Best hiking boots on Reddit
264 reviews from r/hiking, r/backpacking, r/hikinggear and 23 more subreddits
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#1
Altra
4.8
(19)
"I love my Altra Olympus shoes."
"I have both and love them. My faves are the Topos."
"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."
"Get the altra Olympus hiker over the lone peak, more cushion and megagrip sole."
"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."
#2
Merrell
4.3
(21)
"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."
"Merrell moab 3 mid waterproof wide width."
"Merrells. But like someone said. Go try them on and try on wide shoes."
"Merrells run for wide feet, I’m using my pair around SEA and they’re the comfiest shoes I’ve ever worn!"
"You should look at shoes by Merrell or Altra"
"Merrill Moab 3 is a fantastic boot."
"My partner finds that mens Moab 3s are great."
"I wear size 15 and have had good luck with Merrell hiking boots."
#3
Salomon
4.4
(19)
"The Salomon is a fan favourite, heard it has great ankle support and the Vibram soles should provide good traction."
"Huge fan of the Salomon brand."
"I just bought Salomon QUEST 4DX and they are fantastic."
"I just got a pair of Salomon Kevlar boots, and they are the most comfortable I have ever had."
"My current hiking boots are from Salomon and I’m really happy with them!"
"The Salomon brand has a lot of great options for versatility."
"I've been through a few pairs of SC and they're safe on just about any terra."
"I have a pair of Salomon X Ultras and they have been great so far."
"I have been backpacking in wide Salomon hiking boots for years."
"Salomon or Lowas"
#4
Scarpa
4.7
(14)
"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."
"Maybe the Scarpa Guida City or the Gronell Stelvio."
"Hiked the Annapurna Circuit in February wearing Scarpa Mescalito Trek gtx."
"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 love my scarpa hiking boots. They are pretty heavy duty though and as a result are heavy."
"I’ve owned probably 10 pairs of scarpas and no complaints."
#5
Asolo
4.6
(14)
"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."
"I have 4E feet and these have been my go to for a decade now."
"Asolos. Most comfortable boot I ever wore."
"They’ve been amazing."
"You should try one of the old school trusted European brands like Asolo, Lowa, Scarpa."
#6
Hoka
4.3
(13)
"Bought Hoka hiking boots for recent trek to EBC and my foot never bothered me over the course of 10 days."
"Hoka 💯."
"They’ve been bullet proof for me so far and great straight out of the box."
"I use hoka hiking boots. I love them and they don't cause any pain from my sesamoiditis."
"Get trail runners. Wear Hokas."
"Hoka’s trail running shoe in wide with my custom orthotics have made hiking comfortable."
"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."
"I'm a big fan of Hoka trail runners."
"Hoka makes a great trail runner in wide with a roomy toe box."
#7
Keen
4.4
(12)
"I love my Keens."
"Keen, they make EE+."
"Keen."
"Keens are the best 100%."
"Thank me later."
"Keens."
"Good price, decent quality, widely available, and very comfortable."
"I switch between the Keen Targhee and HOKA Kaha 2 depending on the situation."
"Keens tend to be wider than usual."
"I personally like keen boots, they fit my feet well."
#8
Lowa
4.7
(11)
"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."
"The best for your use is going to be the Lowa Renegade Evo Ice."
"Lowa renegades have been great hiking boots for me."
"Lowa boots are super well made and comfortable."
"Mine are still in excellent condition after a decade!"
"Lowa boots are the best i have owned."
"I hiked a lot in those areas, always in Lowa Trekkers."
"I wear lowa renegades, they have a wide version in size 11 that fits me."
#9
Danner
4.5
(11)
"Danner fullbore are my favorites."
"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."
"Danners, La Sportivas or a Salamon, they all kinda cater for wide-feet types."
"Danner."
"Danner."
"Danner Mountain 600."
#10
Oboz
4.7
(9)
"Try on the Oboz! I just my first pair last year and they’ve been awesome."
"They’re awesome, highly recommend."
"Oboz are great asolo even better."
"Oboz are the jam"
"Oboz if you are looking for a boot."
"My Oboz sawtooth II were the most narrow boots I've ever worn."
"Now I wear Oboz sawtooth mid gtx."
"I switched to oboz after going through multipolar pair of Salomon’s a year."
"Wore 10.5 wide the entirety of the Colorado Trail."
#11
La Sportiva
4.0
(10)
"I switched to the La Sportiva Ultra Raptors, half a size bigger with my custom orthotics."
"La Sportiva!"
"I was wearing La Sportiva wide boots with the insert"
"La Sportiva."
"La Sportiva TX Hike is pretty underrated"
"I have la sportiva now and Salomon's before. I have wide feet, both are super comfy options."
"I've been enjoying my la sportiva ultra raptor 2 wide boots."
"They’re also stylish and have better quality and designs than the majority of other brands in my opinion."
"I own some La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II GTX and had to swap them for a full size up AND wide fit."
"Mine I had had a bad outsole which was slippery on wet rocks."
#12
Zamberlan
4.8
(6)
"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 Vioz. Bit heavier but robust. I like them a lot."
#13
Crispi
4.7
(6)
"Awesome ankle support and awesome anti-cactus armor."
"Crispi boots are amazing, great ankle support, very little break in time, comfortable."
"I like the Crispi Colorados rocky terrain."
"I'm now on my second pair of Crispis (Nevada, this time. Titans last time.) and I'm *very* happy with them."
"I tested out some Crispis on a 10 day wilderness elk hunt."
"Crispis work great for me."
#14
Lems
4.5
(6)
"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."
"Most any boots by Lems, they have waterproof and non-waterproof options!"
"If you like your lems, maybe consider the Outlanders."
"Lems Boulder summit is good."
#15
Hanwag
4.3
(6)
"Could also get something high like the Hanwag Raven."
"They have been amazing so good."
"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."
#16
Vasque
4.0
(5)
"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."
#17
Vivobarefoot
4.8
(4)
"Best most comfortable boots ever and nearly silent."
"A personal recommendation from my wife and myself would be the Vivobarefoot Magna Forest or Tracker Forest boots."
"Vivobarefoot tracker forest esc."
"Vivobarefoot."
#18
Meindl
4.5
(4)
"I only wear Meindl, by far the best fit for me."
"Really the only hiking shoe brand I bother looking at."
"The one that comes to mind is the Meindl Comfort Fit Extreme. It's quite warm."
"Meindl."
#19
Timberland
4.5
(4)
"I bought a pair of Timberlands. I wasn't expecting much, but they are like walking on pillows."
"They are tall, very warm, waterproof and comfortable."
"Timberland extra wide hikers have been serving me well."
"Buy a good pair of Timberlands or whatever, spend the money and basically keep them forever."
#20
Columbia
4.7
(3)
"I swear by my Columbia boots."
"If they’re anything like my Bugaboot IIIs they’re going to be amazing."
"Just bought a pair of Columbia hiking boots on Amazon I think are comfortable."
#21
Garmont
4.3
(3)
"I have wide feet and absolutely love my Garmont NFSs."
"Military boots could be a good option as many of them are non-GTX and quick-drying."
"Take a long time to break in but are fantastic and comfy and light."
#22
Topo Athletic
4.3
(3)
"They are super comfortable and have a wide toe box but great lacing system so they still fit even if you have narrow heels."
"I have personally used the Topo's and liked them."
"Currently use Topo Athletic Trailventure WP, Altra Lone Peaks."
#23
Dunham
5.0
(2)
"Take a look at the Dunham Cloud. That was my AT thru hike boot in size 15 4E."
"This is what I use for hiking."
#24
Sorel
5.0
(2)
"I was glad I had a real boot between some boggy spots and the ankle support."
"I will always recommend Sorel to anyone looking for boots!"
#25
Inov-8
5.0
(2)
"Inov-8 Rocfly G 390 boots are excellent."
"Inov8 Roclite. The soles are better than Vibram."
#26
Topo
4.5
(2)
"Their standard toe box is double wide."
"They seem to be a little bit more durable from reviews."
#27
Ariat
4.5
(2)
"Great waterproofing. Worth every penny and long lasting."
"Ariat hiking boots."
#28
Salewa
4.5
(2)
"I'm here to spread the good word of Salewa boots."
"Solid brand, waterproof and light weight."
#29
Kenetrek
4.0
(2)
"Have had good luck with my size 15 Kenetreks."
"Check out kennetrek or Schnees"
#30
Lem's
4.0
(2)
"Lem's Boulder Summit is a comfortable wide boot with a bit of cushion."
"They keep my feet dry and warm in rain/mud and have a lot of support."
#31
Hi-Tec
4.0
(2)
"I've never had a problem with the structural integrity of them."
"Hi-Tec have always fit well."
#32
Vivo
4.0
(2)
"The ones from Vivo are great, protection for the bottom of foot and some ankle supports."
"Vivo barefoot boots"
#33
Xero
4.0
(2)
"Xero has waterproof and non-waterproof, if you're into minimal shoes."
"I have been using Xero's Daylite Hiker for a while and really like them."
#34
Magna Tracker Forest ESC
5.0
(1)
"The best hiking boots in the world and very durable with wildhide leather and stitched Michelin soles."
#35
Asolo 520
5.0
(1)
"I use Asolo 520's (full-grain leather), which both breathe and insulate."
#36
Red Wing
5.0
(1)
"They are great, high quality, waterproof work boots that should be able to withstand almost anything."
#37
Dockers by Gerli
5.0
(1)
"My recommendation would be Dockers by Gerli. They go up to size US 15."
#38
KAYLAND
5.0
(1)
"Best pair of boots I've ever had, lasted a decade."
#39
Baffin
5.0
(1)
"Baffin manufactures boots for the coldest moments on Earth."
#40
Nicks
5.0
(1)
"Nicks hand made boots and Jim green are my 2 go to for high quality footwear."
#41
Russell Moccasins
5.0
(1)
"If money is no object, Russell Moccasins is the way to go."
#42
White's
5.0
(1)
"I've been wanting a pair for years."
#43
Mountain Warehouse
5.0
(1)
"I got a pair of leather hiking boots for $50 at mountain warehouse and it lasted me several hikes so far."
#44
Gronell
5.0
(1)
"Check out Gronell or Zamberlan. You can try those for sure."
#45
Magical Shoes
5.0
(1)
"I hike in Magical Shoes boots and they’re stupendous."
#46
Freet
5.0
(1)
"I highly recommend Freet Tundra!"
#47
Teva
5.0
(1)
"They have an anatomical footbox and vibram soles."
#48
Jalas
5.0
(1)
"The literal description used on one website was 'if you got hobbit feet these will be perfect for you'."
#49
New Balance
5.0
(1)
"New balance is the best. Lots of wide options and styles."
#50
Oboz Bridger Mid Waterproof
4.0
(1)
"I just got a pair of oboz bridger mid waterproofs today for $133."
#51
Salomon Outpulse GTX
4.0
(1)
"Salomon outpulse GTX $70"
#52
Lowa Renegade GTX
4.0
(1)
"I have a pair of Lowa Renegade GTX which I love."
#53
Austrian
4.0
(1)
"Just buy some proper army boots, Austrian para boots always do me good."
#54
North Face
4.0
(1)
"I only got rid of them because they were no longer waterproof."
#55
Inov8
4.0
(1)
"I like inov8 because they fit me well and the soles are good but durability can be variable."
#56
Aku
4.0
(1)
"I finally settled on Aku Superalp GTX."
#57
Vibram
4.0
(1)
"Look for anything with a Vibram Arctic Grip sole."
#58
Palladium
4.0
(1)
"Palladiums would be great for hiking in dry areas."
#59
Mammut
4.0
(1)
"I bought shoes from Mammut. Really nice with a good fit."
#60
Mendl
4.0
(1)
"I like mendl’s and I have a pair of White’s."
#61
Rocky
4.0
(1)
"Military boots could be a good option as many of them are non-GTX and quick-drying."
#62
Belleville
4.0
(1)
"Military boots could be a good option as many of them are non-GTX and quick-drying."
#63
MEC
4.0
(1)
"Buy the boots that fit. Even if they're a little more expensive, your feet will thank you."
#64
LaSportiva
4.0
(1)
"I use the LaSportiva UltraRaptor for back packing."
#65
Kathmandu
4.0
(1)
"They've been great for a few years now."
#66
Grisport
4.0
(1)
"Grisport boots are good for reasonable money"
#67
Propet
4.0
(1)
"Propet are the only I've found wide enough for me."
#68
Drew
4.0
(1)
"Drew shoes makes decent hiking boots that accept orthopedic soles."
#69
Berghaus
4.0
(1)
"Can be got for well under £100 and are comfortable straight out of the box."
#70
Altberg
4.0
(1)
"Clean and Leder-gris after each outing and they'll last you years."
#71
Bronax
4.0
(1)
"Best value I’ve found!"
#72
Xeros
4.0
(1)
"Check Xeros."
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