Investing in a ski jacket is no small feat (nor a small price tag), so we take testing ski gear seriously at Travel + Leisure. We pride ourselves on using expert powder hound testers and editors to vet gear, but this season, we leveled up our testing by enlisting the help of professional alpine ski racing coaches to test out men's ski jackets.
Boots vs Shoes - If you're doing any trail running or less strenuous hiking, you'll probably prefer low top hiking shoes. But, if you're taking longer hikes, on unstable terrain, or finding yourself around a snake or two, go for a true boot. Material - I'm doing as much as one man can to push buyers back towards natural materials. Namely, I'll always advocate for leather boots. Vegan friends, I get your trepidation, carry on. Everyone else should wear a leather boot, in my opinion.
