Shoe/boot reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 204 Reddit reviews across 53 subreddits and 72 posts to rank the best Shoe/boot brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/hiking, r/UPSers, r/ShopeePH, r/Irrigation, r/hikinggear. Top-rated brands include Merrell (4.2/5), Danner (4.7/5), Red Wing (4.6/5).
Stats
Reviews204
Subreddits53
Posts72
Brands74
Products63
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By Brand
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#1
Merrell
4.2
(22)
"Merrils are fantastic."
"I love my Merrill hiking boots."
"I have had a lot of luck with Merrell’s 200g insulated boots."
"I live my Merrell chameleons."
"Merrell’s always treated me well."
"I’ve had excellent results with Merrell shoes."
"I've had good luck with Merrell and Vasques."
"I use Merrell Moab (mid height) and they happen to fit me quite well."
"MERRELL"
"Merrell"
#2
Danner
4.7
(18)
"If your feet are narrow get Danners. Mine were comfy right out of the box and over a year later they’re still the comfiest boots I’ve ever owned."
"It feels like tennis shoes to me."
"Great boots that can be sent back to Danner to be recrafted."
"I have two pairs of Danner Quarry’s that I rotate every day."
"Danner 600, great boot."
"Danner Pronghorns are my absolute go too!"
"Look into danners. I have the fort lewis and they the best boots ive ever worn."
"Danner makes excellent boots."
"I love my danners."
"Danner is where I’d start looking. They make solid boots."
#3
Red Wing
4.6
(16)
"Get 2-3 pairs of 6" boots like Red Wing, Wolverine, etc. just make sure they’re waterproof."
"Don't cheap out on your shoes/boots, that way lies misery."
"I dropped $240 on a pair of Red Wings."
"These iron rangers changed my life."
"Redwing...thank me later."
"Red Wings make some great shoes."
"I were em at the railroad and did like 14 miles a day in them."
"The Red Wing Iron Ranger is great."
"Red Wing Gentleman Travelers."
"Do you have a Red Wing store near you? It might be worth visiting to see if they have anything that could work for you."
#4
Timberland
4.5
(10)
"I have timberlands right now."
"Timberlands. 1 year in mine still has a ton of sole."
"Timberlands FTW."
"Timbs!!!! for men and women."
"Timberlands are great for everybody!!"
"Im a timberland girl."
"I have been a big fan of timberland boots. They don't have a sneaker but their low top boots are really nice."
"Might I suggest a pair of timberland pros with polymer toe?"
"I'm a fan of Timberlands."
"You can't go wrong with Timberlands."
#5
Keen
4.4
(10)
"If you have wider feet I would recommend checking out keen."
"Love my Keens"
"Keens. Or nothing."
"Keen, Altra, or the Hoka trail runners."
"I bought a pair of Keems like two years ago for 200ish and they’re doing me right."
"I recommend looking into them."
"Fit my wide ass feet pretty good!"
"I love Keens for support, looks, and durability."
"I’ve had a few pairs of Keen’s. They’re super comfortable!"
"Have you tried Keen? The Saltzman is a nice shoe."
#6
Salomon
4.8
(8)
"Salomon shoes, op! One of the best brands when it comes to shoes for hiking!"
"They’re amazing boots. Grippy, bullet proof, water proof, amazing."
"Salomon's and Altmas are my favorites."
"Salomon, Salewa, Asolo, Lowa, Merrell, Danner"
"I love them, 3 winters and still going, very comfortable."
"Salomon’s"
"+1 sa Salomon and Merrell kung mag cocommit ka talaga sa hiking."
"200g thinsulate salomon."
#7
Blundstone
4.5
(8)
"For their water proof nature and ability to last multiple seasons."
"They're warm enough."
"I got a pair of Blundstones and I’ve loved them."
"I am duty bound to recommend blundstones."
"I really like them, they're CSA certified too."
"Blundstones are amazing but I only wear them in cooler weather."
"Blundstone are comfy, waterproof enough."
"Maybe Blundstones or something similar?"
#8
Adidas
4.4
(7)
"Adidas Terrex can be a right bargain. I have some walking/trail shoes that I can also run in, managed to get them for £35 and they look and feel like they will last forever."
"Terrex for the win adidas terrex sa comfort palang superb."
"Like walking on clouds."
"They're well-built, keep the water out."
"They did well for me."
"I think they fit most of your criteria."
"The adidas Terrex line of trail shoes."
#9
Altra
4.7
(6)
"I just started using altra lone peak all weather….love them!"
"Altras have nice wide toe boxes."
"Altra and topos are my go-to’s now for wide toe shoes."
"Would be the OG recommendation."
"I like Altra Lone Peaks the best. They do need to be replaced every 2 years, but I just buy the previous years’ model and they are usually $70-$100 dollars which is more than worth it to me for a shoe that’s definitely going to see a few hundred miles of trail walking."
"I second Altras but personally I like the Olympus- a little more cushion."
#10
Sorel
4.5
(6)
"Sorel.com."
"I really like my waterproof Sorel boots."
"It's about -12°F where I live, so either Sorel 1964 or Caribou."
"I like Sorel boots."
"Sorel boots"
"Sorel is known for their huge winter boots."
#11
Thorogood
4.8
(4)
"Thorogood are usually great quality."
"Thorogood wedge sole. Available in steel toe or soft."
"I LOVE the Thorogood."
"Might have something."
#12
Lems
4.3
(4)
"If you like zero-drop/“barefoot” feel shoes, I’d check out Lems."
"Would meet your needs."
"Check out Lems Boulder Boots. They’re a zero drop, minimalist boot."
"Lems boulder summit: easiest break in combination of most support and comfort."
#13
Cloud Vista
5.0
(3)
"I wear Cloud Vistas with good socks and I stay dry all day long - they are the best."
"Yes, I thought the same, until I tried a pair of Cloud Vistas. These shoes are the best."
"Cloud Vista - waterproof and comfortable. Check them out on Zappos."
#14
Hoka
4.7
(3)
"Outstanding boots. Comfortable, plenty of support."
"The most plush cushion you’ll ever feel on your heel and midfoot."
"I love my hokas and muck boots."
#15
Jim Green
4.3
(3)
"High quality construction with the option to resole."
"Resoleables like that Jim Green you posted look real good to me."
"Jim green: can be resoled well built all leather."
#16
Lowa
4.3
(3)
"Lowa’s have had the best fit for me."
"Buy used: Lowa, danner, uboz, keen, northface."
"200g thinsulate salomon or Lowa."
#17
Doc Martens
4.0
(3)
"I would just wear Doc Marten oxfords."
"Doc Martens or Palladium are pretty good."
"Doc Martens have some cracking reinvented rugged style winter boots."
#18
Dr. Martens
4.0
(3)
"Doc martens are the best way to go in my opinion, they’re slip and oil resistant and they’re comfortable out of the box."
"I think some black docs would look sick with this outfit."
"Dr. Martens have been my goto for 15+ years."
#19
Magnum
5.0
(2)
"Worn them for around 5 years."
"Magnums are a godsend....breatheable, comfy and the antislip sole."
#20
Gaucho
5.0
(2)
"Please check out our Barefoot Safety Boots that meet CSA requirements"
"Gaucho Ninja and Carets both have certified safety boots."
#21
Timberland PRO
5.0
(2)
"The Timberland PRO Boondocks is great for walking and standing on concrete all day."
"I honestly love them already and they seem like they will last a long time."
#22
Kodiak
5.0
(2)
"Kodiak makes some great casual, waterproof boots."
"I would check out the Kodiak Thane boot."
#23
Columbia
4.5
(2)
"They’re still in great shape!"
"I like my waterproof Columbia hiking boots. Don't have a model #, but purchased off amazon and black."
#24
Vasque
4.5
(2)
"My best recommendation is Vasque hiking boots, I worked in the Black Hills National Forest and they were comfortable and durable."
"Check out Vasque, Salomon, Red Wing."
#25
Salewa
4.5
(2)
"Just get Salewa boots. Probably best ones you can get for any trip."
"Salewas are fantastic and they go under the radar."
#26
Under Armour
4.5
(2)
"Super light. 100% worth the cost."
"I’ve got a pair of under armor boots that I absolutely love."
#27
Asolo
4.5
(2)
"Asolo, Lowa, Scarpa, and Zamberlan are some of the best names in the game."
"Diehard Asolo 520 guy here! They're great boots."
#28
Woodlore
4.0
(2)
"Boot trees are unnecessary, any shoe tree as long as it's cedar will be fine."
"Woodlore has a lot of different models."
#29
Duckfeet
4.0
(2)
"Duckfeet, Birkenstock, Sanita."
"Maybe Duckfeet Shoes or The Drifter Leather."
#30
Forma
5.0
(1)
"Forma adventures are great for a wide foot bed, I got the shorts and am pleased."
#31
Doc's
5.0
(1)
"Super comfortable and pretty light."
#32
Caterpillar
5.0
(1)
"It's worth a day's pay for invincible footwear."
#33
LL Bean
5.0
(1)
"Makes most of their Bean Boots line specifically in Maine."
#34
Sanitas
5.0
(1)
"Been wearing Sanitas exclusively to work for many years."
#35
Vionic
5.0
(1)
"I like that they do both wide and half sizes."
#36
La Sportiva
5.0
(1)
"La Sportiva mutants"
#37
Alden
5.0
(1)
"Alden Indy Boots"
#38
Clarks
5.0
(1)
"Have you tried Clarks’ Desert Boot?"
#39
Ubr, Timberland
4.0
(1)
"I would look for the ubr storm boots if you want solid winter boots that will last years. Timberlands are also good for a bit cheaper."
#40
Merrell, Muck
4.0
(1)
"Merrill jungle moc works awesome for me. If I’m going in deep water I put on muck boots."
#41
Huk, Timberland Pro
4.0
(1)
"Huk fishing boots are my go to if I'm inspecting and going to potentially get soaked.. I have a pair dedicated for work and one for the boat. On installs I either wear tennis shoes or Timberland pros depending on the jobsite."
#42
Merrell, Keen, Adidas
4.0
(1)
"Merrill’s or Keen are good. I have a pair of adidas terrix ax4’s that are more of an athletic shoe than a hiking shoe but have been pretty durable and rugged so far."
#43
Chaco
4.0
(1)
"Chaco sandals in the summer. It doesn’t get any better than that."
#44
Scarpa
4.0
(1)
"These are the boots that were commonly used for steep wet off-trail, mountainous hiking in Tasmania - a hard place on boots: https://us.scarpa.com/sl-active"
#45
Oakley
4.0
(1)
"You should consider a military boot. These are probably on the pricey side but, they breathe, are built to handle miles and miles comfortably."
#46
HIKEUP
4.0
(1)
"HIKEUP Outdoor Boot - maganda mga hiking shoes sa shop na to."
#47
Carhartt
4.0
(1)
"I’ve had good luck with the Carhart boots too. I’m on my third pair of the mock toe style. They are cheaper versions of red wing but last just as long if not longer."
#48
Iturri
4.0
(1)
"I'd go for leather military boots either iturri or Altberg Defenders."
#49
Mountain Warehouse
4.0
(1)
"I've used those MH100 boots and for me they've been as good as the scarpa gtx I have now which are three times the price."
#50
Crocs
4.0
(1)
"I really like the croc literide. No holes in the front like regular crocs."
#51
ASICS
4.0
(1)
"Honestly I just wear ASICS Gel Venture 8… they feel great and are fast drying."
#52
Georgia Boot
4.0
(1)
"I personally like my eagle one from Georgia boot. It's got a full wrap around leather, no laces."
#53
Altberg
4.0
(1)
"I'd go for leather military boots either iturri or Altberg Defenders."
#54
Asolo, Zamberlan, Scarpa, Meindl, Hanwag, Kenetrek
4.0
(1)
"Asolo, Zamberlan, Scarpa, Meindl, Hanwag, and Kenetrek all make boots of this variety."
#55
Keen, Timberland Pro
4.0
(1)
"Kenn or Timberland Pro."
#56
Cobbler's Choice
4.0
(1)
"I think the cheapest boot tree is from Cobbler's Choice."
#57
TUK
4.0
(1)
"Try TUK shoes. They have a bunch of cute styles and are well made and great for daily use."
#58
Birkenstock
4.0
(1)
"Birkenstock QS700 (may have to order them straight from Germany)"
#59
5.11
4.0
(1)
"8” uninsulated non-waterproof boots, sometimes called 'Desert Boots', made by 5.11."
#60
TCX
4.0
(1)
"I got two different tcx boots and they were wide enough when sized up a little."
#61
Amazon
4.0
(1)
"Workered perfectly."
#62
Alpinestars
4.0
(1)
"I really like them."
#63
Empress
4.0
(1)
"They were comfortable on the first wear."
#64
Aurora
4.0
(1)
"They have cute mary janes and t strap style shoes."
#65
Rev'it
4.0
(1)
"Great for the summer!"
#66
O'Neal
4.0
(1)
"Try these."
#67
Easy Spirit
4.0
(1)
"Are some brands I like."
#68
Reebok
4.0
(1)
"I highly recommend BB4500 they're reebok high tops."
#69
Carhartt, Muck, Cat
3.0
(1)
"I get an install season out of carhartt work boots. I usually wear through a pair of muck boot or cat muck boots during turnoffs and turn ons."
#70
Hiking Shoes
3.0
(1)
"Kiking shoes eto recommended matibay na din sya"
#71
Hiking Shoes II
3.0
(1)
"Affordable pero matubay na din"
#72
Sandugo
3.0
(1)
"If not, try brands like Sandugo or Decathlon Quechua muna."
#73
ECCO, Keen, Tingley
3.0
(1)
"In the summer I wear waterproof ECCO running shoes and wear the Air Raul’s (inside joke)(Tingley’s I think they are called, the rubber booties you can slide over your shoes), sometimes I wear waterproof Keen hiking shoes and waterproof/arctic Keen’s in the winter."
#74
Skechers, Tingley
3.0
(1)
"I just wear sneakers, usually Skechers. If I'm going to be in wet conditions I wear rubber overboots over my sneakers. I get them from Gempler's."
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