Hiking Shoes from ASOLO
ASOLO makes several kinds of hiking and backpacking boots for outdoor adventurers. Some of these boots are a combination of leather and synthetic components, while others are made completely of leather.
ASOLO makes the Fugitive GTX Men's Hiking Boots. These boots have a combination of leather and synthetics and has a nylon upper and water-resistant lining. The boots weigh slightly more than 3 pounds. The ASOLO Fugitive makes for a lightweight hiking boot for day-hikes and short backpacking trips.
Another pair of boots made by ASOLO are the TPS 520 GV Men's Hiking Boots. This is an all-leather hiking boot with a water-resistant lining. They provide great support for on and off-trail hiking and for longer backpacking trips. The boots weigh 3 pounds, 12 ounces.
There's also the ASOLO Power Matic 200 GV Men's Hiking Boots, another all-leather hiking boot with a water-resistant lining. They provide support from torsional stress, and also weigh 3 pounds, 12 ounces.
Hiking Shoes from Merrell
Merrell has several kinds of light-weight hiking shoes, many of which are ideal for day hiking or an overnight trip. For instance, Merrell has the Merrell Moab Ventilator Men's Mid-Hiking Boots. This is a synthetic boot with over-the-ankle construction. They absorb shocks and provide traction on the trails. The boots weigh slightly more than 2 pounds.
Merrell also makes the Outlander Men's Mid-Waterproof Hiking Boots. These are good for day hiking, and has waterproof construction and traction. They weigh 2 pounds, 5 ounces.
The Merrell Moab Mid XCR Men's Hiking Boots absorbs shocks and has traction on the trails. They also have an anti-foot odor feature for the foot bed. The boots weigh 31 ounces.
Hiking Shoes from Vasque
There are several boots from Vasque that make good hiking or overnight camping boots. Even though these boots are all-leather, some are lightweight enough for day hiking. For instance, the Vasque Swithcback GTX Men's Hiking Boots has a waterproof leather and is seam-sealed. They also have a molded footbed. These boots weigh 2 pounds, 14 ounces.
Meanwhile, the Vasque Wasach GTX Men's Hiking Boots also have cushioned footbeds and traction technology, as well as waterproof leather. They weighs three pounds, six ounces.
The Vasque Summit GTX Men's Hiking Boot is an all-leather waterproof hiking boot that protects toes from bumps and has a molded footbed. The boots also have torsional support and traction on the trails. They weigh 3 pounds, 14 ounces.
