Comparing Hiking Shoes for Men
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Price | $179.95 at Backcountry Compare at 2 sellers | $178.99 at Amazon Compare at 2 sellers | $108.46 at Backcountry Compare at 3 sellers | $208.95 at Amazon Compare at 2 sellers | $117.34 at Amazon Compare at 2 sellers |
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Pros | Dreamy comfort, stable as a table, watertight | Supportive, great traction, lightweight | Excellent performance, lightweight, great traction, water resistance, support | Excellent comfort and traction, waterproof | Stable, supportive, durable |
Cons | SwallowTail heel design may not be for everyone, uneven heel contact at first | Stiff, lacing is hard to tighten | Ankle cuff is uncomfortable for some, Quicklace system can have glitches | Expensive, not the most durable | Diminished comfort, wide fit |
Bottom Line | These fantastic hiking shoes have long lasting comfort and support, perfect for everything from day hikes to thru-hikes | This is a burly hiking shoe capable of getting off the trail and onto rugged terrain | This is a lightweight yet rugged hiking shoe that can do everything from day hikes to tackling long multi-day backpacking trips | A versatile hiking shoe built with the comfort and agility of a running shoe at an unbeatable price | This rugged little hiking shoe tears up the trails without getting torn up, thanks to impressive durable |
Rating Categories | Hoka Anacapa 2 Low GTX | Salewa Mountain Tra... | Salomon X Ultra 4 G... | La Sportiva Spire GTX | La Sportiva TX Hike... |
Comfort (25%) | |||||
Support (20%) | |||||
Traction (15%) | |||||
Water Resistance (15%) | |||||
Weight (15%) | |||||
Durability (10%) | |||||
Specs | Hoka Anacapa 2 Low GTX | Salewa Mountain Tra... | Salomon X Ultra 4 G... | La Sportiva Spire GTX | La Sportiva TX Hike... |
Measured Weight (per pair, size 11) | 1.96 lbs | 2.16 lbs | 1.76 lbs | 2.06 lbs | 1.87 lbs |
Upper | Recycled mesh | Synthetic | Synthetic, textile | Abrasion-resistant mesh | Recycled Air Mesh |
Lining | GORE-TEX Invisible Fit | Gore-Tex Extended Comfort | Gore-Tex membrane | Gore-Tex Surround | Gore-Tex |
Flood Height | 3.0 in | 3.5 in | 3.25 in | 3.5 in | 2.75 in |
Last Board/Shank | Not specified | Nylon | ADV-C chassis | Molded EVA | TX Hike |
Midsole | EVA (30% sugarcane) | EVA | EnergyCell | 5mm Ortholite insole, compression molded EVA, TPU inserts | Compressed EVA |
Outsole | Vibram Megagrip rubber | Pomoca MTN trainer Lite | Contagrip MA rubber | Vibram XS Trek with Impact Brake System | Vibram Ecostep EVO |
Width Options | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular | Regular |
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