Merrell Men's Erie Mid Wp Hiking Boot

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High performers like the Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX also feature innovative technology combinations such as the Fixion XF 2. The Gore-Tex waterproof membranes used on the Lowa Renegade, and the Salomon X Ultra 4 are comparable in breathability to the eVent liners of the Altra Lone Peak Mid 2.

But if you can tough it out, we think you’ll find—as we have—that these boots get better the longer you wear them. If you’re looking for an all-leather boot to wear around town: Consider the stylish Danner Mountain 600 Hiking Boots ( men’s and women’s). We found this boot to be much more flexible and far less rigid than the Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX, so we recommend sticking to well-maintained trails rather than forging your own path through burly and aggressive off-trail terrain.

The Salomon X Ultra 4 Mid Gore-tex has plenty of room in the forefoot for wide-footed hikers, as well. The lacing system is still secured with mesh, which we imagine could wear out over time, though we had no issues during our testing period. We focus on padding, supportive comfort, materials, lacing systems, and how our feet felt after many miles on the trail.

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. These trekking boots are made with a Merrell outsole that provides a good grip on wet or dry surfaces. The Cross Hike pair’s lacing system, which cinches down with a pulley, can be tough to secure tightly.width":"M","widthDisplayValue":"M"},"194713899898":{"isAvailable":true,"isComingsoon":false,"color":"J500121","size":"14","sizeDisplayValue":"13","width":"M","widthDisplayValue":"M"},"194713899904":{"isAvailable":true,"isComingsoon":false,"color":"J500121","size":"15","sizeDisplayValue":"14","width":"M","widthDisplayValue":"M"}},"color":{"attributeID":"color","displayName":"Colour","ID":"color","values":[{"ID":"J500121","displayValue":"Toffee","value":"J500121","description":null}]},"size":{"attributeID":"size","displayName":"Size","ID":"size","values":[{"ID":"7","displayValue":"6.