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href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/money/black-friday-stocking-stuffers-deals-2024-1126/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Stocking stuffers deals</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/money/cozy-winter-deals-2024-1126/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cozy winter deals</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div></li><li class="c429cf0d" data-testid="nav-primary-title"><span class="b0f57482" data-testid="nav-primary-text" tabindex="0" id="Gifts">Gifts</span><ul class="ef0f8fce" data-testid="secondary-menu-container"><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Holiday Gifts</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> For Occasions</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-christmas-gift-ideas/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Christmas gifts</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/hanukkah-gift-ideas/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Hanukkah gifts</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-secret-santa-gifts/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Secret Santa gifts</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/white-elephant-ideas/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> White elephant gifts</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-last-minute-gifts/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Last‑minute Christmas gifts</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/stocking-stuffers-for-kids/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Stocking stuffer ideas for kids</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/stocking-stuffers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Stocking stuffers for adults</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/cheap-just-in-case-gifts/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Just‑in‑case gifts for guests</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-hostess-gifts/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Host and hostess gifts</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> For Hobbyists</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-gamers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for gamers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-travelers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for travelers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-cyclists/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for cyclists</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-runners/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for runners</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-golf-gifts/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for golfers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-plant-gifts/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for plant lovers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-gifts-for-book-lovers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for book lovers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-coffee-lovers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for coffee lovers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-photographers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for photographers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-gardeners/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for gardeners</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Unique Gifts</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/personalized/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Personalized gifts</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/gifts-for-remote-work-from-home/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Work from home gifts</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/gifts-that-last-forever/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts that last forever</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/great-gifts-for-listening-to-music/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for listening to music</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-tech-gadget-gifts/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Tech gifts for gadget lovers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-alcohol-gifts/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Alcohol gifts for cocktail lovers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/gifts-for-people-who-are-always-cold/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> For people who are always cold</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/gifts-for-people-who-love-to-clean/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> For people who love to clean</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Gifts</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Gifts for Grown-Ups</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> For Occasions</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-housewarming-gifts/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Housewarming gifts</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-anniversary-gifts/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Anniversary gifts</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-retirement-gifts/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Retirement gifts</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-birthday-gifts-for-her/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Birthday gifts for her</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-coworkers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for coworkers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/gifts-for-new-moms/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for new moms</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-bridal-shower-gifts/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bridal shower gifts</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-online-flower-delivery/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Flower delivery</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gift-baskets/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gift baskets</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> For Loved Ones</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-boyfriend/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for boyfriends</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-girlfriend/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for girlfriends</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-mom/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for moms</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-dad/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for dads</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-grandparents/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for grandparents</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/gifts-for-people-who-have-everything/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for someone who has everything</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Under Budget</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-under-25/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts under $25</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-under-50/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts under $50</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-under-100/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts under $100</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/adults/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Gifts for Grown‑Ups</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Gifts for Kids</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Ages 1‑6</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-toys-for-1-year-olds/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for 1‑year‑olds</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-toys-for-2-year-olds/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for 2‑year‑olds</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-toys-gifts-for-3-year-olds/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for 3‑year‑olds</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-4-year-olds/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for 4‑year‑olds</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-5-year-olds/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for 5‑year‑olds</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-toys-gifts-for-6-year-olds/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for 6‑year‑olds</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Ages 7 & Up</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-toys-gifts-for-7-year-olds/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for 7‑year‑olds</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-toys-gifts-for-8-year-olds/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for 8‑year‑olds</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-toys-gifts-for-9-year-olds/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for 9‑year‑olds</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-toys-gifts-for-10-year-olds/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for 10‑year‑olds</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-tweens/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for tweens</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-teens/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for teens</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/kids/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Gifts for Kids</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Gifts to Give</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Tech</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-custom-photo-card-service/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Holiday photo cards</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-digital-photo-frame/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Digital photo frames</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-instant-camera/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Instant cameras</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-instant-photo-printer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Instant photo printers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-turntable/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Turntables & record players</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-drones/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Drones</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-massage-guns/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Massage guns</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-standalone-vr-headset/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> VR headsets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-karaoke-machines/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Karaoke machines</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-3d-pen/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> 3D pens</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/hobby-crafts/games-puzzles/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Games</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/board-games-we-love/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Board games</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-two-player-board-games/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Two‑player board games</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/board-games-for-kids/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Board games for kids & families</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-card-games/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Card games</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> DNA Test Kits</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dna-test/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> DNA testing kits</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dog-dna-test/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dog DNA tests</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Everything Else</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smokeless-fire-pits/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smokeless fire pits</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mug-warmers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Mug warmers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-bird-feeder/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart bird feeders</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-disposable-cameras/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Disposable cameras</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Deals</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Deals by retailer</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/deals/best-apple-deals/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Apple deals</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/deals/best-buy-deals/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Best Buy deals</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/deals/best-target-deals/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Target deals</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/deals/best-walmart-deals/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Walmart deals</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div></li></ul></li><li class="c429cf0d" data-testid="nav-primary-title"><span class="b0f57482" data-testid="nav-primary-text" tabindex="0" id="Home & Garden">Home & Garden</span><ul class="ef0f8fce" data-testid="secondary-menu-container"><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Vacuums, Cleaning, & Laundry</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/appliances/vacuums/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Vacuum Cleaners</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-vacuum-cleaner/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Vacuum cleaners</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-upright-canister-vacuums/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Upright vacuums</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cordless-stick-vacuum/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cordless vacuums</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-robot-vacuum/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Robot vacuums</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-handheld-vacuum/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Handheld vacuums</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-vacuum-for-hardwood-floors/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Hardwood floor vacuums</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-vacuum-for-pet-hair/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Vacuums for pet hair</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-car-vacuum/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Car vacuums</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Mops & Cleaners</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/testing-robot-vacuum-mop-combos/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Robot mops</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wet-mop/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wet mops</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-portable-carpet-and-upholstery-cleaner/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Portable carpet & upholstery cleaners</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-upright-carpet-cleaners/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Carpet cleaners</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/a-great-shop-vacuum-or-wet-dry-vac/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wet/dry vacs</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-broom-dustpan-dustmop/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Brooms, dustpans, & dust mops</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-all-purpose-cleaner/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Surface cleaners & disinfectants</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/home-garden/closet-laundry/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Laundry</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-washer-and-dryer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Washers & dryers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-compact-washer-and-dryer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Compact washers & dryers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-clothes-iron/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Irons</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ironing-board/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Ironing boards</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-clothing-steamers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Clothing steamers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-laundry-detergent/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Laundry detergents</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-laundry-stain-remover/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Stain removers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/home-garden/cleaning/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Cleaning</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Bathroom</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Toilet</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-toilet/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Toilets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bidet-toilet-seat-washlet/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bidets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-toilet-paper/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Toilet papers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-toilet-brush/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Toilet brushes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-toilet-plunger/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Toilet plungers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/squatty-potty-review/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Squatty potties</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Shower</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-shower-head/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Shower heads</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-shower-curtain/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Shower curtains</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-shower-caddy/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Shower caddies</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-shower-mat/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Shower mats</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Bathroom</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-bathroom-scales/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bathroom scales</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bath-towel/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bath towels</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bathroom-rugs-and-bath-mats/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bath mats</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-grab-bars/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Grab bars</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/home-garden/bathroom/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Bathroom</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Garden & Outdoors</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/home-garden/gardening/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Gardening & Lawn</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-garden-hose/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Garden hoses</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-hose-nozzle/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Hose nozzles</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-gardening-gloves/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gardening gloves</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-garden-pruners/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Garden pruners</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/gifts/best-gifts-for-gardeners/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gifts for gardeners</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-lawnmower/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Lawn mowers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-robot-lawn-mower/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Robot lawn mowers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-reel-mower/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Reel mowers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-sprinkler/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Sprinklers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-sprinkler-controller/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart sprinkler timers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/home-garden/garage/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Maintenance</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-leafblowers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Leaf blowers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-snow-blowers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Snow blowers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-pressure-washer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pressure washers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-chainsaw/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Chainsaws</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-string-trimmers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> String trimmers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-snow-shovels/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Snow shovels</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/a-great-shop-vacuum-or-wet-dry-vac/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wet/dry vacs</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Patio</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-patio-furniture/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Patio furniture</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-patio-umbrella-and-stand/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Patio umbrellas</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-outdoor-patio-heaters/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Patio heaters</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smokeless-fire-pits/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smokeless fire pits</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/mosquito-control-gear/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Mosquito repellents for yards</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Heating, Cooling, & Air Quality</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Heating</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-space-heaters/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Space heaters</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/guides/heat-pump-buying-guide/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Heat pumps</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/home-garden/cooling/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Cooling</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-air-conditioner/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Air conditioners</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-portable-air-conditioner/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Portable air conditioners</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-ductless-mini-split-air-conditioner/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Ductless air conditioners</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-fan/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Fans</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cordless-fans/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cordless fans</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-thermostat/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart thermostats</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Air Quality</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-air-purifier/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Air purifiers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-humidifier/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Humidifiers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dehumidifier/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dehumidifiers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-home-air-quality-monitor/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Home air quality monitors</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Water Quality</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-water-filter-pitcher/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Water filter pitchers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-under-sink-water-filter/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Under‑sink water filters</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-faucet-water-filter/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Faucet‑mounted water filters</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-water-quality-test-kit-for-your-home/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Water quality test kits</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Home & Decor</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Decor</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-area-rugs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Area rugs</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-rug-pads/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Rug pads</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-removable-wallpapers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Removable wallpapers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-throw-blankets/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Throw blankets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-essential-oil-diffusers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Essential oil diffusers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-candles/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Scented candles</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Window Treatments</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-blackout-shades/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Blackout shades</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-blackout-curtains/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Blackout curtains</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/home-garden/furniture/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Furniture</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/guides/buying-a-sofa/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Sofas</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-massage-chairs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Massage chairs</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/dining-and-kitchen-tables-we-like-under-1000/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dining tables</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Lighting</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-floor-lamps-under-300/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Floor lamps</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-led-desk-lamp/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Desk lamps</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-bedside-lamps-under-200/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bedside lamps</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Holiday</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-holiday-decorations/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Holiday & Christmas decorations</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-artificial-christmas-tree/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Christmas trees</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-christmas-lights/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Christmas lights</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-modern-menorahs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Modern menorahs</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/home-garden/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Home</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Home Improvement</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/home-garden/tools/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Tools</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-drill-for-common-household-projects/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Drills</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-multitool/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Multi‑tools</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-stud-finder/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Stud finders</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-screwdriver/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Screwdrivers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-basic-home-toolkit/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Basic toolkits</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-toolbox/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Toolboxes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ladders/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Ladders</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/home-garden/storage-home-garden/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Storage & Organization</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-storage-containers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Storage containers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-shoe-rack/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Shoe racks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-hangers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Hangers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Electric</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-led-lightbulb/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> LED light bulbs</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-surge-protector/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Surge protectors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-extension-cords-for-your-home-and-garage/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Extension cords</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Pest Control</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-roach-killers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Roach killers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ant-killer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Ant killers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mousetrap/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Mousetraps</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/mosquito-control-gear/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Mosquito repellents for yards</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-hornet-wasp-spray/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wasp & hornet sprays</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-bug-killing-gear/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bug‑killing gear</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Home Security & Safety</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Security Systems & Cameras</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-home-security-system/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Home security systems</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wi-fi-home-security-camera/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Indoor security cameras</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wireless-outdoor-home-security-camera/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Outdoor security cameras</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-doorbell-camera/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Doorbell cameras</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Locks</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-electronic-keypad-door-lock/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Electronic keypad door locks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-smart-lock/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart locks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-door-lock/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Door locks</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Safety</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-basic-smoke-alarm/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Basic smoke alarms</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-smoke-alarm/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart smoke alarms</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-fire-extinguisher/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Fire extinguishers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-flashlight/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Flashlights</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/emergency-preparedness/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Emergency Preparedness</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/emergency-preparedness/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Emergency preparedness supplies</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-emergency-weather-radio/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Emergency weather radios</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-portable-generator/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Portable generators</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/home-garden/safety-home-garden/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Home Security & Safety</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Office</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/office/printers-scanners/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Printers</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-all-in-one-printer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> All‑in‑one printers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-home-printers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Home printers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-laser-printer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Laser printers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Monitors</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-monitors/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Monitors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-4k-monitors/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> 4K monitors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-27-inch-monitor/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> 27‑inch monitors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-portable-monitor/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Portable monitors</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Office Essentials</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-webcams/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Webcams</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wireless-headset-for-the-office/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Office headsets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-laptop-stands/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Laptop stands</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-monitor-arms/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Monitor arms</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-label-maker/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Label makers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Document Security</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-paper-shredders/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Paper shredders</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-fireproof-document-safe/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Fireproof document safes</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Stationery</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-pen/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pens</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-notebooks/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Notebooks & notepads</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-paper-planners/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Planners</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/office/furniture-office/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Office Furniture</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-standing-desk/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Standing desks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-office-chair/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Office chairs</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ergonomic-seat-cushions/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Ergonomic seat cushions</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/office/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Office</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Sleep</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/sleep/mattresses/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Mattresses</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mattress/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Mattresses</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mattresses-for-side-sleepers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Mattresses for side sleepers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/mattresses-for-back-pain/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Mattresses for back pain</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-foam-mattresses-you-can-buy-online/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Memory foam mattresses</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cheap-mattress/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cheap mattresses</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-hybrid-mattresses/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Hybrid mattresses</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-innerspring-mattress/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Innerspring mattresses</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-air-mattress/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Air mattresses</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mattress-toppers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Mattress toppers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/sleep/sheets-bedding/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Bedding</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-sheets/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Sheets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cotton-sheets/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cotton sheets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-comforter/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Comforters</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-duvet-cover/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Duvet covers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/sleep/pillows/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Pillows</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bed-pillows/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pillows</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-pillow-for-side-sleepers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pillows for side sleepers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-memory-foam-pillows/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Memory foam pillows</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/home-garden/bedroom/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Bedroom</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-modern-bed-frames/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Modern bed frames</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-platform-bed-frames-under-300/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Platform bed frames</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-blankets/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Blankets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-weighted-blankets/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Weighted blankets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-white-noise-machine/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> White noise machines</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-alarm-clock/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Alarm clocks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-sunrise-alarm-clock/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Sunrise alarm clocks</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/sleep/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Sleep</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li></ul></li><li class="c429cf0d" data-testid="nav-primary-title"><span class="b0f57482" data-testid="nav-primary-text" tabindex="0" id="Kitchen">Kitchen</span><ul class="ef0f8fce" data-testid="secondary-menu-container"><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Large Appliances</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Fridges</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-refrigerator/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Refrigerators</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-french-door-refrigerators/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> French door refrigerators</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-side-by-side-refrigerators/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Side‑by‑side refrigerators</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-garage-refrigerator/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Garage refrigerators</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-counter-depth-refrigerator/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Counter‑depth refrigerators</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wine-fridges/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wine coolers & fridges</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Freezers</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-freezer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Upright freezers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-chest-freezers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Chest freezers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Stoves, Ranges, & Ovens</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-electric-and-gas-ranges/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Electric stoves & ranges</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-gas-ranges/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gas stoves & ranges</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-slide-in-electric-ranges/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Slide‑in electric ranges</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-slide-in-gas-ranges/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Slide‑in gas ranges</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-high-end-ranges/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> High‑end ranges</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-induction-cooktop/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Induction cooktops</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wall-ovens/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wall ovens</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Dishwashers</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-dishwasher/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dishwashers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/kitchen-dining/large-appliances/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Large Appliances</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Small Appliances</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Small Appliances</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-microwave/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Microwaves</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-food-processor/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Food processors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-toaster/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Toasters</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-home-kettle/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Electric kettles</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-portable-induction-cooktop/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Portable induction cooktops</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mini-fridge/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Mini fridges</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-portable-ice-maker/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Countertop ice makers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-stand-mixer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Stand mixers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-juicer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Juicers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Blenders</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-blender/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Blenders</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-personal-blender/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Personal blenders</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-immersion-blender/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Immersion blenders</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Specialty</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ice-cream-maker/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Ice cream makers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-soda-maker/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Soda makers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-waffle-maker/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Waffle makers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-pizza-oven/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pizza ovens</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Air Fryers & Toaster Ovens</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-air-fryer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Air fryers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-air-fryer-toaster-oven/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Air fryer toaster ovens</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-toaster-oven/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Toaster ovens</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Cookers</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-rice-cooker/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Rice cookers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-electric-pressure-cooker/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pressure cookers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-slow-cooker/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Slow cookers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/appliances/small/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Small Appliances</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Cooking & Baking</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Cookware & Bakeware</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-nonstick-pan/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Nonstick pans</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cookware-set/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cookware sets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-skillet/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Stainless steel pans</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cast-iron-skillet/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cast iron skillets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dutch-oven/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dutch ovens</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-woks/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Woks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-induction-cookware/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Induction cookware</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-pizza-stone-and-baking-steel/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pizza stones & baking steels</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cookie-sheet/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Baking sheets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mixing-bowls/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Mixing bowls</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/kitchen-dining/tools-kitchen-dining/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Tools</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-instant-read-thermometer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Meat thermometers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cutting-board/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cutting boards</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-kitchen-scale/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kitchen scales</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-oven-mitts-and-pot-holders/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Oven mitts & pot holders</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-vacuum-sealer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Vacuum sealers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-pepper-mill/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pepper mills</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-spatula/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Spatulas</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Knives</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-chefs-knife-for-most-cooks/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Chef's knives</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-knife-set/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Knife sets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-steak-knife-set/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Steak knife sets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-serrated-knife/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Serrated bread knives</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-paring-knife/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Paring knives</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-knife-sharpening-tool/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Knife sharpeners</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/kitchen-dining/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Cooking & Baking</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Coffee & Tea</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Coffee Makers</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-coffee-maker/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Coffee makers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-drip-coffee-maker/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Drip coffee makers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-single-serve-coffee-maker/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Single‑serve coffee makers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cheap-coffee-maker/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cheap coffee makers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cold-brew-coffee-maker/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cold‑brew coffee makers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Espresso Machines</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-espresso-machine-grinder-and-accessories-for-beginners/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Espresso machines</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-nespresso-machine/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Nespresso machines</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Coffee Gear</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-coffee-grinder/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Coffee grinders</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-french-press/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> French presses</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/gear-for-making-great-coffee/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pour‑over coffee gear</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-milk-frothers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Milk frothers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Tea</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-home-kettle/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Electric kettles</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-teas/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Teas</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/kitchen-dining/coffee/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Coffee & Tea</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Food & Drinks</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Pantry</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-olive-oil/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Olive oils</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/blog/best-instant-noodles/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Instant noodles</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-canned-tomatoes/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Canned tomatoes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-creamy-peanut-butter/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Peanut butters</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Refrigerator</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-american-cheese/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> American cheeses</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ketchup/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Ketchups</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-butter/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Butters</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-vegan-butter/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Vegan butters</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Freezer</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ice-cream-sandwiches/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Ice cream sandwiches</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-vegan-ice-cream/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Vegan ice creams</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-vanilla-ice-cream/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Vanilla ice creams</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-frozen-pizzas/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Frozen pizzas</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Drinks</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-blanco-tequilas/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Blanco tequilas</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-vodka/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Vodkas</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-gins/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gins</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-hard-seltzers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Hard seltzers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-non-alcoholic-drinks/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Nonalcoholic drinks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-nonalcoholic-wines/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Nonalcoholic wines</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wine-clubs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wine clubs</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/kitchen-dining/food/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Food & Drinks</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Dining, Entertaining, & Grilling</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Tableware</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-flatware/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Flatware</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dinnerware-set/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dinnerware sets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-steak-knife-set/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Steak knife sets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-drinking-glass/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Drinking glasses</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-napkins-and-tablecloth/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Napkins & tablecloths</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-tapered-candles/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Tapered candles</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-dishes-for-outdoors/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Outdoor dinnerware</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/kitchen-dining/wine-bar/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Wine & Bar</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wine-glass/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wine glasses</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-corkscrew/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Corkscrews</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wine-fridges/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wine coolers & fridges</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-barware-for-making-cocktails-at-home/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cocktail barware</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Dining Tables & Seating</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/dining-and-kitchen-tables-we-like-under-1000/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dining tables</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-folding-tables/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Folding tables</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-folding-chairs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Folding chairs</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-patio-furniture/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Patio furniture</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Grilling</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-gas-grill/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gas grills</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-charcoal-grill/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Charcoal grills</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-pellet-grill/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pellet smoker grills</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-portable-grills/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Portable grills</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-grill-tools/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Grill tools & accessories</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/kitchen-dining/entertaining/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Dining & Entertaining</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Supplies</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/kitchen-dining/storage/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Storage</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-food-storage-containers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Food storage containers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dry-food-storage-containers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dry food storage containers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-lunch-boxes/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Lunch boxes</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/home-garden/cleaning/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Cleaning</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dish-rack/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dish racks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-kitchen-towels/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kitchen towels</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dish-soap/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dish soaps</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dishwasher-detergent/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dishwasher detergents</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Waste</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-trash-can/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kitchen trash cans</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-compost-bins/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Compost bins</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/countertop-composter-food-recyclers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Food recyclers</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div></li></ul></li><li class="c429cf0d" data-testid="nav-primary-title"><span class="b0f57482" data-testid="nav-primary-text" tabindex="0" id="Health & Lifestyle">Health & Lifestyle</span><ul class="ef0f8fce" data-testid="secondary-menu-container"><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Fitness</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/health-fitness/exercise/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Exercise</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-treadmill/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Treadmills</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-exercise-bikes/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Exercise bikes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-adjustable-dumbbells/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Adjustable dumbbells</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-yoga-mats/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Yoga mats</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-pull-up-bars/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pull‑up bars</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-resistance-bands/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Resistance bands</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-massage-guns/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Massage guns</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-gym-bag/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gym bags</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-running-headphones/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Running headphones</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-workout-headphones/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Workout headphones</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/health-fitness/wearables/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Trackers</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-fitness-trackers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Fitness trackers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-running-watch/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> GPS running watches</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Bikes & Scooters</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-hybrid-commuter-bike/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Hybrid bikes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-electric-scooter/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Electric scooters</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/health-fitness/cycling/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Biking Gear</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bike-helmet-for-commuters/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bike helmets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-commuter-bike-lights/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bike lights</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bike-lock/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bike locks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bike-phone-mount/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bike phone mounts</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-rear-bike-rack/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Rear bike racks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bike-pump/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bike pumps</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bike-racks-for-small-homes-and-apartments/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bike storage ideas</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bike-rack-for-cars/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Car bike racks</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/health-fitness/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Fitness</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Health</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/health-fitness/medical-supplies/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Medical</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-blood-pressure-monitors-for-home-use/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Blood pressure monitors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-thermometer-for-kids-and-adults/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Thermometers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-heating-pad/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Heating pads</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-pill-boxes/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pill boxes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cheap-multivitamins/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Multivitamins</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-compression-socks/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Compression socks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-over-the-counter-hearing-aids/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Over‑the‑counter hearing aids</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Mental Health</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-meditation-apps/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Meditation apps</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-light-therapy-lamp/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Light therapy lamps</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/accessibility/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Accessibility & Aging</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-walkers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Walkers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-medical-alert-systems/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Medical alert systems</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-adult-diapers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Adult diapers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/health-fitness/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Health</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Personal Care</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Grooming</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-electric-razor/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Electric razors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-beard-trimmer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Beard trimmers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-pubic-hair-trimmer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pubic hair trimmers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-hair-clippers-for-home-use/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Hair clippers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Beauty & Hair</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-lip-balm/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Lip balms</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mascara/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Mascaras</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-hair-dryer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Hair dryers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-drugstore-makeup-skincare/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Drugstore makeup</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-makeup-brushes/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Makeup brushes</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Sunscreen</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-sunscreen/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Sunscreens</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-face-sunscreens/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Face sunscreens</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Menstruation</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/thinx-period-panties/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Period underwear</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-menstrual-cup/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Menstrual cups & discs</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Hydration</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-water-bottle/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Water bottles</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-travel-mug/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Travel mugs</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Dental</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-electric-toothbrush/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Electric toothbrushes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-water-flossers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Water flossers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/adult/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Adult & Sex</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-vibrators/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Vibrators</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-condoms/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Condoms</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-personal-lubricants/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Lube</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-portable-vaporizer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Portable vaporizers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cannabis-grinder/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cannabis grinders</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/health-fitness/personal-care/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Personal Care</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Outdoors</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/outdoors/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Outdoors</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bug-repellent/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bug repellents</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-hard-cooler/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Coolers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-umbrella/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Umbrellas</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-binoculars/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Binoculars</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ski-and-snowboard-goggles/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Ski goggles</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/outdoors/apparel/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Apparel</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-everyday-rain-jacket/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Rain jackets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-insulated-jacket/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Down jackets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-sun-protection-clothing/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> UPF clothing</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/outdoors/camping/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Camping</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-tent-for-family-and-car-camping/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Camping tents</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-sleeping-bag-for-car-camping/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Sleeping bags</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-sleeping-pads-for-backpacking-and-car-camping/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Sleeping pads</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-portable-outdoor-chairs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Camping chairs</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/outdoors/hiking/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Hiking</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-hiking-boots/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Hiking boots</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-hiking-socks/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Hiking socks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-trekking-poles/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Trekking poles</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-filtered-water-bottles/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Filtered water bottles</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/outdoors/swim/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Beach</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-beach-umbrella-is-not-an-umbrella/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Beach umbrellas & shades</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-beach-bag/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Beach bags</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-beach-towel/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Beach towels</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Safety</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-portable-generator/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Portable generators</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-pocket-knife/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pocket knives</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-headlamp/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Headlamps</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-hand-warmer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Hand warmers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-flashlight/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Flashlights</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Travel</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Luggage</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-checked-luggage/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Checked luggage</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-duffle-bags/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Duffle bags</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-carry-on-luggage/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Carry‑on luggage</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-carry-on-travel-bags/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Carry‑on travel backpacks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-travel-backpack/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Travel backpacks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/guides/best-personal-item-carry-ons/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Underseat luggage & personal‑item bags</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Packing</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-toiletry-bags/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Toiletry bags</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-packing-cubes/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Packing cubes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-packable-daypack-for-travel/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Packable daypacks</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/travel/gear-travel/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Gear</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/travel-guide/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Travel gear</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-travel-pillow/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Travel pillows</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-sleep-mask/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Sleep masks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-travel-plug-adapter/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Plug adapters</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-luggage-tags/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Luggage tags</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/travel/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Travel</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Hobbies</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/hobby-crafts/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Hobbies</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-pickleball-paddles/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pickleball paddles</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-drones/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Drones</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dna-test/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> DNA testing kits</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-telescopes-for-beginners/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Telescopes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-reading-light/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Reading lights</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-electric-scooter/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Electric scooters</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/hobby-crafts/music/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Music & Instruments</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-budget-digital-piano-for-beginners/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Beginner digital pianos</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ukulele-for-beginners/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Beginner ukuleles</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Art & Design</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-home-3d-printer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> 3D printers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-3d-pen/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> 3D pens</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-drawing-tablets/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Drawing tablets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-sewing-machine/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Sewing machines</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-colored-pencils/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Colored pencils</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-soldering-irons/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Soldering irons</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Photo</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-photo-inkjet-printer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Photo printers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-instant-photo-printer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Instant photo printers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-online-photo-printing/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Online photo printing services</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-photo-book-service/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Photo book services</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-digital-photo-frame/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Digital photo frames</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Cameras</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-instant-camera/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Instant cameras</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mirrorless-camera/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Mirrorless cameras</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-point-and-shoot-camera/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Point‑and‑shoot cameras</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Games & Puzzles</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Board & Card Games</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/board-games-we-love/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Board games</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-two-player-board-games/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Two‑player board games</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/board-games-for-adults/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Beginner board games for adults</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-strategy-board-games/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Strategy board games</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/board-games-for-kids/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids board games</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-card-games/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Card games</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/gaming/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Video Gaming</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-game-consoles/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gaming consoles</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-handheld-gaming-consoles/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Handheld gaming consoles</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-standalone-vr-headset/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> VR headsets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-budget-gaming-laptop-so-far/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gaming laptops</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wired-wireless-gaming-mouse/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gaming mice</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-gaming-monitor/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gaming monitors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-gaming-chairs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gaming chairs</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Lego</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/guides/our-favorite-lego-sets-for-adults/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Lego sets for adults</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-lego-sets-for-kids/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Lego sets for kids</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Puzzles</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-speed-cubes/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Speed cubes</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/hobby-crafts/games-puzzles/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Games & Puzzles</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Pets</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/pets/dogs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Dogs</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-everyday-dog-leash/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dog leashes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dog-harness/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dog harnesses</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dog-beds/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dog beds</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dog-crate/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dog crates</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dog-dna-test/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dog DNA tests</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dog-nail-grinders/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dog nail grinders</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-winter-jackets-and-raincoats-for-dogs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dog jackets & raincoats</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/pets/cats/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Cats</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cat-litter/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cat litters</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cat-litter-boxes/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Litter boxes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-automatic-cat-litter-box-but-we-dont-recommend-it/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Automatic cat litter boxes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cat-litter-mat/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cat litter mats</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cat-scratchers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cat scratchers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cat-beds/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cat beds</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/new-cat-checklist/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> New cat checklist</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Home</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-pet-camera/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pet cameras</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-water-fountain-for-cats-and-dogs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Water fountains</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-automatic-feeder-for-cats-and-small-dogs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Automatic feeders</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/pets/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Pets</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li></ul></li><li class="c429cf0d" data-testid="nav-primary-title"><span class="b0f57482" data-testid="nav-primary-text" tabindex="0" id="Tech">Tech</span><ul class="ef0f8fce" data-testid="secondary-menu-container"><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Electronics & Networking</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/networking/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Networking</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wi-fi-mesh-networking-kits/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wi‑Fi mesh‑networking kits</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wi-fi-router/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Routers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cable-modem/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Modems</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wi-fi-extender/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wi‑Fi extenders</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/storage-devices/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Digital Storage</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-external-hard-drives/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> External hard drives</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-network-attached-storage/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> NAS devices</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-portable-ssd/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> External SSDs</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/batteries/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Batteries & Charging</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-usb-battery-packs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Portable chargers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-lightning-cable/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Lightning cables</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-portable-power-stations/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Portable power stations</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-rechargeable-batteries/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Rechargeable batteries</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-uninterruptible-power-supply-ups/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Uninterruptible power supplies</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-surge-protector/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Surge protectors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-extension-cords-for-your-home-and-garage/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Extension cords</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-electric-vehicle-chargers-for-home/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Electric vehicle chargers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Wireless Charging</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-qi-wireless-charger-for-iphone-and-android-phones/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wireless chargers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-apple-wireless-charging-pads/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Apple charging stations</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/usb-c/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> USB‑C</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-multiport-usb-wall-charger/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> USB phone chargers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-usb-c-cables/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> USB‑C cables & adapters</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-usb-c-macbook-and-laptop-chargers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> USB‑C laptop chargers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-usb-c-hubs-and-docks/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> USB‑C hubs</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Electronics</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Phones, Tablets, & Smartwatches</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/smartphones/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Phones</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-android-phone/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Android phones</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-budget-android-phone/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Budget Android phones</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-iphone-is-our-favorite-smartphone/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> iPhones</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-iphone-cases/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> iPhone cases</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-iphone-16-case/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> iPhone 16 cases</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-iphone-x-screen-protectors/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> iPhone screen protectors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cell-phones-for-older-adults/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cell phones for older adults</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smartphone-car-mount/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Car phone mounts</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wireless-carrier/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cell phone plans</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Tablets</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-tablets/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Tablets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-android-tablet/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Android tablets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-ipad-is-the-best-tablet/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> iPads</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ipad-keyboard-case/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> iPad keyboard cases</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ipad-pro-keyboard-cases/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> iPad Pro keyboard cases</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ipad-pro-cases/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> iPad Pro cases</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ipad-stylus/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> iPad styluses</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> E‑readers</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/amazon-kindle-is-the-best-ebook-reader/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> E‑readers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Smartwatches</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smartwatch-android/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> For Android phones</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smartwatch-iphone/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> For iPhones</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Computers</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/laptops/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Laptops</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-laptops/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Laptops</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-chromebook/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Chromebooks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-macbooks/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> MacBooks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-business-laptops/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Business laptops</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-laptops-for-college-students/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Laptops for college students</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-laptop-under-500/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Laptops under $500</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/computers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Computers</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-all-in-one-computer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> All‑in‑one computers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mini-desktop-pcs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Mini desktop PCs</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Monitors</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-monitors/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Monitors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-4k-monitors/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> 4k monitors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-24-inch-monitor/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> 24‑inch monitors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-27-inch-monitor/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> 27‑inch monitors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ultrawide-monitors/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Ultrawide monitors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-portable-monitor/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Portable monitors</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/accessories/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Accessories</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wireless-mouse/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wireless mice</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-security-keys/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Security keys</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Keyboards</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-keyboards/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Keyboards</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-bluetooth-keyboard/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wireless keyboards</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-mechanical-keyboards/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Mechanical keyboards</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/comfortable-ergo-keyboard/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Ergonomic keyboards</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-keyboards-for-gaming/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gaming keyboards</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/software/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Software</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-password-managers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Password managers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-vpn-service/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> VPNs</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-free-vpn/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Free VPNs</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Audio</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Speakers</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-home-bluetooth-speaker/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bluetooth speakers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bluetooth-speaker/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Portable bluetooth speakers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bookshelf-speakers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bookshelf speakers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-computer-speakers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Computer speakers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-outdoor-speakers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Outdoor speakers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/sonos-player/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Multiroom wireless speakers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-surround-sound-system/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Surround sound systems</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-soundbar/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Soundbars</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-speakers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart speakers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/headphones/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Headphones</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-headphones/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Headphones</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-over-ear-headphones/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Over‑ear headphones</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-noise-cancelling-headphones/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Noise‑cancelling headphones</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bluetooth-headphones/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wireless headphones</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-sleep-headphones/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Sleep headphones</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Earbuds</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wireless-earbuds/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wireless earbuds</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-200-in-ear-headphones/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wired earbuds</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-workout-headphones/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Workout earbuds</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Home Audio</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-turntable/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Turntables & record players</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-receiver/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> AV receivers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mini-stereo-amplifier/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Stereo amps & receivers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-usb-audio-interface/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> USB audio interfaces</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-music-streamer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Music streamers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/audio/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Audio</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Video</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/tvs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> TVs</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-tv/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> TVs</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-oled-tv/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> OLED TVs</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-4k-tv/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> 4K TVs</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-lcd-led-tv/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> LCD/LED TVs</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-small-tv/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> 32‑inch TVs</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-40-to-49-inch-tvs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> 40‑ to 49‑inch TVs</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-tv-wall-mount/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> TV wall mounts</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-tv-for-video-games/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Gaming TVs</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/home-theater/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Home Theater</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-media-streamers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Streaming devices</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-4k-blu-ray-player/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> 4K Blu‑ray players</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-wireless-hdmi-video-transmitter/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> HDMI video transmitters</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-indoor-hdtv-antenna/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> HDTV antennas</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-soundbar/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Soundbars</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/projectors/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Projectors</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-projectors/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Projectors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-pico-projector/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Portable mini projectors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cheap-projector/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Budget projectors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-projector-screen/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Projector screens</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-outdoor-projector/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Outdoor projectors</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Cameras & Photo</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/cameras/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Cameras</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-instant-camera/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Instant cameras</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mirrorless-camera/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Mirrorless cameras</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-point-and-shoot-camera/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Point‑and‑shoot cameras</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dash-cam/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dash cams</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/electronics/camera-accessories/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Camera Accessories</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Smartphone Photography</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-lenses-for-iphone/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> iPhone photo lenses</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-tripod-for-iphones-smartphones/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smartphone tripods</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-android-and-iphone-gimbal/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smartphone gimbals</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Photo</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-custom-photo-card-service/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Holiday photo cards</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-photo-inkjet-printer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Photo printers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-instant-photo-printer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Instant photo printers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-online-photo-printing/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Online photo printing services</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-photo-book-service/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Photo book services</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-digital-photo-frame/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Digital photo frames</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Smart Home</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Indoor</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-switch/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Plug‑in smart outlets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-thermostat/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart thermostats</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-blinds/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart window shades & blinds</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-led-light-bulbs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart LED light bulbs</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-in-wall-wireless-light-switch-and-dimmer/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> In‑wall smart light switches & dimmers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-smart-leak-detector/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart water‑leak detectors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-smoke-alarm/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart smoke alarms</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-smart-lock/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart locks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-speakers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart speakers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Outdoor</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-outdoor-lighting-for-backyards-pathways-and-more/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart outdoor lighting</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-sprinkler-controller/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart sprinkler timers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-garage-door-controller/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart garage door openers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/home-garden/safety-home-garden/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Security Systems & Cameras</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-home-security-system/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Home security systems</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wireless-outdoor-home-security-camera/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Outdoor security cameras</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wi-fi-home-security-camera/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Indoor security cameras</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smart-doorbell-camera/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smart doorbell cameras</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/home-garden/smart-home/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Smart Home</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li></ul></li><li class="c429cf0d" data-testid="nav-primary-title"><span class="b0f57482" data-testid="nav-primary-text" tabindex="0" id="Baby & Kid">Baby & Kid</span><ul class="ef0f8fce" data-testid="secondary-menu-container"><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Pregnancy & Nursing</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Pregnancy</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-pregnancy-test/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pregnancy tests</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-body-pillow/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Body pillows</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Nursing & Pumping</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-breast-pumps/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Breast pumps</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-wearable-breast-pumps/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Wearable breast pumps</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-pumping-bra/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pumping bras</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-nursing-bras/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Nursing bras</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-nursing-pillows/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Nursing pillows</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Bottles & Formula</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-baby-bottles-and-bottle-brush/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Baby bottles</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bottle-warmers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bottle warmers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-baby-formula/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Baby formulas</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/baby-kid/pregnancy-nursing/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Pregnancy & Nursing</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Baby</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Sleep</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-co-sleepers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bassinets & co‑sleepers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cribs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cribs</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-crib-mattresses/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Crib mattresses</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-baby-monitor/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Baby monitors</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-baby-swaddles/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Baby swaddles</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Carry</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-baby-carriers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Baby carriers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-baby-wraps-and-slings/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Baby wraps & slings</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Diapering & Bath</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-diapers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Diapers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cloth-diapers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cloth diapers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-diaper-pail/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Diaper pails</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-diaper-bag/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Diaper bags</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-baby-bathtubs-and-bath-seats/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Baby bathtubs & bath seats</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/baby-care-essentials/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Baby care essentials</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/baby-kid/safety/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Home Safety</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-baby-proofing-tools/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Baby‑proofing tools</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-baby-gate/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Baby gates</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Car Seats</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-infant-car-seat/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Infant car seats</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-convertible-car-seats/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Convertible car seats</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-travel-car-seats/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Travel car seats</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Seats</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-baby-bouncers-and-rockers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Baby bouncers & rockers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-baby-swings/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Baby swings</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-high-chairs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> High chairs</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/baby-kid/baby/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Baby</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Clothing & Health</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Clothing</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-kids-pajamas/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids pajamas</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-kids-underwear/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids underwear</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-kids-beachwear/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids beachwear</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Health</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-electric-toothbrush-for-kids/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids electric toothbrushes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-thermometer-for-kids-and-adults/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Thermometers</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">School & Tech</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/travel/backpacks/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Backpacks</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-school-backpacks-for-elementary-school-students/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids backpacks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-school-backpack-for-high-school-and-college/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> High school & college backpacks</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Lunch & Hydration</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-kids-lunch-boxes/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids lunch boxes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-kids-water-bottles/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids water bottles</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-food-thermos/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Food thermoses</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> School Supplies</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-pencils/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pencils for schoolwork</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mechanical-pencils/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Mechanical pencils</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-pen/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pens</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-notebooks/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Notebooks & notepads</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-paper-planners/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Planners</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-labels-for-kids-lunch-boxes-and-clothing/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids labels</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Tech</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smartphone-for-kids/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> First phones for kids</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-smartwatch-for-kids/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Smartwatches for kids</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-apps-to-manage-your-kids-phone/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Apps for managing kids' phones</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-tablet-for-kids/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids tablets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-kids-headphones/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids headphones</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/baby-kid/school/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All School</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Toys</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Indoor Toys</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-lego-sets-for-kids/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Lego sets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-dolls/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Dolls</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/board-games-for-kids/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids board games</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bath-toys/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bath toys</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-toy-subscription-boxes/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Toy subscription boxes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-kids-craft-subscription-boxes/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Craft subscription boxes</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Outdoor Toys</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-kids-scooters/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Scooters</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-balance-bike/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Balance bikes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-first-pedal-bike/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> First pedal bikes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-kids-bike-helmets/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids bike helmets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-tricycles/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Tricycles</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-folding-wagons/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Collapsible folding wagons</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-sleds/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Sleds</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-trampoline/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Trampolines</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/baby-kid/toys/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Toys</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Travel</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Car Seats</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-infant-car-seat/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Infant car seats</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-convertible-car-seats/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Convertible car seats</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-travel-car-seats/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Travel car seats</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-booster-car-seats/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Booster car seats</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Strollers</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-strollers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Strollers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-double-strollers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Double strollers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-jogging-strollers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Jogging strollers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-travel-strollers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Travel strollers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-umbrella-strollers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Umbrella strollers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Wagons</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-folding-wagons/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Collapsible folding wagons</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-stroller-wagons/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Stroller wagons</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Travel</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-kids-bike-seats/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids bike seats</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/gear-for-traveling-with-babies-and-kids/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids travel gear</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div></li></ul></li><li class="c429cf0d" data-testid="nav-primary-title"><span class="b0f57482" data-testid="nav-primary-text" tabindex="0" id="Style">Style</span><ul class="ef0f8fce" data-testid="secondary-menu-container"><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Apparel</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Tops</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mens-button-up-shirts/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Men's button‑up shirts</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-white-t-shirts-for-men/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Men's white t‑shirts</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-womens-white-t-shirts/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Women's white t‑shirts</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-cashmere-sweaters/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Cashmere sweaters</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mens-base-layers-and-thermal-underwear/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Thermal underwear</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Pants</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-jeans-for-men/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Men's jeans</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-womens-jeans/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Women's jeans</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-leggings/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Leggings</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-rain-pants/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Rain pants</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Jackets</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-everyday-rain-jacket/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Rain jackets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-insulated-jacket/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Down jackets</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-insulated-vest/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Insulated vests</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Kids</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-kids-pajamas/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids pajamas</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-kids-underwear/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids underwear</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/style/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> All Style</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Underwear & Sleep</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Underwear</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-bra-brands/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Bras</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-womens-underwear/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Women's underwear</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/thinx-period-panties/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Period underwear</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-mens-underwear/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Boxer briefs</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Sleep</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-robes/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Robes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-pajamas-for-women-and-men/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Pajamas</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-slippers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Slippers</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-sleep-mask/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Sleep masks</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Shoes</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Boots</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-winter-boots-for-men-and-women/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Winter boots</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-rain-boots/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Rain boots</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-hiking-boots/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Hiking boots</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Sneakers</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-running-shoes/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Running shoes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-white-sneakers/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> White sneakers</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Seasonal</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-sandals/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Sandals</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-water-shoes/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Water shoes</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ice-cleats/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Ice cleats for shoes</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Socks</span></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-compression-socks/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Compression socks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-hiking-socks/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Hiking socks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-no-show-socks-2/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> No‑show socks</span></a></li></ul></li></ul></div></li><li data-testid="nested-secondary-title" class="cbef3565 c887d62f"><span class="fc87837a"><span tabindex="0" class="">Bags & Accessories</span></span><div class="b80412a6" data-testid="content-cluster" id="content-cluster"><ul class="fbcc7d81"><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/travel/bags/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Bags</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-tote-bags/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Tote bags</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-laptop-tote-bags/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Laptop tote bags</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-messenger-bags/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Messenger bags</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-fanny-packs/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Fanny packs</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-briefcases/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Briefcases</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/travel/backpacks/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="a0f9bfed"> Backpacks</span><div class="ffa0cf56"></div></a></span><ul class="d0d38a4b"><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/our-favorite-laptop-backpacks/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Laptop backpacks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-school-backpack-for-high-school-and-college/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> High school & college backpacks</span></a></li><li class="d27c4e68"><a class="d007d01e" data-gtm-trigger="nav_main_menu_above_fold_clicks" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-school-backpacks-for-elementary-school-students/" data-testid="nav-item-link"><span class="be17e0fd"> Kids backpacks</span></a></li></ul></li><li class="fa1dfb26" data-testid="content-cluster-group"><span class="dc6dde94 b055a87b"><span class="b5122199" data-testid="nav-item-text"> Bag 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data-scp="author_name">Jenni Gritters</span> and <span data-scp="author_name">Ebony Roberts</span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></header></div><div class="f21e64f1 b5823c44 a3bb01fc dfed01f2 f8687b84"><aside class="d4496375 c893684a" data-scp="hidden"><div class="cfacc67b" data-aside-note-component="promo_note" data-aside-note-header="Early Black Friday Deals" data-gtm-element="aside_note"><div class="e1d990bd ddc2142d"><span>Early Black Friday Deals</span></div><div class="a397a4ae c64c9e9e"><p>It's almost Black Friday! See the <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/money/best-early-black-friday-deals-2024-1114/" data-aside-note-component="promo_note" data-aside-note-header="Early Black Friday Deals" data-gtm-trigger="aside_note_link">best Black Friday deals</a> our experts have found so far. </p><p>And sign up for <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/newsletters/the-recommendation" data-aside-note-component="promo_note" data-aside-note-header="Early Black Friday Deals" data-gtm-trigger="aside_note_link">Wirecutter's daily newsletter</a> to get our favorite deals sent straight to your inbox.</p></div></div><div id="review-note" class="b3ed220c" data-scp="note hidden" data-aside-note-component="note" data-aside-note-header="FYI" data-gtm-element="aside_note"><div class="e1d990bd a188437f "><span>FYI</span></div><div class="a397a4ae a6e487fe b8b93aa3" data-scp="note_body"><p>We’ve completed a new round of testing and added the <a href="#other-hiking-boots-worth-considering" data-aside-note-component="note" data-aside-note-header="FYI" data-gtm-trigger="aside_note_link">Zamberlan Salathe Trek and Circe</a> to our list of other boots worth considering.</p><button class="e9f97984">Show more</button></div><time class="bc361495 dbef455d" dateTime="2024-10" data-scp="note_date"><span>October 2024</span></time></div></aside></div><div class="b9c067b5 f21e64f1 b5823c44 cdde21c0 ba640706 a7fb3038"><section class="e60ecf56" data-gtm-element="lede"><p>Whether you’re going on a day hike with friends or tackling an ambitious backpacking route, you need a good pair of hiking boots to protect your feet and stabilize your ankles.</p><p>Over seven years, we’ve worn 59 pairs of hiking boots while trekking more than 1,600 miles and taking some 2 million steps across all types of terrain.</p><p>We chose the Salomon Quest 4 Gore-Tex Hiking Boots (<a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45467/177573/4/139945/?merchant=REI" rel="sponsored noopener" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="REI" data-pick-type-id="1" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45467/177573/4/139945/?merchant=REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-gtm-context="lede" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="REI" data-pid="45467" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45467/177573/4/139945/?merchant=REI">men’s</a> and <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45468/173632/4/139946/?merchant=REI" rel="sponsored noopener" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="REI" data-pick-type-id="1" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45468/173632/4/139946/?merchant=REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-gtm-context="lede" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="REI" data-pid="45468" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45468/173632/4/139946/?merchant=REI">women’s</a>) as the best hiking boots. They are breathable and waterproof, and they provide solid traction and support.</p><p>These boots also have several essential features—including a wide toe box, sturdy heel protection, and a gusseted tongue—that allowed us to hike comfortably for miles.</p></section><section class="de42fe4f" data-scp="removed"><div class="a1497183"><div class="ee533a02 f21e64f1 b5823c44 bdfcf243"><div id="everything-we-recommend"><h3 class="bf153bf4">Everything we recommend</h3></div><div class="c51e4e38" data-gtm-element="sbs_callouts"><div class="ebb615ab global-cob f7330940 eaaa9459 b32024f2 a59aaa42 d097cc30" data-scp="callout"><h4 class="d02b79e1 e20b6350" data-scp="callout_label">Top pick</h4><div id="callout-intro-callouts-1-1" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="45467"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="fabe3ad3"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="45467"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="45467"></span></div></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45467/177573/4/197137?merchant=REI" class="fa8c1483 product-merchant-link-button" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-store="REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45467/177573/4/197137?merchant=REI" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="45467" data-gtm-context="ewr"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/45467/Salomon-Quest-4-Gore-Tex-Hiking-Boots--men---s-sizes-_20210726-184650_full.jpg" width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45467/177573/4/197137?merchant=REI" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Salomon Quest 4 Gore-Tex Hiking Boots (men’s sizes)" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="REI" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="45467" data-store="REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45467/177573/4/197137?merchant=REI" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="ewr">Salomon Quest 4 Gore-Tex Hiking Boots (men’s sizes)</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45467/177573/4/197137?merchant=REI" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The best men’s hiking boot" data-store="REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45467/177573/4/197137?merchant=REI" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="45467" data-gtm-context="ewr">The best men’s hiking boot</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">These versatile boots offer trustworthy traction, top-notch cushioning, and the widest toe box of any that we tested. Though they’re best suited for longer treks with heavier packs, they are comfortable to wear on hikes of any length.</p><div class="dded66b7"><div data-scp="removed"><h4 class="efa3259d">Buying Options</h4><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-0" data-source-id-order="0" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45467/177573/4/197137?merchant=REI" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="REI" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="45467" data-store="REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45467/177573/4/197137?merchant=REI" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$230</span> from <span>REI</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-1" data-source-id-order="1" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45467/188824/4/197137?merchant=Amazon" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="45467" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45467/188824/4/197137?merchant=Amazon" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$230</span> from <span>Amazon</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-2" data-source-id-order="2" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45467/203555/4/197137?merchant=Zappos" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Zappos" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="45467" data-store="Zappos" data-vars-store="Zappos" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45467/203555/4/197137?merchant=Zappos" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$230</span> from <span>Zappos</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div id="callout-intro-callouts-1-2" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="45468"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="fabe3ad3"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="45468"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="45468"></span></div></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45468/173632/4/197138?merchant=REI" class="fa8c1483 product-merchant-link-button" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-store="REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45468/173632/4/197138?merchant=REI" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="45468" data-gtm-context="ewr"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/45468/Salomon-Quest-4-Gore-Tex-Hiking-Boots--women---s-sizes-_20210726-184713_full.jpg" width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45468/173632/4/197138?merchant=REI" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Salomon Quest 4 Gore-Tex Hiking Boots (women’s sizes)" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="REI" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="45468" data-store="REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45468/173632/4/197138?merchant=REI" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="ewr">Salomon Quest 4 Gore-Tex Hiking Boots (women’s sizes)</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45468/173632/4/197138?merchant=REI" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The best women’s hiking boot" data-store="REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45468/173632/4/197138?merchant=REI" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="45468" data-gtm-context="ewr">The best women’s hiking boot</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">These versatile boots offer trustworthy traction, top-notch cushioning, and the widest toe box of any boots we tested. Though they’re best suited for longer treks with heavier packs, they are comfortable to wear on hikes of any length.</p><div class="dded66b7"><div data-scp="removed"><h4 class="efa3259d">Buying Options</h4><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-0" data-source-id-order="0" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45468/173632/4/197138?merchant=REI" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="REI" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="45468" data-store="REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45468/173632/4/197138?merchant=REI" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$230</span> from <span>REI</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-1" data-source-id-order="1" data-country-code="US"><a 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role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="54963"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="54963"></span></div></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54963/188829/4/197139?merchant=REI" class="fa8c1483 product-merchant-link-button" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-store="REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54963/188829/4/197139?merchant=REI" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="54963" data-gtm-context="ewr"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/54963/Merrell-Moab-3-Mid-Waterproof-Hiking-Boots--men---s-sizes-_20230316-171202_full.jpeg" width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54963/188829/4/197139?merchant=REI" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merrell Moab 3 Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots (men’s sizes)" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="REI" data-pick-type-id="3" data-pid="54963" data-store="REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54963/188829/4/197139?merchant=REI" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="ewr">Merrell Moab 3 Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots (men’s sizes)</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54963/188829/4/197139?merchant=REI" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A no-frills men’s hiking boot" data-store="REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54963/188829/4/197139?merchant=REI" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="54963" data-gtm-context="ewr">A no-frills men’s hiking boot</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">These lower-priced boots are a reliable choice for people who plan to hike short distances and for those with wider feet.</p><div class="dded66b7"><div data-scp="removed"><h4 class="efa3259d">Buying Options</h4><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-0" data-source-id-order="0" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54963/188829/4/197139?merchant=REI" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="REI" data-pick-type-id="3" data-pid="54963" data-store="REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54963/188829/4/197139?merchant=REI" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$130</span> from <span>REI</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-1" data-source-id-order="1" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54963/188828/4/197139?merchant=Amazon" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="3" data-pid="54963" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54963/188828/4/197139?merchant=Amazon" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$130</span> from <span>Amazon</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-2" data-source-id-order="2" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54963/203556/4/197139?merchant=Zappos" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Zappos" data-pick-type-id="3" data-pid="54963" data-store="Zappos" data-vars-store="Zappos" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54963/203556/4/197139?merchant=Zappos" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$130</span> from <span>Zappos</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div id="callout-intro-callouts-3-2" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="54964"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="fabe3ad3"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" 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width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54964/188832/4/197236?merchant=REI" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merrell Moab 3 Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots (women’s sizes)" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="REI" data-pick-type-id="3" data-pid="54964" data-store="REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54964/188832/4/197236?merchant=REI" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="ewr">Merrell Moab 3 Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots (women’s sizes)</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54964/188832/4/197236?merchant=REI" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A no-frills women’s hiking boot" data-store="REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54964/188832/4/197236?merchant=REI" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="54964" data-gtm-context="ewr">A no-frills women’s hiking boot</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">These lower-priced boots are a reliable choice for people who plan to hike short distances and for those with wider feet.</p><div class="dded66b7"><div data-scp="removed"><h4 class="efa3259d">Buying Options</h4><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-0" data-source-id-order="0" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54964/188832/4/197236?merchant=REI" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="REI" data-pick-type-id="3" data-pid="54964" data-store="REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54964/188832/4/197236?merchant=REI" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$140</span> from <span>REI</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-1" data-source-id-order="1" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54964/188831/4/197236?merchant=Amazon" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="3" data-pid="54964" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54964/188831/4/197236?merchant=Amazon" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$140</span> from <span>Amazon</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-2" data-source-id-order="2" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54964/204503/4/197236?merchant=Zappos" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Zappos" data-pick-type-id="3" data-pid="54964" data-store="Zappos" data-vars-store="Zappos" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54964/204503/4/197236?merchant=Zappos" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$65</span> from <span>Zappos</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="b069223e" data-scp="removed"></div></div><div class="ebb615ab global-cob f7330940 b32024f2 a59aaa42 d097cc30" data-scp="callout"><h4 class="d02b79e1 e20b6350" data-scp="callout_label">Best for</h4><div id="callout-intro-callouts-10-3" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="54958"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="fabe3ad3"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="54958"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="54958"></span></div></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132477?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" class="fa8c1483 product-merchant-link-button" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-store="Steep & Cheap" data-vars-store="Steep & Cheap" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132477?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="54958" data-gtm-context="ewr"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/54958/Vasque-Breeze-Waterproof-Hiking-Boot--men---s-sizes-_20230316-172039_full.jpeg" width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132477?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vasque Breeze Waterproof Hiking Boot (men’s sizes)" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Steep & Cheap" data-pick-type-id="10" data-pid="54958" data-store="Steep & Cheap" data-vars-store="Steep & Cheap" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132477?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="ewr">Vasque Breeze Waterproof Hiking Boot (men’s sizes)</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132477?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Best for a flexible fit" data-store="Steep & Cheap" data-vars-store="Steep & Cheap" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132477?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="54958" data-gtm-context="ewr">Best for a flexible fit</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">These flexible, lightweight hiking boots work well on many different types of terrain, and they last over time. They do run narrow, though, and take longer to break in than our top pick.</p><div class="dded66b7"><div data-scp="removed"><h4 class="efa3259d">Buying Options</h4><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-0" data-source-id-order="0"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132477?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-pick-type-id="10" data-pid="54958" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132477?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" data-dealvalue="72" data-dealcurrency="USD" data-dealname="Vasque Breeze Waterproof Hiking Boot (Men’s Sizes)" data-dealcategory="Outdoors" data-dealid="426395" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_button"><span><span><del class="c3797685">$120</del> </span>$72 from <span>Steep & Cheap</span></span></a><div class="eae3eb55"><p>Price includes shipping</p></div></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-1" data-source-id-order="1"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132482?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-pick-type-id="10" data-pid="54958" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132482?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" data-dealvalue="72" data-dealcurrency="USD" data-dealname="Vasque Breeze Waterproof Hiking Boot (Men’s Sizes)" data-dealcategory="Outdoors" data-dealid="426395" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_button"><span><span><del class="c3797685">$120</del> </span>$72 from <span>Steep & Cheap (wide width)</span></span></a><div class="eae3eb55"><p>Price includes shipping</p></div></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-2" data-source-id-order="2" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54958/188834/4/197237?merchant=Amazon" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="10" data-pid="54958" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54958/188834/4/197237?merchant=Amazon" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$120</span> from <span>Amazon</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-3" data-source-id-order="3" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54958/188835/4/197237?merchant=Backcountry" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Backcountry" data-pick-type-id="10" data-pid="54958" data-store="Backcountry" data-vars-store="Backcountry" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54958/188835/4/197237?merchant=Backcountry" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$105</span> from <span>Backcountry</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div id="callout-intro-callouts-10-4" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="54959"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="fabe3ad3"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="54959"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="54959"></span></div></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132472?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" class="fa8c1483 product-merchant-link-button" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-store="Steep & Cheap" data-vars-store="Steep & Cheap" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132472?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="54959" data-gtm-context="ewr"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/54959/Vasque-Breeze-Waterproof-Hiking-Boot--women---s-sizes-_20230316-172337_full.jpeg" width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132472?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vasque Breeze Waterproof Hiking Boot (women’s sizes)" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Steep & Cheap" data-pick-type-id="10" data-pid="54959" data-store="Steep & Cheap" data-vars-store="Steep & Cheap" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132472?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="ewr">Vasque Breeze Waterproof Hiking Boot (women’s sizes)</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132472?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Best for a flexible fit" data-store="Steep & Cheap" data-vars-store="Steep & Cheap" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132472?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="54959" data-gtm-context="ewr">Best for a flexible fit</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">These flexible, lightweight hiking boots work well on many different types of terrain, and they last over time. They do run narrow, though, and they take longer to break in than our top pick.</p><div class="dded66b7"><div data-scp="removed"><h4 class="efa3259d">Buying Options</h4><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-0" data-source-id-order="0"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132472?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-pick-type-id="10" data-pid="54959" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132472?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" data-dealvalue="72" data-dealcurrency="USD" data-dealname="Vasque Breeze Waterproof Hiking Boots (Women’s Sizes)" data-dealcategory="Outdoors" data-dealid="426390" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_button"><span><span><del class="c3797685">$160</del> </span>$72 from <span>Steep & Cheap</span></span></a><div class="eae3eb55"><p>Price includes shipping (deal on brown or gray)</p></div></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-1" data-source-id-order="1" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54959/188837/4/197239?merchant=Amazon" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="10" data-pid="54959" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54959/188837/4/197239?merchant=Amazon" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$120</span> from <span>Amazon</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-2" data-source-id-order="2" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54959/207608/4/197239?merchant=Dick's%20Sporting%20Goods" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Dick's Sporting Goods" data-pick-type-id="10" data-pid="54959" data-store="Dick's Sporting Goods" data-vars-store="Dick's Sporting Goods" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54959/207608/4/197239?merchant=Dick's%20Sporting%20Goods" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$120</span> from <span>Dick's Sporting Goods</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-3" data-source-id-order="3" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54959/188838/4/197239?merchant=Backcountry" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Backcountry" data-pick-type-id="10" data-pid="54959" data-store="Backcountry" data-vars-store="Backcountry" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54959/188838/4/197239?merchant=Backcountry" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$105</span> from <span>Backcountry</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="b069223e" data-scp="removed"></div></div><div class="ebb615ab global-cob f7330940 b32024f2 a59aaa42 d097cc30" data-scp="callout"><h4 class="d02b79e1 e20b6350" data-scp="callout_label">Best for</h4><div id="callout-intro-callouts-10-5" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="59262"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="fabe3ad3"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="59262"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="59262"></span></div></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59262/197104/4/197240?merchant=REI" class="fa8c1483 product-merchant-link-button" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-store="REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59262/197104/4/197240?merchant=REI" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="59262" data-gtm-context="ewr"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/59262/Hoka-Trail-Code-GTX-Lightweight-Hiker--men---s-sizes-_20231205-224402_full.jpeg" width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59262/197104/4/197240?merchant=REI" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hoka Trail Code GTX Lightweight Hiker (men’s sizes)" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="REI" data-pick-type-id="10" data-pid="59262" data-store="REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59262/197104/4/197240?merchant=REI" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="ewr">Hoka Trail Code GTX Lightweight Hiker (men’s sizes)</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59262/197104/4/197240?merchant=REI" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Best for the lightest fit" data-store="REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59262/197104/4/197240?merchant=REI" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="59262" data-gtm-context="ewr">Best for the lightest fit</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">These ultra-comfy hiking boots are the lightest of our picks. They have a customizable fit, due to a well-thought-out lacing system. However, the pillowy foam can reduce ground feel too much for some people.</p><div class="dded66b7"><div data-scp="removed"><h4 class="efa3259d">Buying Options</h4><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-0" data-source-id-order="0" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59262/197104/4/197240?merchant=REI" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="REI" data-pick-type-id="10" data-pid="59262" data-store="REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59262/197104/4/197240?merchant=REI" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$185</span> from <span>REI</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-1" data-source-id-order="1" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59262/206483/4/197240?merchant=Dick's%20Sporting%20Goods" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Dick's Sporting Goods" data-pick-type-id="10" data-pid="59262" data-store="Dick's Sporting Goods" data-vars-store="Dick's Sporting Goods" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59262/206483/4/197240?merchant=Dick's%20Sporting%20Goods" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$185</span> from <span>Dick's Sporting Goods</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div id="callout-intro-callouts-10-6" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="59260"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="fabe3ad3"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="59260"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="59260"></span></div></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/123452?merchant=Nordstrom%20Rack" class="fa8c1483 product-merchant-link-button" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-store="Nordstrom Rack" data-vars-store="Nordstrom Rack" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/123452?merchant=Nordstrom%20Rack" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="59260" data-gtm-context="ewr"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/59260/Hoka-Trail-Code-GTX-Lightweight-Hiker--women---s-sizes-_20231205-224232_full.jpeg" width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/123452?merchant=Nordstrom%20Rack" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hoka Trail Code GTX Lightweight Hiker (women’s sizes)" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Nordstrom Rack" data-pick-type-id="10" data-pid="59260" data-store="Nordstrom Rack" data-vars-store="Nordstrom Rack" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/123452?merchant=Nordstrom%20Rack" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="ewr">Hoka Trail Code GTX Lightweight Hiker (women’s sizes)</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/123452?merchant=Nordstrom%20Rack" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Best for the lightest fit" data-store="Nordstrom Rack" data-vars-store="Nordstrom Rack" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/123452?merchant=Nordstrom%20Rack" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="59260" data-gtm-context="ewr">Best for the lightest fit</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">These ultra-comfy hiking boots are the lightest of our picks. They have a customizable fit, due to a well-thought-out lacing system. However, the pillowy foam can reduce ground feel too much for some people.</p><div class="dded66b7"><div data-scp="removed"><h4 class="efa3259d">Buying Options</h4><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-0" data-source-id-order="0"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/123452?merchant=Nordstrom%20Rack" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-pick-type-id="10" data-pid="59260" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/123452?merchant=Nordstrom%20Rack" data-dealvalue="100" data-dealcurrency="USD" data-dealname="Hoka Trail Code GTX Lightweight Hiker (Women’s Sizes)" data-dealcategory="Outdoors" data-dealid="415845" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_button"><span><span><del class="c3797685">$155</del> </span>$100 from <span>Nordstrom Rack</span></span></a><div class="eae3eb55"><p>You save $55 (35%)</p></div></div><div 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data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Zappos" data-pick-type-id="10" data-pid="59260" data-store="Zappos" data-vars-store="Zappos" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59260/197101/4/197243?merchant=Zappos" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="ewr" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$139</span> from <span>Zappos</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="b069223e" data-scp="removed"></div></div></div></div></div></section><div class="ec3d4689" data-gtm-trigger="highlights" data-scp="hidden" data-testid="highlights"><h1 class="e2748b95" data-scp="highlights_heading" data-testid="highlights-heading">How we tested</h1><hr class="a1079dcc"/><ul class="b7f27a64" data-scp="highlights_list" data-testid="highlights-list"><li class="e6b94699" data-scp="highlights_list_item" data-testid="highlights-list-item"><svg width="22" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M18.1387 9.99997C18.1387 14.495 14.4948 18.1389 9.99979 18.1389C5.50481 18.1389 1.8609 14.495 1.8609 9.99998C1.8609 5.50499 5.5048 1.86109 9.99979 1.86108C12.2301 1.86108 14.2508 2.75817 15.7209 4.21119L10.3614 11.0357L7.58994 7.50669C7.33411 7.18092 6.86263 7.12423 6.53687 7.38007C6.2111 7.6359 6.15441 8.10738 6.41025 8.43314L9.77155 12.7132C9.91374 12.8943 10.1312 13 10.3614 13C10.5916 13 10.8091 12.8943 10.9512 12.7132L16.7055 5.38614C17.6094 6.6974 18.1387 8.28688 18.1387 9.99997ZM17.6686 4.15979C18.9046 5.78038 19.6387 7.80446 19.6387 9.99997C19.6387 15.3234 15.3232 19.6389 9.99979 19.6389C4.67638 19.6389 0.360901 15.3234 0.360901 9.99998C0.360901 4.67656 4.67638 0.361084 9.99979 0.361084C12.5795 0.361084 14.9226 1.37453 16.6525 3.02501L18.4102 0.786776C18.6661 0.461013 19.1376 0.404324 19.4633 0.660157C19.7891 0.915991 19.8458 1.38747 19.5899 1.71323L17.6686 4.15979Z" fill="black"></path></svg><div class="b8b03d91"><div class="d7834fa9" data-scp="highlights_title" data-testid="highlights-title">Miles and miles</div><div class="c4edb388" data-scp="highlights_summary" data-testid="highlights-summary"><p>Our testers hiked 1,600 miles and took more than 2 million steps.</p> </div></div></li><li class="e6b94699" data-scp="highlights_list_item" data-testid="highlights-list-item"><svg width="22" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M18.1387 9.99997C18.1387 14.495 14.4948 18.1389 9.99979 18.1389C5.50481 18.1389 1.8609 14.495 1.8609 9.99998C1.8609 5.50499 5.5048 1.86109 9.99979 1.86108C12.2301 1.86108 14.2508 2.75817 15.7209 4.21119L10.3614 11.0357L7.58994 7.50669C7.33411 7.18092 6.86263 7.12423 6.53687 7.38007C6.2111 7.6359 6.15441 8.10738 6.41025 8.43314L9.77155 12.7132C9.91374 12.8943 10.1312 13 10.3614 13C10.5916 13 10.8091 12.8943 10.9512 12.7132L16.7055 5.38614C17.6094 6.6974 18.1387 8.28688 18.1387 9.99997ZM17.6686 4.15979C18.9046 5.78038 19.6387 7.80446 19.6387 9.99997C19.6387 15.3234 15.3232 19.6389 9.99979 19.6389C4.67638 19.6389 0.360901 15.3234 0.360901 9.99998C0.360901 4.67656 4.67638 0.361084 9.99979 0.361084C12.5795 0.361084 14.9226 1.37453 16.6525 3.02501L18.4102 0.786776C18.6661 0.461013 19.1376 0.404324 19.4633 0.660157C19.7891 0.915991 19.8458 1.38747 19.5899 1.71323L17.6686 4.15979Z" fill="black"></path></svg><div class="b8b03d91"><div class="d7834fa9" data-scp="highlights_title" data-testid="highlights-title">Varied terrain</div><div class="c4edb388" data-scp="highlights_summary" data-testid="highlights-summary"><p>Wearing these boots, we trekked through Iceland, Indonesia, China, New Zealand, Canada, Mexico, and 13 US states.</p> </div></div></li><li class="e6b94699" data-scp="highlights_list_item" data-testid="highlights-list-item"><svg width="22" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M18.1387 9.99997C18.1387 14.495 14.4948 18.1389 9.99979 18.1389C5.50481 18.1389 1.8609 14.495 1.8609 9.99998C1.8609 5.50499 5.5048 1.86109 9.99979 1.86108C12.2301 1.86108 14.2508 2.75817 15.7209 4.21119L10.3614 11.0357L7.58994 7.50669C7.33411 7.18092 6.86263 7.12423 6.53687 7.38007C6.2111 7.6359 6.15441 8.10738 6.41025 8.43314L9.77155 12.7132C9.91374 12.8943 10.1312 13 10.3614 13C10.5916 13 10.8091 12.8943 10.9512 12.7132L16.7055 5.38614C17.6094 6.6974 18.1387 8.28688 18.1387 9.99997ZM17.6686 4.15979C18.9046 5.78038 19.6387 7.80446 19.6387 9.99997C19.6387 15.3234 15.3232 19.6389 9.99979 19.6389C4.67638 19.6389 0.360901 15.3234 0.360901 9.99998C0.360901 4.67656 4.67638 0.361084 9.99979 0.361084C12.5795 0.361084 14.9226 1.37453 16.6525 3.02501L18.4102 0.786776C18.6661 0.461013 19.1376 0.404324 19.4633 0.660157C19.7891 0.915991 19.8458 1.38747 19.5899 1.71323L17.6686 4.15979Z" fill="black"></path></svg><div class="b8b03d91"><div class="d7834fa9" data-scp="highlights_title" data-testid="highlights-title">No leaks</div><div class="c4edb388" data-scp="highlights_summary" data-testid="highlights-summary"><p>We chose boots that kept our feet dry while we hiked in snow and rain, as well as when we trekked along creeks, lakes, and waterfalls.</p> </div></div></li><li class="e6b94699" data-scp="highlights_list_item" data-testid="highlights-list-item"><svg width="22" height="20" viewBox="0 0 20 20" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M18.1387 9.99997C18.1387 14.495 14.4948 18.1389 9.99979 18.1389C5.50481 18.1389 1.8609 14.495 1.8609 9.99998C1.8609 5.50499 5.5048 1.86109 9.99979 1.86108C12.2301 1.86108 14.2508 2.75817 15.7209 4.21119L10.3614 11.0357L7.58994 7.50669C7.33411 7.18092 6.86263 7.12423 6.53687 7.38007C6.2111 7.6359 6.15441 8.10738 6.41025 8.43314L9.77155 12.7132C9.91374 12.8943 10.1312 13 10.3614 13C10.5916 13 10.8091 12.8943 10.9512 12.7132L16.7055 5.38614C17.6094 6.6974 18.1387 8.28688 18.1387 9.99997ZM17.6686 4.15979C18.9046 5.78038 19.6387 7.80446 19.6387 9.99997C19.6387 15.3234 15.3232 19.6389 9.99979 19.6389C4.67638 19.6389 0.360901 15.3234 0.360901 9.99998C0.360901 4.67656 4.67638 0.361084 9.99979 0.361084C12.5795 0.361084 14.9226 1.37453 16.6525 3.02501L18.4102 0.786776C18.6661 0.461013 19.1376 0.404324 19.4633 0.660157C19.7891 0.915991 19.8458 1.38747 19.5899 1.71323L17.6686 4.15979Z" fill="black"></path></svg><div class="b8b03d91"><div class="d7834fa9" data-scp="highlights_title" data-testid="highlights-title">Many feet</div><div class="c4edb388" data-scp="highlights_summary" data-testid="highlights-summary"><p>We enlisted more than 25 testers to help us choose boots in a variety of fits.</p> </div></div></li></ul><a class="ae0b1a82" href="#how-and-where-we-tested" data-scp="highlights_link" data-testid="highlights-link">Read more<svg width="18" height="11" viewBox="0 0 18 11" fill="currentColor" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg"><path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M15.3302 6.13884L1.11684e-07 6.13884L0 4.86133L15.3302 4.86133L15.3302 6.13884Z"></path><path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M15.2891 5.49932L11.5703 1.68697L12.4848 0.794922L17.0738 5.49932L12.4848 10.2037L11.5703 9.31168L15.2891 5.49932Z"></path></svg></a></div><section class="fbf8e677" data-gtm-element="intro"><div class="ebb615ab global-cob f7330940 eaaa9459 b32024f2 a9af8aa7 d097cc30" data-scp="callout"><h4 class="d02b79e1 e20b6350" data-scp="callout_label">Top pick</h4><div id="callout-intro-1-1" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="45467"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="fabe3ad3"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="45467"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="45467"></span></div></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45467/177573/4/197137?merchant=REI" class="fa8c1483 product-merchant-link-button" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-store="REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45467/177573/4/197137?merchant=REI" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="45467" data-gtm-context="inline"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/45467/Salomon-Quest-4-Gore-Tex-Hiking-Boots--men---s-sizes-_20210726-184650_full.jpg" width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45467/177573/4/197137?merchant=REI" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Salomon Quest 4 Gore-Tex Hiking Boots (men’s sizes)" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="REI" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="45467" data-store="REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45467/177573/4/197137?merchant=REI" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="inline">Salomon Quest 4 Gore-Tex Hiking Boots (men’s sizes)</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45467/177573/4/197137?merchant=REI" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The best men’s hiking boot" data-store="REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45467/177573/4/197137?merchant=REI" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="45467" data-gtm-context="inline">The best men’s hiking boot</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">These versatile boots offer trustworthy traction, top-notch cushioning, and the widest toe box of any that we tested. 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Made with breathable, waterproof materials, these boots also have a <a href="#how-we-picked">flexible midfoot plate</a>, which makes flexing your foot a bit easier.</p><p>Updated in 2022, the newest Quest boots took slightly longer to break in than the previous model, but they also had the widest toe box of any of the boots we tested. So these boots are likely to fit most foot shapes right out of the box.</p><p>The Quest boots are fairly bulky, so they’re best for someone carrying a heavy pack or a kid on their back. 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data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54964/204503/4/197236?merchant=Zappos" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$65</span> from <span>Zappos</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="b069223e" data-scp="removed"></div></div><p>Merrell’s Moab 3 Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots (in <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54963/188829/4/158835/?merchant=REI" rel="sponsored noopener" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="REI" data-pick-type-id="3" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54963/188829/4/158835/?merchant=REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-gtm-context="reviewIntro" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="REI" data-pid="54963" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54963/188829/4/158835/?merchant=REI">men’s</a> and <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54964/188832/4/158836/?merchant=REI" rel="sponsored noopener" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="REI" data-pick-type-id="3" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54964/188832/4/158836/?merchant=REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-gtm-context="reviewIntro" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="REI" data-pid="54964" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54964/188832/4/158836/?merchant=REI">women’s</a>) are a no-frills, trustworthy option for hikers on a budget. These boots have been one of our picks for seven years, and each time we test them, we find them to be a good fit in all the ways that count.</p><p>The Moab boots are waterproof, though not for an extended period of time as our other picks are. They provide decent ankle support for moderate-length hikes, and they’re easy to lace and fairly breathable. We found them to be extremely comfortable, too. The shock absorption and contoured foot bed make a noticeable difference in preventing sore feet, especially on longer treks.</p><p>If you have wider feet, you may appreciate that the Moab boots come in both regular and wide widths, and even the regular width is wider than that of our other picks.</p><div class="ebb615ab global-cob f7330940 b32024f2 a9af8aa7 d097cc30" data-scp="callout"><h4 class="d02b79e1 e20b6350" data-scp="callout_label">Best for</h4><div id="callout-intro-10-3" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="54958"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="fabe3ad3"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="54958"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="54958"></span></div></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132477?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" class="fa8c1483 product-merchant-link-button" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-store="Steep & Cheap" data-vars-store="Steep & Cheap" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132477?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="54958" data-gtm-context="inline"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/54958/Vasque-Breeze-Waterproof-Hiking-Boot--men---s-sizes-_20230316-172039_full.jpeg" width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132477?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vasque Breeze Waterproof Hiking Boot (men’s sizes)" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Steep & Cheap" data-pick-type-id="10" data-pid="54958" data-store="Steep & Cheap" data-vars-store="Steep & Cheap" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132477?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="inline">Vasque Breeze Waterproof Hiking Boot (men’s sizes)</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132477?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Best for a flexible fit" data-store="Steep & Cheap" data-vars-store="Steep & Cheap" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132477?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="54958" data-gtm-context="inline">Best for a flexible fit</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">These flexible, lightweight hiking boots work well on many different types of terrain, and they last over time. They do run narrow, though, and take longer to break in than our top pick.</p><div class="dded66b7"><div data-scp="removed"><h4 class="efa3259d">Buying Options</h4><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-0" data-source-id-order="0"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132477?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-pick-type-id="10" data-pid="54958" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132477?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" data-dealvalue="72" data-dealcurrency="USD" data-dealname="Vasque Breeze Waterproof Hiking Boot (Men’s Sizes)" data-dealcategory="Outdoors" data-dealid="426395" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_button"><span><span><del class="c3797685">$120</del> </span>$72 from <span>Steep & Cheap</span></span></a><div class="eae3eb55"><p>Price includes shipping</p></div></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-1" data-source-id-order="1"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132482?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-pick-type-id="10" data-pid="54958" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132482?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" data-dealvalue="72" data-dealcurrency="USD" data-dealname="Vasque Breeze Waterproof Hiking Boot (Men’s Sizes)" data-dealcategory="Outdoors" data-dealid="426395" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_button"><span><span><del class="c3797685">$120</del> </span>$72 from <span>Steep & Cheap (wide width)</span></span></a><div class="eae3eb55"><p>Price includes shipping</p></div></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-2" data-source-id-order="2" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54958/188834/4/197237?merchant=Amazon" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="10" data-pid="54958" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54958/188834/4/197237?merchant=Amazon" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$120</span> from <span>Amazon</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-3" data-source-id-order="3" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54958/188835/4/197237?merchant=Backcountry" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Backcountry" data-pick-type-id="10" data-pid="54958" data-store="Backcountry" data-vars-store="Backcountry" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54958/188835/4/197237?merchant=Backcountry" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$105</span> from <span>Backcountry</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div id="callout-intro-10-4" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="54959"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="fabe3ad3"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="54959"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="54959"></span></div></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132472?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" class="fa8c1483 product-merchant-link-button" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-store="Steep & Cheap" data-vars-store="Steep & Cheap" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132472?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="54959" data-gtm-context="inline"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/54959/Vasque-Breeze-Waterproof-Hiking-Boot--women---s-sizes-_20230316-172337_full.jpeg" width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132472?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vasque Breeze Waterproof Hiking Boot (women’s sizes)" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Steep & Cheap" data-pick-type-id="10" data-pid="54959" data-store="Steep & Cheap" data-vars-store="Steep & Cheap" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132472?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="inline">Vasque Breeze Waterproof Hiking Boot (women’s sizes)</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132472?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Best for a flexible fit" data-store="Steep & Cheap" data-vars-store="Steep & Cheap" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132472?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="54959" data-gtm-context="inline">Best for a flexible fit</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">These flexible, lightweight hiking boots work well on many different types of terrain, and they last over time. They do run narrow, though, and they take longer to break in than our top pick.</p><div class="dded66b7"><div data-scp="removed"><h4 class="efa3259d">Buying Options</h4><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-0" data-source-id-order="0"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132472?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-pick-type-id="10" data-pid="54959" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132472?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" data-dealvalue="72" data-dealcurrency="USD" data-dealname="Vasque Breeze Waterproof Hiking Boots (Women’s Sizes)" data-dealcategory="Outdoors" data-dealid="426390" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_button"><span><span><del class="c3797685">$160</del> </span>$72 from <span>Steep & Cheap</span></span></a><div class="eae3eb55"><p>Price includes shipping (deal on brown or gray)</p></div></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-1" data-source-id-order="1" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54959/188837/4/197239?merchant=Amazon" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="10" data-pid="54959" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54959/188837/4/197239?merchant=Amazon" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$120</span> from <span>Amazon</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-2" data-source-id-order="2" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54959/207608/4/197239?merchant=Dick's%20Sporting%20Goods" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Dick's Sporting Goods" data-pick-type-id="10" data-pid="54959" data-store="Dick's Sporting Goods" data-vars-store="Dick's Sporting Goods" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54959/207608/4/197239?merchant=Dick's%20Sporting%20Goods" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$120</span> from <span>Dick's Sporting Goods</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-3" data-source-id-order="3" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54959/188838/4/197239?merchant=Backcountry" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Backcountry" data-pick-type-id="10" data-pid="54959" data-store="Backcountry" data-vars-store="Backcountry" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54959/188838/4/197239?merchant=Backcountry" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$105</span> from <span>Backcountry</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="b069223e" data-scp="removed"></div></div><p>We’ve tested the Vasque Breeze Waterproof Hiking Boots many times over the past few years, and we’ve found the most recent iteration to be the best yet. These boots (in <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54958/188834/4/158837/?merchant=Amazon" rel="sponsored noopener" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="10" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54958/188834/4/158837/?merchant=Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-gtm-context="reviewIntro" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pid="54958" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54958/188834/4/158837/?merchant=Amazon">men’s</a> and <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54959/188837/4/158838/?merchant=Amazon" rel="sponsored noopener" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="10" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54959/188837/4/158838/?merchant=Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-gtm-context="reviewIntro" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pid="54959" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54959/188837/4/158838/?merchant=Amazon">women’s</a>) offer the most flexible fit we found, along with the ankle support for you to carry a heavy pack, if you wish.</p><p>Though it takes about 10 miles to fully break these boots in, they seemed to get better with wear in our tests. In addition to their substantial underfoot support, the boots’ lighter weight (just over 2 pounds per pair) was especially noticeable after our longer hikes, when we found that our legs and feet were less sore than we expected.</p><p>The only downside, besides the break-in time, is that these boots run narrow all the way up the ankle; several of our testers ended up with hot spots there. We recommend ordering at least a half-size up from your street-shoe size.</p><div class="ebb615ab global-cob f7330940 b32024f2 a9af8aa7 d097cc30" data-scp="callout"><h4 class="d02b79e1 e20b6350" data-scp="callout_label">Best for</h4><div id="callout-intro-10-5" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="59262"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="fabe3ad3"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="59262"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="59262"></span></div></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59262/197104/4/197240?merchant=REI" class="fa8c1483 product-merchant-link-button" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-store="REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59262/197104/4/197240?merchant=REI" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="59262" data-gtm-context="inline"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/59262/Hoka-Trail-Code-GTX-Lightweight-Hiker--men---s-sizes-_20231205-224402_full.jpeg" width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59262/197104/4/197240?merchant=REI" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hoka Trail Code GTX Lightweight Hiker (men’s sizes)" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="REI" data-pick-type-id="10" data-pid="59262" data-store="REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59262/197104/4/197240?merchant=REI" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="inline">Hoka Trail Code GTX Lightweight Hiker (men’s sizes)</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59262/197104/4/197240?merchant=REI" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Best for the lightest fit" data-store="REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59262/197104/4/197240?merchant=REI" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="59262" data-gtm-context="inline">Best for the lightest fit</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">These ultra-comfy hiking boots are the lightest of our picks. They have a customizable fit, due to a well-thought-out lacing system. However, the pillowy foam can reduce ground feel too much for some people.</p><div class="dded66b7"><div data-scp="removed"><h4 class="efa3259d">Buying Options</h4><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-0" data-source-id-order="0" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59262/197104/4/197240?merchant=REI" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="REI" data-pick-type-id="10" data-pid="59262" data-store="REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59262/197104/4/197240?merchant=REI" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$185</span> from <span>REI</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-1" data-source-id-order="1" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59262/206483/4/197240?merchant=Dick's%20Sporting%20Goods" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Dick's Sporting Goods" data-pick-type-id="10" data-pid="59262" data-store="Dick's Sporting Goods" data-vars-store="Dick's Sporting Goods" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59262/206483/4/197240?merchant=Dick's%20Sporting%20Goods" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$185</span> from <span>Dick's Sporting Goods</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div id="callout-intro-10-6" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="59260"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="fabe3ad3"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="59260"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="59260"></span></div></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/123452?merchant=Nordstrom%20Rack" class="fa8c1483 product-merchant-link-button" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-store="Nordstrom Rack" data-vars-store="Nordstrom Rack" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/123452?merchant=Nordstrom%20Rack" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="59260" data-gtm-context="inline"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/59260/Hoka-Trail-Code-GTX-Lightweight-Hiker--women---s-sizes-_20231205-224232_full.jpeg" width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/123452?merchant=Nordstrom%20Rack" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hoka Trail Code GTX Lightweight Hiker (women’s sizes)" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Nordstrom Rack" data-pick-type-id="10" data-pid="59260" data-store="Nordstrom Rack" data-vars-store="Nordstrom Rack" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/123452?merchant=Nordstrom%20Rack" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="inline">Hoka Trail Code GTX Lightweight Hiker (women’s sizes)</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/123452?merchant=Nordstrom%20Rack" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Best for the lightest fit" data-store="Nordstrom Rack" data-vars-store="Nordstrom Rack" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/123452?merchant=Nordstrom%20Rack" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="59260" data-gtm-context="inline">Best for the lightest fit</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">These ultra-comfy hiking boots are the lightest of our picks. They have a customizable fit, due to a well-thought-out lacing system. However, the pillowy foam can reduce ground feel too much for some people.</p><div class="dded66b7"><div data-scp="removed"><h4 class="efa3259d">Buying Options</h4><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-0" data-source-id-order="0"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/123452?merchant=Nordstrom%20Rack" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-pick-type-id="10" data-pid="59260" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/123452?merchant=Nordstrom%20Rack" data-dealvalue="100" data-dealcurrency="USD" data-dealname="Hoka Trail Code GTX Lightweight Hiker (Women’s Sizes)" data-dealcategory="Outdoors" data-dealid="415845" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_button"><span><span><del class="c3797685">$155</del> </span>$100 from <span>Nordstrom Rack</span></span></a><div class="eae3eb55"><p>You save $55 (35%)</p></div></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-1" data-source-id-order="1" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59260/206485/4/197243?merchant=Dick's%20Sporting%20Goods" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Dick's Sporting Goods" data-pick-type-id="10" data-pid="59260" data-store="Dick's Sporting Goods" data-vars-store="Dick's Sporting Goods" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59260/206485/4/197243?merchant=Dick's%20Sporting%20Goods" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$185</span> from <span>Dick's Sporting Goods</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-2" data-source-id-order="2" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59260/197101/4/197243?merchant=Zappos" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Zappos" data-pick-type-id="10" data-pid="59260" data-store="Zappos" data-vars-store="Zappos" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59260/197101/4/197243?merchant=Zappos" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$139</span> from <span>Zappos</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="b069223e" data-scp="removed"></div></div><p>At less than 2 pounds a pair, Hoka’s Trail Code GTX Lightweight Hiker boots (in <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59262/197104/4/176270/?merchant=REI" rel="sponsored noopener" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="REI" data-pick-type-id="10" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59262/197104/4/176270/?merchant=REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-gtm-context="reviewIntro" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="REI" data-pid="59262" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59262/197104/4/176270/?merchant=REI">men’s</a> and <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59260/206485/4/176269/?merchant=Dick's%20Sporting%20Goods" rel="sponsored noopener" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Dick's Sporting Goods" data-pick-type-id="10" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59260/206485/4/176269/?merchant=Dick's%20Sporting%20Goods" data-vars-store="Dick's Sporting Goods" data-gtm-context="reviewIntro" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Dick's Sporting Goods" data-pid="59260" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59260/206485/4/176269/?merchant=Dick's%20Sporting%20Goods">women’s</a> sizes) are the lightest of our picks. They’re also breathable and made with mostly recycled materials. They offer superior underfoot support while maintaining stability too, though the pillowy underfoot characteristic of Hoka footwear can be an acquired taste.</p><p>Of all the boots we’ve tried in the past three years, the Trail Code boots have the best lacing system—with ideally placed hooks, easy-to-thread laces, and a high enough ankle to keep your foot locked in even when you’re carrying a heavy pack. This lacing system allows you to customize the fit, which is already quite comfortable, right out of the box. You can also opt not to lace your ankles, if you have a lighter pack or you’re hiking on flat terrain. Hoka footwear tends to run big, so we recommend ordering a half-size down from your regular street shoe. Because of their marshmallow-like underfoot support, however, these boots are polarizing. You’ll either love the fit or hate it, so be sure to try these boots on before you buy.</p></section></div></div><div class="a1497183"><div class="f21e64f1 b5823c44 cdde21c0"></div></div><div><div class="a7a181ea ff31b4af" data-ad-element="outer_ad_container" data-scp="removed"><div class="e5d43c70"><p class="cca4d3b6">Advertisement</p><a href="#after-dfp-ad-interAd" class="css-777zgl">SKIP ADVERTISEMENT</a><div class="ad dfp-ad-interAd-wrapper css-rfqw0c" id="dfp-ad-interAd"></div><div id="after-dfp-ad-interAd"></div></div></div></div><div class="a1497183"><button type="button" class="eabd010d" aria-labelledby="btt_label"><svg viewBox="0 0 10 10" fill="currentColor" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" class="d1bc18f7"><path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M9.44194 4.55806C9.68602 4.80213 9.68602 5.19786 9.44194 5.44194L5.46447 9.41942C5.22039 9.66349 4.82466 9.66349 4.58058 9.41942C4.33651 9.17534 4.33651 8.77961 4.58058 8.53553L7.49112 5.625L1 5.625C0.654823 5.625 0.375 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data-testid="toc-chapter"><a href="#how-we-picked" data-gtm-element="review_toc_link" data-jumplink-index="3" data-gtm-trigger="jump_link" data-toc-name="How we picked">How we picked</a></li><li class="cb4e898e" data-testid="toc-chapter"><a href="#how-and-where-we-tested" data-gtm-element="review_toc_link" data-jumplink-index="4" data-gtm-trigger="jump_link" data-toc-name="How and where we tested">How and where we tested</a></li><li class="cb4e898e" data-testid="toc-chapter"><a href="#top-pick-salomon-quest-4-gore-tex-hiking-boots" data-gtm-element="review_toc_link" data-jumplink-index="5" data-gtm-trigger="jump_link" data-toc-name="Top pick: Salomon Quest 4 Gore-Tex Hiking Boots">Top pick: Salomon Quest 4 Gore-Tex Hiking Boots</a></li><li class="cb4e898e" data-testid="toc-chapter"><a href="#budget-pick-merrell-moab-3-mid-waterproof-hiking-boots" data-gtm-element="review_toc_link" data-jumplink-index="6" data-gtm-trigger="jump_link" data-toc-name="Budget pick: Merrell Moab 3 Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots">Budget pick: Merrell Moab 3 Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots</a></li><li class="cb4e898e" data-testid="toc-chapter"><a href="#best-for-a-flexible-fit-vasque-breeze-waterproof-hiking-boot" data-gtm-element="review_toc_link" data-jumplink-index="7" data-gtm-trigger="jump_link" data-toc-name="Best for a flexible fit: Vasque Breeze Waterproof Hiking Boot">Best for a flexible fit: Vasque Breeze Waterproof Hiking Boot</a></li><li class="cb4e898e" data-testid="toc-chapter"><a href="#best-for-the-lightest-fit-hoka-trail-code-gtx-lightweight-hiker" data-gtm-element="review_toc_link" data-jumplink-index="8" data-gtm-trigger="jump_link" data-toc-name="Best for the lightest fit: Hoka Trail Code GTX Lightweight Hiker">Best for the lightest fit: Hoka Trail Code GTX Lightweight Hiker</a></li><li class="cb4e898e" data-testid="toc-chapter"><a href="#other-hiking-boots-worth-considering" data-gtm-element="review_toc_link" data-jumplink-index="9" data-gtm-trigger="jump_link" data-toc-name="Other hiking boots worth considering">Other hiking boots worth considering</a></li><li class="cb4e898e" data-testid="toc-chapter"><a href="#the-competition" data-gtm-element="review_toc_link" data-jumplink-index="10" data-gtm-trigger="jump_link" data-toc-name="The competition">The competition</a></li><li class="cb4e898e" data-testid="toc-chapter"><a href="#sources" data-gtm-element="review_toc_link" data-jumplink-index="11" data-gtm-trigger="jump_link" data-toc-name="Sources">Sources</a></li></ul></section><section class="b6d81848 d47f7b03" id="why-you-should-trust-us"><h2 class="e823fba7" aria-controls="why-you-should-trust-us-panel" aria-selected="true" tabindex="0" data-gtm-element="chapter_heading" data-gtm-trigger="single_chapter" data-chapter-name="Why you should trust us" data-expand-close="close" data-chapter-index="1">Why you should trust us</h2><div id="why-you-should-trust-us-panel" class="fa265be5" aria-labelledby="why-you-should-trust-us" aria-hidden="false"><p>Journalist Jenni Gritters, who has been working on this guide since 2018, has edited dozens of Wirecutter guides for the outdoor, travel, sleep, and babies-and-kids sections. She has also written for The New York Times, Outside, Slate, Reviewed, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and Gear Patrol.</p><p>For this guide:</p><ul><li>Since 2018 she has tested dozens of hiking boots herself and coordinated dozens of other testing panels.</li><li>She has hiked in the Pacific Northwest, the high deserts of Utah and Oregon, and beyond, all while carrying a 35-pound toddler or a 20-pound infant on her back.</li><li>An additional 25 testers have provided perspective on how the boots felt on their feet, on terrain including 13 US states as well as Iceland, Indonesia, China, New Zealand, Canada, and Mexico.</li><li>For the first iteration of this guide, published in 2017, writer Ebony Roberts conducted hours of research and interviewed several experts. Her reporting still appears in this guide.</li><li>Like all Wirecutter journalists, Jenni reviews and tests products with complete editorial independence. She is never made aware of any <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/how-wirecutter-makes-money/">business implications</a> of her editorial recommendations. Read more about our <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/editorial-standards/">editorial standards</a>.</li></ul></div></section><section class="b6d81848 d47f7b03" id="who-this-is-for"><h2 class="e823fba7" aria-controls="who-this-is-for-panel" aria-selected="true" tabindex="0" data-gtm-element="chapter_heading" data-gtm-trigger="single_chapter" data-chapter-name="Who this is for" data-expand-close="close" data-chapter-index="2">Who this is for</h2><div id="who-this-is-for-panel" class="fa265be5" aria-labelledby="who-this-is-for" aria-hidden="false"><div class="f669362e"><figure id="attachment_216689" class="caption alignnone"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image b71ff2c5"><img loading="lazy" alt="An assortment of twenty-six pairs of men's and women's hiking boots we tested." src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/hiking-boots-2048px-105.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/hiking-boots-2048px-105.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/hiking-boots-2048px-105.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024 1024w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/hiking-boots-2048px-105.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=1.5 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/hiking-boots-2048px-105.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=2 2048w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/hiking-boots-2048px-105.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980 980w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/hiking-boots-2048px-105.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=1.5 1470w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/hiking-boots-2048px-105.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=2 1960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/hiking-boots-2048px-105.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/hiking-boots-2048px-105.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/hiking-boots-2048px-105.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/hiking-boots-2048px-105.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/hiking-boots-2048px-105.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=1.5 720w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/hiking-boots-2048px-105.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=2 960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/hiking-boots-2048px-105.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/hiking-boots-2048px-105.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/hiking-boots-2048px-105.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=2 640w" width="2048" height="1365" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce alignnone size-full wp-image-216689"/></div><figcaption class="caption-text">  <span class="caption-text caption-credit">Photo: Steve Redmond</span></figcaption></figure></div><p>Whether you’re just starting your hiking journey with local day hikes, or you’re planning a one-month thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail, you need a pair of good hiking boots that provide over-the-ankle support.</p><p>Sure, you can tromp through the woods in many different types of shoes, including hiking shoes or trail-running shoes, but if you’re carrying weight on your back, you need that extra support to remain stable.</p><p>We have options for various foot shapes. Our picks will likely work for you, regardless of whether you <a href="https://www.footsmart.com/health-resource-center/foot/pronation" rel="noopener" target="_blank">pronate</a> (walk on the insides of your feet) or <a href="https://www.footsmart.com/health-resource-center/foot/supination" rel="noopener" target="_blank">supinate</a> (walk on the outsides of your feet), and all of the picks here should accommodate high or fallen arches.</p><p>Everyone’s feet are unique, however. To hike comfortably and safely, it’s essential that you find the right boot fit. We encourage you to read this whole guide—including our list of <a href="#other-hiking-boots-worth-considering">other boots worth considering</a>—with your foot shape and terrain plans in mind. And if the first few pairs you try on don’t feel secure and supportive on your feet, we urge you to try more.</p><div><div class="ff31b4af" data-ad-element="outer_ad_container" data-scp="removed"><div class="e5d43c70"><p class="cca4d3b6">Advertisement</p><a href="#after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-4" class="css-777zgl">SKIP ADVERTISEMENT</a><div class="ad dfp-ad-chapter-mid-4-wrapper css-rfqw0c" id="dfp-ad-chapter-mid-4"></div><div id="after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-4"></div></div></div></div></div></section><section class="b6d81848 d47f7b03" id="how-we-picked"><h2 class="e823fba7" aria-controls="how-we-picked-panel" aria-selected="true" tabindex="0" data-gtm-element="chapter_heading" data-gtm-trigger="single_chapter" data-chapter-name="How we picked" data-expand-close="close" data-chapter-index="3">How we picked</h2><div id="how-we-picked-panel" class="fa265be5" aria-labelledby="how-we-picked" aria-hidden="false"><p>Most hiking boots look like this:</p><figure id="attachment_29215" class="caption alignnone"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image" style="padding-bottom:77.05%;display:inline"><img alt="A diagram of a hiking boot with all of the different parts of the boot labeled." data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/20171117_hiking_boots_anatomy-1024x789.png" width="1024" height="789" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce size-large wp-image-29215" loading="lazy"/></div><figcaption class="caption-text"> This diagram points out the different parts of a hiking boot, including the tongue, liner, heel loop, collar, upper, heel counter, midsole footbed, shank, outsole, lugs, heel brake, rand, plate, toe cap, toe box, and lacing system. <span class="caption-text caption-credit">Illustration: Wirecutter Staff</span></figcaption></figure><p>Even so, there are many things that distinguish a truly great hiking boot from the rest. Since 2017, we’ve considered over 200 pairs of boots, tested 59 pairs, and spoken with many experts about the most important qualities to look for. Those qualities include:</p><ul><li><strong>Comfort:</strong> If a boot isn’t comfortable, every other feature will be insignificant. We looked at boot weight, keeping in mind that a lightweight but clunky boot might not be as comfortable to wear as a slightly heavier, more streamlined one.</li><li><strong>Support:</strong> Next to comfort, foot and ankle support is crucial. A good hiking boot keeps your foot locked down and secured in the heel area; again, this cradling effect is dependent on fit. It also has a well-thought-out lacing system to support your foot.</li><li><strong>Traction:</strong> You shouldn’t slip around in muddy, wet, or icy conditions. Most hikers traverse tree roots, loose rocks, slippery boulders, and other obstacles. During our testing, Vibram and Contagrip rubber both worked well in providing sticky traction.</li><li><strong>Protection:</strong> Toe, ankle, and underfoot reinforcements are essential elements because they protect your feet from trail obstacles. If a pair of boots is intended for rocky terrain, the design should have a rock shield in the sole, too.</li><li><strong>Water resistance:</strong> When you’re hiking, you’re likely to be crossing creeks, trekking over snow, or getting caught in a rainstorm at some point.</li></ul><figure id="attachment_29220" class="caption alignnone"><div aria-hidden="true" data-scp="gif" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/hikingboots-testers-daniela.gif"></div><div style="padding-top:56.315789473684205%" class="dec011b9" data-testid="video-wrapper"><div class="bffeebde"><div></div></div></div><figcaption class="caption-text"> Hiking boots don’t need to be as waterproof as rain boots, but a good pair will keep your feet dry, no matter the climate. <span class="caption-text caption-credit">Video: Daniela Gorny</span></figcaption></figure><ul><li><strong>Breathability:</strong> An all-around good boot should remain breathable and allow your feet to stay cool during summer hiking.</li><li><strong>Solid construction:</strong> We compared models to determine which boots had been designed to last. We looked at the tongue of each boot, paying close attention to <a href="https://qz.com/quartzy/1548838/one-detail-to-look-for-in-a-pair-of-waterproof-boots/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">gusseted tongues</a>, which help prevent dirt, water, and sand from getting into the boot.</li><li><strong>Durability:</strong> The footwear designers we interviewed said that a good pair of hiking boots should last from 300 to 500 miles (depending on the type of hiking, the weather conditions, the hiker’s gait, and the pack weight) before the cushioning becomes ineffective.</li></ul></div></section><section class="b6d81848 d47f7b03" id="how-and-where-we-tested"><h2 class="e823fba7" aria-controls="how-and-where-we-tested-panel" aria-selected="true" tabindex="0" data-gtm-element="chapter_heading" data-gtm-trigger="single_chapter" data-chapter-name="How and where we tested" data-expand-close="close" data-chapter-index="4">How and where we tested</h2><div id="how-and-where-we-tested-panel" class="fa265be5" aria-labelledby="how-and-where-we-tested" aria-hidden="false"><div class="f669362e"><figure id="attachment_216684" class="caption alignnone"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image b71ff2c5"><img loading="lazy" alt="A person wearing a hat and holding a lead with a dog next to them, walks through the woods in a pair of hiking boots." src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/hiking-boots-ebony-2048px1560.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/hiking-boots-ebony-2048px1560.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/hiking-boots-ebony-2048px1560.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024 1024w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/hiking-boots-ebony-2048px1560.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=1.5 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/hiking-boots-ebony-2048px1560.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=2 2048w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/hiking-boots-ebony-2048px1560.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980 980w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/hiking-boots-ebony-2048px1560.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=1.5 1470w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/hiking-boots-ebony-2048px1560.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=2 1960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/hiking-boots-ebony-2048px1560.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/hiking-boots-ebony-2048px1560.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/hiking-boots-ebony-2048px1560.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/hiking-boots-ebony-2048px1560.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/hiking-boots-ebony-2048px1560.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=1.5 720w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/hiking-boots-ebony-2048px1560.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=2 960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/hiking-boots-ebony-2048px1560.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/hiking-boots-ebony-2048px1560.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/07/hiking-boots-ebony-2048px1560.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=2 640w" width="2048" height="1365" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce alignnone size-full wp-image-216684"/></div><figcaption class="caption-text">  <span class="caption-text caption-credit">Photo: Steve Redmond</span></figcaption></figure></div><p>Throughout the years, dozens of testers have helped with this guide, hiking over 1,600 miles and taking more than 2 million steps. We’ve taken boots all over the United States (including Alaska and Hawaii), as well as to Iceland, Indonesia, China, New Zealand, Canada, and Mexico, and we’ve tackled loose gravel, groomed trails, and brush. Our testers have schlepped through mud, splashed in water, scampered up steep inclines, and slid on snow.</p><div><div class="ff31b4af" data-ad-element="outer_ad_container" data-scp="removed"><div class="e5d43c70"><p class="cca4d3b6">Advertisement</p><a href="#after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-5" class="css-777zgl">SKIP ADVERTISEMENT</a><div class="ad dfp-ad-chapter-mid-5-wrapper css-rfqw0c" id="dfp-ad-chapter-mid-5"></div><div id="after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-5"></div></div></div></div></div></section><section class="b6d81848 d47f7b03" id="top-pick-salomon-quest-4-gore-tex-hiking-boots"><h2 class="e823fba7" aria-controls="top-pick-salomon-quest-4-gore-tex-hiking-boots-panel" aria-selected="true" tabindex="0" data-gtm-element="chapter_heading" data-gtm-trigger="single_chapter" data-chapter-name="Top pick: Salomon Quest 4 Gore-Tex Hiking Boots" data-expand-close="close" data-chapter-index="5">Top pick: Salomon Quest 4 Gore-Tex Hiking Boots</h2><div id="top-pick-salomon-quest-4-gore-tex-hiking-boots-panel" class="fa265be5" aria-labelledby="top-pick-salomon-quest-4-gore-tex-hiking-boots" aria-hidden="false"><div class="f669362e"><figure id="attachment_236433" class="caption alignnone"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image b71ff2c5"><img loading="lazy" alt="Our top pick for best hiking boots overall, the Salomon Quest 4 Gore-Tex." src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/12/hikingboots-2048px-DSCF7464.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/12/hikingboots-2048px-DSCF7464.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/12/hikingboots-2048px-DSCF7464.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024 1024w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/12/hikingboots-2048px-DSCF7464.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=1.5 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/12/hikingboots-2048px-DSCF7464.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=2 2048w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/12/hikingboots-2048px-DSCF7464.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980 980w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/12/hikingboots-2048px-DSCF7464.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=1.5 1470w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/12/hikingboots-2048px-DSCF7464.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=2 1960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/12/hikingboots-2048px-DSCF7464.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/12/hikingboots-2048px-DSCF7464.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/12/hikingboots-2048px-DSCF7464.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/12/hikingboots-2048px-DSCF7464.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/12/hikingboots-2048px-DSCF7464.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=1.5 720w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/12/hikingboots-2048px-DSCF7464.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=2 960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/12/hikingboots-2048px-DSCF7464.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/12/hikingboots-2048px-DSCF7464.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2021/12/hikingboots-2048px-DSCF7464.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=2 640w" width="2048" height="1365" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce alignnone size-full wp-image-236433"/></div><figcaption class="caption-text">  <span class="caption-text caption-credit">Photo: Rozette Rago</span></figcaption></figure></div><div class="ebb615ab global-cob f7330940 eaaa9459 b32024f2 d097cc30" data-scp="callout"><h4 class="d02b79e1 e20b6350" data-scp="callout_label">Top pick</h4><div id="callout-chapter-1-1" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="45467"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="fabe3ad3"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="45467"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="45467"></span></div></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45467/177573/4/197137?merchant=REI" class="fa8c1483 product-merchant-link-button" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-store="REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45467/177573/4/197137?merchant=REI" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="45467" data-gtm-context="inline"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/45467/Salomon-Quest-4-Gore-Tex-Hiking-Boots--men---s-sizes-_20210726-184650_full.jpg" width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45467/177573/4/197137?merchant=REI" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Salomon Quest 4 Gore-Tex Hiking Boots (men’s sizes)" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="REI" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="45467" data-store="REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45467/177573/4/197137?merchant=REI" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="inline">Salomon Quest 4 Gore-Tex Hiking Boots (men’s sizes)</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45467/177573/4/197137?merchant=REI" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The best men’s hiking boot" data-store="REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45467/177573/4/197137?merchant=REI" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="45467" data-gtm-context="inline">The best men’s hiking boot</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">These versatile boots offer trustworthy traction, top-notch cushioning, and the widest toe box of any that we tested. Though they’re best suited for longer treks with heavier packs, they are comfortable to wear on hikes of any length.</p><div class="dded66b7"><div data-scp="removed"><h4 class="efa3259d">Buying Options</h4><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-0" data-source-id-order="0" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45467/177573/4/197137?merchant=REI" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="REI" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="45467" data-store="REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45467/177573/4/197137?merchant=REI" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$230</span> from <span>REI</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-1" data-source-id-order="1" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45467/188824/4/197137?merchant=Amazon" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="45467" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45467/188824/4/197137?merchant=Amazon" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$230</span> from <span>Amazon</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-2" data-source-id-order="2" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45467/203555/4/197137?merchant=Zappos" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Zappos" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="45467" data-store="Zappos" data-vars-store="Zappos" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45467/203555/4/197137?merchant=Zappos" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$230</span> from <span>Zappos</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div id="callout-chapter-1-2" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="45468"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="fabe3ad3"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="45468"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="45468"></span></div></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45468/173632/4/197138?merchant=REI" class="fa8c1483 product-merchant-link-button" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-store="REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45468/173632/4/197138?merchant=REI" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="45468" data-gtm-context="inline"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/45468/Salomon-Quest-4-Gore-Tex-Hiking-Boots--women---s-sizes-_20210726-184713_full.jpg" width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45468/173632/4/197138?merchant=REI" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Salomon Quest 4 Gore-Tex Hiking Boots (women’s sizes)" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="REI" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="45468" data-store="REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45468/173632/4/197138?merchant=REI" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="inline">Salomon Quest 4 Gore-Tex Hiking Boots (women’s sizes)</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45468/173632/4/197138?merchant=REI" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The best women’s hiking boot" data-store="REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45468/173632/4/197138?merchant=REI" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="45468" data-gtm-context="inline">The best women’s hiking boot</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">These versatile boots offer trustworthy traction, top-notch cushioning, and the widest toe box of any boots we tested. Though they’re best suited for longer treks with heavier packs, they are comfortable to wear on hikes of any length.</p><div class="dded66b7"><div data-scp="removed"><h4 class="efa3259d">Buying Options</h4><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-0" data-source-id-order="0" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45468/173632/4/197138?merchant=REI" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="REI" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="45468" data-store="REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45468/173632/4/197138?merchant=REI" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$230</span> from <span>REI</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-1" data-source-id-order="1" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45468/188826/4/197138?merchant=Amazon" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="1" data-pid="45468" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45468/188826/4/197138?merchant=Amazon" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$230</span> from <span>Amazon</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p>The Salomon Quest Gore-Tex Hiking Boots (in <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45467/177573/4/139945/?merchant=REI" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="REI" data-pick-type-id="1" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45467/177573/4/139945/?merchant=REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-gtm-context="chapter_top-pick-salomon-quest-4-gore-tex-hiking-boots" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="REI" data-pid="45467" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45467/177573/4/139945/?merchant=REI">men’s</a> and <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45468/173632/4/139946/?merchant=REI" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="REI" data-pick-type-id="1" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45468/173632/4/139946/?merchant=REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-gtm-context="chapter_top-pick-salomon-quest-4-gore-tex-hiking-boots" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="REI" data-pid="45468" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/45468/173632/4/139946/?merchant=REI">women’s</a> sizes) have been our top pick since we first began testing hiking boots, in 2018.</p><p><strong>They offer excellent traction on varied terrain.</strong> In testing three versions of the Quest boots, our testers have crossed glaciers, braved steep trails, and climbed rocky terrain, and they’ve waded through streams, navigated late-spring snow, and slopped through knee-deep mud. And because we’ve tried nearly everything, we can confidently make the following promise: Whether you’re scrambling, climbing, or walking down a paved sidewalk, these boots, with their stellar construction, can handle it.</p><p>Instead of the commonly used Vibram outsole, the Quest pair’s lugs are made with Contagrip rubber, which we’ve found to be just as good. In 2021, the company added stability and heel support to the base of the boots. Although they still feel just as flexible in the foot, these boots are now more rigid around the ankle, so they’re perfect for backpacking trips with heavy packs, when you need the extra support.</p><p><strong>They fit most foot shapes.</strong> Multiple testers, with a mix of wide and narrow feet, found these boots to be comfortable for their particular foot shape. That’s likely thanks to the boots’ roomy toe box. We could wiggle our toes, but our feet still felt supported. One tester who had plantar fasciitis even found that he could comfortably wear the Quest boots without his usual insoles. We found these boots to be slightly wider through the foot than other pairs we tested. (If you have very wide feet, however, we recommend our budget pick, the <a href="#budget-pick-merrell-moab-3-mid-waterproof-hiking-boots">Merrell Moab 3 boots</a>.) The Quest boots fit true to size.</p><p><strong>They’re supportive, but they don’t feel too heavy.</strong> Of all the boots we tried, this pair had the best underfoot protection, due to a midsole made with EVA foam for cushioning and an under-arch shank for added stability. If you struggle with aching feet or carry a heavy pack (or a child), this added support should allow you to go a few extra miles without experiencing foot pain. But compared with many other traditional hiking boots, these boots didn’t feel overbuilt on the trail, even on a shorter day hike. The uppers hug the tops of the feet without feeling compressive, which we very much appreciated on longer hikes.</p><p><strong>They protect your toes.</strong> After we completed a long, challenging hike, our feet felt far less sore wearing these boots in comparison with most of the other ones we tested. We could still sense the ground enough to navigate properly, but the many rocks we encountered didn’t cause sore toes. And if you tend to stub your toes, you’ll also be grateful that the Contagrip rubber outsole extends to offer toe and heel protection.</p><p><strong>They’re breathable but not leaky.</strong> The Quest boots strike that ideal balance of being both breathable and waterproof—a combination that can be tough to find. They didn’t leak, even after we took muddy, puddle-heavy walks along the shores of New Zealand’s alpine lakes. They’re also easy to clean, as dirt and mud wipe right off.</p><p><strong>They last for years.</strong> Even after multiple seasons of use—including in the snow and the heat, in both Oregon and California—the Quest boots have remained comfortable and well ventilated. The waterproofing appears to be durable, too. If you do discover a problem early on, Salomon offers a 30-day return policy for clean gear and a two-year warranty covering manufacturing defects. But we recommend buying through <a href="https://www.rei.com/help/returns" rel="noopener" target="_blank">REI</a> or <a href="https://www.zappos.com/shipping-and-returns" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Zappos</a> due to those retailers’ excellent, less-restrictive return policies for online purchases. (As of 2023, REI’s one-year return policy is limited to REI Co-op members; non-members have 90 days.)</p><h3>Flaws but not dealbreakers</h3><ul><li>The Quest 4 boots are the heaviest of our picks, with the men’s size 9 pair, for example, weighing over 2 pounds 13 ounces, so these boots may be too much for shorter hikes. They also have a rigid build, so it took about 10 miles of walking for us to break them in, whereas most boots we tested felt broken-in after 5 miles.</li><li>The laces are sheathed with a material that’s supposed to make them more secure. But in our experience, the laces were quite rigid, which made the boots difficult to tie; even when we double-knotted the laces, they came untied or loosened as we walked. We ended up replacing them with another pair of laces we had at home.</li></ul></div></section><section class="b6d81848 d47f7b03" id="budget-pick-merrell-moab-3-mid-waterproof-hiking-boots"><h2 class="e823fba7" aria-controls="budget-pick-merrell-moab-3-mid-waterproof-hiking-boots-panel" aria-selected="true" tabindex="0" data-gtm-element="chapter_heading" data-gtm-trigger="single_chapter" data-chapter-name="Budget pick: Merrell Moab 3 Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots" data-expand-close="close" data-chapter-index="6">Budget pick: Merrell Moab 3 Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots</h2><div id="budget-pick-merrell-moab-3-mid-waterproof-hiking-boots-panel" class="fa265be5" aria-labelledby="budget-pick-merrell-moab-3-mid-waterproof-hiking-boots" aria-hidden="false"><div class="f669362e"><figure id="attachment_303722" class="caption alignnone"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image b71ff2c5"><img loading="lazy" alt="A pair of Merrell Moab 3 Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots." src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/03/hikingboots-2048px-2820.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/03/hikingboots-2048px-2820.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/03/hikingboots-2048px-2820.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024 1024w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/03/hikingboots-2048px-2820.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=1.5 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/03/hikingboots-2048px-2820.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=2 2048w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/03/hikingboots-2048px-2820.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980 980w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/03/hikingboots-2048px-2820.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=1.5 1470w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/03/hikingboots-2048px-2820.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=2 1960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/03/hikingboots-2048px-2820.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/03/hikingboots-2048px-2820.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/03/hikingboots-2048px-2820.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/03/hikingboots-2048px-2820.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/03/hikingboots-2048px-2820.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=1.5 720w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/03/hikingboots-2048px-2820.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=2 960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/03/hikingboots-2048px-2820.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/03/hikingboots-2048px-2820.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/03/hikingboots-2048px-2820.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=2 640w" width="2048" height="1365" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce alignnone size-full wp-image-303722"/></div><figcaption class="caption-text">  <span class="caption-text caption-credit">Photo: Connie Park</span></figcaption></figure></div><div class="ebb615ab global-cob f7330940 b32024f2 d097cc30" data-scp="callout"><h4 class="d02b79e1 e20b6350" data-scp="callout_label">Budget pick</h4><div id="callout-chapter-3-1" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="54963"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="fabe3ad3"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="54963"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="54963"></span></div></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54963/188829/4/197139?merchant=REI" class="fa8c1483 product-merchant-link-button" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-store="REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54963/188829/4/197139?merchant=REI" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="54963" data-gtm-context="inline"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/54963/Merrell-Moab-3-Mid-Waterproof-Hiking-Boots--men---s-sizes-_20230316-171202_full.jpeg" width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54963/188829/4/197139?merchant=REI" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Merrell Moab 3 Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots (men’s sizes)" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="REI" data-pick-type-id="3" data-pid="54963" data-store="REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54963/188829/4/197139?merchant=REI" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="inline">Merrell Moab 3 Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots (men’s sizes)</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54963/188829/4/197139?merchant=REI" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A no-frills men’s hiking boot" data-store="REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54963/188829/4/197139?merchant=REI" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="54963" data-gtm-context="inline">A no-frills men’s hiking boot</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">These lower-priced boots are a reliable choice for people who plan to hike short distances and for those with wider feet.</p><div class="dded66b7"><div data-scp="removed"><h4 class="efa3259d">Buying Options</h4><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-0" data-source-id-order="0" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54963/188829/4/197139?merchant=REI" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="REI" data-pick-type-id="3" data-pid="54963" data-store="REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54963/188829/4/197139?merchant=REI" 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class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54964/188832/4/197236?merchant=REI" class="fa8c1483 product-merchant-link-button" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-store="REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54964/188832/4/197236?merchant=REI" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="54964" data-gtm-context="inline"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/54964/Merrell-Moab-3-Mid-Waterproof-Hiking-Boots--women---s-sizes-_20230316-171804_full.jpeg" width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54964/188832/4/197236?merchant=REI" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" 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no-frills women’s hiking boot</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">These lower-priced boots are a reliable choice for people who plan to hike short distances and for those with wider feet.</p><div class="dded66b7"><div data-scp="removed"><h4 class="efa3259d">Buying Options</h4><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-0" data-source-id-order="0" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54964/188832/4/197236?merchant=REI" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="REI" data-pick-type-id="3" data-pid="54964" data-store="REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54964/188832/4/197236?merchant=REI" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$140</span> from <span>REI</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-1" 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data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54963/188829/4/158835/?merchant=REI">men’s</a> and <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54964/188832/4/158836/?merchant=REI" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="REI" data-pick-type-id="3" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54964/188832/4/158836/?merchant=REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-gtm-context="chapter_budget-pick-merrell-moab-3-mid-waterproof-hiking-boots" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="REI" data-pid="54964" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54964/188832/4/158836/?merchant=REI">women’s</a> sizes) to hikers.</p><p><strong>These are the best boots for wide feet.</strong> The Moab boots come in two widths, which isn’t the case for most of the boots we tested (including <a href="#top-pick-salomon-quest-4-gore-tex-hiking-boots">our top pick</a>). Even the regular-width model is significantly wider than our other picks’ regular-width options.</p><p><strong>They’re inexpensive but still well made.</strong> Although these boots are the least expensive of our picks, they are still sturdy, waterproof, and fairly breathable. They offer high-quality underfoot protection, and they’re capable of handling day hikes and backpacking trips. In fact, the Moab 3 boots offered the best breathability we could find in a pair costing $150 or less, and that’s probably due to their smartly placed mesh panels. (Even so, they weren’t as well ventilated as the Salomon Quest pair or the <a href="#best-for-a-flexible-fit-vasque-breeze-waterproof-hiking-boot">Vasque Breeze</a> boots.) Merrell allows <a href="https://www.merrell.com/US/en/returns?caid=cs-returns-exchanges" rel="noopener" target="_blank">free returns</a> on unused items for up to 30 days; again, we recommend buying from REI or Zappos.</p><p><strong>They’re stable and comfortable to wear on all terrain.</strong> A newly contoured footbed (as of 2022) and reinforced heel cushion provide an extremely comfortable step—the Moab 3 boots feel broken-in right out of the box. The company also added extra shock absorption to the midfoot plates; along with the Vibram outsole, this feature protects toes against rocks and roots. The boots weigh a middle-of-the-road 2 pounds 4 ounces per pair (depending on sizing).</p><h3>Flaws but not dealbreakers</h3><ul><li>They may not remain waterproof. You can choose from waterproof or non-waterproof models. We tested the waterproof version, and though our feet stayed fairly dry through multiple creek crossings, the suede sections on the boots themselves got soaked. In rainy and wet climates, these boots may not keep the water out for long; if you’re looking for boots to wear in such places, check out our top pick.</li><li>Their lower ankle isn’t as supportive, though they are easy to lace. The ankle portion of these boots doesn’t extend as high as it does on the Salomon boots, so these boots may not work as well for longer hikes or for hikes with heavier packs. Testers also complained about debris getting into the top of the boots’ wide, shallower ankle. But the Moab pair is easy to lace, with rigid eye hooks that catch the sturdy laces well and keep the boots tight around the upper foot.</li></ul><div><div class="ff31b4af" data-ad-element="outer_ad_container" data-scp="removed"><div class="e5d43c70"><p class="cca4d3b6">Advertisement</p><a href="#after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-6" class="css-777zgl">SKIP ADVERTISEMENT</a><div class="ad dfp-ad-chapter-mid-6-wrapper css-rfqw0c" id="dfp-ad-chapter-mid-6"></div><div id="after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-6"></div></div></div></div></div></section><section class="b6d81848 d47f7b03" id="best-for-a-flexible-fit-vasque-breeze-waterproof-hiking-boot"><h2 class="e823fba7" aria-controls="best-for-a-flexible-fit-vasque-breeze-waterproof-hiking-boot-panel" aria-selected="true" tabindex="0" data-gtm-element="chapter_heading" data-gtm-trigger="single_chapter" data-chapter-name="Best for a flexible fit: Vasque Breeze Waterproof Hiking Boot" data-expand-close="close" data-chapter-index="7">Best for a flexible fit: Vasque Breeze Waterproof Hiking Boot</h2><div id="best-for-a-flexible-fit-vasque-breeze-waterproof-hiking-boot-panel" class="fa265be5" aria-labelledby="best-for-a-flexible-fit-vasque-breeze-waterproof-hiking-boot" aria-hidden="false"><div class="f669362e"><div class="ce43b2db fb2675ba" data-testid="gallery-wrapper"><article class="d63cac99" data-gtm-element="gallery-main" data-testid="gallery"><div class="d1ee6a2a"><aside class="dfb4f088"><div aria-label="Go to Slide 1" tabindex="-1" class="fc4db63f fd22436a " style="-webkit-transform:translate3d(0%, 0, 0);-moz-transform:translate3d(0%, 0, 0);-ms-transform:translate3d(0%, 0, 0);-o-transform:translate3d(0%, 0, 0);transform:translate3d(0%, 0, 0)" role="button" data-testid="gallery-slide-1"><div data-scp="gallery_main"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image b71ff2c5" style="padding-bottom:50.00%;display:inline"><img loading="lazy" alt="A pair of brown Vasque Breeze Waterproof hiking boots." itemProp="image" 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data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/03/hikingboots-2048px-0260.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/03/hikingboots-2048px-0260.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/03/hikingboots-2048px-0260.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/03/hikingboots-2048px-0260.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/03/hikingboots-2048px-0260.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/03/hikingboots-2048px-0260.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/03/hikingboots-2048px-0260.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90&dpr=2 640w" width="150" height="100" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce"/></div></div></button></div></div></div></div></div><div class="ebb615ab global-cob f7330940 b32024f2 d097cc30" data-scp="callout"><h4 class="d02b79e1 e20b6350" data-scp="callout_label">Best for</h4><div id="callout-chapter-10-3" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="54958"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="fabe3ad3"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="54958"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="54958"></span></div></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132477?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" class="fa8c1483 product-merchant-link-button" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-store="Steep & Cheap" data-vars-store="Steep & Cheap" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132477?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="54958" data-gtm-context="inline"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/54958/Vasque-Breeze-Waterproof-Hiking-Boot--men---s-sizes-_20230316-172039_full.jpeg" width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132477?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vasque Breeze Waterproof Hiking Boot (men’s sizes)" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Steep & Cheap" data-pick-type-id="10" data-pid="54958" data-store="Steep & Cheap" data-vars-store="Steep & Cheap" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132477?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="inline">Vasque Breeze Waterproof Hiking Boot (men’s sizes)</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132477?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Best for a flexible fit" data-store="Steep & Cheap" data-vars-store="Steep & Cheap" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132477?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="54958" data-gtm-context="inline">Best for a flexible fit</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">These flexible, lightweight hiking boots work well on many different types of terrain, and they last over time. They do run narrow, though, and take longer to break in than our top pick.</p><div class="dded66b7"><div data-scp="removed"><h4 class="efa3259d">Buying Options</h4><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-0" data-source-id-order="0"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132477?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-pick-type-id="10" data-pid="54958" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132477?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" data-dealvalue="72" data-dealcurrency="USD" data-dealname="Vasque Breeze Waterproof Hiking Boot (Men’s Sizes)" data-dealcategory="Outdoors" data-dealid="426395" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_button"><span><span><del class="c3797685">$120</del> </span>$72 from <span>Steep & Cheap</span></span></a><div class="eae3eb55"><p>Price includes shipping</p></div></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-1" data-source-id-order="1"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132482?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-pick-type-id="10" data-pid="54958" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132482?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" data-dealvalue="72" data-dealcurrency="USD" data-dealname="Vasque Breeze Waterproof Hiking Boot (Men’s Sizes)" data-dealcategory="Outdoors" data-dealid="426395" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_button"><span><span><del class="c3797685">$120</del> </span>$72 from <span>Steep & Cheap (wide width)</span></span></a><div class="eae3eb55"><p>Price includes shipping</p></div></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-2" data-source-id-order="2" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54958/188834/4/197237?merchant=Amazon" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="10" data-pid="54958" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54958/188834/4/197237?merchant=Amazon" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$120</span> from <span>Amazon</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-3" data-source-id-order="3" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54958/188835/4/197237?merchant=Backcountry" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Backcountry" data-pick-type-id="10" data-pid="54958" data-store="Backcountry" data-vars-store="Backcountry" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54958/188835/4/197237?merchant=Backcountry" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$105</span> from <span>Backcountry</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div id="callout-chapter-10-4" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="54959"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="fabe3ad3"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="54959"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="54959"></span></div></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132472?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" class="fa8c1483 product-merchant-link-button" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-store="Steep & Cheap" data-vars-store="Steep & Cheap" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132472?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="54959" data-gtm-context="inline"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/54959/Vasque-Breeze-Waterproof-Hiking-Boot--women---s-sizes-_20230316-172337_full.jpeg" width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132472?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vasque Breeze Waterproof Hiking Boot (women’s sizes)" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Steep & Cheap" data-pick-type-id="10" data-pid="54959" data-store="Steep & Cheap" data-vars-store="Steep & Cheap" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132472?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="inline">Vasque Breeze Waterproof Hiking Boot (women’s sizes)</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132472?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Best for a flexible fit" data-store="Steep & Cheap" data-vars-store="Steep & Cheap" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132472?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="54959" data-gtm-context="inline">Best for a flexible fit</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">These flexible, lightweight hiking boots work well on many different types of terrain, and they last over time. They do run narrow, though, and they take longer to break in than our top pick.</p><div class="dded66b7"><div data-scp="removed"><h4 class="efa3259d">Buying Options</h4><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-0" data-source-id-order="0"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132472?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-pick-type-id="10" data-pid="54959" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/deals/132472?merchant=Steep%20%26%20Cheap" data-dealvalue="72" data-dealcurrency="USD" data-dealname="Vasque Breeze Waterproof Hiking Boots (Women’s Sizes)" data-dealcategory="Outdoors" data-dealid="426390" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_review_deal_button"><span><span><del class="c3797685">$160</del> </span>$72 from <span>Steep & Cheap</span></span></a><div class="eae3eb55"><p>Price includes shipping (deal on brown or gray)</p></div></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-1" data-source-id-order="1" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54959/188837/4/197239?merchant=Amazon" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="10" data-pid="54959" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54959/188837/4/197239?merchant=Amazon" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$120</span> from <span>Amazon</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-2" data-source-id-order="2" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54959/207608/4/197239?merchant=Dick's%20Sporting%20Goods" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Dick's Sporting Goods" data-pick-type-id="10" data-pid="54959" data-store="Dick's Sporting Goods" data-vars-store="Dick's Sporting Goods" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54959/207608/4/197239?merchant=Dick's%20Sporting%20Goods" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$120</span> from <span>Dick's Sporting Goods</span></a></div><div class="b279b202 product-pricebox-3" data-source-id-order="3" data-country-code="US"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54959/188838/4/197239?merchant=Backcountry" class="b50e01ee" data-gtm-element="callout_buy_button_impression" data-link-type="button" data-merchant="Backcountry" data-pick-type-id="10" data-pid="54959" data-store="Backcountry" data-vars-store="Backcountry" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54959/188838/4/197239?merchant=Backcountry" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-gtm-context="inline" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_button"><span>$105</span> from <span>Backcountry</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p>The Vasque Breeze Waterproof Hiking Boot (in <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54958/188834/4/158837/?merchant=Amazon" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="10" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54958/188834/4/158837/?merchant=Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-gtm-context="chapter_best-for-a-flexible-fit-vasque-breeze-waterproof-hiking-boot" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pid="54958" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54958/188834/4/158837/?merchant=Amazon">men’s</a> and <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54959/188837/4/158838/?merchant=Amazon" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Amazon" data-pick-type-id="10" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54959/188837/4/158838/?merchant=Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-gtm-context="chapter_best-for-a-flexible-fit-vasque-breeze-waterproof-hiking-boot" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pid="54959" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54959/188837/4/158838/?merchant=Amazon">women’s</a> sizes) combines a flexible, comfortable midfoot with the ankle support necessary for hiking with a heavy pack.</p><p><strong>They’re light, and they’re the most flexible boots we tested.</strong> Weighing about 2 pounds 2 ounces a pair (depending on the size), the Breeze boots rank among the lightest boots we tested, second only to the <a href="#best-for-the-lightest-fit-hoka-trail-code-gtx-lightweight-hiker">Hoka Trail Code</a> boots. The benefit: You can move quickly over varied terrain. Jenni especially noticed the flexibility while driving and getting her kids ready for a hike.</p><p><strong>They’re supportive, comfortable, and stable.</strong> With many of the competitors we tested, more flexibility and lighter weight meant less stability and comfort, but not so with the Breeze boots. The EVA foam under the midsole and footbed felt supportive, and the proprietary outsoles were grippy on wet, muddy, and dusty terrain. The Hoka Trail Code boots are similarly light, but they are more pillowy underfoot; choose the Breeze boots if you prefer being able to feel the ground more thoroughly. As with <a href="#top-pick-salomon-quest-4-gore-tex-hiking-boots">our top pick</a>, fully breaking in the Breeze boots takes about 10 miles. But if you can tough it out, we think you’ll find—as we have—that these boots get better the longer you wear them. For several of our testers, the combination of a light, comfortable fit with a supportive ankle and sole made the Breeze boots, once broken in, their go-to option, regardless of the temperature or terrain. This was true even when we presented our testers with many other boots.</p><p><strong>They’re waterproof, breathable, and durable.</strong> We tested the Breeze boots in desert and snowy climates, as well as on rainy mountain hikes, and our feet stayed warm and dry but never got too sweaty.</p><h3>Flaws but not dealbreakers</h3><ul><li>After a desert hike, we ended up with a bit of trail debris in our boots. We also found that the laces loosened over time, so be sure to use proper lacing techniques to ensure the boots stay locked in.</li><li>Although our pairs have lasted across multiple seasons, the leather can get scratched and dirty.</li><li>For our testers with narrower feet and higher arches, the Vasque Breeze boots appeared to be a winner almost every time. But for those with lower arches, the more-rigid ankle support sometimes hit higher on their legs, causing hot spots on testers’ ankle bones. These hot spots diminished over time, but they were a chief complaint during the first 10 or so miles. We do recommend sizing up at least a half-size, if not a full size, to get more room in the ankle and reduce the likelihood of hot spots.</li></ul></div></section><section class="b6d81848 d47f7b03" id="best-for-the-lightest-fit-hoka-trail-code-gtx-lightweight-hiker"><h2 class="e823fba7" aria-controls="best-for-the-lightest-fit-hoka-trail-code-gtx-lightweight-hiker-panel" aria-selected="true" tabindex="0" data-gtm-element="chapter_heading" data-gtm-trigger="single_chapter" data-chapter-name="Best for the lightest fit: Hoka Trail Code GTX Lightweight Hiker" data-expand-close="close" data-chapter-index="8">Best for the lightest fit: Hoka Trail Code GTX Lightweight Hiker</h2><div id="best-for-the-lightest-fit-hoka-trail-code-gtx-lightweight-hiker-panel" class="fa265be5" aria-labelledby="best-for-the-lightest-fit-hoka-trail-code-gtx-lightweight-hiker" aria-hidden="false"><div class="f669362e"><figure id="attachment_361120" class="caption alignnone"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image b71ff2c5"><img loading="lazy" alt="A pair of Hoka Trail Code GTX Lightweight Hiker boots." src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7707.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7707.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7707.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024 1024w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7707.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=1.5 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7707.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=2 2048w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7707.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980 980w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7707.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=1.5 1470w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7707.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=2 1960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7707.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7707.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7707.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7707.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7707.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=1.5 720w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7707.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=2 960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7707.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7707.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7707.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=2 640w" width="2048" height="1365" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce alignnone size-full wp-image-361120"/></div><figcaption class="caption-text">  <span class="caption-text caption-credit">Photo: Michael Hession</span></figcaption></figure></div><div class="ebb615ab global-cob f7330940 b32024f2 d097cc30" data-scp="callout"><h4 class="d02b79e1 e20b6350" data-scp="callout_label">Best for</h4><div id="callout-chapter-10-5" class="fd1ac384" data-scp="callout_item" data-testid="callout" data-pid="59262"><span class="ddf294c5"><div class="fabe3ad3"><div class="e14704b2" role="button" tabindex="0" data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="59262"><span aria-label="Save Product" class="a478f5d2 " data-gtm-trigger="save_product" data-save-content-value="true" data-save-content-id="59262"></span></div></div></span><div class="f1cabe17"><div class="f31f6df1"><div class="efc734d0 eae76d54"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59262/197104/4/197240?merchant=REI" class="fa8c1483 product-merchant-link-button" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" data-store="REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59262/197104/4/197240?merchant=REI" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_image" data-scp="removed" tabindex="-1" data-pid="59262" data-gtm-context="inline"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img alt="" itemProp="image" data-src="https://d1b5h9psu9yexj.cloudfront.net/59262/Hoka-Trail-Code-GTX-Lightweight-Hiker--men---s-sizes-_20231205-224402_full.jpeg" width="570" height="380" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce" loading="lazy"/></div></a></div><div class="ce2bb787"><div><h3 class="b550f131 e26624a1 a1a87f29"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59262/197104/4/197240?merchant=REI" class="dfb6b88d" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hoka Trail Code GTX Lightweight Hiker (men’s sizes)" data-gtm-element="callout_product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="REI" data-pick-type-id="10" data-pid="59262" data-store="REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59262/197104/4/197240?merchant=REI" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_name" data-scp="callout_product" data-gtm-context="inline">Hoka Trail Code GTX Lightweight Hiker (men’s sizes)</a></h3><h2 class="eafb159a"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59262/197104/4/197240?merchant=REI" class="c44f6873" rel="sponsored noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Best for the lightest fit" data-store="REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59262/197104/4/197240?merchant=REI" data-gtm-trigger="callout_product_link_title" data-scp="callout_title" data-pid="59262" data-gtm-context="inline">Best for the lightest fit</a></h2></div><p class="ec57f3ca" data-scp="callout_description">These ultra-comfy hiking boots are the lightest of our picks. 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They have a customizable fit, due to a well-thought-out lacing system. 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This fit can be polarizing, which is why we suggest trying these boots on before you order. Though the Trail Code design is less pillowy than that of the <a href="#the-competition">Hoka Anacapa 2</a>, it’s still well cushioned, with thick EVA foam laid across the midsole. The result is comfort without the loss of stability.</p><div class="f669362e"><div class="ce43b2db fb2675ba" data-testid="gallery-wrapper"><article class="d63cac99" data-gtm-element="gallery-main" data-testid="gallery"><div class="d1ee6a2a"><aside class="dfb4f088"><div aria-label="Go to Slide 1" tabindex="-1" class="fc4db63f fd22436a " style="-webkit-transform:translate3d(0%, 0, 0);-moz-transform:translate3d(0%, 0, 0);-ms-transform:translate3d(0%, 0, 0);-o-transform:translate3d(0%, 0, 0);transform:translate3d(0%, 0, 0)" role="button" data-testid="gallery-slide-1"><div data-scp="gallery_main"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image b71ff2c5" style="padding-bottom:50.00%;display:inline"><img loading="lazy" alt="Side view of a Hoka Trail Code GTX Lightweight Hikers boot." itemProp="image" data-testid="gallery-image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7708.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7708.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7708.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024 1024w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7708.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=1.5 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7708.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=2 2048w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7708.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980 980w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7708.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=1.5 1470w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7708.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=2 1960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7708.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7708.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7708.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7708.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7708.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=1.5 720w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7708.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=2 960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7708.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7708.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7708.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=2 640w" width="1024" height="512" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce"/></div><div aria-hidden="true" data-scp="image_caption" data-testid="image-caption">The Hoka Trail Code GTX Lightweight Hiker looks like a running shoe, but it has the ankle support required for going on a longer hike or carrying a heavier pack. <span>Photo: Michael Hession</span></div></div></div><div aria-label="Go to Slide 2" tabindex="-1" class="fc4db63f " style="-webkit-transform:translate3d(100%, 0, 0);-moz-transform:translate3d(100%, 0, 0);-ms-transform:translate3d(100%, 0, 0);-o-transform:translate3d(100%, 0, 0);transform:translate3d(100%, 0, 0)" role="button" data-testid="gallery-slide-2"><div data-scp="gallery_main"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image b71ff2c5" style="padding-bottom:50.00%;display:inline"><img loading="lazy" alt="Close-up of the lacing system in the ankle area of the Hoka Trail Code GTX Lightweight Hikers boot." itemProp="image" data-testid="gallery-image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7709.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7709.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7709.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024 1024w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7709.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=1.5 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7709.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=1024&dpr=2 2048w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7709.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980 980w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7709.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=1.5 1470w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7709.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=980&dpr=2 1960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7709.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7709.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7709.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=768&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7709.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7709.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=1.5 720w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7709.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=480&dpr=2 960w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7709.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7709.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7709.jpg?auto=webp&quality=75&width=320&dpr=2 640w" width="1024" height="512" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce"/></div><div aria-hidden="true" data-scp="image_caption" data-testid="image-caption">If you prefer a looser fit or you’re hiking on flat trails with a lighter pack, you can opt not to lace up the ankle, and the Trail Code boots will still provide comfort and support for your feet. <span>Photo: Michael Hession</span></div></div></div></aside></div></article><div data-scp="removed"><div class="f06fe6a0" data-testid="gallery-caption"><figcaption>The Hoka Trail Code GTX Lightweight Hiker looks like a running shoe, but it has the ankle support required for going on a longer hike or carrying a heavier pack. <span>Photo: Michael Hession</span></figcaption></div><div class="a312cd0e"><div class="fea15450" style="-webkit-transform:translate3d(0px, 0, 0);-moz-transform:translate3d(0px, 0, 0);-ms-transform:translate3d(0px, 0, 0);-o-transform:translate3d(0px, 0, 0);transform:translate3d(0px, 0, 0)" aria-label="Thumbnail Navigation" data-testid="gallery-film-strip"><button type="button" tabindex="0" aria-pressed="true" aria-label="Go to Slide 1" class="f3f66c2d c1ad3518 " data-gtm-trigger="gallery_thumbnail" data-testid="gallery-thumbnail-1"><div class="ba4aed2d"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img loading="lazy" alt="Side view of a Hoka Trail Code GTX Lightweight Hikers boot." itemProp="image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7708.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7708.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150" 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data-gtm-trigger="gallery_thumbnail" data-testid="gallery-thumbnail-2"><div class="ba4aed2d"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img loading="lazy" alt="Close-up of the lacing system in the ankle area of the Hoka Trail Code GTX Lightweight Hikers boot." itemProp="image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7709.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7709.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7709.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7709.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7709.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7709.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7709.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/12/hikingboots-2048px-7709.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90&dpr=2 640w" width="150" height="100" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce"/></div></div></button></div></div></div></div></div><p><strong>They’re the most breathable of our picks, yet they’re still waterproof.</strong> On a hot day, these are the boots we’d wear, due to the mesh upper, which extends along the top of the shoe as well as along the sides. Somehow, the Trail Code boots maintain solid waterproofing as well, with a Gore-Tex bootie (instead of just a liner) that keeps water out while letting air in. Nearly all of the fabric on these boots is made from recycled polyester.</p><p><strong>The lacing system is easy to adjust.</strong> For anyone who is used to standing closer to the ground, having a lot of underfoot support can be disconcerting. But Hoka’s well-designed lacing system lets you tightly lock your ankle and upper foot into the boot, so you don’t roll from side to side (a major worry that comes with added height).</p><h3>Flaws but not dealbreakers</h3><ul><li>The plush feel of the Trail Code design is polarizing. Perhaps you’ll find these boots pleasantly cushy and supportive, or perhaps you’ll find them unnecessarily chunky, like trying to hike with two chunks of a mattress appended to your foot. The only way to know is to try them, so we recommend either trying them on in a store first or purchasing from a retailer with a good return policy.</li><li>These boots run a bit large; you’ll probably want to move down about a half-size from your street-shoe size, and you should try them on in person if possible.</li></ul><div><div class="ff31b4af" data-ad-element="outer_ad_container" data-scp="removed"><div class="e5d43c70"><p class="cca4d3b6">Advertisement</p><a href="#after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-7" class="css-777zgl">SKIP ADVERTISEMENT</a><div class="ad dfp-ad-chapter-mid-7-wrapper css-rfqw0c" id="dfp-ad-chapter-mid-7"></div><div id="after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-7"></div></div></div></div></div></section><section class="b6d81848 d47f7b03" id="other-hiking-boots-worth-considering"><h2 class="e823fba7" aria-controls="other-hiking-boots-worth-considering-panel" aria-selected="true" tabindex="0" data-gtm-element="chapter_heading" data-gtm-trigger="single_chapter" data-chapter-name="Other hiking boots worth considering" data-expand-close="close" data-chapter-index="9">Other hiking boots worth considering</h2><div id="other-hiking-boots-worth-considering-panel" class="fa265be5" aria-labelledby="other-hiking-boots-worth-considering" aria-hidden="false"><p><strong>If you’re looking for an all-leather boot to wear around town:</strong> Consider the stylish Danner Mountain 600 hiking boots (in <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/39454/209553/4/176271/?merchant=Amazon" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/39454/209553/4/176271/?merchant=Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-gtm-context="chapter_other-hiking-boots-worth-considering" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pid="39454" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/39454/209553/4/176271/?merchant=Amazon">men’s</a> and <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/39455/197108/4/176272/?merchant=Backcountry" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Backcountry" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/39455/197108/4/176272/?merchant=Backcountry" data-vars-store="Backcountry" data-gtm-context="chapter_other-hiking-boots-worth-considering" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Backcountry" data-pid="39455" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/39455/197108/4/176272/?merchant=Backcountry">women’s</a> sizes). Since they’re made of suede, these boots take longer to break in (about 10 to 20 miles) than some of the others we’ve tested. But once they are broken in, they mold to your feet. We also tried the Mountain 600 EVO boots (<a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/65162/207210/4/197146/?merchant=Zappos" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Zappos" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/65162/207210/4/197146/?merchant=Zappos" data-vars-store="Zappos" data-gtm-context="chapter_other-hiking-boots-worth-considering" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Zappos" data-pid="65162" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/65162/207210/4/197146/?merchant=Zappos">men’s</a> and <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/65170/207215/4/197147/?merchant=Amazon" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/65170/207215/4/197147/?merchant=Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-gtm-context="chapter_other-hiking-boots-worth-considering" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pid="65170" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/65170/207215/4/197147/?merchant=Amazon">women’s</a>), an upgraded version, and found them to be similarly stylish, although with a long break-in time; the 600 EVO pair has a few superior additions as well, including better waterproofing and grippier Vibram soles. If you find the Mountain 600 boots attractive, we recommend that you try them on before you buy, and we suggest ordering in your street-shoe size, rather than sizing up. Overall, we thought these boots were less appealing for actual hiking—and definitely not a fit for backpacking or mountaineering adventures—because they were rigid, prone to causing hot spots, and less breathable than our picks.</p><p><strong>If the Vasque Breeze and Hoka Trail Code boots are sold out:</strong> La Sportiva’s Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX Boots (in <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/48732/177561/4/139949/?merchant=REI" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/48732/177561/4/139949/?merchant=REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-gtm-context="chapter_other-hiking-boots-worth-considering" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="REI" data-pid="48732" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/48732/177561/4/139949/?merchant=REI">men’s</a> and <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/48733/177562/4/139950/?merchant=REI" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/48733/177562/4/139950/?merchant=REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-gtm-context="chapter_other-hiking-boots-worth-considering" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="REI" data-pid="48733" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/48733/177562/4/139950/?merchant=REI">women’s</a> sizes) offer the same flexible setup as a running shoe but have added toe protection and a slightly longer break-in time. As of fall 2024, the Ultra Raptor boots are undergoing a quick remodel to improve the upper and membrane; you may need to search for them at several retailers, but we expect them to return soon. (We’ll also test the newest update.) The previous version of this boot, the Raptor, was a pick, but the latest model failed to maintain its support as well as the <a href="#best-for-a-flexible-fit-vasque-breeze-waterproof-hiking-boot">Vasque Breeze</a> boots did over a year of testing; the Breeze boots were also more breathable. The Ultra Raptor pair runs small in length, so you should order a half-size to a full size up from your street-shoe size. All La Sportiva boots are generally narrow, but like the <a href="#budget-pick-merrell-moab-3-mid-waterproof-hiking-boots">Merrell Moab</a> boots, the Ultra Raptor boots come in medium-wide and wide options.</p><p><strong>If you hike in colder temperatures:</strong> Consider the Lowa Renegade GTX Mid Hiking Boots (in <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/23500/207222/4/116878/?merchant=Amazon" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/23500/207222/4/116878/?merchant=Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-gtm-context="chapter_other-hiking-boots-worth-considering" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pid="23500" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/23500/207222/4/116878/?merchant=Amazon">men’s</a> and <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/23501/126514/4/116879/?merchant=REI" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/23501/126514/4/116879/?merchant=REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-gtm-context="chapter_other-hiking-boots-worth-considering" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="REI" data-pid="23501" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/23501/126514/4/116879/?merchant=REI">women’s</a> sizes), which have less ventilation than our picks. In our tests, they provided excellent traction, even over loose rocks, and they offered good ankle support for carrying a heavy pack. The lacing system locked our heels in place too, and the tongue came up high enough to prevent dirt from entering. In the end, these Lowa boots fell short of our picks because their all-leather upper and insulated insoles made our feet too warm in hot weather. Multiple testers also reported that the Lowa boots were stiff out of the box and required a lot of breaking in.</p><p><strong>If you want a mold-to-your-foot fit: </strong><a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/65184/207150/4/197148/?merchant=Zamberlan" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Zamberlan" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/65184/207150/4/197148/?merchant=Zamberlan" data-vars-store="Zamberlan" data-gtm-context="chapter_other-hiking-boots-worth-considering" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Zamberlan" data-pid="65184" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/65184/207150/4/197148/?merchant=Zamberlan">Zamberlan’s Salathe Trek GTX RR (men’s)</a> and comparable <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/65185/207151/4/197149/?merchant=Zamberlan" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Zamberlan" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/65185/207151/4/197149/?merchant=Zamberlan" data-vars-store="Zamberlan" data-gtm-context="chapter_other-hiking-boots-worth-considering" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Zamberlan" data-pid="65185" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/65185/207151/4/197149/?merchant=Zamberlan">Circe GTX (women’s)</a> boots offered one of the most comfortable boot experiences Jenni has had in years. (And she’s been testing boots for this guide since 2018!) Both models feel especially lightweight and have a soft, breathable upper with an elastic tongue that feels supple and immediately molds to your foot. Matched with that lightweight upper is a Vibram outsole that doesn’t slip, no matter the terrain. The outcome is a stable, comfortable hiking boot that you’ll forget you have on your feet. The only downside is that the ankle on the Circe is a bit low, making it less than ideal if you’re carrying a heavy pack. These boots are not as pillowy as the Hoka boots or as flexible as our pick from Vasque; these feel like traditional hiking boots, but with a comfortable and unique foam we’ve never experienced in the dozens of other boots we’ve tried. Overall, these Italian hiking boots are worth taking a look at, if you can swing the price, though we should note that the men’s sizes are more expensive than the women’s sizes, even though the materials and performance are very comparable. We’re impressed with the early performance of this boot. This brand is, however, a newer addition to our testing, so we’ll continue to give the mold-to-your foot foam an extended test over the year to assess how it performs over a longer term, and we’ll report back.</p></div></section><section class="b6d81848 d47f7b03" id="the-competition"><h2 class="e823fba7" aria-controls="the-competition-panel" aria-selected="true" tabindex="0" data-gtm-element="chapter_heading" data-gtm-trigger="single_chapter" data-chapter-name="The competition" data-expand-close="close" data-chapter-index="10">The competition</h2><div id="the-competition-panel" class="fa265be5" aria-labelledby="the-competition" aria-hidden="false"><p><strong>Keen Targhee III Waterproof Mid Hiking Boots (<a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/39459/183673/4/197155/?merchant=Keen" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Keen" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/39459/183673/4/197155/?merchant=Keen" data-vars-store="Keen" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Keen" data-pid="39459" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/39459/183673/4/197155/?merchant=Keen">men’s</a> and <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/39460/163409/4/176273/?merchant=REI" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/39460/163409/4/176273/?merchant=REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="REI" data-pid="39460" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/39460/163409/4/176273/?merchant=REI">women’s</a>):</strong> We found these boots to be too narrow in the toe box and unlikely to accommodate most foot shapes. After we took a 6-mile hike on rooted ground, our feet were aching, which suggested that the boots offered limited underfoot support. Keen recently updated these boots to the IV version, which we have yet to try.</p><p><strong>Keen Circadia Waterproof Boot (<a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54984/197110/4/176274/?merchant=REI" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54984/197110/4/176274/?merchant=REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="REI" data-pid="54984" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54984/197110/4/176274/?merchant=REI">men’s</a> and <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59276/197062/4/197150/?merchant=REI" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59276/197062/4/197150/?merchant=REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="REI" data-pid="59276" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59276/197062/4/197150/?merchant=REI">women’s</a>):</strong> For anyone who plans to carry a heavy pack or a child often, these lower-cost boots may be worth considering for their strong ankle support, well-protected toe box, and simple lacing system, which helps keep the boots tight. But they’re lined with fleece and not very breathable, and they run big.</p><p><strong>Keen Zionic Waterproof Hiking Boots (<a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59277/197063/4/197151/?merchant=REI" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59277/197063/4/197151/?merchant=REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="REI" data-pid="59277" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59277/197063/4/197151/?merchant=REI">men’s</a> and <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59278/197064/4/197153/?merchant=REI" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59278/197064/4/197153/?merchant=REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="REI" data-pid="59278" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59278/197064/4/197153/?merchant=REI">women’s</a>):</strong> Keen’s newest hiking boots feel—and look—like running shoes with ankle support, but their light weight comes at the cost of underfoot support. We felt unstable hiking across rocks and roots because the laces tended to loosen; after a few miles, our feet ached.</p><p><strong>La Sportiva Aequilibrium Hike GTX (<a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/65213/207194/4/197163/?merchant=La%20Sportiva" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="La Sportiva" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/65213/207194/4/197163/?merchant=La%20Sportiva" data-vars-store="La Sportiva" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="La Sportiva" data-pid="65213" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/65213/207194/4/197163/?merchant=La%20Sportiva">men’s</a> and <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/65214/207195/4/197164/?merchant=La%20Sportiva" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="La Sportiva" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/65214/207195/4/197164/?merchant=La%20Sportiva" data-vars-store="La Sportiva" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="La Sportiva" data-pid="65214" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/65214/207195/4/197164/?merchant=La%20Sportiva">women’s</a>):</strong> This company’s boots can have a narrow fit, and the Aequilibrium boots were the narrowest we tried. They’re tough to get your foot into, with an especially rigid and high ankle, and the rigidity carries into a too-hard underfoot plate. Despite a long break-in time of 10-plus miles, the boots’ traction is superior to that of many other boots we’ve tested, and their rigidity keeps your feet particularly well protected from water, roots, and anything else you might come across. But they are lacking in breathability and feel heavier than expected. These boots are also experiencing some stock issues; we’ve frequently seen them run out.</p><p><strong>Salomon Cross Hike 2 Mid Gore-Tex (<a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54972/188796/4/158839/?merchant=Salomon" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Salomon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54972/188796/4/158839/?merchant=Salomon" data-vars-store="Salomon" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Salomon" data-pid="54972" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54972/188796/4/158839/?merchant=Salomon">men’s</a> and <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54973/188797/4/158840/?merchant=Salomon" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Salomon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54973/188797/4/158840/?merchant=Salomon" data-vars-store="Salomon" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Salomon" data-pid="54973" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/54973/188797/4/158840/?merchant=Salomon">women’s</a>):</strong> Fitting like a rigid trail runner that lands slightly below the ankle bone, these boots don’t provide the necessary ankle stability for hikers carrying heavy packs. We don’t think most people need this level of traction without ankle support. The Cross Hike pair’s lacing system, which cinches down with a pulley, can be tough to secure tightly.</p><p><strong>Salomon X Ultra 3 Mid GTX Hiking Boots (<a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/39462/188842/4/158847/?merchant=Amazon" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/39462/188842/4/158847/?merchant=Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pid="39462" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/39462/188842/4/158847/?merchant=Amazon">men’s</a> and <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/39463/184996/4/158848/?merchant=Amazon" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Amazon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/39463/184996/4/158848/?merchant=Amazon" data-vars-store="Amazon" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Amazon" data-pid="39463" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/39463/184996/4/158848/?merchant=Amazon">women’s</a>):</strong> Overbuilt for most day hikers, these boots ran quite big around the ankles in our tests. Despite tight lacing, the boots loosened up during a 5-mile hike, and we ended our hike with debris in our shoes and blisters. Also, the mesh upper creased across the top of the foot, which caused bruising for one tester. We’ll try the X Ultra 5, which launches in early 2025, when that’s available.</p><p><strong>Salomon Elixir Activ Mid Gore-Tex (<a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/65208/207177/4/197158/?merchant=Salomon" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Salomon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/65208/207177/4/197158/?merchant=Salomon" data-vars-store="Salomon" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Salomon" data-pid="65208" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/65208/207177/4/197158/?merchant=Salomon">men’s</a> and <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/65209/207181/4/197159/?merchant=Salomon" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Salomon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/65209/207181/4/197159/?merchant=Salomon" data-vars-store="Salomon" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Salomon" data-pid="65209" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/65209/207181/4/197159/?merchant=Salomon">women’s</a>):</strong> These trail-runner-style boots run large (be sure to size down a full size from your street shoe) and lack underfoot and over-foot protection. They’re lighter than our pick and have little to no break-in time, and their wide toe box provides a fit that may work for more foot types, as with our top pick. However, during a wet hike, we ended up with wet toes, with water soaking through the breathable but porous upper material.</p><p><strong>Salomon Elixir Mid Gore-Tex (<a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59279/197065/4/176278/?merchant=Salomon" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Salomon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59279/197065/4/176278/?merchant=Salomon" data-vars-store="Salomon" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Salomon" data-pid="59279" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59279/197065/4/176278/?merchant=Salomon">men’s</a> and <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59280/197066/4/176279/?merchant=Salomon" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Salomon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59280/197066/4/176279/?merchant=Salomon" data-vars-store="Salomon" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Salomon" data-pid="59280" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59280/197066/4/176279/?merchant=Salomon">women’s</a>):</strong> These Hoka-esque boots from Salomon are bulkier than their Activ counterparts—they look like moon boots. After just 3 miles, Jenni’s feet started to ache badly. Because of the lack of any trail feel, she kept tripping, and their breathability left much to be desired. The next morning, her feet were killing her.</p><p><strong>Oboz Bridger Mid Waterproof (<a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/23504/126525/4/116887/?merchant=REI" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/23504/126525/4/116887/?merchant=REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="REI" data-pid="23504" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/23504/126525/4/116887/?merchant=REI">men’s</a> and <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/23505/126526/4/116888/?merchant=REI" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/23505/126526/4/116888/?merchant=REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="REI" data-pid="23505" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/23505/126526/4/116888/?merchant=REI">women’s</a>):</strong> All of our testers reported feeling stable in these boots, even in the slipperiest conditions. However, they also noted that these boots were too hot for midsummer hiking.</p><p><strong>Oboz Sypes Mid Leather Waterproof (<a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59281/197067/4/176280/?merchant=Oboz%20Footwear" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Oboz Footwear" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59281/197067/4/176280/?merchant=Oboz%20Footwear" data-vars-store="Oboz Footwear" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Oboz Footwear" data-pid="59281" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59281/197067/4/176280/?merchant=Oboz%20Footwear">men’s</a> and <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59282/197068/4/176281/?merchant=Oboz%20Footwear" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Oboz Footwear" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59282/197068/4/176281/?merchant=Oboz%20Footwear" data-vars-store="Oboz Footwear" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Oboz Footwear" data-pid="59282" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59282/197068/4/176281/?merchant=Oboz%20Footwear">women’s</a>):</strong> These boots had a longer break-in time than most of the others we tried. They also lacked the ankle support we needed, and their breathability was subpar.</p><p><strong>Oboz Katabatic Mid (<a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59283/197069/4/176282/?merchant=Oboz%20Footwear" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Oboz Footwear" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59283/197069/4/176282/?merchant=Oboz%20Footwear" data-vars-store="Oboz Footwear" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Oboz Footwear" data-pid="59283" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59283/197069/4/176282/?merchant=Oboz%20Footwear">men’s</a> and <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59284/197070/4/176283/?merchant=Oboz%20Footwear" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Oboz Footwear" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59284/197070/4/176283/?merchant=Oboz%20Footwear" data-vars-store="Oboz Footwear" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Oboz Footwear" data-pid="59284" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59284/197070/4/176283/?merchant=Oboz%20Footwear">women’s</a>):</strong> These boots ran narrow—even more so than the <a href="#best-for-a-flexible-fit-vasque-breeze-waterproof-hiking-boot">Vasque Breeze</a> boots—and multiple testers complained that the upper pinched the tops of their toes when they walked. At the same time, the ankles were boxy and let in trail debris.</p><p><strong>Timberland Mt. Maddsen Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots (<a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/44828/171619/4/133905/?merchant=REI" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/44828/171619/4/133905/?merchant=REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="REI" data-pid="44828" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/44828/171619/4/133905/?merchant=REI">men’s</a> and <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/46246/173606/4/197160/?merchant=Timberland" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Timberland" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/46246/173606/4/197160/?merchant=Timberland" data-vars-store="Timberland" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Timberland" data-pid="46246" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/46246/173606/4/197160/?merchant=Timberland">women’s</a>):</strong> Made with leather, these boots are hard to clean and less breathable than the other boots we tested, especially on hot days. If you want a leather boot, we suggest going with the <a href="#other-hiking-boots-worth-considering">Danner Mountain 600</a>.</p><p><strong>Topo Athletic Trailventure 2 WP (<a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59287/206654/4/176285/?merchant=Zappos" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Zappos" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59287/206654/4/176285/?merchant=Zappos" data-vars-store="Zappos" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Zappos" data-pid="59287" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59287/206654/4/176285/?merchant=Zappos">men’s</a> and <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59288/197075/4/176286/?merchant=Topo%20Athletic" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Topo Athletic" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59288/197075/4/176286/?merchant=Topo%20Athletic" data-vars-store="Topo Athletic" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Topo Athletic" data-pid="59288" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/59288/197075/4/176286/?merchant=Topo%20Athletic">women’s</a>): </strong>These boots are nearly as expensive as many of our picks, but their mesh upper wrinkled as our testers bent their feet, a sign of cheaper materials and blisters to come. They’re also not as breathable as our picks, though they’re built on a running-shoe last.</p><p><strong>Hoka Anacapa 2 Mid GTX Boots (<a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/58290/195260/4/176287/?merchant=REI" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/58290/195260/4/176287/?merchant=REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="REI" data-pid="58290" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/58290/195260/4/176287/?merchant=REI">men’s</a> and <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/58291/195261/4/176288/?merchant=REI" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="REI" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/58291/195261/4/176288/?merchant=REI" data-vars-store="REI" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="REI" data-pid="58291" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/58291/195261/4/176288/?merchant=REI">women’s</a>):</strong> These polarizing boots have an unusual build that makes them feel more like a moon boot than a traditional hiking boot; our testers compared hiking in them to walking on a Tempur-Pedic mattress. The EVA foam underfoot doesn’t allow for much ground feel, which can be disconcerting, though we didn’t actually slip or trip at any point. If you want that cushy step but with better ground feel, we suggest the <a href="#best-for-the-lightest-fit-hoka-trail-code-gtx-lightweight-hiker">Hoka Trail Code</a> boots.</p><p>We previously tested and dismissed the <strong>Decathlon Quechua MH500 Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots </strong>(<a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/46247/173607/4/133907/?merchant=Decathlon" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Decathlon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/46247/173607/4/133907/?merchant=Decathlon" data-vars-store="Decathlon" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Decathlon" data-pid="46247" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/46247/173607/4/133907/?merchant=Decathlon">men’s</a> and <a class="product-link" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/44830/171621/4/133908/?merchant=Decathlon" rel="noopener sponsored" target="_blank" data-gtm-trigger="product_link" data-store="Decathlon" data-vars-outbound-link="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/44830/171621/4/133908/?merchant=Decathlon" data-vars-store="Decathlon" data-gtm-context="chapter_the-competition" data-gtm-element="product_link_impression" data-link-type="link" data-merchant="Decathlon" data-pid="44830" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/out/link/44830/171621/4/133908/?merchant=Decathlon">women’s</a>), which are currently almost out of stock. In search of a hiking boot under $100, we ordered these boots, but we were disappointed by the cheap, thin materials. They caused blisters for both testers and weren’t breathable. The waterproofing wasn’t foolproof, either, and the underfoot panels had very little foam. Also, their price has since risen to just over $100.</p><p><em>This article was edited by Ria Misra and Christine Ryan.</em></p><div><div class="ff31b4af" data-ad-element="outer_ad_container" data-scp="removed"><div class="e5d43c70"><p class="cca4d3b6">Advertisement</p><a href="#after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-8" class="css-777zgl">SKIP ADVERTISEMENT</a><div class="ad dfp-ad-chapter-mid-8-wrapper css-rfqw0c" id="dfp-ad-chapter-mid-8"></div><div id="after-dfp-ad-chapter-mid-8"></div></div></div></div></div></section><section class="b6d81848 d47f7b03" id="sources"><h2 class="e823fba7" aria-controls="sources-panel" aria-selected="true" tabindex="0" data-gtm-element="chapter_heading" data-gtm-trigger="single_chapter" data-chapter-name="Sources" data-expand-close="close" data-chapter-index="11">Sources</h2><div id="sources-panel" class="fa265be5 cca5b811" aria-labelledby="sources" aria-hidden="false"><ol class="e2f33127"><li class="c4d81cbc" data-scp="sources_item"><p data-scp="sources_content">Mike Armstrong, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelaarmstrong/" target="_blank" title="disaster program manager at the American Red Cross" rel="noreferrer">disaster program manager at the American Red Cross</a>, email interviews, July 1, 2017</p></li><li class="c4d81cbc" data-scp="sources_item"><p data-scp="sources_content">Beth Henkes, sales lead in footwear, REI, Alderwood, Washington, phone interview, September 11, 2017</p></li><li class="c4d81cbc" data-scp="sources_item"><p data-scp="sources_content">Jim McDannald, <a href="http://mcdannald.org/" target="_blank" title="residency-trained podiatrist and founder of the consultancy Podiatry Growth" rel="noreferrer">residency-trained podiatrist and founder of the consultancy Podiatry Growth</a>, phone interview, August 31, 2017</p></li><li class="c4d81cbc" data-scp="sources_item"><p data-scp="sources_content">Mark San Buenaventura, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/marksanb/" target="_blank" title="footwear designer for The North Face" rel="noreferrer">footwear designer for The North Face</a>, email interview, June 21, 2017</p></li></ol></div></section></div><div class="f21e64f1 b5823c44 cdde21c0 e5f9b502 d4b00d15"><div data-scp="removed"><a id="author-bios"></a><h2 class="bcd0fe8e" data-testid="author-bio-title">Meet your guides</h2><div class="b56e1312"><div class="db49d064 e1e26e10 c5d85fe0"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image b13cc510"><img loading="lazy" alt="" itemProp="image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/jenni-gritters-migration.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=100" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/jenni-gritters-migration.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=150" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/jenni-gritters-migration.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=150 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/jenni-gritters-migration.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=150&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/jenni-gritters-migration.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=150&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/jenni-gritters-migration.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=100 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/jenni-gritters-migration.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=100&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/jenni-gritters-migration.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=100&dpr=2 640w" width="150" height="150" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce af9a8523 e8eb0d8c"/></div><div><p class="df56fada" data-testid="author-name">Jenni Gritters</p><div class="cf439f01 a6e78d5f" data-scp="removed" data-testid="social-group"></div></div></div></div><div class="b56e1312"><div class="db49d064 e1e26e10 c5d85fe0"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image b13cc510"><img loading="lazy" alt="" itemProp="image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ebony-roberts-migration.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=100" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ebony-roberts-migration.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=150" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ebony-roberts-migration.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=150 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ebony-roberts-migration.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=150&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ebony-roberts-migration.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=150&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ebony-roberts-migration.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=100 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ebony-roberts-migration.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=100&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/ebony-roberts-migration.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=1:1&width=100&dpr=2 640w" width="150" height="150" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce af9a8523 e8eb0d8c"/></div><div><p class="df56fada" data-testid="author-name">Ebony Roberts</p><div class="cf439f01 a6e78d5f" data-scp="removed" data-testid="social-group"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="a1e09724"><div class="a1497183"><div class="f668f15c f21e64f1 b5823c44 cdde21c0 e5f9b502 b6898b3f"><section class="d952b008" data-scp="removed" data-testid="related_content"><div class="f1395182"><h2 class="b26841e8">Further reading</h2><div><ul class="ef342a86"><li class="b7c9f721"><article class="c492c896" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-outdoor-first-aid-medical-kit/" data-title="The Best First Aid Kit for Hiking and the Outdoors" data-related-id="14021" data-gtm-element="recirc_section" aria-labelledby="group-title-14021" aria-describedby="group-text-14021"><div class="dc794815"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-outdoor-first-aid-medical-kit/" tabindex="-1" data-gtm-trigger="recirc_section" data-event-trigger="click" data-event-data-type="click" data-event-data-trigger="module" data-module-name="recirc_clicks" data-module-label="latest" data-module-index="1" data-module-post_id="14021" data-module-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-outdoor-first-aid-medical-kit/" data-related-id="14021" data-article-index="1" data-testid="link"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img loading="lazy" alt="Three first aid kits sitting next o each other amongst scattered first aid supplies." itemProp="image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2024/07/firstaidkits-2048px-00278-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2024/07/firstaidkits-2048px-00278-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2024/07/firstaidkits-2048px-00278-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2024/07/firstaidkits-2048px-00278-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2024/07/firstaidkits-2048px-00278-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2024/07/firstaidkits-2048px-00278-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2024/07/firstaidkits-2048px-00278-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2024/07/firstaidkits-2048px-00278-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90&dpr=2 640w" width="150" height="100" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce"/></div></a></div><div class="a3d8e331"><h3 class="d0406048"><a id="group-title-14021" class="d249274e" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-outdoor-first-aid-medical-kit/" aria-label="The Best First Aid Kit for Hiking and the Outdoors" data-gtm-trigger="recirc_section" data-event-trigger="click" data-event-data-type="click" data-event-data-trigger="module" data-module-name="recirc_clicks" data-module-label="latest" data-module-index="1" data-module-post_id="14021" data-module-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-outdoor-first-aid-medical-kit/">The Best First Aid Kit for Hiking and the Outdoors</a></h3><p class="ef4c9485">by Kyle Fitzgerald</p><div id="group-text-14021" class="d88f635c"><p>After 22 hours of researching and testing 12 wilderness first aid kits, we think <span>Adventure Medical Kits’s Mountain Series Backpacker Kit</span> is best for most weekend warriors.</p></div></div></article></li><li class="b7c9f721"><article class="c492c896" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-camping-and-hiking-backpacks-for-kids/" data-title="The Best Kids Hiking Backpacks" data-related-id="620" data-gtm-element="recirc_section" aria-labelledby="group-title-620" aria-describedby="group-text-620"><div class="dc794815"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-camping-and-hiking-backpacks-for-kids/" tabindex="-1" data-gtm-trigger="recirc_section" data-event-trigger="click" data-event-data-type="click" data-event-data-trigger="module" data-module-name="recirc_clicks" data-module-label="latest" data-module-index="2" data-module-post_id="620" data-module-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-camping-and-hiking-backpacks-for-kids/" data-related-id="620" data-article-index="2" data-testid="link"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img loading="lazy" alt="Five kids' hiking backpacks in various colors and sizes posed amongst miscellaneous hiking and camping items, including a lantern and facial sunscreen." itemProp="image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/09/kidscampinghikingbackpacks-2048px-03361-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/09/kidscampinghikingbackpacks-2048px-03361-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/09/kidscampinghikingbackpacks-2048px-03361-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/09/kidscampinghikingbackpacks-2048px-03361-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/09/kidscampinghikingbackpacks-2048px-03361-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/09/kidscampinghikingbackpacks-2048px-03361-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/09/kidscampinghikingbackpacks-2048px-03361-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/09/kidscampinghikingbackpacks-2048px-03361-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90&dpr=2 640w" width="150" height="100" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce"/></div></a></div><div class="a3d8e331"><h3 class="d0406048"><a id="group-title-620" class="d249274e" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-camping-and-hiking-backpacks-for-kids/" aria-label="The Best Kids Hiking Backpacks" data-gtm-trigger="recirc_section" data-event-trigger="click" data-event-data-type="click" data-event-data-trigger="module" data-module-name="recirc_clicks" data-module-label="latest" data-module-index="2" data-module-post_id="620" data-module-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-camping-and-hiking-backpacks-for-kids/">The Best Kids Hiking Backpacks</a></h3><p class="ef4c9485">by Jenni Gritters and Kalee Thompson</p><div id="group-text-620" class="d88f635c"><p>A great outdoor pack should be comfortable to carry, durable, and designed to offer easy access to hydration. Here are five backpacks we think kids will love.</p></div></div></article></li><li class="b7c9f721"><article class="c492c896" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-walkie-talkies/" data-title="The Best Walkie-Talkies for Everyday Use" data-related-id="401997" data-gtm-element="recirc_section" aria-labelledby="group-title-401997" aria-describedby="group-text-401997"><div class="dc794815"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-walkie-talkies/" tabindex="-1" data-gtm-trigger="recirc_section" data-event-trigger="click" data-event-data-type="click" data-event-data-trigger="module" data-module-name="recirc_clicks" data-module-label="latest" data-module-index="3" data-module-post_id="401997" data-module-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-walkie-talkies/" data-related-id="401997" data-article-index="3" data-testid="link"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img loading="lazy" alt="Our two picks for the best walkie talkies, a pair of Rocky Talkie Mountain Radios and a pair of the Midland T10 X-Talkers, shown side by side." itemProp="image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2024/08/walkietalkies-2048px-04303-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2024/08/walkietalkies-2048px-04303-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2024/08/walkietalkies-2048px-04303-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2024/08/walkietalkies-2048px-04303-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2024/08/walkietalkies-2048px-04303-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2024/08/walkietalkies-2048px-04303-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2024/08/walkietalkies-2048px-04303-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2024/08/walkietalkies-2048px-04303-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90&dpr=2 640w" width="150" height="100" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce"/></div></a></div><div class="a3d8e331"><h3 class="d0406048"><a id="group-title-401997" class="d249274e" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-walkie-talkies/" aria-label="The Best Walkie-Talkies for Everyday Use" data-gtm-trigger="recirc_section" data-event-trigger="click" data-event-data-type="click" data-event-data-trigger="module" data-module-name="recirc_clicks" data-module-label="latest" data-module-index="3" data-module-post_id="401997" data-module-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-walkie-talkies/">The Best Walkie-Talkies for Everyday Use</a></h3><p class="ef4c9485">by James Austin</p><div id="group-text-401997" class="d88f635c"><p>After 30 hours of research and dozens of miles hiked while testing, we found that the <span>Rocky Talkie Mountain Radio</span> is the best walkie-talkie for most people.</p></div></div></article></li><li class="b7c9f721"><article class="c492c896" data-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-hydration-packs-for-day-hikers/" data-title="The Best Hydration Packs for Day Hikers" data-related-id="1060" data-gtm-element="recirc_section" aria-labelledby="group-title-1060" aria-describedby="group-text-1060"><div class="dc794815"><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-hydration-packs-for-day-hikers/" tabindex="-1" data-gtm-trigger="recirc_section" data-event-trigger="click" data-event-data-type="click" data-event-data-trigger="module" data-module-name="recirc_clicks" data-module-label="latest" data-module-index="4" data-module-post_id="1060" data-module-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-hydration-packs-for-day-hikers/" data-related-id="1060" data-article-index="4" data-testid="link"><div class="ec5f8867 global_chapter__arp_image"><img loading="lazy" alt="Two different hydration packs pictured together." itemProp="image" src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/11/hydrationpacks-2048px-3876-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90" data-src="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/11/hydrationpacks-2048px-3876-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150" data-srcset="https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/11/hydrationpacks-2048px-3876-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150 768w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/11/hydrationpacks-2048px-3876-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=1.5 1152w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/11/hydrationpacks-2048px-3876-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=150&dpr=2 1536w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/11/hydrationpacks-2048px-3876-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90 320w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/11/hydrationpacks-2048px-3876-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90&dpr=1.5 480w,https://cdn.thewirecutter.com/wp-content/media/2023/11/hydrationpacks-2048px-3876-3x2-1.jpg?auto=webp&quality=60&crop=3:2&width=90&dpr=2 640w" width="150" height="100" class="cf3feb4c c882c9ce"/></div></a></div><div class="a3d8e331"><h3 class="d0406048"><a id="group-title-1060" class="d249274e" href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-hydration-packs-for-day-hikers/" aria-label="The Best Hydration Packs for Day Hikers" data-gtm-trigger="recirc_section" data-event-trigger="click" data-event-data-type="click" data-event-data-trigger="module" data-module-name="recirc_clicks" data-module-label="latest" data-module-index="4" data-module-post_id="1060" data-module-url="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-hydration-packs-for-day-hikers/">The Best Hydration Packs for Day Hikers</a></h3><p class="ef4c9485">by Jenni Gritters</p><div id="group-text-1060" class="d88f635c"><p><span>After seven years of hikes, we still recommend the </span><span><span>Osprey Skarab 18</span></span><span> and the </span><span><span>Osprey Skimmer 16</span></span><span> to stay comfortable and hydrated. </span></p></div></div></article></li></ul></div></div></section><div><div class="ff31b4af" data-ad-element="outer_ad_container" data-scp="removed"><div class="e5d43c70"><p class="cca4d3b6">Advertisement</p><a href="#after-dfp-ad-bottom" class="css-777zgl">SKIP ADVERTISEMENT</a><div class="ad dfp-ad-bottom-wrapper css-rfqw0c" id="dfp-ad-bottom"></div><div 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The only way to know is to try them, so we recommend either trying them on in a store first or purchasing from a retailer with a good return policy.","type":"text"}]},{"data":"\n","type":"text"},{"type":"tag","name":"li","attribs":{},"children":[{"data":"These boots run a bit large; you’ll probably want to move down about a half-size from your street-shoe size, and you should try them on in person if possible.","type":"text"}]},{"data":"\n","type":"text"}]},{"data":"\n","type":"text"},{"type":"tag","name":"adslot","attribs":{"class":"as as__ch ","adindex":"7"},"children":[]},{"data":"\n","type":"text"}],"bodyContent":"The Hoka Trail Code GTX Lightweight Hiker (in men’s and women’s sizes) is a well-rounded, lightweight boot for hikers who love an especially cushioned fit. They’re lightweight. At less than 2 pounds a pair, the Trail Code boots are the lightest of our picks. They’re pillowy but still stable. Hoka boots are known for their stacked underfoot support, which people often compare to a marshmallow. This fit can be polarizing, which is why we suggest trying these boots on before you order. Though the Trail Code design is less pillowy than that of the Hoka Anacapa 2, it’s still well cushioned, with thick EVA foam laid across the midsole. The result is comfort without the loss of stability. They’re the most breathable of our picks, yet they’re still waterproof. On a hot day, these are the boots we’d wear, due to the mesh upper, which extends along the top of the shoe as well as along the sides. Somehow, the Trail Code boots maintain solid waterproofing as well, with a Gore-Tex bootie (instead of just a liner) that keeps water out while letting air in. Nearly all of the fabric on these boots is made from recycled polyester. The lacing system is easy to adjust. For anyone who is used to standing closer to the ground, having a lot of underfoot support can be disconcerting. 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The only way to know is to try them, so we recommend either trying them on in a store first or purchasing from a retailer with a good return policy. \tThese boots run a bit large; you’ll probably want to move down about a half-size from your street-shoe size, and you should try them on in person if possible.","title":"Best for the lightest fit: Hoka Trail Code GTX Lightweight Hiker","slug":"best-for-the-lightest-fit-hoka-trail-code-gtx-lightweight-hiker","chapterModifiedDate":null,"chapterPublishedDate":null,"faqs":null,"footnotes":null,"sources":null},{"body":[{"type":"tag","name":"p","attribs":{},"children":[{"type":"tag","name":"strong","attribs":{},"children":[{"data":"If you’re looking for an all-leather boot to wear around town:","type":"text"}]},{"data":" Consider the stylish Danner Mountain 600 hiking boots (in ","type":"text"},{"type":"tag","name":"a","attribs":{"class":"product-link","href":"https://wclink.co/link/39454/209553/4/176271/?merchant=Amazon","rel":"noopener sponsored","target":"_blank","data-gtm-trigger":"product_link","data-store":"Amazon"},"children":[{"data":"men’s","type":"text"}]},{"data":" and ","type":"text"},{"type":"tag","name":"a","attribs":{"class":"product-link","href":"https://wclink.co/link/39455/197108/4/176272/?merchant=Backcountry","rel":"noopener sponsored","target":"_blank","data-gtm-trigger":"product_link","data-store":"Backcountry"},"children":[{"data":"women’s","type":"text"}]},{"data":" sizes). 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We also tried the Mountain 600 EVO boots (","type":"text"},{"type":"tag","name":"a","attribs":{"class":"product-link","href":"https://wclink.co/link/65162/207210/4/197146/?merchant=Zappos","rel":"noopener sponsored","target":"_blank","data-gtm-trigger":"product_link","data-store":"Zappos"},"children":[{"data":"men’s","type":"text"}]},{"data":" and ","type":"text"},{"type":"tag","name":"a","attribs":{"class":"product-link","href":"https://wclink.co/link/65170/207215/4/197147/?merchant=Amazon","rel":"noopener sponsored","target":"_blank","data-gtm-trigger":"product_link","data-store":"Amazon"},"children":[{"data":"women’s","type":"text"}]},{"data":"), an upgraded version, and found them to be similarly stylish, although with a long break-in time; the 600 EVO pair has a few superior additions as well, including better waterproofing and grippier Vibram soles. If you find the Mountain 600 boots attractive, we recommend that you try them on before you buy, and we suggest ordering in your street-shoe size, rather than sizing up. Overall, we thought these boots were less appealing for actual hiking—and definitely not a fit for backpacking or mountaineering adventures—because they were rigid, prone to causing hot spots, and less breathable than our picks.","type":"text"}]},{"data":"\n","type":"text"},{"type":"tag","name":"p","attribs":{},"children":[{"type":"tag","name":"strong","attribs":{},"children":[{"data":"If the Vasque Breeze and Hoka Trail Code boots are sold out:","type":"text"}]},{"data":" La Sportiva’s Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX Boots (in ","type":"text"},{"type":"tag","name":"a","attribs":{"class":"product-link","href":"https://wclink.co/link/48732/177561/4/139949/?merchant=REI","rel":"noopener sponsored","target":"_blank","data-gtm-trigger":"product_link","data-store":"REI"},"children":[{"data":"men’s","type":"text"}]},{"data":" and ","type":"text"},{"type":"tag","name":"a","attribs":{"class":"product-link","href":"https://wclink.co/link/48733/177562/4/139950/?merchant=REI","rel":"noopener sponsored","target":"_blank","data-gtm-trigger":"product_link","data-store":"REI"},"children":[{"data":"women’s","type":"text"}]},{"data":" sizes) offer the same flexible setup as a running shoe but have added toe protection and a slightly longer break-in time. As of fall 2024, the Ultra Raptor boots are undergoing a quick remodel to improve the upper and membrane; you may need to search for them at several retailers, but we expect them to return soon. (We’ll also test the newest update.) The previous version of this boot, the Raptor, was a pick, but the latest model failed to maintain its support as well as the ","type":"text"},{"type":"tag","name":"a","attribs":{"href":"#best-for-a-flexible-fit-vasque-breeze-waterproof-hiking-boot"},"children":[{"data":"Vasque Breeze","type":"text"}]},{"data":" boots did over a year of testing; the Breeze boots were also more breathable. The Ultra Raptor pair runs small in length, so you should order a half-size to a full size up from your street-shoe size. 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In our tests, they provided excellent traction, even over loose rocks, and they offered good ankle support for carrying a heavy pack. The lacing system locked our heels in place too, and the tongue came up high enough to prevent dirt from entering. In the end, these Lowa boots fell short of our picks because their all-leather upper and insulated insoles made our feet too warm in hot weather. 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(And she’s been testing boots for this guide since 2018!) Both models feel especially lightweight and have a soft, breathable upper with an elastic tongue that feels supple and immediately molds to your foot. Matched with that lightweight upper is a Vibram outsole that doesn’t slip, no matter the terrain. The outcome is a stable, comfortable hiking boot that you’ll forget you have on your feet. The only downside is that the ankle on the Circe is a bit low, making it less than ideal if you’re carrying a heavy pack. These boots are not as pillowy as the Hoka boots or as flexible as our pick from Vasque; these feel like traditional hiking boots, but with a comfortable and unique foam we’ve never experienced in the dozens of other boots we’ve tried. Overall, these Italian hiking boots are worth taking a look at, if you can swing the price, though we should note that the men’s sizes are more expensive than the women’s sizes, even though the materials and performance are very comparable. We’re impressed with the early performance of this boot. This brand is, however, a newer addition to our testing, so we’ll continue to give the mold-to-your foot foam an extended test over the year to assess how it performs over a longer term, and we’ll report back.","type":"text"}]},{"data":"\n","type":"text"}],"bodyContent":"If you’re looking for an all-leather boot to wear around town: Consider the stylish Danner Mountain 600 hiking boots (in men’s and women’s sizes). Since they’re made of suede, these boots take longer to break in (about 10 to 20 miles) than some of the others we’ve tested. But once they are broken in, they mold to your feet. We also tried the Mountain 600 EVO boots (men’s and women’s), an upgraded version, and found them to be similarly stylish, although with a long break-in time; the 600 EVO pair has a few superior additions as well, including better waterproofing and grippier Vibram soles. If you find the Mountain 600 boots attractive, we recommend that you try them on before you buy, and we suggest ordering in your street-shoe size, rather than sizing up. Overall, we thought these boots were less appealing for actual hiking—and definitely not a fit for backpacking or mountaineering adventures—because they were rigid, prone to causing hot spots, and less breathable than our picks. If the Vasque Breeze and Hoka Trail Code boots are sold out: La Sportiva’s Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX Boots (in men’s and women’s sizes) offer the same flexible setup as a running shoe but have added toe protection and a slightly longer break-in time. As of fall 2024, the Ultra Raptor boots are undergoing a quick remodel to improve the upper and membrane; you may need to search for them at several retailers, but we expect them to return soon. (We’ll also test the newest update.) The previous version of this boot, the Raptor, was a pick, but the latest model failed to maintain its support as well as the Vasque Breeze boots did over a year of testing; the Breeze boots were also more breathable. The Ultra Raptor pair runs small in length, so you should order a half-size to a full size up from your street-shoe size. All La Sportiva boots are generally narrow, but like the Merrell Moab boots, the Ultra Raptor boots come in medium-wide and wide options. If you hike in colder temperatures: Consider the Lowa Renegade GTX Mid Hiking Boots (in men’s and women’s sizes), which have less ventilation than our picks. In our tests, they provided excellent traction, even over loose rocks, and they offered good ankle support for carrying a heavy pack. The lacing system locked our heels in place too, and the tongue came up high enough to prevent dirt from entering. In the end, these Lowa boots fell short of our picks because their all-leather upper and insulated insoles made our feet too warm in hot weather. Multiple testers also reported that the Lowa boots were stiff out of the box and required a lot of breaking in. If you want a mold-to-your-foot fit: Zamberlan’s Salathe Trek GTX RR (men’s) and comparable Circe GTX (women’s) boots offered one of the most comfortable boot experiences Jenni has had in years. (And she’s been testing boots for this guide since 2018!) Both models feel especially lightweight and have a soft, breathable upper with an elastic tongue that feels supple and immediately molds to your foot. Matched with that lightweight upper is a Vibram outsole that doesn’t slip, no matter the terrain. The outcome is a stable, comfortable hiking boot that you’ll forget you have on your feet. The only downside is that the ankle on the Circe is a bit low, making it less than ideal if you’re carrying a heavy pack. These boots are not as pillowy as the Hoka boots or as flexible as our pick from Vasque; these feel like traditional hiking boots, but with a comfortable and unique foam we’ve never experienced in the dozens of other boots we’ve tried. Overall, these Italian hiking boots are worth taking a look at, if you can swing the price, though we should note that the men’s sizes are more expensive than the women’s sizes, even though the materials and performance are very comparable. We’re impressed with the early performance of this boot. This brand is, however, a newer addition to our testing, so we’ll continue to give the mold-to-your foot foam an extended test over the year to assess how it performs over a longer term, and we’ll report back.","title":"Other hiking boots worth considering","slug":"other-hiking-boots-worth-considering","chapterModifiedDate":null,"chapterPublishedDate":null,"faqs":null,"footnotes":null,"sources":null},{"body":[{"type":"tag","name":"p","attribs":{},"children":[{"type":"tag","name":"strong","attribs":{},"children":[{"data":"Keen Targhee III Waterproof Mid Hiking Boots (","type":"text"},{"type":"tag","name":"a","attribs":{"class":"product-link","href":"https://wclink.co/link/39459/183673/4/197155/?merchant=Keen","rel":"noopener sponsored","target":"_blank","data-gtm-trigger":"product_link","data-store":"Keen"},"children":[{"data":"men’s","type":"text"}]},{"data":" and ","type":"text"},{"type":"tag","name":"a","attribs":{"class":"product-link","href":"https://wclink.co/link/39460/163409/4/176273/?merchant=REI","rel":"noopener sponsored","target":"_blank","data-gtm-trigger":"product_link","data-store":"REI"},"children":[{"data":"women’s","type":"text"}]},{"data":"):","type":"text"}]},{"data":" We found these boots to be too narrow in the toe box and unlikely to accommodate most foot shapes. 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Despite tight lacing, the boots loosened up during a 5-mile hike, and we ended our hike with debris in our shoes and blisters. Also, the mesh upper creased across the top of the foot, which caused bruising for one tester. 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They’re lighter than our pick and have little to no break-in time, and their wide toe box provides a fit that may work for more foot types, as with our top pick. 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La Sportiva Aequilibrium Hike GTX (men’s and women’s): This company’s boots can have a narrow fit, and the Aequilibrium boots were the narrowest we tried. They’re tough to get your foot into, with an especially rigid and high ankle, and the rigidity carries into a too-hard underfoot plate. Despite a long break-in time of 10-plus miles, the boots’ traction is superior to that of many other boots we’ve tested, and their rigidity keeps your feet particularly well protected from water, roots, and anything else you might come across. But they are lacking in breathability and feel heavier than expected. These boots are also experiencing some stock issues; we’ve frequently seen them run out. Salomon Cross Hike 2 Mid Gore-Tex (men’s and women’s): Fitting like a rigid trail runner that lands slightly below the ankle bone, these boots don’t provide the necessary ankle stability for hikers carrying heavy packs. We don’t think most people need this level of traction without ankle support. The Cross Hike pair’s lacing system, which cinches down with a pulley, can be tough to secure tightly. Salomon X Ultra 3 Mid GTX Hiking Boots (men’s and women’s): Overbuilt for most day hikers, these boots ran quite big around the ankles in our tests. Despite tight lacing, the boots loosened up during a 5-mile hike, and we ended our hike with debris in our shoes and blisters. Also, the mesh upper creased across the top of the foot, which caused bruising for one tester. We’ll try the X Ultra 5, which launches in early 2025, when that’s available. Salomon Elixir Activ Mid Gore-Tex (men’s and women’s): These trail-runner-style boots run large (be sure to size down a full size from your street shoe) and lack underfoot and over-foot protection. They’re lighter than our pick and have little to no break-in time, and their wide toe box provides a fit that may work for more foot types, as with our top pick. However, during a wet hike, we ended up with wet toes, with water soaking through the breathable but porous upper material. Salomon Elixir Mid Gore-Tex (men’s and women’s): These Hoka-esque boots from Salomon are bulkier than their Activ counterparts—they look like moon boots. After just 3 miles, Jenni’s feet started to ache badly. Because of the lack of any trail feel, she kept tripping, and their breathability left much to be desired. The next morning, her feet were killing her. Oboz Bridger Mid Waterproof (men’s and women’s): All of our testers reported feeling stable in these boots, even in the slipperiest conditions. However, they also noted that these boots were too hot for midsummer hiking. Oboz Sypes Mid Leather Waterproof (men’s and women’s): These boots had a longer break-in time than most of the others we tried. They also lacked the ankle support we needed, and their breathability was subpar. Oboz Katabatic Mid (men’s and women’s): These boots ran narrow—even more so than the Vasque Breeze boots—and multiple testers complained that the upper pinched the tops of their toes when they walked. At the same time, the ankles were boxy and let in trail debris. Timberland Mt. Maddsen Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots (men’s and women’s): Made with leather, these boots are hard to clean and less breathable than the other boots we tested, especially on hot days. If you want a leather boot, we suggest going with the Danner Mountain 600. Topo Athletic Trailventure 2 WP (men’s and women’s): These boots are nearly as expensive as many of our picks, but their mesh upper wrinkled as our testers bent their feet, a sign of cheaper materials and blisters to come. They’re also not as breathable as our picks, though they’re built on a running-shoe last. Hoka Anacapa 2 Mid GTX Boots (men’s and women’s): These polarizing boots have an unusual build that makes them feel more like a moon boot than a traditional hiking boot; our testers compared hiking in them to walking on a Tempur-Pedic mattress. The EVA foam underfoot doesn’t allow for much ground feel, which can be disconcerting, though we didn’t actually slip or trip at any point. If you want that cushy step but with better ground feel, we suggest the Hoka Trail Code boots. We previously tested and dismissed the Decathlon Quechua MH500 Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots (men’s and women’s), which are currently almost out of stock. In search of a hiking boot under $100, we ordered these boots, but we were disappointed by the cheap, thin materials. They caused blisters for both testers and weren’t breathable. The waterproofing wasn’t foolproof, either, and the underfoot panels had very little foam. Also, their price has since risen to just over $100. 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