Gone are the days of hiking footwear exclusively being big leather boots that take weigh a ton and take days to break in. Take one look at the average thru-hiker’s feet and you’re more likely to see a pair of low profile Altra trail runners than old school Danner boots (Cheryl Strayd be damned).
With technology gleaned from performance running shoes, cushioned walking shoes, and style from fashion sneakers, the modern hiking boot is anything but boring. The following three options represent one of the newest trends to hit the hiking world—knit uppers—making for a lighter weight, better fitting, more comfortable boot. Dig in.
