Best Hiking Boots (2025): Walking Shoes, Trails, Backpacking

CommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyFeatured in this articleBest Overall BootSalomon Quest 4 GTXRead more$230 AmazonA Brilliant, Light BootLa Sportiva Prodigio Hike GTXRead more$199 Amazon (Men’s)Best Mountain BootMammut Kento Tour High GTXRead more$599 Backcountry (Men’s)Best Ultralight ShoeAltra Lone Peak 9 Waterproof LowRead more$165 REI (Men’s)In the traditional world of hiking boots, practicality is king, with a nice bit of leather keeping your feet dry and ankles intact as you head for the hills. Things are changing fast, though. Modern technology found in running shoes is slowly being adopted into walking boots and trail shoes, helping to reduce weight while increasing comfort, speed, and performance.As a result, there are now hundreds of…

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