The first place of our best all-round hiking boot goes to the Merrell Radius Mid, an outstanding multi-purpose boot that serves both sexes and most preferences. Whether you are out for a hike, ride, run or walk these light, fast, mid cut boots are widely recognized for their style and high-level comfort even in wet [...]
Coming in at an extremely close second place are the Asolo Fugitive GTX. They can be considerably more expensive than the Merrell Radius and so are edged out from first place due to price.
This excellent light fabric and leather boot puts in place a high standard in foot support and durability. Part of the boot’s [...]
The Asolo Stynger GTX (sister to the Asolo Fugitive for men) is expressly designed for women. Its most suited to female hikers with particularly narrow feet or heels who may find these a better fit than the Fugitives. They weigh approximately 2.5lbs and have been reported to support backpack loads of around 35lbs.
Numerous online buyer [...]
The Asolo Men’s Power Matic 200 GV is the only boot we review here that might better be described as a “backpacking boot”. If you are looking for a boot that will support you whilst carrying heavy loads across very rough and changeable conditions, these boots may well be the best out there.
Firstly, the boot [...]
The Oregan Mountain Community describe the Vasque Breeze GTX XCR as: “…marriage of a trail runner’s light and less restrictive upper with a hiking boot’s stiff and protective sole.” A boot praised for its cushioning, lightness and comfort, their air-mesh and leather upper also makes them very breathable for hotter conditions.
Wicking nylon linings soak up [...]
The Hi-Tec Altitude IV is aimed at providing hiker stability and support at a budget price. They are tailored for robust, rough terrain use and consist of a leather upper that is sealed at the seam for waterproofing. The collar is soft padded leather and the tongue is gussetted leather. The midsole is lightweight compression [...]
