Best Men's Hiking Shoes
Suede leather and Mesh.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Seeing several comments online that Merrill's run true to size, I first tried both a 10.5 and a 10.5W Moab 2 Vent Hiking Shoe. Bottom line: as a men's 10.5-borderline-Wide shoe wearer, the Merrell Moab 11W was right for me... so 1/2 size up."
"I work on concrete floors and am on my feet 6-8 hours a day and the insoles provided with these shoes just don't cut it."
"This is my second pair of Moab Vents."
"So far, so good … this is my second pair of Moab's ... this one is the newer version ..."
"I have gone through several pairs of the 1st generation Moabs."
"The shoe remains loose, even when tightly laced, and mid-shoe back lateral stability is greatly reduced compared with the original Moabs. I ordered a replacement pair of original Moabs, since I am weeks away from heading to the Sierras for the summer and don't have time to begin exploring a new long-term shoe. Debating sending the folks at Merrell a note, but frankly, not feeling good about a company that would let a product like this go to market."
"They changed the lacing from 6 pair of eyelets to 5 which definetely effects the fit."
"I bought these to replace a similar pair of Merrell's that were about 15 years old."
We've carefully selected leather uppers designed to last. To treat day to day wear and tear, especially on lighter color leathers, we recommend using a leather cleaner and conditioner, found at most footwear dealers and/or shoe repair shops.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"My Keen Targhee boots are a size 9D; I think I would have needed to order these shoes as a 9EE or 9.5D for them to have fit me properly."
"They gave me great traction on a very icy hill and kept my feet dry and warm for the few hours I was outside. I previously tried the Keen Utility Men's Detroit Low Steel Toe Shoe. While the shoe was nice and had good traction in the snow and was waterproof it felt too much like a boot."
"Fits perfectly, however I am just wearing light smart wool socks."
"BUYER BE ADVISED: at first I felt like the tongue was too loose, couldn't get tight enough - and if I did tie the shoes really, really tight it would feel "normal" but then my feet would get their circulation cut off."
"The delivery experience was not-so good, comments say “Your package was left on the back porch”... the package was in fact left in the open air and unsecured 'front' porch, only a few steps away from the pavement, and in real danger of being stolen."
"I wear a size 13 and they were literally about a half inch shorter and super narrow. This may also explain why on a previous order the shoe lace loop broke the fist time I put them on, at least those pair were the proper size, but that was over 2 years ago. The whole point of the wide toe is to give a comfy fit, but these are so narrow that I am not sure I want to chance keeping them and having them not stretch out. REI will tell you which shoes from Keen are still made in the USA and which are not, plus they have a one year return no questions asked policy."
"I've owned this pair for 3 months with every day usage and part of the treads are separating from the bottom of the shoe."
"I bought these from Amazon, size 12 like my previous pair and they were just too small."
5mm lug depth ; Molded nylon arch shank ; Bellows, closed-cell foam tongue keeps moisture and debris out ;Merrell air cushion in the heel absorbs shock and adds stability. Merrell M Select™ FIT.ECO+ blended EVA contoured footbed with added zonal arch and heel support.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I received my new pair of Merrell mens Moab mid hiking boots (Shoes) just a few days ago so I dont have a lengthy experience for which I can speak about the shoes. Neither will I be traversing or crossing areas that have water or areas that are wet, so the need for the waterproof version was not necessary (My expectation is that they would be similarly comfortable, however I am not sure of this."
"I have some older Merrell shoes (size 15) that fit well, so I expected these boots, at size 15, to fit me as well."
"I've worn these for six hour hikes up and down the mountains in July, and on snowy days in January, and they were comfortable at both extremes."
"I'm 6' 4" weigh about 260 pounds but I don't feel they are as water proof as they claim, not sure if my feet sweat ?"
"I should have probably looked for a wider or bigger size, but these despite being a little tight are fine..."
"I improve the fit with Super Feet green insoles for an unbeatable shoe on my small, narrow feet."
"I bought these because the brand I used to buy for many years was sold or merged and well didn't fit the same."
"If your boot is submerged to the toes in a puddle, expect a wet sock."
Best Men's Hiking Boots
Leather.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Well padded up top, and plenty of room at toes The sole tread pattern is very agressive, you could climb a mountain in these, but not good for cycling."
"I’ve had my last pair of White Ledge boots for going on 10 years now."
"A friends wife asked me where I got them because she wanted to get some for a Christmas present and he had said he liked my boots!"
"Proof is in their ability to stand up to my hiking regimen."
"I also worked around and lot of water and wet feet were an everyday thing."
"The fit was what I was worried about, other brands (Hi-Tec) a 13 is to small- these fit just right."
"My boyfriend uses these as his daily work boots and stands up nearly all day, sometimes for 12 hour shifts, and now will not wear any other shoe to work, because nothing else compares in comfort."
"I was looking for a hiking boot presentable enough to wear to work on casual Fridays, yet tough enough to hike a macadam path 2-3 miles at lunchtime (not challenging). On line,Timberland promotes its "Renewbuck Suede Leather" cleaner, along with a warning that it may discolor the upper."
Best Men's Backpacking Boots
During the following 60 years, Salomon's commitment to innovative design and passion for mountain sports created a vast range of revolutionary new concepts in boots, skis and apparel and brought innovative solutions to footwear, apparel and equipment for hiking, adventure racing, mountaineering and trail running. High hiker featuring rugged lacing hardware and protective rubber toe cap. Salomon 4D Chassis for stability/protection.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"The boot was still good to go but I had a pair of unused Merrell's waiting at home so I decided to get those sent out. I completed my thru hike a couple days ago and I'll say that I will never use another pair of boots. If you're unfamiliar with the AT, the last 484 miles of the trail going north includes the White Mountains, southern Maine (which some including myself believe is harder than the Whites), the 100 Mile Wilderness and then the summit of Katahdin. I noticed that the seams on the front of the boots do come open though, same thing happened with the Quest 1s that I began with. You can fully submerge the boot up near its collar and as long as you remove your foot fast enough, you will stay dry. Other hikers I was with would have to carefully hop around little 2-3 inch puddles of mud and water while I could just walk straight through it and stay dry. It's a high cut boot so if you roll your ankle while hiking (which I do a lot) you will be fine. The soles of the Quest 2s are pretty tough, you'll have to step on a very sharp pointy rock to feel it. After summiting Katahdin, I continued onto the Knifes Edge which is a very narrow and dangerous trail. I carried a load of 40-45lbs on the trail and the Quests (1 and 2) had no problem bearing that weight and keeping my feet comfortable. Pros. - Nice lacing system. - Great traction/tread. - Does well against water. - Very durable and lasts long (Have nearly 500 miles on mine and they can still go. Over 1,000 on the Quest 1s). - Good looking boot. - Almost zero break in time. - No blisters. - Comfortable. - Great foot and ankle protection. - Can handle heavy backpack weight. - Easy to put on and take off. Cons. - Laces tend of come loose. - Seams wear out."
"I read many reviews of this boot and decided i'd give it a try. One day on the job to break them in and I may just decide to wear them all the time at work. Most of my hiking will be on the SHT, but I plan to do some in the AT and some in Yellowstone/Grand Tetons."
"No issues with the interior comfort of my foot, even after 10 hours of walking thru the concrete jungle of NYC and the subterranean caverns and tunnels underneath."
"These boots initially felt too big but with them laced up my foot was held very securely."
"They do seem much more rugged and feature very aggressive tread with some dyed leather around the base of the boot."
"They are a well built hiker, I don't hike much anymore, but I am in construction and wear them daily in all sorts of bad weather, rock, crawlspace, etc."
"But a hassle to cinch up laces as eyelets stop too far down the shoe and laces easily become unhooked (with the upper hooking system) when attempting to put on the boot."
Best Men's Mountaineering Boots
FEATURES of the La Sportiva Makalu Boot MtnFlex insole and full steel shank for automatic crampon compatibility Idro-Perwanger Leather upper is durable and extremely water repellent while still remaining breathable Rollerball hardware incorporates steel roller ball eyelets and locking D-rings for effortless and precise tensioning of boot laces. Leather.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I had to go a full size up 12 to 13 but they fit great and are great to climb in."
"already coming apart on sides."
"Bought boots for my son."
"Wear a size 42 euro sizing, not with the La Sportiva Makalu."
"Once I received the boots I tried them on and they are too small I need to know if I can return them for a bigger size like a size 8."
"Plenty warm in the winter and keeps the feet dry."
"Ordered my regular size and they fit great."
"I bought boots that were advertised as being new and received a used pair of boots at the cost that brand new boots would cost."