Hi-Tec Altitude IV WP

1. Zappos.com

More than one hundred reviewers at this popular online shoe retailer give the Hi-Tec Altitude IV a near-perfect 5-star rating. Although a few commenters rank this boot as slightly narrow or running a little small, most feel that it runs true to size, and give it very high marks for comfort and support.

Review: Hi-Tec Altitude IV, Contributors to Zappos.com

2. Amazon.com

More than 170 men and a handful of women review the Hi-Tec Altitude IV hiking boots. Most report that these boots are comfortable and amazingly durable for the price, giving them an overall rating of 4.5 stars.

Review: Hi-Tec Men's Altitude IV Hiking Boot, Contributors to Amazon.com

3. OnlineShoes.com

Almost 50 owners review the Hi-Tec Altitude IV, praising its comfort, durability, and overall value. One woman praises this boot's traction, even on slippery wet logs.

Review: Hi-Tec Altitude IV, Contributors to OnlineShoes.com

4. Buzzillions.com

This site consolidates owners' reviews and ratings from many websites, finding more than 150 for the Hi-Tec Altitude IV. The majority of feedback is quite positive (there are more than 130 5-star reviews), with just a few complaints about durability or poor waterproofing.

Review: Hi-Tec Altitude IV (Men's), Contributors to Buzzillions.com

5. Trailspace.com

More than a dozen users review the Hi-Tec Altitude IV here. It receives only a 4-star rating, but is still one of the top-rated hiking boots at this site. Hikers say these boots are waterproof, and one notes that traction is excellent even on wet rocks.

Review: Hi-Tec Altitude IV, Contributors to Trailspace.com

6. TheBackpacker.com

Fewer than 10 owner-written reviews cover an earlier version of the Hi-Tec Altitude, giving it a positive average rating of 4 stars (out of 5). One reviewer complains that they can't be resoled, but because of the low price, users seem happy enough to just buy a new pair when needed.

Review: Hi-Tec Altitude Review, Contributors to TheBackpacker.com