Comparing Hiking Boots for Men
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Price | $239.95 at Backcountry Compare at 2 sellers | $220.57 at Amazon Compare at 3 sellers | $348.95 at Backcountry Compare at 2 sellers | $99.50 at Backcountry Compare at 3 sellers | $115.00 at Backcountry Compare at 3 sellers |
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Pros | Very stable, super plush sole, leather upper is durable | Top-level hiking boot performance, excels in all metrics | Best choice for rock and snow travel, durable, breathes well | Lightweight, comfortable, excellent traction | Very durable, stable, great foot protection |
Cons | Lacing hooks are not perfect, some break in period required, not great for hot climates | Expensive, not as great for hot and dry climates | Wider fit, not the best lace locking system, very expensive | Narrow fit, slightly small sizing | Heavy, 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 trip | The 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 trail | For rocky alpine approaches and moderate snow travel, this model is a lightweight mountain boot disguised as a hiking boot | This high-performing hiking boot tears up technical terrain with maximum precision and is at home far from the trail | A 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... |
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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 |
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