Top 10 Best Hiking Boots For Men

1. Irish Setter Elk Tracker [Premium Hiking Boots]

Overview

Made by trusted brand Red Wing, the Irish Setter Elk Trackers are very stylish boots indeed. You can wear these either with contemporary hiking styles or even take them a step further with plus fours and traditional tweed attire.

Key Features

With its steel shank, Gore-Tex and Thinsulate lining as well as a full-grain leather upper, the Irish Setter Elk Trackers offer the best walking boots we’ve ever seen. Furthermore, they’re 12″ boots, which is certainly rare in today’s market.

Best Colors

We’re very fond of the brown leather, which are more rustic and go well with tweed. However, you can also pick them up in black for a more contemporary look.

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2. Salomon Quest 4D 3 GTX [Walking Boots]

Overview

Historical French brand, Salomon, is renowned for making high quality hiking boots and equipment. Therefore, it’s no surprise to find that they’re present on this list.

Key Features

Thanks to the proprietary 4D advanced chassis, your feet will be properly guided even on the roughest terrain to reduce fatigue. It also provides more forefoot flexion for a smoother gait along with the lug design for improved grip.

Best Colors

Although we have a preference for the natural brown leather colour, you can also choose between stealth black as well as a Mallard bluish-grey for a slight pop.

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3. Salomon X Alp Spry [Performance Shoes]

Overview

If you want to face the slopes and rough terrain with shoes, then you’ll enjoy the Salomon X Alp Spry. Although you’re sacrifice on support, you’ll benefit from extra freedom from movement.

Key Features

Thanks to the Sensifit system, your foot will be cradled throughout the shoe. This ensures a secure and comfortable fit, which is improved by a contoured by an Orthotlite EVA footbed. Supplementary stability is provided by a moulded shank.

Best Colors

Whichever you choose, the Alp Spry’s colour schemes are very stylish. Whether you opt for the grey, black and lime or a mallard blue with black and orange accents, both offer pops of colour.

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4. Asalo Fugitive GTX [Versatile Walking Boots]

Overview

Prestigious Italian brand Asolo has been making premium shoes under the Zanatta family since 1946. Design for all terrains in mind, the Fugitives are excellent for any type of walk you have in mind.

Key Features

The GTX earns its name from the Gore-Tex lining, which complements the suede leather and Cordura upper. Meanwhile, two elements comprise the Duo Asoflex midsole, which are fused together. One is stiff for preventing pronation and torsion whilst the other is soft for shock absorption.

Best Colors

Whilst we’re fond of the brown suede leather with black and red accents, there are other options too. For instance, you could opt for black and grey with burgundy accents or black with olive accents.

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5. Keen Targhee Exp Mid WP [Boots For Summer]

Overview

When walking long distances in hot summer weather, it can get pretty stuffy in regular walking boots. Therefore, you need something more breathable to stay comfortable with a good fit to prevent rubbing.

Key Features

Although not designed specifically for the summer, the Keen Targhee is a lightweight shoe that features a KEEN.DRY breathable textile membrane. Furthermore, the ESS shank ensures stability and comfort whilst the dual-density compression-moulded EVA midsole gives you support.

Best Colors

Several colours are available to purchase when considering these walking shoes. We’re fond of the anthracite and gold but there’s also brown, black as well as an olive green suede leather.

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6. Lowa Z-6S [Desert Walking Boots]

Overview

Despite their name, these boots are no relation to the sandier cousins of the Chukkas. Instead, these are tactical boots designed for use in hot conditions as well as the desert. Nevertheless, they’re robust and ideal choice for particularly intense heat.

Key Features

Thanks to the Dri-Lex 3D nylon lining and ventilation perforations, you’ll experience drier and cooler walking as it acts as a climate control feature. Furthermore, the shoes remain lightweight due to the PU Monowrap, which doesn’t sacrifice stability.

Best Colors

Traditionally, desert boots come in a sandy colour for camouflage reasons. Therefore, despite the accents found on the details, this is the only colour available for this boot style.

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7. Timberland PRO 8″ Valor Duty [Tactical Boots]

Overview

Although designed with security and law enforcement in mind, the Timberland Pro Valors are wonderfully comfortable boots and ideal for walking long distances. As tactical boots may also face uneven terrain, they’re often built for this too.

Key Features

These boots are made from full-grain leather and ballistic nylon uppers, which are waterproof and feature a pathogen resistant membrane. Meanwhile a composite safety toe provides protection whilst the moulded EVA midsole offers lightweight cushioned comfort.

Best Colors

Being tactical boots, it’s no surprise that these boots are only available in black. If you’re looking for tactical boots in a different colour, you could consider the desert boots instead.

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8. Baffin Copenhagen [Walking Chelsea Boots]