Tabi shoes evolved from 15th-century Japanese split-toe socks into durable jika-tabi, then bold high-fashion footwear ...

But it doesn’t have to be. Several core items from our wardrobes can be worn now and later, and one of those items is boots. Whether chunky, kitten-heeled, motorcycle-style, or totally flat ...

From plush day hikers to boots capable of handling 50-pound packs, our top picks will make trips into the wilderness easier ...