Best Hiking Boots for Women and Men (20 Year Field Testing)

#hiking #hikingshoes #hikingboots Best hiking boots for women and men. Best hiking shoes for 2020. Footwear is probably one of the most important items when hiking, going on backpacking trips, or really doing any outdoor adventurers. The wrong hiking boots can lead to blisters, sore feet, or just an uncomfortable experience overall. We recommend and review the top two hiking boot brands based on 20 years of research with military Special Operations soldiers is some of the most harsh and austere conditions plus our own personal opinions after using these brands for over 10 years now. This is not a paid sponsorship or advertisement but an unbiased opinion based on research and personal use. While there are a lot of options when it comes to boots, we focus on two brands that will handle the worst-case scenario as well as the best everyday use for long distances. We do not discuss trail runners at all but instead focus on ankle support, stability, durability, and overall protection. Find out why one best-selling boot brand literally fell apart in a matter of days in the mountains of Afghanistan.
Here's both boots we mentioned on Amazon:
Asolo Fugitive GTX Mens - amzn.to/2Xs9CLq
Asolo Stynger Gore - Women's - amzn.to/3fWUWKH
Salomon X Ultra Mid 3 Women's - amzn.to/3AF6Xw7
Salomon X Ultra Mid 3 Men's - amzn.to/2XhTXhw
Also mentioned
Salomon Quest 4d 3 GTX Mens - amzn.to/3jSqmmx
Salomon Quest 4d 3 GTX Women's - amzn.to/3xQHb6w
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Best hiking boots for women and men. Best hiking shoes for 2020 based on 20 years of field testing. If you are looking for all leather boots that you can resole instead of the modern construction boots we show you in this video, we also highly recommend Meindl and Lowa all leather boots. Stay tuned for a future video testing out trail runners.

[@redwhiteblue7831]

Great video... I've bought many high end boots that have hurt my feet, etc... Just ordered another pair, hope they work out. Every foot is different, one for all... all for one just does not work. Great brands and boots you picked.

[@CrazyEmptyNest]

Absolutely, the best boot is the one that's best for your feet! Thanks for the comment! - Jenny and Lance

[@None-pc9zp]

Great review. My biggest difficulty is finding size 15 options. Most manufacturers stop at 13 or 14. Would love a review for the bigger foot club.

[@MHansenMagic]

Thank you guys so much! I'm so glad I stumbled across you guys. Going to Iceland and Scotland next year and we will be hiking the fjords!!!!! And of course I have zero clue as to what the terrain will be like....except wet

[@CrazyEmptyNest]

Hi Tracy - we're so glad this helped you! Iceland and Scotland sounds like an mazing time!

[@marleneventura1957]

This video was so honest and helpful! Thank you guys 🤍

[@CrazyEmptyNest]

Hi Marlene - thank you, this is only our honest opinions but we have not had any issues with the two brands we discussed in the video.

[@JarheadAndGingersJourney]

Quality video! Love how you tie in your military experience to figure out which product works best for you. Thanks for sharing!

[@CrazyEmptyNest]

Thanks guys! Love your adventures too!

[@LabradoodleTofuBoy]

Thank you so much for an honest review. Fugitive GTS it is!

[@gracen6195]

Thanks for sharing such great information!

[@MarisolsAdventures]

new hiker here. thank. you guys

[@knorris723]

Great info. Thank you!!!!!

[@CrazyEmptyNest]

Thank you Kathy! Glad you liked it.

[@NickandRachel]

So beautiful! Thanks for sharing

[@CrazyEmptyNest]

So glad you liked it! Thanks!

[@bixby451]

I really want to visit Torres del Paine (I'm from Chile, but never been to Torres) and I'm looking for a good pair of boots for that adventure. Thank you!

[@CrazyEmptyNest]

We've never been to Torres either but have heard it's amazing! Glad this video helped you, good luck! - Jenny and Lance

[@daphneraven6745]

I enjoyed this. Thank you. I can’t help but wonder, if you’ve got a boot that you have tested under arctic winter conditions.

[@CrazyEmptyNest]

Hi Daphne - sorry, this is not our area. We grew up in an area with subfreezing temps and used to get boots called mukluks and bunny boots but we're not sure on the newest technology for arctic conditions. - Jenny and Lance

[@daphneraven6745]

@@CrazyEmptyNest : Those are already My faves, too, for my area; tyvk 4 getting back to me. :)

[@Alveiren]

Great dad joke lol. Thanks, y'all. :)

[@CrazyEmptyNest]

We knew you'd catch that one Leah! :)

[@nostrawplease191]

I am need of new boots. I loved my Asolo Strykers. They are loosing the bottom after a decade. I am thinking about ordering Asolo Falcons. Are Asolo all based on the same foot shape ? My old one fit so well.

[@mezmerya5130]

Best hiking boots are the ones that fit. At 200$ and above quality isnt an issue.

[@CrazyEmptyNest]

We witnessed Merrell's fall apart in less than 2 weeks in rugged terrain.

[@limyokeping1888]

tozo is my brand

[@carol8696]

Couldn't understand the name of the boots their voices muddle over too much when they actually mention the boots. I which they written or spell the name sub tittle or somewhere.

[@CrazyEmptyNest]

Asolo Fugitive GTX and Salomon X Ultra Mid.