The Best Hiking Boots For Men 2019

If you’ve ever been on the 14 mile round trip all day hike of Long’s Peak in Colorado, you know the value of good hiking boots. That boulder field before you get to the keyhole can be BRUTAL on the feet and ankles.

Then on the back side at the last approach, you need traction, as trickling water one day can be a sheet of ice on the next, even in Summer. You need something waterproof and you need something impervious to the cold, but not smothering while at the warmer lower altitudes.

Here are the five best hiking boot picks on my list.

All of these boots are high-cut varieties except for the Salewa, as this would give the hiker the best support on the ankle. I included the Salewa mid-cut because any post about best hiking boots better include Salewa. I have positioned them lowest to highest in price, but higher price does not necessarily mean higher quality, as you will discover.

Timberland Men’s Euro Hiker Boot

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Price:$76.66 – $215.73
Construction: 100% leather upper, rubber sole
Weight per shoe: 21 oz
Best use: backpacking
Best Feature: Good price for an inexpensive hiking boot.
GORE-TEX: No
Waterproof: No
Amazon Rating: #127 in Men’s Hiking Boots

La Sportiva Trango TRK GTX

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Price: $176.00 – $225.50
Construction: 70% leather, 20% fabric, 10% rubber
Weight Per Shoe: 20.2 oz
Ideal usage: Hiking Shoe
Best Feature: 3D Flex insert for excellent ankle mobility
Gore-Tex: Yes
Waterproof: Yes
Amazon Rating: #990 in Men’s Biking boots.

Salomon Men’s Quest 4d 3 GTX Backpacking Boots

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Price: $191.18 – $321.10
Contruction: Leather and synthetic upper, rubber sole
Weight Per Shoe: 22.6 oz
Ideal Usage: Backpacking
Best Feature: Premium Wet Traction Contragrip. (Brand designation)
GORE-TEX: Yes
Waterproof: Designated as weatherproof
Amazon Rating: #39 in men’s hiking boots

Salewa Mountain Trainer Mid Gore-TEX Boots Mens

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Price: $207.79 – $540.30
Construction: Leather, Fabric, Rubber Sole
Weight Per Shoe: 23.6 oz
Ideal Usage: Mountaineering, Alpine, and Glacier Hiking.
Best Feature: Interchangeable Footbeds
GORE-TEX: Yes
Waterproof: Yes
Amazon Rating: #291 in Mens Hiking Boots

Scarpa Men’s Zodiac Plus Gtx Hiking Boot

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Price: $250-$269
Construction: 100% textile and leather, rubber soles
Weight Per Shoe: 19.2
Ideal Usage: Backpacking
Best Feature: Sock-Fit DV construction reduces bulk and creates a snug fit
GORE-TEX: Yes
Waterproof: Yes
Amazon Rating: #288 in Men’s Hiking Boots.

There you have it! Fossils In The Rocks’ choices for the best men’s hiking boots for 2019, these boots also have women’s sizes and colors available. Let me know what you purchased and how you liked them below! AND definitely let me what fossils you picked up during your hike!

Steve

Up next, I dig up what the best hiking boots brands are!

Author: Steve

Steve is an avid fossil collector, having collected fossils from several of the lower 48 states, just by pulling over to the side of the road and looking.

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