The Best Men’s Hiking Boots and Shoes of 2025
Our team of 15 testers laced up over 40 pairs hiking shoes and boots. These are our top picks for any adventure.
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Ryan Stuart
Ryan Stuart has been lacing up for more than 30 years. Growing up in Alberta, Canada, he started hiking as a teenager on the world class trails of Banff National Park, before moving on to the coastal hikes and lonely mountain trails of Vancouver Island, where he now lives. His hiking resume spans the world, from Australia to Ireland, northern Canada to the southwest United States.
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