Merrell Men's Erie Mid Wp Hiking Boot

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And if you tend to stub your toes, you’ll also be grateful that the Contagrip rubber outsole extends to offer toe and heel protection.

Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item.To be fair, many of the boots that we tested are trail runner/hiking boot hybrids and are focused on high performance in a less durable design. With bespoke Merrell technology, the Erie’s are completely waterproof and breathable with a sole created to grip onto any terrain.

This lacing system allows you to customize the fit (which is already quite comfortable) right out of the box.Since 2018 she has tested dozens of hiking boots herself and coordinated dozens of other testing panels. These boots all have impressively low weights, which is significant, especially considering they all hold their own in other metrics as well. This is great for those of us who prefer to hike in a full boot but are not into the stiff, rigid, and heavy construction of the traditional models from years past. The Salomon Quest 4 Gore-Tex and the La Sportiva Nucleo also feature this lace lock and some seriously substantial laces.

All of the boots in this review have a stiff sole that limits flexion under the ball of the foot and lateral flexibility through the midsole. Most of these boots have a longer lifespan than, say, a standard running shoe, though the lightweight mesh options won't last as long as a full-blown leather boot. Our picks will likely work for you, regardless of whether you pronate (walk on the insides of your feet) or supinate (walk on the outsides of your feet), and all of the picks here should accommodate high or fallen arches. You can also opt not to lace your ankles, if you have a lighter pack or you’re hiking on flat terrain. And because we’ve tried nearly everything, we can confidently make the following promise: Whether you’re scrambling, climbing, or walking down a paved sidewalk, these boots, with their stellar construction, can handle it.They provide decent ankle support for moderate-length hikes, and they’re easy to lace and fairly breathable. Sure, you can tromp through the woods in many different types of shoes, including hiking shoes or trail-running shoes, but if you’re carrying weight on your back, you need that extra support to keep stable. With many of the competitors, more flexibility and lighter weight meant less stability and comfort, but not so with the Vasque Breeze boots. Differently, the 2+ inches of foam in the Kaha 2 design take some adjustment over time, teaching our testers to lift their foot higher when stepping over debris to avoid tripping.

pounds, it offers the comfort of a running shoe along with the support and waterproof durability that you'd expect from a hiking boot. The uppers hug the tops of the feet without feeling compressive, which we very much appreciated on longer hikes.In our tests, they had excellent traction, even over loose rocks, and they offered good ankle support for carrying a heavy pack. If you hike in colder temperatures: Consider the Lowa Renegade GTX Mid Hiking Boots ( men’s and women’s), which have less ventilation than our picks. Feet stay dry and comfy inside the breathable mesh lining and waterproof membranes while debris and cold stay outside where they belong.