Merrell Men's Erie Mid Wp Hiking Boot

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While the 0mm drop Balanced Cushioning of the Lone Peak can take some getting used to, the Altra EGO midsole achieves the responsiveness of a trail running shoe with the support and stability of a hiking boot. Being able to lock your foot into place within the boot can increase comfort in difficult terrain, and some lacing systems are better at this than others.

The EVA foam under the midsole and footbed feels supportive, and the proprietary outsoles are grippy on wet, muddy, and dusty terrain. While we recognize the Altra Lone Peak Mid 2 for its phenomenal support, this unique zero-drop boot is also one of the most comfortable options in our review. Once you've got the hang of it, the swallowtail design on the heel, which extends just beyond the back of the foot, along with the high ankle shaft, combine to provide superior stability and support.After growing up in Oklahoma, Trish has spent the last fifteen years of her life primarily in the wilderness, traveling all over the world.

Updated in 2022, the newest Quest boots took slightly longer to break in than the previous model, but they also had the widest toe box of any of the boots we tested. Oboz Katabatic Mid Hiking Boots ( men’s and women’s): These ran narrow—even more so than the Vasque Breeze boots—and multiple testers complained that the upper pinched the tops of their toes when they walked. Lightweight boots generally require a shorter break-in period and are more comfortable when trekking long distances (when compared to a clunky heavyweight boot).

Good support and stability are important considerations, especially for long days or with a lot of weight on your back. The boots are complete with an M Select™ GRIP outsole that offers grippy traction on a variety of terrain, whilst the Metal D-ring lacing system makes the boots easy to put on and take off. These flexible, lightweight hiking boots work well in many different types of terrain, and they last over time.

Of all the lightweight hiking boots we tested, this boot stood out for its out-of-the-box comfort, excellent stability, solid traction, and breathable, waterproof performance. Oboz Sypes Mid Leather Waterproof Hiking Boots ( men’s and women’s): These boots have a longer break-in time than most of the others we tried; they also lacked the ankle support we needed, and their breathability was subpar.

When these accumulate on the bottom of shoes and boots, it is a result of poor tread design and depth. The Hoka Kaha 2 and the Hoka Anacapa 2, for example, performed well in this metric due to their Vibram Megagrip rubber soles.

Someone with a narrow foot might never get a good fit (and therefore feel discomfort) in a wider cut pair, like the Keen Targhee III Mid or the Altra Lone Peak ALL-WTHR Mid 2.Whether you're new to the outdoors or a seasoned pro, check out our wide selection of quality outdoor gear and apparel for your next adventure. Though it takes about 10 miles to fully break them in, these boots seemed to get better with wear in our tests. By checking this box, you agree to receive recurring automated promotional and personalized marketing text messages (e.