Best Hiking Boots for Men of 2026

Find the best men’s hiking boots for backpacking and day hikes, with field-tested picks for support, lighter weight, leather, wide feet, and comfort.

backpacking, Footwear, Thru-Hiking & BackpackingChris Meehan and Mary Beth SkylisSeptember 28, 2026backpacking, camping, hiking, hiking boots, footwear, hiking boot, salomon, chris meehan, men's, women's, men's footwear, women's footwear

Best Lightweight Hiking Boots of 2026

We review the best men’s and women’s lightweight hiking boots for day hikes and lightweight backpacking, including the top waterproof and Gore-Tex models.

backpacking, Thru-Hiking & Backpacking, Travel & Lifestyle, FootwearNicole SnellMarch 26, 2026backpacking, thru-hiking, hiking, footwear, hiking boots, hiking boot, lightweight hiking boots, lightweight hiking boot, salomon, hiking gear, nicole snell, men's footwear, women's footwear, hiking shoes

Why the Salomon XA Pro 3D V9 GTX Blurs the Line Between Trail-Runner and Hiking Shoe

We tested the Salomon XA Pro 3D V9 GORE-TEX hiking shoes for durability, weatherproofing, and comfort on long hikes. Here’s how it performed on the trail.

backpacking, hiking, footwearEbony RobertsOctober 8, 2025ebony roberts, salomon xa pro 3d gore-text, footwear, hiking boots, men's footwear, women's footwear, salomon, hiking shoes, single product, single product review

Salomon Adv Skin 12 Running Hydration Vest Review

A dialed-in fitting system and excellent performance when both empty and full make the Salomon Adv Skin 12 our top choice for running hydration vests.