Hiking boots are critical to your comfort and performance on the trail.
They are often fit with essential features that will save you a lot of pain and heartache while out hiking that regular sports performance shoes don’t have. These features include:
· Toe caps – added protection to keep your toes and toenails safe when/if you hit your toes on rocks while navigating outdoor terrain.
· Traction – hiking boots have special soles for increased traction. Traction keeps you from slipping while walking up or down hills.
· Waterproof Material – because most hiking boots are waterproof, you won’t have to worry about wet socks when walking across a stream or river.
From lightweight day hikers to heavy-duty footwear for serious backpacking, below are some of our favorite hiking boots.
1. Columbia Firecamp 200g Waterproof Hiking Boots
Category: Lightweight for long-lasting comfort
Hightop/Lowtop: Hightop for great ankle support
Waterproof: Yes
Price: $99.99
2. Columbia Trailstorm Waterproof Hiking Shoes
Category: Lightweight for long-lasting comfort. Perfect for miles on a trail
Hightop/Lowtop: Lowtop for comfortability
Waterproof: Yes
Price: $99.99
3. Merrell Moab Speed Solution Dye Hiking Shoes
Category: Lightweight for long-lasting comfort
Hightop/Lowtop: Lowtop
Waterproof: Yes
Price: $129.99
4. Merrell Thermo Cross 3 Mid Waterproof Boots, Ice
Category: Lightweight for long-lasting comfort. Perfect for miles on a trail
Hightop/Lowtop: Hightop
Waterproof: Yes
Price: $159.99
5. Vans Sk8-Hi GORE-TEX MTE3 Shoes
Category: Lightweight for long-lasting comfort
Hightop/Lowtop: Hightop
Waterproof: Yes
Price: $164.99
6. Vans Ultrarand EXO Hi MTE-2 Shoes
Category: Lightweight for long-lasting comfort
Hightop/Lowtop: Hightop
Waterproof: Yes
Price: $169.99
Let us know what you think. What are your favorite hiking boots?
Happy hiking!