Gina Woodward, CEO of Great Walks of Australia My hiking footwear is certainly waterproof, offers good support, and lightweight to prevent tired legs. Nothing like a bit of color and fun on the trail to add to the comfort. I’m two years in on the fabulous Goretex La Sportiva Nucleo High GTX hiking boot, and the newest addition, the Janko MTX walking shoe from Lomer, which are a little stylish, too. I also have my hardcore Trezeta leather Maori “go everywhere for the rest of my life” boots. And once we had hiked the world together, I stayed faithful to the craft of the Italians and now have three pairs depending on the hike and the season. Sarah Knapp, founder of OutdoorFest and Mappy HourĦ. I had zero break-in period, as opposed to other boots that were giving me blisters for months.” Even though they’re stiff and high for support, they’re still comfortable. I’m always worried about rolling my ankle, especially on the rocky trails of the east coast, and these boots have extra-high ankle support, which makes me feel less at risk of twisting an ankle out on the trail. “My favorite boots are the Salomon Quest 4D because they have high ankle support. If you’re looking for a multi-use, reliable hiking boots I highly recommend purchasing a pair of Salomon’s.” - Darshika Jones, regional director in North America for Intrepid Travel Having done more than 15 Intrepid Travel trips on every continent, my hiking boots have endured multiple terrains - stepping on rocks, navigating through precarious grounds - and have survived many years of travels. “As an avid adventure traveler, having hiked the steep paths of Mount Kilimanjaro and the lush and narrow Inca trails to Machu Picchu, I’ve become reliant on my Salomon Ultra 3 GTX. Whether it’s the Lone Peak, Superiors or King MT I always grab my Altras before hitting the trail.” - Steve Collins, Getaway chief development officer The wide toe box and zero drop leave my feet feeling great after a 20-mile day and they drain well after river crossings. “My main hiking boots are trail runners, the Altra Superiors, and they do last hundreds of miles. Mammut Duncan Knit High GTX Boots, $249, Moosejaw Really soft shoes or running shoes without a rock-guard in the sole don’t have this protection, so they may be really comfortable, but in the long run your feet may get more fatigued in them.”- Dave Furman, category manager at Mammut “The Mammut Ducan Knit High GTX boots are by far the best hiking boot, because they are lightweight, flexible, but still supportive so you’re less likely to twist an ankle, and the knit outer is durable and looks good. Mammut’s footbed provides protection for the bottom of your feet, which keeps you from getting fatigued on a long hike. I love my Sundowners.” -David Angotti, co-founder of The boots are waterproof and lightweight, which are two musts for me. The reason I love these boots is the combination of durability, comfort utility. “After the first pair lasting hundreds and hundreds of hiking miles and nearly fifteen years, I purchased my second pair of Vasque Sundowner hiking boots in 2016. Here, expert hikers reveal their go-to boots for hitting the trails. But across the board, hiking boots are your best defense against the elements and twisted ankles. Whether you need to invest in trail runners or hiking boots largely depends on the nature of the trail and the strength of your foot.
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