regex - .htaccess rewrite product URL to root category -
    having problems writing rewrite rule, regex skills bit lacking i'm reading tutorials , working off examples... can't seem it...   # /boys/footwear/socks/surfs_up_kids_three-pack_socks/product.aspx?productid=4407&deptid=365 #  /boys/footwear.html  rewriterule ^.*boys/footwear/socks/([^/]+)/product\.aspx([^/]+)$ /boys/footwear.html [r=301,l,nc]   the idea match products have boys/footwear/socks , product.aspx assigned in url. though want able tweak depending on scenario... may not product.aspx   what doing wrong 1st off... cause thats annoying part. i've followed dozens of tutorial , examples no luck... , know smallest thing...   thanks everyones input!   update   this suppose work according to: http://htaccess.madewithlove.be/  (but not work on website?)   rewriterule ^(.*)boys/footwear/socks/(.*)/product.aspx(.*)$ $1boys/footwear/socks.html [r=301,l,nc]          don't know rewrite regex usage, since nobody answered yet, thought might steer in right direction.   ...