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Backpacking Boots

The best backpacking boots, reviewed and curated by the Trailspace community. The latest review was added on February 27, 2024. Stores' prices and availability are updated daily.

user rating: 5 of 5 (9)
Danner Mountain Light
$45 - $439
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (47)
L.L.Bean Gore-Tex Cresta Hikers, Leather
$299
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (19)
Asolo Power Matic 200 GV
$280 - $400
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (1)
Danner Recurve
$230
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (8)
Red Wing Irish Setter
$260
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (10)
Lowa Tibet GTX
$374 - $450
user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
AKU Superalp GTX
$300
user rating: 4 of 5 (29)
Danner Mountain Light II
$30 - $439
user rating: 5 of 5 (2)
Salomon Quest 4 GTX
$34 - $230
user rating: 4 of 5 (7)
Vasque St. Elias GTX
$220
user rating: 5 of 5 (1)
Zamberlan Guide GTX RR 960
$260
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (2)
Scarpa Zodiac Plus GTX
$25 - $348
user rating: 4 of 5 (22)
Zamberlan Vioz GTX 996
$60 - $7,040
user rating: 5 of 5 (2)
Scarpa Kinesis Pro GTX
$175 - $399
user rating: 4 of 5 (83)
Asolo TPS 520 GV
$270
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (1)
Merrell Phaserbound 2 Tall Waterproof
$180
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (1)
Lowa Tibet LL
$395 - $415
user rating: 4 of 5 (1)
Lowa Baffin Pro LL II
$420
user rating: 4 of 5 (1)
Lowa Ticam II GTX
$90 - $400
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (1)
Zamberlan Tofane NW GTX RR
$346 - $495
user rating: 3.5 of 5 (22)
Vasque Sundowner GTX
$16 - $1,650
user rating: 3.5 of 5 (18)
Hanwag Alaska GTX
$166 - $399
user rating: 2.5 of 5 (2)
Scarpa SL Active
$359
 
user rating: 5 of 5 (8)
Chippewa Arctic 50
user rating: 5 of 5 (8)
Peter Limmer & Sons Limmer Custom Standard Boots
$975 MSRP
user rating: 5 of 5 (7)
John Calden Boots Mountain Hiking Boot
$1000 MSRP
user rating: 5 of 5 (7)
Fabiano Trionic
user rating: 5 of 5 (6)
Lowa Hunter GTX Extreme
 
user rating: 5 of 5 (7)
Cabela's Mountain Hiker
user rating: 5 of 5 (6)
Limmer Boots The Midweight
$475 MSRP
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (23)
Limmer Boots The Standard
$505 MSRP
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (11)
Alico Tahoe
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (23)
Scarpa SL M3
$249 MSRP
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (8)
Scarpa Barun GTX
$239 MSRP
user rating: 4 of 5 (3)
Asolo Power Matic 250 NBK V
$250 MSRP
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (9)
Meindl Makalu
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (24)
Alico Summit
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (10)
Meindl Super Perfekt
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (5)
Filson Uplander Boots
$398 MSRP
user rating: 5 of 5 (5)
Salomon Cosmic 4D GTX
user rating: 5 of 5 (2)
Crispi Thor II GTX
$320 MSRP
user rating: 4 of 5 (13)
Meindl Perfekt
user rating: 4 of 5 (2)
Dunham Waffle Stomper Premier
user rating: 4.5 of 5 (21)
Limmer Boots The Lightweight
$445 MSRP
user rating: 4 of 5 (6)
Scarpa Kailash GTX
$199 MSRP
 
user rating: 5 of 5 (4)
Fabiano leather hikers
user rating: 4 of 5 (9)
Merrell Perimeter Gore-Tex
$175 MSRP
user rating: 5 of 5 (3)
U.S. Military Mickey Mouse Boot
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Recent Backpacking Boot Reviews

rated 3 of 5 stars
Limmer Boots The Lightweight

Good overall construction. I like it being a full leather boot. Buying experience was okay too; sizing can be worked out by working with a rep. Long break-in period. Comfortable for day hikes for sure. They did not work for me for longer (putting boots on for more than 10, 11 hours). I've put the Limmer Lightweight boots through their paces over the past couple of years, and overall, my experience been a mixed bag. Here's a breakdown of my experience with these boots across various aspects: Fit:… Full review

rated 5 of 5 stars
Zamberlan Vioz GTX 996

A great boot for hiking in the Whites of NH with a 30 pound pack on. Rugged, durable, and grippy. I’ve been hiking with these for a year in the whites, they are good in all types of terrain and weather, and handle my weight well. Full review

rated 4 of 5 stars
Alico Summit

This is a rugged waterproof leather boot with the classic Vibram lug sole. I’ve been hiking the whites in these off an on for a year.  They are a well made pair of boots for this price point.  They are a bit heavy, but I have problematic flat feet and they do a good job supporting and protecting me.  I’d buy them again, but only as a backup pair, much happier with some Zamberlans I got. Full review

rated 1 of 5 stars
Hanwag Alaska GTX

12 years ago I bought myself shoes from another manufacturer and walked in them for all these 12 years. The soles were worn out and the shoes needed to be replaced. After scouring the Internet, I realized that they don’t sell anything worthwhile right now. The Germans have moved their production abroad and basically only Croatian shoes are sold if we want something better. In a word, Croatian shoes were recommended to me. We had great doubts that anyone other than the Germans could make good shoes,… Full review

rated 5 of 5 stars
Peter Limmer & Sons Limmer Custom Standard Boots

I ordered my boots in 1977 and waited 12 months to get them. At that time they cost $87. Backpacker magazine had just rated the Limmer custom boot as the best boot in the world for the price. I still have that review. In my opinion, they are still the best boot that I have ever hiked in. My pair has seen every condition imaginable, from torrential downpours to record-breaking cold here in the Appalachian Mountains from Georgia to Virginia. 46 years and still going. Full review

rated 5 of 5 stars
Alico Summit

The Alico Summit is comfortable and stable, with a stiff midsole and flexible forefoot, high ankle height, and durable leather and sole. Out of the box, they didn't feel like they fit. I tried three different pairs to find the best match, which was a full size larger than street shoes. Surprisingly comfortable without much break in period. Now the fit seems perfect. The inner sole is flat and hard. I don't have any foot issues and use a thin innersole from an old pair of running shoes for arch support. Full review

rated 2.5 of 5 stars
Limmer Boots The Standard

A stable boot, but not all boots are made equal. Scored 5 for the right boot and 0 for the left boot equalling 2.5 overall. Not sure I would recommend this boot. If one receives two good boots they would be fine. I expected an extended break-in period when purchasing these. I have owned the boots three months and I followed their directions to the letter. The right boot broke in nicely. The left boot was problematic one-third of the way forward on the outside of the boot against my foot, where it… Full review

rated 3.5 of 5 stars
Merrell Wilderness

Great old school backpacking boot. Will outlast most boots. I purchased a pair of Wilderness just under 3 years ago. They are the type of boot that will never again be produced. A modest change from the original model has a goodyear welt construction, not a Norwegian. To it's credit the gemming is stitched to the leather insole, creating a good stoutly built boot, with thick (~3mm by my estimation) leather uppers. The uppers are welted to a double thick rubber midsole and a vibram Roccia is glued… Full review

rated 5 of 5 stars
Limmer Boots The Standard

If you want long lasting, rugged, durable and repairable boots, for hardcore hiking, construction, etc. Limmers are probably the best! In 1971 I had some new Dunhams, as a rookie hiker. When I got to the White Mts. where I was starting a summer job on a Trail Crew, I learned after two weeks that my Dunhams were done. I ordered custom Limmers and got them several weeks later (Trail Crew members were taken care of quickly by the Limmer family, thank goodness) and I soon understood why. Some fellow… Full review

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