Hiking boots...

[Cameron]

Boots for hiking or back packing really depend on you and what you will be carrying.

Do not be cheap when it comes to getting good boots, if you are just walking a trail carrying a water bottle then a decent pair of Merrel or Vasque hiking boots would be all you need. If you are going to be carrying more weight back packing or trekking then look at Lowa, Asolo, La Sportiva, Hanwag, Salomon etc. Typically commercial hiking boots, offer a better quality than the "tactical" or military alternatives.

I trail run in Merrel trail shoes for about $80

Short light hikes in Vasque Hiking boots for about $180

For heavier long range hikes I have a pair of Hanwag Light GTX mountaineering boots that cost about $250

Cameron