Kayland Vertigo Light
The winner of Outdoor magazine's 2009 Gear of the Year award, Kayland's Vertigo Light hiking boots are some seriously comfy footwear. Whether it be from sweat or from rains and crossing streams, wet feet are a misery on the trail. On the inside, this boots' breathable Cocona lining keeps your feet dry under even the hottest, sweatiest conditions. On the outside, the materials made it the driest boot Outdoor magazine tested in 2009. Kayland's Vertigo Light also offer excellent ankle support for mid-cut boots that weigh only 20 oz. However, note that these boots will fit best on narrow-to-medium volume feet. If you have wide feet, these won't be comfortable boots even with all their excellent qualities.
Keen Voyageurs
Keen is perhaps best known as the maker of durable, closed-toe sandals, but they also make rugged and comfortable hiking boots. The Voyageur line comes in both hiking shoe and mid-cut boot models. These Keen boots are lightweight and topped with nylon mesh. That means they are not waterproof, but they are very breathable and will keep your feet dry in hot and sweaty conditions. Plus, the thick, padded mesh construction makes these boots so light and comfortable that you will be tempted to wear them as street shoes, according to Consumer Search hiking boot reviews. The "rocker" sole in particular does a good job of reducing wear and tear on your feet over the long haul.
Raichle Mountain Trekker
These are heavily built boots for rugged conditions, and they look it. These are long-distance hiking shoes, and like most leather boots, they require breaking in before they become comfortable. However, once you have these boots broken in, they will be kind to your feet on hikes where you need to go long distances day after day, according to Galt Buying Guides. In addition, they have all the features one would expect from a heavy-duty pair of leather hiking boots, like steel lacing rings and good water-resistance performance. That said, these boots will probably be too much shoe for a day hiker.
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Edwin Thomas has been writing since 1997. His work has appeared in various online publications, including The Black Table, Proboxing-Fans and others. A travel blogger, editor and writer, Thomas has traveled from Argentina to Vietnam in pursuit of stories. He holds a Master of Arts in international affairs from American University.
