“In the old days when you bought hiking boots you’d have to wear them around your neighborhood before the hike, to be confident you wouldn’t get blisters,” says Cris Hazzard of HikingGuy.com.

Secondary factors included value, style, and weight. After years of hiking and months of ... of sole failure are from boots that are 10-plus years old, and any boot that’s left out in the ...

The best hiking shoes for men go beyond the Great ... land the Moab smack in between the rugged heritage of an old-school alpine boot and the advanced modernism of a do-it-all trail shoe.

They also don’t scream “hiking boot’ and have a versatile style that blends seamlessly into everyday casual wear. I pack them for travel because they can brave bad weather and are ...

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There's an argument that this style of boot is good for foot health and posture. The Vivobarefoot Tracker II FG hiking boots (RRP £200 / US$260) are aimed at lovers of this minimalist movement.