The Best Hiking Boots
Updated Dec 12, 2022
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Whether you’re on a day hike with friends or tackling an ambitious backpacking route, you need a good pair of hiking boots to protect your feet and stabilize your ankles. After trekking over 1,200 miles and taking more than 2 million steps across all types of terrain in 43 pairs of hiking boots over the course of three years, we’ve chosen the Salomon Quest 4 Gore-Tex Hiking Boots (men’s and women’s) as the best hiking boots because of their solid traction and support, breathable and waterproof materials, and a mix of features that let us hike comfortably for miles, including a wide toe box, sturdy heel protection, and a gusseted tongue.
Salomon Quest 4 Gore-Tex Hiking Boots (men’s sizes)
The best men’s hiking boot
These versatile boots offer trustworthy traction, top-notch cushioning, and the widest toe box of any boots we tested. They’re best suited for longer treks with heavier packs but can be worn comfortably on hikes of any length.We recommend
Salomon Quest 4 Gore-Tex Hiking Boots (women’s sizes)
The best women’s hiking boot
These versatile boots offer trustworthy traction, top-notch cushioning, and the widest toe box of any boots we tested. They’re best suited for longer treks with heavier packs but can be worn comfortably on hikes of any length.We recommend
La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX (men’s sizes)
A lightweight, flexible option
For hikers who prefer the fit of trail running shoes, the Ultra Raptor II offers solid underfoot support without added weight. Plus, it’s easier to walk (and drive) to the trailhead in these boots than in our other picks.Another good choice
