Best hiking boot on Reddit

280 reviews from r/hiking, r/hikinggear, r/Boots and 28 more subreddits

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Lowa

4.4

(28)

"I have some Lowa Renegades that I absolutely love."

"Lowa Renagade GTX is the best boot for the money IMO."

"For the longer and loaded hikes on demanding terrain."

"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."

Oboz

4.5

(23)

"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."

Altra

4.5

(20)

"We swear by our Altras!"

"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 wear Altra trail running shoes instead of boots. So much for comfortable."

"Ditch the boots for trail runners."

"If you want a boot/mid I’d look at the options from Topo and Altra."

Salomon

4.7

(18)

"Great snow hiking boots—warm, durable, and good traction."

"They’re waterproof, durable, and have great traction."

"Most comfortable boots I've ever had."

"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."

"Never been disappointed. I’ve been in rain and hail storms with them and they stayed dry the whole time."

"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."

Merrell

4.4

(19)

"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."

"Merril, Keene, and Salomon are very popular brands."

Keen

4.3

(16)

"Best boots I’ve ever owned. Super comfortable."

"3. Keen Targhee III."

"I have Keen Pyrenees in red…love them, and also they have a nice roomy toe box."

"Seconding Keens. I love the wide toe box of the Keens."

"Not single blister, ever."

"Nothing beats them for me."

"For wide feet I recommended Keen or Merrel."

"I like my Keen Targhee IIIs for the wide toe box."

"I like KEEN hiking boots."

"Try Keen. Less break in time because they fit like a glove."

Scarpa

4.4

(15)

"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."

"Thought they were excellent."

"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."

"I love my Scarpa Terra GTX boots."

"Asolo, Lowa, Scarpa, or Zamberlan. All of those companies make great boots."

"Scarpa (any type)."

"I’ve got a decent pair of leather Scarpa’s that I’ve had for 5+ years."

Danner

4.6

(12)

"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 Jags and they are great"

"I have Danner Arctic 600 and Crag Rat EVO and love both!"

"Danner trail 2650 campo"

"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"

Zamberlan

4.7

(10)

"Best boots I’ve ever owned."

"Can't recommend them enough."

"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."

#10

Jim Green

4.3

(11)

"They make some really good boots for the price. I have four pairs and the Razorbacks are my favorite."

"They are the definition of a perfect do everything boot for the value."

"The toughest and most durable thing you can get for that price point."

"The boots were pretty comfortable out of the box and are breaking in quickly."

"They are also a pretty good price for the quality."

"Great a lot of leather for comparably little money."

"I love my Razorbacks."

"Jim Green is going to be one of the better budget friendly boots out there."

"Have both and would recommend."

"It's a really good boot."

#11

Hoka

4.5

(10)

"Hoka Stinson Mid is my go-to pair of hiking boots."

"If there is an REI anywhere near I suggest letting them help you."

"Hoka, only if you like walking on clouds."

"Try Hoka anacapa mid gtex"

"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."

#12

Asolo

4.8

(9)

"I wish I would've had them much sooner."

"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."

"I personally use Asolo because I need lots of support."

"Asolo, Lowa, Scarpa, or Zamberlan. All of those companies make great boots."

#13

Meindl

4.7

(9)

"For leather, you want Meindl Comfort Fit for the widest fit."

"I have had very good experiences with Meindl."

"My go to boot maker has been Meindl."

"I wear Meindls."

"Cabela’s stocked and sold superlative Meindl boots."

"Meindl - German Company. Really good."

"I personally use Meindls but they are in the $700+ range."

"Meindl often felt perfect, but they are slightly warm."

#14

Columbia

4.7

(9)

"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."

"A good friend of mine loves her Columbia Newton Ridge boots!"

"I like a Columbia hiking shoes."

"I like Columbia, they have wide varieties too."

#15

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."

#16

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!"

#17

La Sportiva

4.5

(6)

"La Sportiva, Asolo, and Salewa make the best boots and trail runners for my feet."

"La Sportiva is my go to now."

"Did an 80 mile trip and many many day hikes with mine."

"I've heard good things about these La Sportivas."

"La Sportiva."

"I remember hearing that La Sportiva has a model as you describe"

#18

Hanwag

4.5

(4)

"Hubby swears by Han wag."

"Hanwag boots, German made."

"They have a wide option too."

"Hanwag are great, but Lundhags are better… if you can find some."

#19

Adidas

4.0

(4)

"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."

#20

Topo

4.0

(4)

"Topos have the widest toe boxes and come with various levels of cushioning. Highly recommended."

"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."

"I did the TRT in Topos last year and was hating feeling the rocks and roots through the soles."

#21

Lems

4.0

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."

#37

Cotswold

4.0

(1)

#38

3.0

(1)

"TacticalGear.com has a bunch of wide and extra wide boots from various brands."

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