Best hiking shoes on Reddit

304 reviews from r/hikinggear, r/hiking, r/PHikingAndBackpacking and 31 more subreddits

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Altra

4.4

(40)

"Ho-Lee Fahk do I love them."

"Dry quickly and have a wide toe box."

"Altra Olympus"

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

"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."

Salomon

4.4

(37)

"The best hiking shoes I’ve ever laced up are the Solomon Speed Cross 6’s."

"I love my Salomon’s! These boots provide solid ankle support on those rocky trails."

"Love my Solomon’s"

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

"XA Forces Jungle boots from Salomon!"

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

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

"I wear boots (solomon quest) for ankle support."

"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."

Merrell

4.2

(35)

"I wore Merrell Moab’s for years and switched to Oboz in the last few."

"My Merrells are superb- Don’t really need to break them in, great ankle support (lots of AZ hiking is rocky), excellent grip."

"Any naman ay good and magaan sa paa."

"Goods siya gamitin!! ☺️"

"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."

"My go to is the Merrill Chameleon."

"For light trails I really like my Merrell's, for more mountainous terrains I love my Crispi Colorado II's."

Hoka

4.4

(24)

"Hoka Speedgoats are basically universally considered the standard choice."

"I like Hoka Speedgoat"

"I opted for a pair of the Hoka Kaha's."

"Buy a nice pair of hoka’s. They have plenty of cushion."

"Both are great and comfortable out of the box."

"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."

"They both work great for 10-20 mile day hikes in fall and winter."

"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."

Keen

4.2

(22)

"My wife loves her Keen Hiking sandals."

"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."

Brooks

4.1

(14)

"Trail running shoes are the best. I hiked Mt Whitney in Brooks calderas 6."

"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."

"Brooks Divide - non GTX."

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

"Try Brooks Cascadia and Hoka Speedgoat."

"Speedland, brooks or altra."

"I was happy with Brooks Cascadia; could even take sandals in summer."

Lowa

4.8

(9)

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

"Super comfy, no breaking in required."

"I'm a LOWA for-lifer."

"Lowa."

"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."

Oboz

4.1

(8)

"I LOVE my Oboz!"

"I really enjoy them. I wore them while I was backpacking in Alaska."

"I have found oboz sawtooth work for me well in summer."

"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."

Timberland

4.1

(8)

"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."

"My wife's feet froze with limited hiking in snow with uninsulated Timberlines."

#10

Trail Runners

4.6

(7)

"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."

"I use trail runners for hiking and backpacking."

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

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

#11

Columbia

4.1

(7)

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

"Lately, I have been really into Columbia's."

"They work great!"

"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."

#12

Asolo

5.0

(5)

"The hardest wearing boots you can buy."

"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."

#13

Scarpa

4.6

(5)

"I had some Scarpa ones that lasted ages, no idea of the model. Can recommend the brand though."

"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 have Scarpa Terra boots and some Scarpa Mojito trails."

"Wear wool socks and. Bring s spare pair of socks."

#14

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."

#15

Trail Running Shoes

4.0

(5)

"Trail running shoes. Many are super lightweight, breathe well and dry out super fast."

"I did the entire W in trail running shoes."

"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."

#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

Decathlon

3.8

(5)

"Budget friendly na subok na din - Decathlon hiking shoes."

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

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

"Decathlon. Kakagaling ko lang ulit dun haha."

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

#18

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."

#19

Teva

4.5

(4)

"They’re pricey but I’ve had them for 5+ years and they’ve held up really well while camping."

"Teva's."

"They tick all your boxes."

"So far I find Teva fits me well consistently."

#20

REI

4.3

(4)

"I just had an amazing experience with them in finding a pair that fit my needs!"

"I recommend you go to an REI and try on a few pairs."

"I went to REI, which is my rec for you to find decent hiking boots that are in your desired price range and fit well."

"If you have an REI close by, go there and they’ll help you pick a pair."

#21

Nike

3.4

(5)

"Good cross between support and padded comfort."

"You could probably get a decently priced trail shoes from brands like Nike or Adidas."

"Nike, sneakers etc will be fine."

"I used old Nikes last year."

#22

Camel

4.0

(4)

"Super comfy and masaya gamitin."

"Okay naman sya at kakayanin nyan ang Pulag."

"Good outsole grip, waterproof, comfortable insoles, and the price range is only 2-3k."

"I was able to hike Mt Apo last year, using Camel shoes, a Chinese brand."

#23

Hoka One One

4.7

(3)

"The Hokas seem like a much better choice."

"My friend had double knee surgery and this is the only shoe brand he can wear without having to wear knee braces."

"I'm curious if they'll be sufficient for the hike."

#24

Zamberlan

4.3

(3)

"I bought lightweight boots and paid for it on a long hike. I bought Zamberlan and fell in love with them."

"Zamberlan, topo athletic"

"Try Kennetrek or Zamberlan."

#25

Adidas

4.0

(3)

"[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."

#26

5.0

(1)

"If you have flat feet like me, Hoka Speedgoat 5’s are a dream."

#37

Vivo Barefoot

5.0

(1)

"I’m a big fan of the vivo barefoot hiking shoes."

#38

3.0

(1)

"They're very lightweight."

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