The Manual may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site.

The Best Hiking Boots for Men, From Lightweight To Ultra-Plush

By Beau Hayhoe Published January 6, 2022

Filson Danner Combat Boots — Filson

If your next great adventure involves hitting up a far-flung locale, then you surely know that you need the right gear in tow. So, turn toward our picks for the best hiking boots and hiking socks to get your gear up to speed while alleviating any doubts about whether those picks will pass muster. Put those fears to rest before you’ve even packed your gear because the best hiking boots are going to alleviate plenty of discomfort, stress, and worry on your next excursion this season.

The best hiking boots are definitely the most crucial component of your hiking gear list — after all, you can’t do much if you’re not wearing the right pair. From heritage-quality leather hiking boots to sporty hybrids that use technology more commonly found in your favorite sneakers, the best hiking boots for men are yours for the taking, and ready to power many a hike for seasons to come. Here are our favorites below.

Recommended Videos

Cole Haan 4.ZEROGRAND Hiker Boots

Cole Haan 4.ZeroGrand Hiker Boots — Cole Haan

Go incredibly futuristic, technical, and just plain cool with these rugged, durable, and yet fashionable Cole Haan hiking boots, the perfect hybrid for the guy on the go.

Merrell Sugarbush Braden Hiking Boots

Image used with permission by copyright holder

These rugged hiking boots feature a higher lacing design for stability on tough terrain, to go along with a waterproof and salt-resistant upper. It all sits atop a rubber outsole for maximum traction.

Season Three Ansel Hiking Boots

Season Three Ansel Hiking Boots — Image used with permission by copyright holder

There’s a new brand on the market when it comes to the best hiking boots for men, and it’s a brand that’s come up with a uniquely city-ready and trail-friendly pair of hiking boots. Meet Season Three, and the brand’s well-appointed Ansel Hiking Boots. Wear them to get socially distanced cocktails, and know that they can also work readily for early morning trail hikes.

La Sportiva Pyramid GTX Hiking Boots

La Sportiva Pyramid GTX Hiking Boots — Image used with permission by copyright holder

These hiking boots are refreshingly sporty and modern, made to tackle tough terrain, and look pretty darn stylish while doing so.

To complete your outdoor get-up, you can also check out these best hiking pants for maximum comfort.

Topics

Former Digital Trends Contributor

Beau Hayhoe is a freelance men's style writer, consultant and PR pro based in Brooklyn. Beau's menswear and gear writing has…

Outdoors

This is what goes into making the perfect Timberland hiking boots

Lessons from a Hiking Boot Expert

Hiking boots standing on rocks

Getting out into the wide unknown is a pillar in our psyche. From the beginning of time, we looked out across the expanse of the wilderness with a wonder for adventure. We looked out among the trees of the forests, the peaks of the mountains, and the sands of the deserts for the first time and decided then and there that we would conquer those landscapes. Of course, we can't do it alone, and we need the right gear to reach the peaks or navigate the forests. That is where Alex Dardinski, Senior Director of Advanced Concepts and Energy for Timberland, comes in. His entire life is built around creating the perfect Timberland hiking boots to help you get out of the office, break away from the mundane life, and discover the world for yourself.

"I have always been very into the outdoors," Alex says. "And after an early career in Architecture and later Product Design, I purposefully sought out a job at a brand that enabled me to design products that matched my passion for being outside. With Timberland having such a rich outdoor lifestyle heritage, it was a natural fit."

Fashion & Style

From Cartier to Tiffany: The best designer bracelets for men

A woman holding the Tiffany Lock.

The best jewelry for men can change drastically depending on your tastes and preferences. However, there are some iconic designs that will always look good on your wrist whatever your regular aesthetic might be. If you’ve worked out your personal style and your essential tips for looking good, pair a classy designer bracelet to your outfit and it’s an instant upgrade.

While the best designer bracelets for men are a highly personal choice, if you don’t know where to begin, we’re here to help. We’ve picked out a handful of the best designer bracelets available right now featuring some of the biggest designer brands around like Tiffany, Cartier, and Versace. Take a look below at our highlights and see what works well for your personal style.
Tiffany Lock
Best for attracting attention

Fashion & Style

The best Chelsea boots to complete the stylish man’s cold-weather look

Here are the best mens Chelsea boots for 2024

A pair of brown leather chelsea

On the list of best boots that any man can and should own, the Chelsea boot is near the top. They are some of the most stylish, thanks to their many different colors, patterns, and materials. They are some of the most convenient thanks to their laceless design. And they are some of the most versatile thanks to their dressed-up or dressed-down ability. Swap these out for your dress shoes or your sneakers for the most masculine looks you will get.

Chelsea boots and their musical influence
While most men's clothing, shoes, and accessories trace their origins back to the military in some way, Chelsea boots are one of the few that don't. While they were originally designed specifically as shorter and more convenient riding boots in Victorian England, they didn't gain their current popularity until the sixties, when the country's rock and roll community began adopting them.