than My Ecobee

HP Omen Max 45L Review: 4K60 Gaming Has Never Been So Easy

Ecovacs Winbot W3 Omni Review: Window Cleaning Robots Have a Long Way to Go

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Discworld‘s Famous ‘Boots Theory’ Is Putting a Spotlight on Poverty in the UK

Rare 14th-Century Baby Bootie Uncovered in Switzerland

These Boots Took the Final Steps on the Moon

Winter Is Coming, Are You Ready?

The Best All-Purpose Hiking Boots For Men

Can The Lightest Mountaineering Boots Ever Handle Mt Rainier?

Can Booties Make A Better Hiking Boot?

Video: The beauty and hard work of making handmade boots

How To Gain Traction When You’re Running or Walking On Snow And Ice

What’s Better For Hiking? Boots vs Trail Runners vs Approach Shoes

What’s Better For Hiking? Boots vs Trail Runners vs Approach Shoes

A Basic Guide To Cheap Outdoors Gear For Broke Adventurers

11 Nostalgic Gifts For The Lumbersexual Outdoorsman

Adventure Tested: La Sportiva Nepal Cube GTX

​How To Find The Perfect Hiking Boot

Adventure Tested: Alpinestars Tech 7 Enduro Boots

​Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Motorcycle Safety Gear

​So You Want To Go Backpacking For The Very First Time

The Military’s Power-Generating Boot Isn’t Quite Battlefield Ready

​Adventure Tested: Danner Crater Rim GTX Hiking Boots Review

Ozempic Shreds Bones? How a Small Study Turned Into a Big Health Myth

Anker’s Soundcore Translation Earbuds Are Now Nearly 7x Cheaper Than AirPods Pro 3 After a Sudden Price Drop on Amazon

Volkswagen Shuts Down Tennessee Plant’s EV Production at the Worst Possible Time

Using Emojis at Work? You’re Not Going to Like This Study 😮

A Terrifying Invasion Feels Eerily Familiar in This Short Horror Story

Shark AI Ultra Robot Vacuum at 51% Off Quietly Undercuts Dyson’s Stick Cleaner Prices

Tubi Manages to Turn People Against Recommendations With Bad AI Branding

Gizmodo’s Favorite Photos From NASA’s Artemis 2 Mission

Asus Zenbook A16 Review: Start Considering Snapdragon on PC, for Real

Aqara Thermostat Hub W200 Review: Almost Better than My Ecobee

HP Omen Max 45L Review: 4K60 Gaming Has Never Been So Easy

Ecovacs Winbot W3 Omni Review: Window Cleaning Robots Have a Long Way to Go

AirPods Max 2 vs. Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen): Which ANC Headphones Win?

The Best Gadgets of March 2026

AirPods Max 2 Review: Still Ridiculously Expensive and Ridiculously Nice

DJI Osmo 360 Review: The Best 360 Camera for the DJI-Pilled

Let us help find what you are looking for...

How To Find The Perfect Hiking Boot

Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Motorcycle Safety Gear

So You Want To Go Backpacking For The Very First Time

Adventure Tested: Danner Crater Rim GTX Hiking Boots Review