Hiking boots: how to choose them at the lowest prices

Are you looking for a pair of hiking boots for new exciting adventures? Here the best models with bargain prices.

Choosing the right model of hiking boots is a real science. Indeed, this choice is fundamental for the ending of your trip: with the wrong boots you will have an annoying foot pain. In the worst of the scenarios, you can hurt yourself or even cause permanent damages.

The variables are many! Seasonality, materials, sizes, form-factor, brand and sole quality. Do not panic. We have selected the best hiking boots with the best value for money.

The best waterproof hiking shoes:

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The best summer hiking boots:

The best waterproof hiking shoes

The Gore-Tex is the most used technology: a waterproof breathable technical fabric that will leave your foot cool and dry. Here the best models:

Salomon Outline GTX: Gore-Tex with a runner attitude

Between the Gore-Tex shoes, these ones are the softest and lightest. Although at first they may seem tight, they actually adapt easily to the user’s foot.

Salewa Wildfire: perfect for steep path

Designed to guarantee a waterproof protection, breathability and durability with mountain guides and professional climbers, these shoes are perfect for long and arduous walks.

Columbia Woodburn II: good value for money

Impeccable for hiking and for long walks, these shoes won’t disappoint you. Good materials and a perfect value for money.

The best hiking shoes

We recommend these shoes only for easy and flat path. Perfect in summer but also in urban contexts. To be avoided over a certain altitude and in cold seasons. Here some deals not to be missed:

Merrell Men’s Moab 2 Wp: comfortable and durable

Wide enough to fit also the biggest feet, they will never leave you left standing. Seeing is believing.

GARMONT MNT GTX: the best for via ferratas

Super flexible, they are perfect for any kind of path, including the most arduous and challenging ones. Via ferratas-proof.

The best hiking boots

These are the real hiking shoes. There is nothing we can do: they protect the ankle, increase the performance and give stability. Absolutely recommended. The must-haves:

Timberland: an evergreen

Light and soft, they guarantee a good arch support. These boots can last for more than three years! We couldn’t expect better from Timberland.

Salomon Ultra Monument: maximum comfort

These boots hold your foot in place even during technical descents and prevent slippage so you can enjoy more stable and safer descents. We recommend the purchase of a larger size of shoes.

Sportiva Trango: for mountain professionals

Precise support on rough terrain, these Sportiva Tango are perfect for adventure lovers and professionals. An excellent product with Gore-Tex technology and 3D flex system.

The best summer hiking boots

Lighter materials, less waterproofness but a much cooler feeling at the foot. You don’t need to match them with the classic knee-length socks so, the size of the shoes, can be your actual one.