Best hiking boot on Reddit
257 reviews from r/hiking, r/hikinggear, r/Boots and 25 more subreddits
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#1
Altra
4.5
(22)
"We swear by our Altras!"
"Altra Lone Peak Hikers in mid-height are great."
"I love my Altras for overall comfort and toe box."
"Altra boots may be an option."
"My Altra boots are hands down the best I've ever owned."
"Love my Altra Lone Peaks for most summer hiking."
"Trail runners are the way to go for most people in the game."
"Huge fan of trail runners."
"I'm with you on the Altra trail runners."
"I wear Altra trail running shoes instead of boots. So much for comfortable."
#2
Oboz
4.5
(21)
"I've been hiking on a pair of Oboz boots since September, and I love them."
"I have Oboz hiking shoes in purple color and I have gotten SO many compliments on the trails."
"I'm on my second pair of Oboz Bridgers and have been really happy with them."
"Oboz and Salomon are my go to brands."
"Oboz are a good choice for a non-mountaineering boot."
"Try on some Oboz! I love mine."
"Oboz."
"I have narrow feet and absolutely love Oboz."
"I really like Oboz, and they are comfy right out of the box!"
"Will recommend until they fail me."
#3
Lowa
4.5
(20)
"Lowa Renagade GTX is the best boot for the money IMO."
"Lowa, Scarpa, and Zamberlan are other great brands I would recommend."
"Stick with asolo, lowa, scarpa."
"Lowa Renegade - above your budget, but they'll be with you for a long time."
"Fantastic boot."
"I love my Lowa Renegades."
"I just got a pair of Lowa Renegades that I really like."
"Lowas are the best boots hands down in my experience."
"Neither of us had break-in issues."
"Anything Lowa is decent but a bit on the higher end of the cost scale."
#4
Salomon
4.6
(19)
"Salomon Quest 4 - best boot I have owned."
"Salomon Quest 4 all the way! They're an adorable teal colour and the best boots I've ever owned."
"I have these and really like them."
"Never been disappointed. I’ve been in rain and hail storms with them and they stayed dry the whole time."
"They were perfect."
"I’ve had great luck with Salomon, Lowa, Merrell, and Vasque."
"I love my Salomon Quest 4…..on to my second pair."
"I highly recommend anything Salomon."
"Salmon D4 have been hiking in them for years."
"I can’t recommend salomon enough."
#5
Merrell
4.4
(19)
"Just bought of Merrel Tactical 8". And I love them"
"100% recommend Merrells."
"I like the Merrel Moab Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots."
"I tried more expensive boots and went limping back to my Moabs."
"I love pretty much everything Merrell makes."
"They came out looking as good as new, and I didn’t even blister!"
"They last forever, comfortable fit and great traction."
"I call them my supportive hiking slippers. Zero break in."
"Merrell has these boots that look like they'd have great traction."
"I wear Merrells from the men’s line, even though I’m a woman."
#6
Scarpa
4.5
(14)
"They're both all-leather with rigid PU midsoles, so they provide a lot of support."
"Lowa, Scarpa, and Zamberlan are other great brands I would recommend."
"Stick with asolo, lowa, scarpa."
"Solomon and Scarpa are both great brands and will keep your feet dry and your ankle supported."
"I’ve a pair of decent Scarpa boots and I’ve never had any issues 5 years later."
"I have a pair of scarpa hiking boots. They're awesome."
"Settled for Scarpa Terra II which have been my best ever buy."
"I love my Scarpa Terra GTX boots."
"Asolo, Lowa, Scarpa, or Zamberlan. All of those companies make great boots."
"Scarpa (any type)."
#7
Keen
4.4
(14)
"I wear keen hiking boots for the wide toe box"
"I have Keen Pyrenees in red…love them, and also they have a nice roomy toe box."
"Look at Keen hiking boots. They runner wider than most other brands."
"Seconding Keens. I love the wide toe box of the Keens."
"Not single blister, ever."
"I like KEEN hiking boots."
"Try Keen. Less break in time because they fit like a glove."
"I like keen for a wide toe box."
"I lean more towards Keens or Oboz."
"Merril, Keene, and Salomon are very popular brands."
#8
Asolo
4.7
(10)
"I used to use the 535 (now using the 520 GTX version), and it was a great boot."
"My absolute favourite boot is Asolo."
"Everyone has different feet with different needs. I use Asolo, primarily because of the fit, but also because they're bombproof."
"Stick with asolo, lowa, scarpa."
"My boots are Asolo and I love them."
"Asolo TPS 520 GV Evo."
"Overall I love them."
"Go to a shop that has a really good return policy and get fitted for boots."
"I personally use Asolo because I need lots of support."
"Asolo, Lowa, Scarpa, or Zamberlan. All of those companies make great boots."
#9
Hoka
4.5
(10)
"I LOVE my Hokas."
"I wear a pair of Hoka Stinson Mids hiking about 300 miles a year in Colorado. I love them."
"If there is an REI anywhere near I suggest letting them help you."
"Hoka, only if you like walking on clouds."
"Hoka."
"Hoka do a couple of versions."
"So far the results are good. They are pricey but I love to hike and spend time in the nature."
"Hoka do a couple of versions. They'll be light and comfy."
"Have a look at Hoka, they have some very colourful stuff and they have a few hiking boots."
"Hoka now makes a number of different hiking boots."
#10
Danner
4.5
(10)
"I love my Danner’s!"
"Danner boots all the way!!! I've done many 14ers and other hikes. They're super comfortable."
"I think I might go with Danner Cascade Crest, the version with some nylon in the upper for more breathability"
"I have Danner Arctic 600 and Crag Rat EVO and love both!"
"Def quite expensive but every pair of hiking shoes/boots I own are Danner now."
"I’d suggest Danner."
"I would look into a pair of Danner hiking boots!"
"Danner boots out of Oregon"
"I've had good luck with Danner hiking shoes."
"What do you guys think of the Danner Arctic 600 boot?"
#11
Meindl
4.8
(8)
"I have had very good experiences with Meindl."
"My go to boot maker has been Meindl."
"My go to boot maker has been Meindl."
"I wear Meindls."
"Cabela’s stocked and sold superlative Meindl boots."
"Really give them ago and their worth every expensive penny."
"I personally use Meindls but they are in the $700+ range."
"Meindl often felt perfect, but they are slightly warm."
#12
Vasque
4.6
(8)
"If you have narrower feet, I suggest Vasque."
"I have Vasque boots that I've had for years, love them."
"We bought Vasque brands hiking boots at REI."
"I went with some Vasque books, which are completely waterproof."
"I have a pair from Vasque that have lasted for years!!"
"I'm really happy with my Vasque boots."
"I currently have an ancient resoled pair of Italian made full grain mid-cut Vasque goretex boots."
#13
Zamberlan
4.6
(8)
"Lowa, Scarpa, and Zamberlan are other great brands I would recommend."
"Love my Zamberlan boots. Been on many tough hikes in all types of terrain in them."
"Zamberlan makes some great boots. If they fit me well, I'd have a pair."
"Zamberlans are fantastically well made."
"I love my Zamberlan Vioz."
"Very nice quality, comfortable, last long and don't cost arm and a leg."
"Asolo, Lowa, Scarpa, or Zamberlan. All of those companies make great boots."
"The brands to look out for: Zamberlan, La Sportivas, Keens and Danners."
#14
Columbia
4.9
(7)
"Hi, here to vouch for Columbia. Very comfortable, no blisters or hot spots."
"Those Columbia ones have lasted me over two years and are 95% of the time waterproof."
"I have the Columbia Newton Ridge in the burgundy with coral color way and I absolutely love them."
"I absolutely love them."
"They come in waterproof, needed 0 breaking in and have lasted for years."
"Best investment I've made for hiking boots."
"I like Columbia, they have wide varieties too."
#15
Altberg
4.7
(6)
"The British Military use Altberg boots. They’re well made & they repair them in their U.K. factory."
"If you can get your hands on a pair of Altbergs they are really durable and they've got great ankle support."
"[Altberg] and [Hoggs of Fife] Take care of them with proper boot wax and they'll take care of you"
"I’ve been everywhere from Afghanistan to the Canadian tundra over the last 20 years in different flavours of Altbergs."
"Take a look at a pair of Altberg defenders."
"Altberg!"
#16
Jim Green
4.5
(6)
"The toughest and most durable thing you can get for that price point."
"I’ll also second the Jim Green Barefoot African Rangers."
"I love my Vellies."
"Have both and would recommend."
"It's a really good boot."
"Jim Green Razorback is a great value hiking boot."
#17
Topo
4.2
(6)
"Topos have the widest toe boxes and come with various levels of cushioning. Highly recommended."
"You could try out these from Topo"
"If you want a boot/mid I’d look at the options from Topo and Altra."
"My Topo Athletics have some pretty good traction going down hill."
"Topo Trailventure."
"I did the TRT in Topos last year and was hating feeling the rocks and roots through the soles."
#18
Adidas
4.2
(6)
"I used the Adidas Terrex Freehiker 1 GTX for about 450mi."
"For everything else."
"Adidas terrax range is quite good."
"I got adidas terrex with gore tex."
"I like the adidas Terrex ones."
"I love adidas terrex hiking boots."
#19
La Sportiva
4.4
(5)
"La Sportiva is my go to now."
"Did an 80 mile trip and many many day hikes with mine."
"La Sportiva."
"I remember hearing that La Sportiva has a model as you describe"
"Expensive but allround best."
#20
Hanwag
4.8
(4)
"Hubby swears by Han wag."
"Hanwag boots, German made."
"I have those. The have a Vibram sole, are waterproof."
"Hanwag are great, but Lundhags are better… if you can find some."
#21
Lems
4.0
(3)
"Check out Lems."
"Try on some Lems if you can find them."
"They are expanding from minimalist, thin sole shoes into more conventional-type shoes."
#22
Red Wing
4.0
(3)
"Redwing USA made non steel toe boot."
"They do have some non-safety work boots that may be close."
#23
Mammut
5.0
(2)
"I tend to buy Mammut. No particular one but spending the money on a good pair is definitely worth it in the long run."
"Mammut."
#24
Salewa
4.5
(2)
"Salewa makes excellent boots, can certainly recommend them."
"They have a few lighter weight boots that might fit the bill."
#25
Inov8
4.5
(2)
"I took a chance and bought a pair of inov8 boots before climbing Ben Nevis, now years & many pairs later Inov8 are still my go to."
"I’ve now got Innov8 walking boots after reading lots of great reviews."
#26
On
4.0
(2)
"I bought myself a pair of ON Cloudrock boots."
"A little more than your budget at $275, but I love my On Cloudrocks."
#27
Ridgelines
5.0
(1)
"Took mine up the highest mountain in the UK. Was a blessing on my feet."
#28
Limmer Boots
5.0
(1)
"If you're willing to wait and to spend the money, you can get custom hiking boots from Limmer Boots in NH."
#29
Nick's
5.0
(1)
"Nick's hiking boots."
#30
Xero
5.0
(1)
"I personally like xero shoes for hiking."
#31
Teva
5.0
(1)
"Teva Ridgeview boots, I love mine."
#32
Waldviertler
5.0
(1)
"Bought Waldviertler Jaga Flex, which are non GTX."
#33
Berghaus
5.0
(1)
"The boots are super comfortable and totally waterproof."
#34
Nons
5.0
(1)
"Their boots are seriously hardwearing."
#35
Korkers
5.0
(1)
"This year I've been using Korkers and really like them."
#36
ON
5.0
(1)
"ON makes a damn good hiking boot."
#37
New Balance 4E
4.0
(1)
"New balance at one point made 4e hiking boots, I still have my pair."
#38
Ridgeline
4.0
(1)
"I’d go Ridgeline. It has done well this year and gets good feedback."
#39
Crispi
4.0
(1)
"Crispi or HanWag"
#40
On Running
4.0
(1)
"On Running has very lightweight hiking boots."
#41
Eddie Bauer
4.0
(1)
"I’ve had a few pair from Eddie Bauer and really like them."
#42
Marine Corps Rat Boot
4.0
(1)
"There’s a warm weather, non waterproof version of the Marine Corps Rat boot that’s made to breathe well and drain after going through deep water."
#43
Aequilibrium
4.0
(1)
"I would recommend the Aequilibrium top, secondhand you can find for ~250-300 USD."
#44
Austrialpin
4.0
(1)
"Get some tough leather boots. They should have a stitched sole because it is more durable."
#45
Gore-Tex
4.0
(1)
"Anything with Gortex. My boots have always lasted me minimum 4 years a piece."
#46
North Face
4.0
(1)
"My latest are a vegan pair from the North Face."
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