Best hiking boots on Reddit

279 reviews from r/hiking, r/hikinggear, r/backpacking and 24 more subreddits

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Merrell

4.3

(38)

"They're still going strong."

"If you want something that lasts, check out Salomon Quest Winter or Merrell Thermo models!"

"Merrell is FANTASTIC."

"Merrell. I’ve tried all the high dollar boots and these were the only truly wide ones."

"Last year decided to try a pair of Merrell Moab 3 Mid Waterproof Wide Width and couldn't be happier."

"I like Merrell the best for wides."

"Merrels wide size fits like a charm."

"Merrell Moab are an older model of shoe/boot but they're absolutely comfortable."

"I'm a huge fan of merell shoes."

"Buy yourself a pair of Merrells, very comfortable and really good shoe."

Keen

4.4

(29)

"Wouldn't you know, the ones that fit (Targhee IV) were my regular shoe size."

"Keen all day long."

"I can't recommend the Keen Targhees enough."

"Keens saved my feet and knees."

"These are the best that I have found for wide feet."

"My keens lasted several years. When they eventually died, I went straight out and bought another pair."

"Have used keens for over a decade... No break in period, just put em on and go 30 miles."

"Keen boots are my favourite."

"I love my Keens."

"Keen, they make EE+."

Altra

4.6

(22)

"I love my Altra Olympus shoes."

"I have both and love them. My faves are the Topos."

"Just switched from Salomon to Altra can’t go wrong with either."

"They changed my world."

"Definitely lone peaks they have a wide toe box."

"Anything Altra that has the wide toe box."

"Altra makes shoes that work in place of hiking boots."

"I suggest Altras and Lems. These are going toward a more barefoot style shoe but they have a wide toe box that helps alleviate toe pinching."

"Alta lone peak all weather hiking boots."

"Second the Altras."

Lowa

4.6

(20)

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

"Have very wide feet, love my Lowa renegades."

"I just got the Lowa Renegade EVO GTX in wide."

"Lowa Renegades have a wide size and I'll vouch for the quality."

"Just took a pair of these on a week long backpacking trip and they held up great."

"Lowas. Very comfy and durable."

"I own the Lowa Renegade for pretty much exactly your use case. I don't take super good care on these boots and they hold up absolutely flawless for now over 6 Years."

"I personally recommend Lowa Renegades or Asolo Evo Drifters."

"Lowa renegades have been great hiking boots for me."

"Lowa boots are super well made and comfortable."

Asolo

4.5

(15)

"Your best bet is to save up for Asolo. They easily last ~10 years and often much more with resoles."

"Also Asolo and Scarpa."

"I use the Asolo Fugitive GTX when I need something lightweight."

"I recommend Asolo TPS 520 GV Evo; Scarpa Kinesis Pro GTX; and Zamberlan Vioz GTX."

"I personally use the Asolo Fugitive GTX (and the TPS 520 GV Evo), and they're stellar boots."

"All of those are high-end boots that will maintain their waterproofing for a very long time."

"Asolos. Most comfortable boot I ever wore."

"They’ve been amazing."

"I’ve had good luck with asolo drifters."

"Asolo makes a hiking boot specifically for hikers with bunions."

Salomon

4.3

(15)

"Salomon and Merrell make great snow hiking boots—warm, durable, and good traction."

"My go-to wide boot is the Solomon X Ultra."

"My Salomon 3d Ultras have been my go-to light hiker/trail runner for over a decade."

"Huge fan of the Salomon brand."

"The Salomon brand has a lot of great options for versatility."

"I have been backpacking in wide Salomon hiking boots for years."

"Salomons, Innov-8s, Hoka, and Merrill trail shoes are your best bet."

"Salomon makes a wide range and tends to be on the lower end."

"Salomon or Lowas"

"If you’re getting boots I like Salomon or danner."

Danner

4.4

(13)

"I liked them so much I managed to snag a brand new pair."

"Danner has always worked well for me for over 20 years."

"I got some Danner boots on sale and they have been great."

"Danner, wide size."

"Danner Mountain 600s are great for my wide feet."

"Danner Mountain 600 and Merrill Moabs."

"They are built like tanks."

"I have Danner Mountain 600s."

"Danners, La Sportivas or a Salamon, they all kinda cater for wide-feet types."

"Danner."

Oboz

4.5

(11)

"Also check out the Oboz Bridger boots."

"Oboz!"

"Best hiking shoe I have ever used."

"Try on the Oboz! I just my first pair last year and they’ve been awesome."

"Oboz are great asolo even better."

"Oboz are the jam"

"I love the Oboz Bridger, have owned three pairs in the past ten years..."

"I have found success with oboz and merrels for my wide feet."

"Try Oboz. I have a pair of their hiking shoes."

"I switched to oboz after going through multipolar pair of Salomon’s a year."

Scarpa

4.8

(9)

"I personally use a scarpa mont blanc pro gtx for light winter hiking."

"Scarpa are an Italian brand, I've been wearing their boots for 40 years in the mountains, they're the Ferrari of hiking boots IMO."

"I love any boot from Scarpa. Have never had a bad pair and they last forever :)"

"I love any boot from Scarpa."

"I love any boot from Scarpa. Have never had a bad pair and they last forever :)"

"Scarpa has proven to be very high quality for me."

"I’ve owned probably 10 pairs of scarpas and no complaints."

"I'd recommend the Salewa Mountain trainer 2 mid."

"Check out Scarpa, Garmont, Aku or Salewa."

#10

Meindl

4.7

(9)

"Everyone in my house wears Meindl on the trail."

"Just got my first pair of Meindls. They might be the most comfortable pair of shoes I've ever worn."

"Meindl Comfort Fit line is the absolute best in terms of width and quality on the market."

"Try Meindl Comfort Fit. They use an anatomically correct last that offers a lot of space for the toes."

"I only wear Meindl, by far the best fit for me."

"Really the only hiking shoe brand I bother looking at."

"Meindl - German Company. Really good."

"If it fits perfectly, go with Meindl."

"Meindl."

#11

Hoka

4.1

(10)

"Bought Hoka hiking boots for recent trek to EBC and my foot never bothered me over the course of 10 days."

"Hoka 💯."

"I use hoka hiking boots. I love them and they don't cause any pain from my sesamoiditis."

"I've read that Hoka Anacapa are good for wide feet."

"I found the quality of the Hoka somewhat better than Keen, have used both."

"I switched from hiking boots to trail runners about five years ago and am glad I did."

"I recently bought the Hoka hiking boots and have found them really comfortable."

"Hoka makes a great trail runner in wide with a roomy toe box."

"I wear Hoka for hiking."

#12

Zamberlan

4.8

(8)

"Best boots I’ve ever owned."

"Check out Gronell or Zamberlan. You can try those for sure."

"I’ve got a couple hundred miles on a pair of zamberlan lynx that still look great."

"I love my Zamberlains. My first pair lasted me 6-7 years."

"My next boots were all leather Zamberlans which have been excellent."

"My 3 year old Zamberlain's are the best boots I have ever owned."

"Zamberlan has some great ones."

"Zamberlan."

#13

Lems

4.4

(8)

"Lems! They're comfy, stylish and come in big sizes."

"I second Lems! theyre awesome."

"I have wide feet as well and struggled with hiking boots that doesn't hurt me."

"Lems have a few good options for this."

"Lems if you want something on the lighter side."

"I'd recommend Lems Boulder Summit."

"Most any boots by Lems, they have waterproof and non-waterproof options!"

"Lems Boulder summit is good."

#14

Vivobarefoot

4.7

(6)

"It's hard to beat the performance of any of the ESC outsoles."

"I can't commend my Vivo tracker esc's enough."

"A personal recommendation from my wife and myself would be the Vivobarefoot Magna Forest or Tracker Forest boots."

"Vivobarefoot tracker forest esc."

"Or Tracker ESC (water resistant, supersoft leather, doesn't need breaking in)"

"I did still love the show and bought a 2nd pair that I'm more careful with now."

#15

Vasque

4.0

(6)

"I have Vasque hiking boots just in men’s as opposed to women’s for the extra width."

"You can find some great Vasque, Asolo, La Sportiva, Lowa, Keen, and others hiking boots under $100."

"I have Zamberlans and Vasque hiking boots, and I definitely wear the Vasque more because they are lighter."

"Vasque."

"I finally found some relief with Vasques."

"I wear Vasque and I really like them because they had a short break-in period."

#16

Columbia

4.0

(5)

"I swear by my Columbia boots."

"I really like Columbia's Bugaboot III."

"Columbia has wide sizes online."

"Just bought a pair of Columbia hiking boots on Amazon I think are comfortable."

"Columbia is going to be the 'budget' boot of the group."

#17

Jim Green

4.5

(4)

"They’ve totally changed my life."

"Jim green boots, super durable, waterproof if you oil them."

"I think basically any Jim Green would be fine for hiking."

"Tough to beat the iron ranger for fit."

#18

Hanwag

4.0

(4)

"I think hanwag has special models for that."

"Some brands (e.g. Hanwag) offer special halux lines that suit a halux morphology better."

"Hanwag have a variety of wide, narrow, and even bunion accommodating widths for all their boots."

"Some brands like Hanwag have different 'shapes' for some of their shoes."

#19

Crispi

4.7

(3)

"Awesome ankle support and awesome anti-cactus armor."

"Crispi boots are amazing, great ankle support, very little break in time, comfortable."

"Crispis work great for me."

#20

La Sportiva

4.3

(3)

"La Sportiva!"

"La Sportiva."

"I have la sportiva now and Salomon's before. I have wide feet, both are super comfy options."

#21

Topo

4.3

(3)

"Their standard toe box is double wide."

"I wear Topo trail runners for hiking, because I have wide feet and I use arch inserts because I have high."

"They seem to be a little bit more durable from reviews."

#22

Razorback

5.0

(2)

"Razorback have been my answer with no regrets."

"I’d walk across the country in my Razorbacks."

#23

Ariat

4.5

(2)

"Great waterproofing. Worth every penny and long lasting."

"Ariat hiking boots."

#24

Timberland

4.5

(2)

"I bought a pair of Timberlands. I wasn't expecting much, but they are like walking on pillows."

"Buy a good pair of Timberlands or whatever, spend the money and basically keep them forever."

#25

3.0

(1)

"Meindl shoes and boots have served me well."

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