1. High and mighty
These high-top women’s hiking boots have a high-traction outsole, a suede and mesh upper, a rubber toe, and best of all, pink accents! Your ankles will thank you later.
$89.99 on famousfootwear.com
Gear up, we’re going hiking! And proper hiking boots are a vital part of any mountainside action, no matter the intensity. It’s hard to find cute ones and it’s even harder to find ones you won’t twist your ankle in – but when you do find that lucky pair, you’ll be heading out on the trails in no time. From classic Timberlands to sneaker-like LL Beans, through high tops and low, we’ll find you the hiking shoes that will change your treks forever.
RECOMMENDED: Check out these awesome backpacks.
These high-top women’s hiking boots have a high-traction outsole, a suede and mesh upper, a rubber toe, and best of all, pink accents! Your ankles will thank you later.
$89.99 on famousfootwear.com
Leather and waterproof – say what? These women’s hiking boots have a genuine leather upper with a waterproof and breathable membrane.
$109.99 on eddiebauer.com
These Merrell hiking shoes for men mean business. They are specially designed to keep moisture and debris out while keeping you stable and comfortable on the trail.
$100 on merrell.com
These aren’t the Tevas you remember from your early days. Ahnu by Teva has created a waterproof, antimicrobial, high-traction hiking boot that you won’t be able to resist on the mountainside.
$144.95 on moosejaw.com
This men’s trail shoe from Columbia combines leather and mesh for a durable, comfortable, all-weather hiking option.
$69.99 on famousfootwear.com
Enjoy the handsome looks of these Vasque high-performance hiking boots with a comfy and sturdy Gore-tex sole. Its cambered heel and stable midsole will afford you the perfect mountain stride.
$219.19 on moosejaw.com
Mercerized suede calfskin with a rubber sole, these unique Xiang Guan trekking boots are for the fashion-conscious man.
$74.99 on amazon.com
Are you all about looks? Take pride in the Danner Jag women’s hiking shoes. The retro shape and colored detail make these a fashionista’s pick.
$169.95 on backcountry.com
If a hiking sneaker is more your speed, LL Bean’s Keen Terradora shoes are the ones for you. They’re waterproof, on the lighter side, and won’t take up three shoe spots in your closet.
$130 on llbean.com
A simpler and more streamlined offering is the Discovery Expedition women’s boot, which is as useful on a trail as it is for winter in the city.
$55-$60 on amazon.com
This Asolo men’s shoe-boot combo offers the shape and high-top support of a boot and the cool design and surface of a sneaker.
$194.95 on backcountry.com
Canadian label Sorel makes this beautiful and well-constructed men’s hiking boot that you could get away with wearing in the snow, too.
$190 CAD on sorelfootwear.ca
Flex trail shoes are a necessity for hikers to prefer to go fast on flatter, less intense terrain. This colorful pair is flexible, supportive, and protective.
$109.99 on cabelas.com
Discover Time Out original video