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The lightest hiking boots weigh between 1 and 3 pounds per pair. (In our reviews below, we listed the weights per single men’s shoe, not per pair.) Traction and Outsoles
A Meindl boot with crampons attached. Upper: The upper part of a hiking boot is intended to protect and support the foot with an all-over snug fit. Uppers should be water repellent/proof, but allow the feet to breathe to prevent excess moisture from causing blisters and other discomfort.
We tested hiking boots with waterproof Gore-Tex, buttery-soft leather, and more to find the best lightweight options for warm days and long treks.
Not to be confused with hiking boots, mountaineering boots are usually taller, stiffer, and insulated. The boots can be made of leather, plastic, or modern synthetic materials like Kevlar. From left to right: two rock climbing shoes, approach shoe, hiking boot, a leather mountaineering boot and a plastic mountaineering boot.
Hi-Tec Sports USA was started in Modesto, CA in 1978 by Duke and Kathy Jones. They developed the first lightweight hiking boot. This became the main success of Hi-Tec Sports USA. They also developed and named the "Magnum" boot. Duke and Kathy Jones sold Hi-Tec Sports USA to Frank Van Wezel in 1990.
Cost: $130 Materials: Leather upper with a slip resistant rubber sole Sizes Available: 5-12 (women, half sizes until 11.5) 7-15 (men, half sizes until 12.5) Widths: Narrow, medium, wide and extra ...