Sticks, stones, sand or dirt — these gaiters are your defensive barrier against everything the trail throws at you ...

They fix to your shoes with a velcro fastening system that’s easy to get on and off after a long day in the dunes. Crucially, they survived being taken on and off repeatedly without losing the velcro ...

Today's NYT Strands puzzle reminded me of watching Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, where he opens the episodes by zipping up his sweater and changing into more comfortable shoes. If you need more ...

The best shoes for kids fit well ... but also a laces option (for big kids who are now embarrassed to wear a Velcro-style closure). Two of the podiatrists I spoke with for this story specifically ...