BOREAL G1 LITE
Rocks, cacti, and clay were no match for these boots.
Footwear
Footwear
Our gear experts test the latest backpacking, trail running, hiking and camping boots and shoes in real trail conditions to help you find the best backcountry footwear to fit your needs. Whether you’re looking for a sturdy boot for stability on rocky trails or a lightweight minimalist trail running shoe, Backpacker has you covered with our comprehensive footwear reviews.
Our gear experts test the latest backpacking, trail running, hiking and camping boots and shoes in real trail conditions to help you find the best backcountry footwear to fit your needs. Whether you’re looking for a sturdy boot for stability on rocky trails or a lightweight minimalist trail running shoe, Backpacker has you covered with our comprehensive footwear reviews.
Kayland APEX XT
Rocks, cacti, and clay were no match for these boots.
Kayland VERTIGO HIGH W'S
Rocks, cacti, and clay were no match for these boots.
Kayland 6001
Rocks, cacti, and clay were no match for these boots.
Kayland M11+
Rocks, cacti, and clay were no match for these boots.
Kayland M11+ W'S
Rocks, cacti, and clay were no match for these boots.
Kayland MXT
Rocks, cacti, and clay were no match for these boots.
Kayland MXT W'S
Rocks, cacti, and clay were no match for these boots.
LOWA Boots LLC S-Cope Mesh
Rocks, cacti, and clay were no match for these boots.
LOWA Boots LLC S-Trail Mesh
Rocks, cacti, and clay were no match for these boots.
LOWA Boots LLC S-Trail SL
Rocks, cacti, and clay were no match for these boots.
LOWA Boots LLC S-Cope
Rocks, cacti, and clay were no match for these boots.
LOWA Boots LLC S-Cope GTX
Rocks, cacti, and clay were no match for these boots.
LOWA Boots LLC S-Trail GTX
Rocks, cacti, and clay were no match for these boots.
LOWA Boots LLC Konik Lo
Rocks, cacti, and clay were no match for these boots.
LOWA Boots LLC Criollo GTX Lo
Rocks, cacti, and clay were no match for these boots.
LOWA Boots LLC Tempest QC
Rocks, cacti, and clay were no match for these boots.
LOWA Boots LLC Ronan GTX
Rocks, cacti, and clay were no match for these boots.
LOWA Boots LLC Khumbu GTX Mid TC
Rocks, cacti, and clay were no match for these boots.
LOWA Boots LLC Sella GTX WS
Rocks, cacti, and clay were no match for these boots.
LOWA Boots LLC Vivionne WS
Rocks, cacti, and clay were no match for these boots.
LOWA Boots LLC Albula GTX WS
Rocks, cacti, and clay were no match for these boots.
LOWA Boots LLC Terek GTX
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
LOWA Boots LLC Timok GTX
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
LOWA Boots LLC Approach Five GTX
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
LOWA Boots LLC Vajolet GTX
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Teva Ligero Mesh
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Teva Riva Mesh
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
LOWA Boots LLC Khumbu GTX
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Teva Woman's Itunda
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
LOWA Boots LLC Strato Mid II
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Teva Itunda
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
LOWA Boots LLC Silberhorn GTX
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Teva Ligero
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Teva Dalea eVent
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Teva Dalea Mid eVent
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Hi-Tec Sports Women's Waimea Falls
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Hi-Tec Sports Women's V-Lite Gran Canaria
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Hi-Tec Sports Women's Multiterra Targa
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Teva Riva Leather Mid eVent
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Hi-Tec Sports Women's V-Lite Lightning
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Teva Riva Leather eVent
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Vasque Outdoor Footwear Juxt
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Hi-Tec Sports Women's Montclair Mid
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Teva Riva eVent
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Hi-Tec Sports Women's Cliff Trail
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Hi-Tec Sports Owaka
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Hi-Tec Sports V-Lite Diablo
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Hi-Tec Sports Rotorua
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Hi-Tec Sports Multiterra Targa
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Hi-Tec Sports V-Lite Thunder
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Hi-Tec Sports Midland Mid
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Hi-Tec Sports Haka Trail WP
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Hi-Tec Sports V-Lite Rapid Trail WP
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Oboz Footwear Hardscrabble
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Vasque Outdoor Footwear Mindbender
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Oboz Footwear Hardscrabble
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Oboz Footwear Dash
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Vasque Outdoor Footwear Transistor
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Oboz Footwear Contour
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Oboz Footwear Contour
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
GoLite Footwear Rock Lite
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Oboz Footwear Sawtooth Mid
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Oboz Footwear Sawtooth Mid
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Oboz Footwear Yellowstone II
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Oboz Footwear Wind River
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Oboz Footwear Yellowstone
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Oboz Footwear Ignition II
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Oboz Footwear Firebrand
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Oboz Footwear Sawtooth
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
GoLite Footwear VersaLite
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
GoLite Footwear Pak Lite
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Oboz Footwear Teton Suede
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Oboz Footwear Valhalla
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
The Timberland Company Men's Mountain Athletics Run Off; Women's Mountain Athletics Run Off
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
The Timberland Company Washington Summit Series Mid Leather-and-Fabric with Gore-Tex
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
The Timberland Company Men's Mountain Athletics All Mountain Inferno Low with Gore-Tex; Women's Mountain Athletics All Mountain Inferno Low with Gore-Tex
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky
Asolo EXUM
Boots with solid support and stability without being too heavy or clunky