My 2022 Hiking Boots Review - 7 pairs reviewed and tested!

[@itsfuzzy]

I love reviews like this, and the lack of bias for any particular brands. Thanks Andy.

[@BackpackingUK]

Cheers 👍

[@olirc]

The rolled ankles are caused by big heels. I used to roll mine all the time with 'traditional' walking boots. If you were to walk barefoot, you would never roll an ankle. I switched to Vivobarefoot shoes and boots and have never rolled an ankle since. So nowadays I walk in those or inov8 Trailfly G270s (which I run in), or if I do decide I need to wear more of a boot, it's the inov8 Roclite Pro G400 GTX - low and wide, and I can happily do 30 miles in them. But going forward I think it'll be mostly Vivobarefoots. If I really need waterproofness, I use Dexshell socks.

[@BackpackingUK]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@amybrown3780]

Quest 4 is my go to, no issues ever

[@BackpackingUK]

🙌

[@zzz-cb3xe]

Put insoles inside the lightweight shoes. Makes a difference

[@markswishereatsstuff2500]

I hiked in 2022 using Helly Hansen hiking shoes. Gore-tex, cool colors and has a wide heel area for stability.

[@BackpackingUK]

I like HH gear but never seen their shoes, I’ll have to check them out.

[@jkeips78]

Late to comment but I just bought the Keen NXIS Evos due to liking Keen in general and this review. Absolutely fantastic boot. Thank you sir.

[@BackpackingUK]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@craoutdoors6827]

I dont think i have ever paid over £90 for a pair of hiking boots always loved the hi tec ones and they are brilliant.

[@BackpackingUK]

If it’s not broke don’t fix it. Stick with them!

[@TheRIkkyP]

AKU, I must have a duff pair as they absolutely destroy my feet. I have never hated a boot as much as my AKU’s

[@letsgosteveo7282]

Disappointed to hear the Inov8 were such a let down, was thinking about getting some! I'll have a rethink! Cheers Andy 👍🏻

[@BackpackingUK]

That's just my opinion. I purchased them because lots of people rate them. However, I do find 'ultalighters' rate everything highly just because it's light. Personally I prefer comfort over weight.

[@grahambowes756]

Thanks for the share. I’ve had a problem with my Hanwag Banks. The sewn in tongue in one boot is painful on my ankle. I wasn’t sure if it was a manufacturing fault or an old injury. I’ve been using Scapa Vortex shoes to get round this. I guess I need to go and try other boots to get round this, as boots are needed for some walks. From what you say having had the same issue. It may well be the boot design and not me. Cheers.

[@sdemosi]

Same wet rock issues with Salomon. Their Contagrip just doesn't work that well in the UK and Ireland except on the driest hiking days.

[@plunder1956]

Keen were offering a normal AND a wide fit (which I need, as did a friend of mine) but I've heard that they stopped IT. My friend had to send his new ones back. I have a previous design of Salomon mid height boot & I love them.

[@scottwalker6257]

Nice honest review 👍🏼

[@justpostedagain]

Interested to know how you've gone with the Quest 4. Mine have lost all waterproofing after about 10 x 2 day walks. One fully soaked foot within an hour of easy (gravel path) walking in light rain. A real shame, as they are super comfortable, with excellent ankle support and nice lacing control. Agree with you on the wet rock grip though. I'm moving onto the AKU to see whether they are more durable. Nice video. Subscribed!

[@BackpackingUK]

I do Nikwax all my boots from new and reapply. This must be the difference?

[@Legionnaire7777]

I tend to use Lowa, Aku, Iturri, Meindl, Hanwag boots for hiking trekking etc they maybe a lot heavier but it's what I'm use to, I did use some fabric hiking boots but wasn't impressed with the support at all.

[@BackpackingUK]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@paulryandouglas07]

Love my Lowa's

[@e.dewildt8608]

Go whit the salomon forches version if you want them whit more grip!

[@rossclark9588]

One of my new favourite outdoor channels, please do more kit reviews. Do you own any Arcteryx would like to know if you think it’s worth the price. Thanks

[@BackpackingUK]

Will do 👍

[@michaelnedsmar9106]

All i want is a pair canvas /fabric walking boots that dont let the water in after walking though 3 inch wet grass . currently about to take the dogs out in doc martens Chelsea boots , as my waterproof boots sre drying out !

[@Solohikeruk]

I went and hiked the Annapurna circuit and mount toubkal in Africa with the salomon 4d, they were awesome and comfortable all the way throw the hike mate and are my favourite boots tbh

[@BackpackingUK]

Thanks for sharing 👍

[@Solohikeruk]

As always Class info pal, I have give youre channel a shout out in my latest glenridding film

[@BackpackingUK]

You’ve got a new sub 😁 Great footage, but don’t be scared to get your face on camera! It feels weird at first but then you get used to it and actually start enjoying it. Tip: Keep your GoPro / Phone in your pocket. If they’re warm the battery lasts a lot longer. Next tip: buy a selfie stick!

[@Solohikeruk]

@@BackpackingUK thanks andy, appreciated comments pal

[@TimelordUK]

After looking at the prices in your description, this is not a video for me! I'm happy with my Gelert from Sports Direct

[@BackpackingUK]

That’s absolutely fine. Probably the most comfortable I ever owned were cheap!

[@TimelordUK]

@@BackpackingUK obviously this will be beneficial for some of your viewers, sadly, I'm a bit low end lol but so far so good. Had my Gelert about 3 months now and I've been wearing them every day

[@razh260]

high top full leather, Horizon mids or softshell guys???

[@davidroberts6977]

Just bought some of the Aku boots same as you have going off your review walked 18 miles today and the end of the walk had to go through 3 slightly boggy field's and this was the first time the brand new boots had been in a wet field all the walk bar this was dry and my feet are wet 😴 3rd pair of boots since January the 8th has had to take 2 pairs of karrimor back as was falling to bit's 😔😔😔

[@BackpackingUK]

Did you NikWax them? I use it on all my boots from Day 1.

[@davidroberts6977]

I haven't yet no 😅 was only their second outing and didn't plan to go through any fields to be Honest but it was right at the end of the walk and when I got back both feet was wet from like where the boots meet the sole on both sides and over tops of toes. Will be cleaning and treating tomorrow and Also speaking to their customers service team as my first 60 quid pair of karrimor boots kept my feet dryer before starting to fail after a couple of walks. The Aku also seem very firm on the sole and the insoles seem rather thin Also . Ordered them in from Germany ended up standing me at 140£

[@davidroberts6977]

I Meant to ask you what Proses are you using to treat boots ect spray on brush on or wash solution please and thanks

[@zzz-cb3xe]

Can you recommend any good, casual hiking boots that are not more than 2lbs per pair?

[@nikitariznyk3779]

great video!!

[@BackpackingUK]

Thanks 🙏

[@Hondafn]

Best light weight and comfortable ones?

[@BackpackingUK]

Inov-8’s are always worth a look at. Really light, comfy and grippy.

[@Hondafn]

@@BackpackingUK not a running one isit?

[@BackpackingUK]

@@Hondafn they do trainers, trail runners and hiking boots. Check out the 345 GTX V2’s.

[@karlbratby4349]

Quest 3 are superb, quest 4 footbed comfy new tongue design is bloody awful, tongue twists and like your mid height Salomon dig in like crazy…

[@gazza1858]

I wear Meindl comfort fit only ones i can get on with

[@BackpackingUK]

Favoured by many!

[@RaP22]

Those aku true to size.?? . being Italian I guess they don’t

[@BackpackingUK]

You might want to go half a size up.

[@RaP22]

@@BackpackingUK thank you..

[@RootsLion]

skiddaws are utter crap fell apart . now trying some gelerts again from S,D they seem better n they was cheaper lol

[@BackpackingUK]

Ironically, the most comfortable boots I ever owned were some cheap Karrimors. I wore them until there was no tread left!!!

[@RootsLion]

@@BackpackingUK S,D an Karimore after sales service non existant , fell apart on me n they didnt give a flying.

[@RootsLion]

@@BackpackingUK skiddaws were really cofy jus fell apart to fast n def not waterproff

[@matt6477]

Aku supply the British Army too

[@BackpackingUK]

I didn’t know that!

[@MrDavidh37]

£345 for a pair of ASICS are you sure? 😂

[@BackpackingUK]

🤦🏻‍♂️

[@dereckjtbear2175]

You couldn't take a few minutes to brush off the muddy boots, Say no more..🤫