Danner Mountain Light II
This U.S.-built boot is like stepping into a tank lined with velvet.
High-Cut
LOWA Ice Renegade GTX
Above-average grip and warmth won us over, and zero break-in period clinched it.
Salewa Snow Trainer Insulated GTX
Get big-mountain performance in a midweight boot with instant comfort.
Mammut Nordwand High GTX
No need to pay a weight or warmth penalty on high-altitude tours with these stout boots.
Pakems High Top
These camp shoes will warm your toes on any winter adventure.
Editors' Choice Snow 2014: Hanwag Omega GTX Mountaineering Boot
Hikers with hard-to-fit feet will love these customizable boots.
Keen Marshall Mid WP Hiking Boot
The price-to-performance ratio is off the charts.
Ahnu Coburn Hiking Boot
Enjoy the best of both worlds: enough flex for a natural stride and the support for big-trip loads and terrain.
LOWA Innox Mid GTX Hiking Boot
This boot eats up big miles, no matter how heavy your pack.
Salomon X Ultra Mid GTX Hiking Boot
It breathes and flexes like a trail runner, but the rugged outsole is all boot.
Columbia Newton Ridge Plus Hiking Boot
A bargain-priced boot that doesn't settle.
Ecco BIOM Terrain Plus Hiking Boot
Bomber materials and construction shine in a technical, off-trail backpacking boot.
Hanwag Tatra GTX Custom Fit Hiking Boots
If your foot is extra wide or super skinny, or if you have a protruding bunion, this is the boot for you!
LOWA Cevedale Pro GTX Hiking Boot Review
The most supportive boot we tested
Asolo Shiraz GV Hiking Boot Review
These finely crafted Italian boots deliver big-load support with reliable waterproofing and maximum breathability.
Readers' Choice 2014: Vasque St. Elias GTX Boots
Boots built for Alaska.
Readers' Choice 2014: Asolo Vertex GV Hiking Boots
Quintessential backpacking boots - high-cut, durable, and can handle rugged terrain.
Gear Review: Columbia BugaTrek Omni-Heat
For casual winter adventures, a warm-and-cozy boot.
KEEN Erickson PCT
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LL BEAN Men's Gore-Tex Fabric Leather Cresta Hiker
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LL BEAN Women's Gore-Tex Leather/Fabric Cresta Hiker
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LL BEAN Men's Gore-Tex Mountain Treads II Mid Cut Boot
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LL BEAN Men's Gore-Tex Leather Cresta Hiker
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LL BEAN Women's Gore-Tex Leather Cresta Hiker
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Five Ten Exum Guide
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Five Ten Dome Mid
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Five Ten Women's Dome Mid
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Five Ten Pursuit
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Five Ten Pursuit
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Five Ten Water Tennie
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Five Ten Canyoneer
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Five Ten Canyoneer SAR
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New Balance New Balance 1099
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Vasque Outdoor Footwear Pow Pow UD
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Vasque Outdoor Footwear Snowburban
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Salomon Conquest GTX
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Salomon Wings Sky GTX 2
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La Sportiva Makalu
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La Sportiva Karakorum
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La Sportiva Glacier WLF
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La Sportiva N.A Garnet GTX
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La Sportiva Gamma GTX
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La Sportiva Delta GTX
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La Sportiva N.A Omega GTX
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La Sportiva Pamir
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La Sportiva N.A Boulder X Mid GTX
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La Sportiva Ganda Guide
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Crispi NA Lapponia GTX
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Crispi NA Summit EVO GTX
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Crispi NA Gran Paradiso GTX
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Crispi NA Nevada Legend GTX
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Columbia Sportswear Heather Canyon
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Columbia Sportswear Minx Mid
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Columbia Sportswear Women's Minx Mid Flash
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Columbia Sportswear Women's Minx Electric Waterproof
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Columbia Sportswear Men's Bugaboot Plus Electric
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Columbia Sportswear Men's Bugaboot Original Omni-Heat
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Columbia Sportswear Bugaboot Original Omni-Heat
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Columbia Sportswear Men's Bugaboot Original Electric
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Crispi NA Breithorn Plus GTX
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Limmer Boot Inc Ultralight
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Limmer Boot Inc Lightweight
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Limmer Boot Inc Midweight
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Limmer Boot Inc Standard
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Oboz Footwear Wind River II
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Oboz Footwear Beartooth
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Hi-Tec Sports Bernina WP
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Hi-Tec Sports Bergamo wp
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Columbia Sportswear Women's Hoodster OutDry
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Kamik MOUNT ROSEG
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Kamik BROMLEYG
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Kamik KEYSTONEG
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Kamik NORDIC PASS2
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Kamik PATRIOT4
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Kamik SCARLET2
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Kamik SOLITUDE
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Kamik ALBORG
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Kamik CANUCK
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Kamik PEARSON
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Kamik LUCAS2
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