The Best Hiking Boots
By Wirecutter
La Sportiva Saber GTX Hiking Boots (women’s sizes)
"Our pick: A flexible, lightweight women’s boot"
Salomon Quest 4 Gore-Tex Hiking Boots (men’s sizes)
"Runner-up: A solid men’s hiking boot for hikers with a heavy pack"
Salomon Quest 4 Gore-Tex Hiking Boots (women’s sizes)
"Runner-up: A solid women’s hiking boot for hikers with a heavy pack"
Merrell Moab 2 Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots (men’s sizes)
"Budget pick: A no-frills men’s hiking boot"
Merrell Moab 2 Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots (women’s sizes)
"Budget pick: A no-frills women’s hiking boot"
Salomon Quest 4D 3 GTX Hiking Boots (men’s)
"Our pick: A men’s hiking boot for all terrains and climates"
Salomon Quest 4D 3 GTX Hiking Boots (women’s)
"Our pick: A women’s hiking boot for all terrains and climates"
La Sportiva Saber GTX Hiking Boots (men’s)
"Runner-up: A light men’s boot for narrower feet"
La Sportiva Saber GTX Hiking Boots (women’s)
"Runner-up: A light women’s boot for narrower feet"
Merrell Moab 2 Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots (men’s)
"Budget pick: A no-frills men’s hiker"