Hiking Boots: Reviews

Updated March 2008
 

Lightweight hiking shoes

Hi-Tec V-Lite Radar II Event Low *Est. $105 Compare Prices
 
Expert & User Review Sources:

Backpacker Magazine: Based on extensive field tests that compare dozens of new hiking boots, Backpacker magazine's annual Gear Guide issue recommends ...

Cabelas.com: So far, there's only a single review here for the Hi-Tec Men's V-Lite Radar II, but this owner-written review reports that he ...

Buzzillions.com: This brief review praises the Hi-Tec V-Lite Radar hiking shoes for their comfort and traction, finding them comfortable enough ...

 

Mid-cut hiking shoes for more ankle support

Keen Targhee II Mid *Est. $120 Compare Prices
 
Expert & User Review Sources:

Backpacker Magazine: This backpacking magazine tests more hiking boots than any other publication we've found, putting dozens of models through ...

GearReview.com: An experienced gear reviewer provides a detailed single-product report on the Keen Targhee II in its lower-cut version, comparing ...

Zappos.com: We found more owner-written reviews of the Keen Targhee II hiking shoe here than at any other site. About a hundred men and two ...

REI.com: More than 40 men review the men's version of the Keen Targhee II eVent shoes at this top retail site, and the women's version ...

Backcountry.com: More than a dozen women and about a dozen men rate and review the Keen Targhee II hiking shoe here. Most are satisfied.

 

Lightweight hiking boots

Timberland Cadion Waterproof Mid Gore-Tex XCR *Est. $140 Compare Prices
 
Expert & User Review Sources:

Backpacker Magazine: This backpacking magazine tests more hiking boots than any other publication we've found, putting dozens of boots and shoes ...

BackpackGearTest.org: This detailed, thorough review by an experienced backpacker is part of a site that structures hiking gear tests and publishes ...

BackpackingLight.com: This publication promotes ultralight backpacking, and the review says the lightweight warmth of the waterproof Timberland Cadion ...

Trailspace.com: The Timberland Cadion gets mixed reviews here. The less enthusiastic rating is from a hiker who finds this boot not supportive ...

TheBackpacker.com: Reviews here are mixed, with one backpacker complaining about a pair that started falling apart during the first trip.

Sports Authority: Right now, there's only one owner-written review here for the women's version of the Timberland Cadion, noting some quality ...

 

Heavy-duty leather backpacking boots

Kayland Vertigo High *Est. $200 Compare Prices
 
Expert & User Review Sources:

Backpacker Magazine: This backpacking magazine tests more hiking boots than any other publication, putting dozens of models through rigorous field ...

SprocketRocket: This two-part review covers initial fit and impressions, plus a report on field tests of the Kayland Vertigo High boots while ...

Trailspace.com: This detailed owner-written review by a climber reports that this hiking boot "strikes a nice balance between providing support ...

 

Women's hiking boots

Lowa Banff Lady *Est. $210 Compare Prices
 
Expert & User Review Sources:

Zappos.com: Over a dozen women rate and review the Lowa Banff Lady hiking boots here, giving them near-perfect ratings. This website gets a ...

Backcountry.com: About a dozen women review the Lowa Banff Lady hiking boot here, giving it high average ratings. Some find it comfortable out of ...

Trailspace.com: Over a dozen men and women rate and review their respective versions of the Lowa Banff hiking boots here, praising the fit, ...

REI.com: A chemically-sensitive backpacker reports that this is the only hiking boot she's been able to wear. About a dozen men also ...

 

Hiking Boots Runners Up:

Columbia Frontier Peak GTX *Est. $120

4 picks by top review sites.

Asolo Stynger GTX Women's *Est. $180

2 picks by top review sites.

Danner Radical 452 GTX *Est. $130

2 picks by top review sites.

Asolo TPS 520 GTX hiking boots *Est. $230

2 picks by top review sites.

     
 
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Asolo Women's Stynger GTX Light Hiker - Hiking Boot
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Men's Danner® Radical GORE-TEX® Boots
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