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Comparing Hiking Boots for Men

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Price $239.95 at Backcountry
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Pros Very stable, super plush sole, leather upper is durableTop-level hiking boot performance, excels in all metricsBest choice for rock and snow travel, durable, breathes wellLightweight, comfortable, excellent tractionVery durable, stable, great foot protection
Cons Lacing hooks are not perfect, some break in period required, not great for hot climatesExpensive, not as great for hot and dry climatesWider fit, not the best lace locking system, very expensiveNarrow fit, slightly small sizingHeavy, diminished breathability
Bottom Line This hiking boot offers immense comfort and is stable and supportive, making it a perfect choice for those venturing on anything from day hikes to heavyweight backpacking tripThe gold standard of what a great hiking boot should be, and we heartily recommend it for those seeking the best possible performance on and off the trailFor rocky alpine approaches and moderate snow travel, this model is a lightweight mountain boot disguised as a hiking bootThis high-performing hiking boot tears up technical terrain with maximum precision and is at home far from the trailA beefy boot that provides excellent structure and support for carrying heavy packs in rough terrain
Rating Categories Hoka Kaha 2 GTX Salomon Quest 4 Gor... Scarpa Zodiac Plus GTX La Sportiva Ultra R... Vasque St. Elias FG...
Comfort (25%)
9.0
9.0
7.0
7.0
8.0
Support (25%)
9.0
9.0
9.0
8.0
8.0
Traction (15%)
8.0
8.0
10.0
9.0
7.0
Water Resistance (15%)
8.0
8.0
8.0
7.0
8.0
Weight (10%)
6.0
4.5
5.6
8.0
3.0
Durability (10%)
7.0
7.0
7.0
7.0
9.0
Specs Hoka Kaha 2 GTX Salomon Quest 4 Gor... Scarpa Zodiac Plus GTX La Sportiva Ultra R... Vasque St. Elias FG...
Measured Weight (per pair, size 11) 2.54 lbs 2.90 lbs 2.65 lbs 2.08 lbs 3.26 lbs
Upper Waterproof nubuck leather Leather and nylon 1.8mm suede perwanger AirMesh, microfiber, TPU Nubuck leather
Width Options Regular Regular Regular Regular, wide Narrow, regular, and wide
Waterproof Lining Gore-Tex Gore-Tex Gore-Tex Gore-Tex extended comfort Gore-Tex Performance Comfort
Boot Type Midweight hiker/backpacking boot Midweight hiker/backpacking boot Midweight hiker/backpacking boot Lightweight hiker/day hiker Midweight hiker/backpacking boot
Last Board/Shank Not specified 4D Chassis BZ last Nylon molded flex TPU TPU Shank
Midsole 2-density CMEVA (rubberized EVA) EnergyCell PU + 3D EVA-MP Injection-molded MEMlex A.S.E. with EVA cushioning pods
Sole Vibram Megagrip rubber Contagrip Vibram Drumlin / Mont FriXion XF 2.0 Vibram Frontier