Best hiking shoes on Reddit

265 reviews from r/hikinggear, r/hiking, r/HerOneBag and 27 more subreddits

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Altra

4.4

(36)

"Altra Olympus"

"Altra Lone Peaks. I use the shoes, not the boots."

"For hiking all day comfort the Olympus Hikes with goretex are awesome."

"They now make a waterproof hiking boot!"

"Love mine:)"

"They never feel tight, even with thick socks."

"Is where it's at for me."

"A really good brand that has a wide, natural toebox."

"Altra is probably what you wanna try."

"Altra Lone Peaks."

Salomon

4.3

(31)

"Love my Solomon’s"

"I love my Goretex Salomon Speedcross 6 shoes. They keep my feet dry."

"Speed cross series have always lasted me a solid 1-2 years with weekly hikes."

"I own: Altra Lone Peak, Salomon Speedcross 6 Wide."

"They are fantastic, no regrets at all. Great fit, comfy, waterproof and good grip."

"I like the SALOMON X ULTRA 4 for all my light hiking."

"Another vote for Salomon."

"I second Salomon’s. They tend to be lightweight with really good traction."

"Anything that Salomon makes would be a great choice. Great quality."

"Saloman Ultra 4 GTX. The mid top ones are the most comfortable in my opinion."

Merrell

4.1

(25)

"Couldn’t recommend them enough."

"They work great for my fussy feet."

"For instance I love Merrell and have worn them for decades."

"Honestly I'd go with the Merrills, moabs are absolutely killer boots."

"Had very good arch support which provided relief."

"They are comfortable and not too heavy."

"I wear Merrells and in Men's."

"They come in a waterproof version."

"I have those merrell siren edge 3 and I love them."

"Def merrell."

Keen

4.3

(20)

"Super comfortable."

"The brand Keen makes really good wide shoes."

"Keen goes up to 15, have a wide toe box and are awesome."

"I've used Keen's for nearly 20 years. They've always served me well and are comfortable for wider feet."

"Bought Keen wide in REI. Love it."

"I got some Keen boots off Amazon and love em!"

"The keens are way lighter and much more comfortable."

"Gosh darn they are the most comfortable and warm shoes and boots for my feet."

"I wear keens because they fit my foot the best and I love the wide toe box they have."

Hoka

4.3

(15)

"My Hoka Speedgoats are the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn."

"Hoka Speedgoats are honestly incredible; a trail runner but I’ve ankylosing spondylitis."

"I ended up going with the goretex mid version of the Speedgoat 5."

"I can say myself that I have tried many. I went back to Hoka and they are the best for me."

"Hokas with 'Skyshell Waterproof' label and Vibram soles."

"Hoka's got some with big sizes."

"I like my Hoka."

"Hoka Speedgoats work for my wide feet."

"I'm a fan of Merrell and Hoka since they do have wide feet."

"Hoka's and nike ACG's are actually very comfy -- Salomon's are great as well"

Brooks

4.1

(10)

"The Cascadia are more comfortable, similar fit, more stable, and more breathable."

"There's a reason why PCT finishers give these the highest ratings of any shoe."

"My all time is brooks cascadia in a wide fit."

"Brooks Cascadia - both non and GTX."

"I wear size 14, and currently use Brooks Cascadia."

"Try Brooks Cascadia and Hoka Speedgoat."

"Speedland, brooks or altra."

"Brooks Cascadia trail runners are the obvious choice to try."

"Check out brooks cascadia, those are the trail running shoes brooks makes!"

"Check out brooks, no waterproof tho."

Lowa

4.8

(8)

"They have been my go-to hiking boots for decades."

"Super comfy, no breaking in required."

"I'm a LOWA for-lifer."

"I can wholeheartedly recommend Lowa in general."

"Had them over 10 years now issues at all."

"Lowa is the best brand I’ve found for durability."

"Lowa comes in size 15, 16."

"Look at more serious brand like Lowa, Hanwag, Meindl."

Timberland

4.3

(7)

"I've owned them in the past though and used them on many hikes in all weather. Usually can find them on sale 100$ and are 1000% worth."

"I wear my Timberland hiking boots and they are wonderful!"

"They'll last about a year, but offer good ankle support, and are waterproof up to where the tongue is stitched into the mid sole."

"They'll last about a year, but offer good ankle support."

"I currently use the Timberland white ledge waterproof mid hiker boots, they are a good 'beginner' pair of boots."

"I currently use the Timberland white ledge waterproof mid hiker boots."

"I currently use the Timberland white ledge waterproof mid hiker boots, they are a good 'beginner' pair of boots."

Columbia

4.1

(7)

"I’ve always been a fan of Columbia gear in general."

"They work great!"

"I found them comfortable."

"I’m selling hiking shoes in carousell. Columbia Granite Waterproof Trail Shoes."

"They are plenty stiff, but soft padded inside."

"Columbia is currently on sale and has lots of trail shoes on large discounts."

"I’m selling hiking shoes in carousell."

#10

Trail Runners

4.7

(6)

"I did the W wearing trail runners."

"The answer is always non-waterproof trail runners."

"Trail runners are perfect in summer."

"We walked it in trail runners with full packs, no problem."

"Should be fine on what are well trodden paths."

"Believe me, you want non-waterproof (= breathable) trail runners."

#11

Oboz

4.2

(6)

"I LOVE my Oboz!"

"Offers wide width and waterproof."

"Used to be my go-to, but Altra and Topo have been really successful for me."

"I like my Oboz."

"If you can get Oboz in your area, my partner and I love ours."

"I have Oboz and they are very comfortable."

#12

Asolo

5.0

(5)

"I use Asolo because they fit me best and suit my needs."

"Asolo Fugitive GTX or Scarpa Zodiac Plus GTX would be my votes. They're ultra reliable, very waterproof, and they breathe the best of any GTX boots I've ever had."

"Asolo for me, the Fugitive GTX when I want something light."

"Look into Asolo, Lowa, Scarpa, or Zamberlan if you want maximum comfort and durability."

"I opt for very rigid hiking boots, specifically Asolo 520's. They lock in my heel and midfoot very well."

#13

La Sportiva

4.4

(5)

"Best shoes I have ever had so comfortable, excellent support."

"Idk if they are sold in your region but they are super well built and sturdy."

"Check some models of La Sportiva."

"For trail runners I can recommend la sportiva ultra raptor II."

"I use some light, low ankle LaSportiva wherever I go on trails/hikes."

#14

Adidas

4.4

(5)

"100% recommend."

"I really like my Terrex Freehikers (1&2) for multi terrain stuff."

"[Adidas Terrex] models are a good choice. Good grip, comfortable, breathable and waterproof."

"I got an Adidas Terrex v2 for 2500, clearance sale."

"Adidas Terrex if you want something na halos pwede for daily other than just for hiking."

#15

Xero

4.2

(5)

"Hiked 17 miles in the rain and had nice dry feet."

"The Mesa Trails are a great all around shoe."

"I use the Xero Mesa trail 2 WP on trail runs and road runs."

"I'm a big fan of Xero shoes."

"I have the Xero Alpines and honestly they don’t feel very barefoot to me."

#16

Quechua

4.0

(5)

"I really rate the Quechua waterproof hiking shoes."

"Bought my first pair in 2017 (the cheapest they had) and used them until 2022 for major & minor hikes."

"Quechua/forclaz pasok sa budget :)"

"Pasok sa budget :)"

"Meron sa may Decathlon! Quechua ang brand."

#17

Topo

4.8

(4)

"Highly recommend! I have no more blisters!"

"Topos are my favorite shoes/boot brand; all their regular sizes actually have wide toe boxes."

"They have super wide toe box for all their shoes."

"Topo has similar toeboxes to Altra."

#18

Scarpa

4.5

(4)

"Scarpa is the most durable I’ve ever owned."

"Scarpa is the go to brand if you have wide feet and need good quality trekking shoes."

"I own wear a pair of scarpa zen for most hikes in Europe."

"Have you considered one of the burlier approach shoes, e.g., Scarpa Mescalito."

#19

New Balance

4.3

(4)

"Check out New Balance 978 hiking shoes, great grip, comfortable and waterproof."

"Better stick with hiking shoes that offer good grip, ankle support, breathable and waterproof."

"Great high quality shoes with strong midsoles and outsoles."

"You can check on some versions of New Balance such as 978 or 1450."

#20

Decathlon

3.8

(4)

"Comfy naman sya 3.5k yung price"

"Used it for minor and major climbs. Less than 2K ko lang nabili yung akin."

"Very affordable and matibay din ung available shoes dun."

"I think the ones from decathlon would be absolutely fine for one trip."

#21

Nike

3.3

(4)

"Good cross between support and padded comfort."

"Nike, sneakers etc will be fine."

"I used old Nikes last year."

#22

Trail Running Shoes

3.7

(3)

"I recommend quickly dry trail running shoes with toe protection."

"I just finished 4 day W trek in trail running shoes."

"I always just buy trail running shoes. Real hiking shoes aren’t that necessary imo."

#23

4.0

(2)

"They have shoes specially for my kind of feet."

"Hanwags or Meindl"

#36

WHITIN

4.0

(2)

"These two are decent hiking shoes and have taken me on some pretty gnarly hikes."

#37

Sandugo

3.0

3.0

(1)

"They're very lightweight."

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