What is the best hiking shoe and boot model?

A great trail begins with the right footwear. From lightweight crossover trail runners to rugged leather mountaineering boots, these are the most acclaimed hiking shoe and boot models ever made. Which one earns your vote?

Salomon X Ultra 4

Salomon's benchmark trail hiking shoe combining lightweight Contagrip outsole technology, Advanced Chassis torsion control, and quick-lace system for confident hiking on technical terrain.

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Merrell Moab 3

One of the world's best-selling hiking boots, the Moab 3 delivers reliable waterproofing, rugged Vibram TC5+ outsoles, and Merrell's M-Select DRY membrane for all-terrain comfort.

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KEEN Targhee III

KEEN's most popular all-terrain hiking shoe featuring KEEN.DRY waterproofing, an aggressive multi-directional lug outsole, and KEEN's signature wide toe-box for all-day comfort.

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Hoka Speedgoat 5

Hoka's flagship trail running and fast-hiking shoe featuring a maximally cushioned midsole and a Vibram Mega Traction outsole for confident grip on the most demanding off-road terrain.

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Brooks Cascadia 17

Brooks' battle-tested trail running and hiking shoe featuring their TrailTack rubber outsole and BioMoGo DNA midsole, trusted by trail runners for its balanced grip and cushioning.

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Inov-8 Trailtalon 290

A British trail running and fast-hiking shoe from inov-8 featuring Graphene-enhanced GRIP rubber outsole for exceptional traction in wet and muddy conditions on technical trails.

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La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II

An Italian trail running and hiking shoe from La Sportiva featuring the brand's FriXion XF rubber outsole and Ortholite insole for maximum performance on mountain terrain.

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Altra Lone Peak 8

Altra's iconic trail shoe featuring the brand's FootShape toe box and Balanced Cushioning platform, beloved by ultrarunners and hikers who prioritise natural foot position on the trail.

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Scarpa Ribelle Run

Scarpa's Italian-engineered trail running and mountain racing shoe combining the brand's alpine footwear heritage with aggressive Vibram outsole for demanding mountain terrain.

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Lowa Renegade GTX Mid

Lowa's iconic mid-height hiking boot featuring GORE-TEX waterproofing and a polyurethane midsole, considered one of the finest all-round hiking boots for multi-day mountain trekking.

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Vasque Breeze AT

Vasque's acclaimed all-terrain hiking boot featuring GORE-TEX waterproofing and a durable rubber outsole, a trusted companion for serious day hikers seeking waterproof protection.

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Danner Trail 2650

Danner's lightweight trail hiking shoe blending the Oregon bootmaker's leather craftsmanship heritage with modern trail running technologies for a versatile and comfortable hike shoe.

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