Hiking Boots reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 472 Reddit reviews across 38 subreddits and 80 posts to rank the best Hiking Boots brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/hiking, r/hikinggear, r/backpacking, r/AskACanadian, r/Boots. Top-rated brands include Merrell (4.2/5), Keen (4.2/5), Lowa (4.7/5).

Stats

Reviews472

Subreddits38

Posts80

Brands50

Products55

Top communities

r/hiking129 r/hikinggear62 r/backpacking42 r/AskACanadian42 r/Boots37

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By Brand

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Merrell

4.2

(75)

"Merrells are great"

"Thanks everyone. Got some Merrells from the outlet at 60% off, so I'm chuffed."

"Merrell outlet is pretty good, great discount, I wear my Merrells every day."

"They're still going strong."

"I’ve been wearing Merrills for 30 years. Usually whatever the most recent Moab model is. They fit my feet immediately."

"I think the Merrell moab 3 mid is one of the best value boots out there."

"I've used a pair of MOAB 2 mods until the bottoms wore out, no telling how many miles, but ALOT."

"The ones that fit your feet. My husband hiked the AT in Merrill hiking shoes."

"+1 sa Salomon and Merrell kung mag cocommit ka talaga sa hiking."

"Super ganda rin ng hiking shoes from merrell or columbia!"

Keen

4.2

(44)

"But the keens have been a real hit! Both the boots and the sandals."

"I have the Keen Targhee II and love them."

"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."

"For winter I really like my keen’s even more than Merrill they have so good arch support and comfort"

Lowa

4.7

(33)

"Lowa Renegade are my go to boot. Not sure where one finds them here in CHC. So comfortable and usable for cold/rainy day in the city use too!"

"A lot of Lowas, Hanwags, or similar are resoleable. Just confirm with the specific model before purchasing. The support, comfort, and light weight will make your life on a trek so much happier."

"A lot of Lowas, HanWags, Meindls, etc. are resoleable."

"Lowa Renegades 🙌🏼"

"I've put my Lowas through near deal use over the past 4 years... there's nothing more than superficial damage to them."

"Of those, my money would be on the Lowa Renegade. Lowa is an esteemed manufacturer."

"Lowa"

"Most durable are my Lowas!"

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

"Lowa (German) boots are really good."

Asolo

4.6

(25)

"I use the Asolo 520. I've never had wet, uncomfortable feet with them. They're very durable and supportive."

"Personally, I use Asolo 520s in wide most of the year. They're stellar boot, and they fit me very well."

"I use Asolo 520s in wide. They are a perfect match for my feet."

"So one brand I’ve not seen listed so far are the Asolo’s. All leather, traditional hiking boot, above ankle. Very stiff until broken in but will last years with heavy use."

"Asolo is my go to brand. Expensive but very durable and comfortable."

"I would recommend sticking with Asolo. They're an excellent, high-quality brand. They work very, very well."

"Asolo is great, and ten years - might as well buy those again. I like Scarpa myself."

"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."

Altra

4.6

(23)

"THE most comfortable boots are the Altra Olympus."

"Recommend trail runners. Altra for wide feet and Saloman for narrow feet."

"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."

Danner

4.5

(23)

"Danner mountain light or mountain 600"

"Danner Mountain 600s. Resoleable, leather, and goretex if you want it. Comfy as sneakers too"

"Yes I agree with the Danner Mountain 600s. I wear them. They are lightweight and now they have the Leaf GTX model that is the same style but resoleable."

"My Danner Mountain 600s have done me well."

"I'm a Danner enjoyer."

"I wear Danner Mountain Light II boots. In fact, I have 2 pair. The older pair is approaching 7 years old and have been delegated to work boots."

"Danner or high end Salomon boots."

"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."

Salomon

4.2

(24)

"I've gone with Salomon now and they've been great."

"Such as the Salomon Quest 4 GTX. They're available online for 140."

"I’m currently using Salomon Quest 4 GTX and they have been fantastic, would recommend looking into them."

"+1 sa Salomon and Merrell kung mag cocommit ka talaga sa hiking."

"Salomon shoes, op! One of the best brands when it comes to shoes for hiking!"

"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."

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

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

"Solomons, mid to full ankle support work gear on Kili and are leather free."

Oboz

4.3

(21)

"I recently did the 10 day Stewart Island loop in my Oboz Bridgers. Lots of mud holes, rocks, - good boots"

"Bought my Oboz Bridgers and have never looked back. Walk some really muddy trails and these bad boys are the way to go."

"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"

"Oboz- “Outdoors Bozeman” (Montana) Currently wearing a pair."

"Kathmandu has a brand oboes (spelling?). My pair have lasted many years so far!"

Scarpa

4.6

(17)

"Scarpa (it's an Italian brand, but also means shoe in Italian). It's made of good quality leather, and the Vibram soles can be resoled as many times as you want."

"Before those I had some Scarpa boots that were also great and I would 100% recommend."

"For standard style boots, the best I've had were Scarpa, search for the Made in Italy, resolable models."

"Brand new pair of scarpas for crazy price recently."

"Another updoot for scarpa, best easily accessible brand imo."

"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."

#10

Hoka

4.1

(17)

"I bought a pair of waterproof hiking boots from Hoka this last winter and they are lightweight, comfortable, and that wide base at the heel has kept me from rolling my ankles anymore!"

"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."

"Get trail runners. Wear Hokas."

"Hiking sneakers- HOKA"

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

"The Hokas and Oboz are gore tex lined"

"Try Hoka or Oboz, both are waterproof, comfortable, come in wide sizes and have large toe box."

"I have purchased a pair of these: Hoka Speedgoat 5 (the up-the-ankle version) they are super light, have a Vibram sole and are lined with reflective foil."

#11

Jim Green

4.3

(15)

"Here to also recommend Jim Green boots. They're the best bang-for-your-buck you'll find in the leather boot market. Buying African Rangers specifically also help a good cause; after every ten pairs bought, they donate a pair to an African Ranger."

"Jim Green Razorbacks. If you order custom with the ML sole, they feel like HOKA sneakers but way heavier. I adore mine."

"I wear jim green AR8s for surveying; pretty much the most intense hiking. They work great"

"Jim Green what you are looking for. All leather boots, with stitchdown construction. Very durable and resoleable."

"Jim Green's African Rangers are great if you don't need the ankle support. Lightweight and very comfortable. I love the padded collar too."

"They’ve totally changed my life."

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

"Jim Green Razorbacks are a phenomenal resoleable "traditional" hiking boot."

"I’ve had a lot of hiking boots but prefer Jim Green for hiking these days."

"My Jim Green Razorbacks are listed as hiking boots and a lot of people on this sub recommend them."

#12

Meindl

4.6

(12)

"There are lots of traditional hikers out there Meindl, Steinkogler, Limmer and Lavitus are all Great"

"A lot of Lowas, HanWags, Meindls, etc. are resoleable."

"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."

#13

Zamberlan

4.5

(10)

"I love my Zamberlan boots. Previously have had more 'modern' style Solomons. The reason I got rid of my final pair of Solomons was the entire sole delaminated after a few years. The Zamberlan are one of my most comfortable boots in general (not just hikers). Nicely waterproofed."

"Zamberlan!"

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

"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"

"Zamberlan has some great ones."

"Zamberlan."

"For me the only decent choices are Lowa, Asolo, Scarpa - and maybe zamberlan or meindel"

#14

Hanwag

4.4

(10)

"A lot of Lowas, Hanwags, or similar are resoleable. Just confirm with the specific model before purchasing. The support, comfort, and light weight will make your life on a trek so much happier."

"A lot of Lowas, HanWags, Meindls, etc. are resoleable."

"Agree, Hanwag is always a safe choice in comfort, durability and quality."

"I love German-made Hanwag boots. They are expensive though."

"Other good brands are Hanwag, Lowa, Scarpa, Zamberlan, and Kenetrek."

"Hanwag seem to be had for a bargain second hand."

"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."

#15

Sorel

4.3

(10)

"Sorel. This will be my 10th winter with the same pair and the soles are still new."

"I’ve read some but hung about Sorels but mine have done me well. Whatever I choose are always shearling lined - actual sheep fleece, not poly."

"Love my Sorels"

"Absolutely love mine, regularly walk in deep snow in -30 with them and always so warm and comfortable!"

"I will always recommend Sorel to anyone looking for boots!"

"I got the ones with glacier grip (blue dots on the bottom) and they’re much better than my other ones with just the regular sole."

"I would always buy a standard pair of Sorel boots that lasted me just fine living in Winnipeg for 24 years."

"Sorel."

"I have a pair of genuine made in Canada Sorel boots that are rated to -100 or something crazy. Yes they are warm, but they each way about 10 lbs and certainly arent conducive to walking."

"Sorels used to be my go to, but I think their construction has slid over the years."

#16

Lems

4.3

(9)

"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."

"Check out lems"

"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."

#17

Columbia

4.3

(8)

"I swear by my Columbia Minx boots. Lightweight but warm!"

"Columbia Fairbanks Omni-heat is what I’ve been wearing. Definitely warm enough, and probably the most comfortable winter boot I’ve ever had."

"I swear by my Columbia boots."

"Super ganda rin ng hiking shoes from merrell or columbia!"

"Columbia waterproof boots can be good options."

"Columbia do decent hiking boots for the price"

"I’d say Columbia makes great warm short boots with laces and great grip."

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

#18

Vasque

4.1

(7)

"I’ve been wearing Vasques for years and absolutely love them."

"My favorites are Vasque and Oboz."

"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."

#19

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."

#20

La Sportiva

4.3

(6)

"I’m obsessed with my La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II mid leather GTX"

"La Sportiva!"

"Check out La Sportiva or Scarpa, I'm sure both have vegan boots options."

"Wide feet -- Scarpa Boots // slim feet -- La Sportiva Boots as a general rule to optimise balance in rugged terrain"

"La Sportiva."

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

#21

Baffin

4.8

(5)

"If you're actually going to regularly face temperatures like that, Baffin boots."

"They are easily the most comfortable winter boots I have ever owned... Like walking on a cloud."

"He swears buy baffin boots"

"Baffin manufactures boots for the coldest moments on Earth."

"I have Baffin Impacts for ice fishing and yard duty and other stand around activities. I really like that I can just replace the liner every few years."

#22

Kamik

4.5

(4)

"I absolutely love Kamik! I've had a pair of black ankle boots for over 5 years now."

"I had two pairs of Kamiks from Mark's rated for -120°C that I have worn over the past twenty years."

"Kamik boots I had a while ago did the trick"

"Kamiks are nice and warm too, good grip."

#23

Xero

4.5

(4)

"I love my Xero boots, they have a wide toe box, super comfy yet minimal cushion so you can feel what you're standing on without pain, and incredible traction."

"I just bought a pair of Xero boots and so far am in love with them."

"I think Xero has a wider toe box, but they are also a zero drop style."

"Xero has waterproof and non-waterproof, if you're into minimal shoes."

#24

White's

5.0

(3)

"So far they have held up very well to water, mud, rocks"

"If you're looking for true BIFL, think resolable high-quality leather construction, such as White's or Nick's."

"I've been wanting a pair for years."

#25

Pajar

3.0

(5)

3.3

(3)

"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."

"I'll tell you what not to get, timberlands! Literally the worst winter boots after -20."

#32

4.5

(2)

"We got ours from REI. They have almost a dozen different kinds of hiking boots with vegan materials."

"Go to REI and find the pair that fits you the best."

#43

3.5

(2)

"Hi-Tec have always fit well."

"You can get Hi-Tec's from Rebel Sport"

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