Hiking Boots

Recent Hiking Boot Reviews

Altberg Kisdon GFit

Altberg Kisdons are fairly stiff soled, tough, and grippy waterproof walking boots made with Nubuck leather.  Altberg Kisdon G-fit (size 9) Altberg Kisdon walking boots. These are one tough pair of boots. They are a fairly stiff soled boot with some built-in toe roll. They have a full rubber rand which also goes high over the toe box with a Sympatex waterproof lining. Comfortable to wear and haven't had any problems with rubbing. They fit my feet nice and they don't squash my toes which is something… Full review

Danner Mountain 600

Lightweight, waterproof hiking boots for light duty and urban use. Danner is a well-known brand in hiking footwear. The Mountain 600 is a bit different from what you normally think of Danner: a very lightweight boot, weighing not much more than a pair trail runners. The boot features Vibram soles, but not the old fashioned black soles you're familiar with. In their marketing speak: "Vibram Fuga outsole with Megagrip". Not sure what this means, but they do grip well on wet rocks and the like. The… Full review

Columbia Newton Ridge Plus II Suede Waterproof

This is a good budget hiking boot. It is waterproof and durable, but not very breathable or supportive. Water Properties: Waterproof, with water-repellent leather These boots are advertised as waterproof, and they are. I have worn them through streams, as well as placed them in a bathtub with several inches of water, and they haven't let any through. The leather is also hydrophobic, even while underwater. Because of this feature, the leather gets wet very slowly, and dries fast. The water resistance… Full review

Altra Lone Peak Hiker

Lone Peak 5 and Lone Peak Hiker purchased directly from Altra inventory 12 months ago in 2021 answered my need for hiking through towns and on moderately challenging trails. The upper material on both the Lone Peak 5 and Lone Peak Hiker failed after 5 months of normal use. Altra said this was normal. I wonder if the Altra shoes mentioned here were manufactured well over twelve months ago, perhaps over two years ago, with upper material less strong and less durable than the upper material used in… Full review

Timberland Chocorua Trail Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots

Great versatile waterproof boots for the money. Great value. I have had a pair of these for 15 years. They finally wore out in the heel and I'm buying two more pairs. My originals were brown leather with green fabric. They are now brown leather with bronze fabric. Still the same boot. I am buying a pair in all black next time.  These boots should last you 10 years if you take care of them. In the 15 years I owned my first pair. I changed out the laces once and the insoles once. That's all. They… Full review

Oboz Bridger Mid Waterproof

I am a birds hunter. In the first 10 minutes walking in wet grass my feet were soaked. They are almost brand new. Other than that I love them. Second set in two years Great boot. Rugged and good traction. I can be on my feet all day on concrete for work or in the grouse woods of norther Michigan. Only con I have is that they are not water resistant let alone waterproof. Had to drive 70 miles home to get a different set of boots to finish a weekend hunting trip. Full review

Lundhags Forest II

For real wilderness travel in tundra landscape. Lundhags single layer boots have been the best for decades. That being said, they are not the best for every type of terrain and climate. They may very well be the best all rounder out there though! Aesthetics is a personal preference so I won't go into that any further, see pictures. Fit: Lundhags are not your average boot. They will not have the "sock fit" of other more athletic boots. These are more "airy" around your foot and this is a good thing,… Full review

Danner 453 GTX

I have had my Danner 453 for 11 years and it's finally time to replace them: with another pair. I bought my pair of 453's in December of 2010. I wear them to work several times a week, on hunting, fishing, and hiking trips, and I wore them almost exclusively for the three years I was in Germany to explore all over Europe due to the diverse terrain (castles, vineyards, steep trails, cobblestone city streets etc.) and the unpredictable weather. These boots have been solid performers, keeping my feet… Full review

Danner FullBore Coyote

Hiking in desert or hot weather requires a different hiking boot than one that would be worn in wet deciduous forests. This boot is great for desert and/or hot weather hiking. Living in both Mississippi and Oregon, I need a wide range of different boots. In Oregon’s deep snow and cold temperatures, warm is wonderful. In the Mississippi heat, cool is wonderful. There is no boot that can cover both of these extremes comfortably. The Fullbore Coyote Hot may prove to be the coolest boot around. (I… Full review