The best men’s walking boots for every type of hiking adventure, tested

Whether you’re heading to the hills on a multi-day trek or need waterproof shoes for countryside walks, these are the best boots for the job – tried and tested by our writer• ‘I’d never head out without one’: 10 hiking essentialsThere are two types of people on any UK hiking trail: those wearing walking boots, and those who have yet to experience the unmistakable sensation of cowpat seeping through their trainers. I belong in the first camp and firmly believe that the great outdoors is best enjoyed in appropriate footwear.A solid pair of walking boots will not only protect your feet from countryside unpleasantness but also save you from rolled ankles and skidding on slippery surfaces. Plus, provided they’re waterproof (and not just water-resistant, more on this later), they will keep your feet dry in inclement weather.Best walking boots overall: La Sportiva TX5From £207.34 at AmazonBest budget walking boots: Merrell Moab 3 Mid GTX£129.99 at DecathlonBest leather walking boots: Altberg Malham£234.99 at AltbergBest lightweight walking boots: Inov8 Roclite Mid GTX£134.99 at SportsShoesBest mountain-ready boots: Mammut Kento Tour High GTX£220 at MammutBest hiking boots for durability: Meindl Bhutan MFS£232 at Cotswold Outdoor Continue reading...

May 15, 2025 - 08:48

The best men’s walking boots for every type of hiking adventure, tested

Whether you’re heading to the hills on a multi-day trek or need waterproof shoes for countryside walks, these are the best boots for the job – tried and tested by our writer

• ‘I’d never head out without one’: 10 hiking essentials

There are two types of people on any UK hiking trail: those wearing walking boots, and those who have yet to experience the unmistakable sensation of cowpat seeping through their trainers. I belong in the first camp and firmly believe that the great outdoors is best enjoyed in appropriate footwear.

A solid pair of walking boots will not only protect your feet from countryside unpleasantness but also save you from rolled ankles and skidding on slippery surfaces. Plus, provided they’re waterproof (and not just water-resistant, more on this later), they will keep your feet dry in inclement weather.

Best walking boots overall:
La Sportiva TX5
_{From £207.34 at Amazon}

Best budget walking boots:
Merrell Moab 3 Mid GTX
_{£129.99 at Decathlon}

Best leather walking boots:
Altberg Malham
_{£234.99 at Altberg}

Best lightweight walking boots:
Inov8 Roclite Mid GTX
_{£134.99 at SportsShoes}

Best mountain-ready boots:
Mammut Kento Tour High GTX
_{£220 at Mammut}

Best hiking boots for durability:
Meindl Bhutan MFS
_{£232 at Cotswold Outdoor} Continue reading...