hiking boot

Rugged trail footwear

A hiking boot is a sturdy shoe designed for walking over rough terrain, typically featuring ankle support, thick soles with aggressive tread, and durable, often waterproof materials.

Hiking boots fall between lightweight trail shoes and heavy mountaineering boots: I broke in my new hiking boots before the trip.

The plural hiking boots is more common, as they come in pairs.

Related

mountain trail · leather · ankle · grip · footwear · blister · break-in · broken in · backpacking · rugged · breathable · lace-up · trekking · shock absorption · mud · midsole · sturdy · tongue

Categories
Opposites
foot coverage and protection

hiking bootsandal

Sole with straps

flip-flop · barefoot · slides · huaraches · espadrille

terrain and activity suitability

hiking bootstiletto heel

Thin, tapered shoe heel

high heel · dress shoe · stiletto · ballet slipper · bedroom slipper

formality and social context

hiking bootcourt shoe

Low-cut heeled footwear

Family

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Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G