Thanks to rugged and rocky terrain, our guide being stung by a Deathstalker scorpion (spoiler alert: he survived), and getting chased by a free-range camel, what should’ve been a 4- to 5-hour took nearly 9 hours.
By the end of it, my sunburn didn’t hurt nearly as bad as my feet, as the soles of my worn-out hiking boots made the constant “fwap fwap” sound that made it sound like I was wearing flip-flops.
Read on for our guide to the best hiking boots, hiking shoes, and trail running shoes of 2024, including beloved brands such as Baffin, Garmont, Hoka One One, Keen, Merrell, Salomon, Vasque & more.
Best Hiking Boots & Shoes
Baffin Women’s Swift & Men’s Borealis Boots
Founded in Stoney Creek, Canada in 1979, Baffin specializes in high-tech footwear and apparel designed to perform well in the brutally cold conditions of the Great White North.
We’ve been big fans of the brand’s rugged, durable designs ever since connected with them at the Outdoor Retailer trade show back in 2018.
Their waterproof Swift Women’s Boot is an excellent example, with an anti-fatigue midsole, anti-odor lining, lug outsoles for traction on slippery terrain, and amazing insulation that offers warmth and breathability.
The vegan, snowshoe-compatible Borealis Men’s Boot is stylish, with body-heat moldable technology that provides a personalized fit, B-Tek Dry for breathable and waterproof performance even in the worst weather, and a Polar Rubber outsole for maximized grip in extremely cold environments.
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Garmont 9.81 Alert
Focusing primarily on creating performance footwear for military, law enforcement, and outdoor enthusiasts, Garmont has been crafting cutting edge shoe/boot designs since 1964.
Their lightweight, mid-cut 9.81 Alert boots offer a sleek modern twist on the classic military boot, balancing comfort and stability with rugged durability and rock-solid grip on slippery surfaces.
The latter feature comes courtesy of the Megagrip compound in their Vibram Durmast outsoles,…
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