Most Protecting

• Professionals: Very sturdy, designed for trekking and lengthy hikes
• Cons: Heavy

In case you’re taking over an particularly lengthy, troublesome path or embarking on a backpacking journey, the Salomon Quest 4 is the rugged boot you want. It has a spread of powerful options like aggressive lugs, a thick rubber outsole, a toe cap, and Gore-Tex membrane to guard you from rocks, uneven terrain, and the weather. And it gives structured help from the foot to the ankle, because of its comfortable form and higher-than-average shaft. “It has lace eyelets positioned on the base of the ankle space, which helps hold the boot in place in order that your ankle is all the time supported, which is nice in case your terrain is difficult,” says Will Hatton, founding father of Broke Backpacker. And don’t fear about having to exchange them after one climbing season: In comparison with cheaper alternate options, the Quests are extremely sturdy.

• Obtainable sizes: US 5 to 11 | Obtainable widths: medium | Heel-to-toe drop: 12 millimeters | Weight: 18.87 ounces | Lug peak: 5 millimeters | Shaft peak: 6.65 inches | Obtainable colours: 3 choices