Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Some people who buy ski boots can wear them without problems pretty much right out of the box. Everyone else needs a boot fitter.

At one point or another, just about every skier has experienced the emotional roller coaster of finding a good pair of ski boots. The cruel reality of the sport we love is that the boots necessary ...

After moving to upstate New York a few years ago, hiking has become a major part of my life. While I love this activity, there’s one thing that’s a constant nuisance: breaking in new hiking boots.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tim Newcomb covers tennis gear/business, stadiums and shoe tech. In the world of footwear there’s unisex sizing, which generally ...