Comfort
The Oboz Traverse Low Hikers offer you full-on comfort, and this is due to the cushioning within. As well as this, the tongue and collar are padded to make sure your feet feel happy and pleasant on hikes. You don't need to worry about your feet sweating in these hikers, as they are made with a breathable fabric that allows sweat to escape and air to circulate.

Durability
The bottom of these shoes is made of durable rubber that is textured so that you are stable on any terrain. The bottoms are made to grip and will keep you balanced as you wander over dirt, rocks, and gravel. In order to ensure that these hikers are durable and will last for many hikes to come, they are outfitted with an abrasion-resistant upper.

Weight
In short, if you are looking for a pair of hikers for a spring or winter, fall, or summer day hike, or if you need a pair of shoes to travel in, these Oboz shoes should fit the bill. These 2.1-ounce shoes are light, durable, well ventilated, and offer you the comfort knowing that so many testers and reviewers have thoroughly enjoyed them.
Check out more hiking shoes from Oboz such as Oboz Sawtooth Low Hiking Shoes.

Comfort
We need to note and accept these sturdy comfortable shoes which offer good protection, are not known for waterproofing, the aim and design of the shoes are more focused on other features. For weekend hikes on relatively challenging trails, hiking in the canyon and even climbing, these shoes can and do perform but keep out of deep puddles. They give really good traction for surfaces which throw up challenges and when you need that grip factor, it's there for you.

Durability
Suede leather built into the shoe gives strength and stability and a degree of water protection. They also feature a really durable synthetic sole which offers great performance in most conditions which the hiker will meet.

Weight
These hiking shoes weigh slightly over 2-pounds. This isn’t too heavy but also isn’t the lightest option on our list.

Comfort
These hiking shoes are built with comfort and support in mind. They are open based which allow the shoe to be waterproof and also do not confined your feet, but rather let your feet breath while hiking. They also have a thicker rubber sole which provides comfort and cushion from the ground below.

Durability
The traction provided by these hiking shoes is fantastic as the sole has a multi-directional lug pattern for increased traction. The sole is also quite thick which provides a cushion to the feet. All of these features, along with the material of the shoe gives it good durability.

Weight
These hiking shoes are lightweight and due to their style feel light while you hike.

Comfort
The Targhee 2 is a bit of a brute on the outside, with its clunky design and heavy fabrics. On the inside, however, it’s a whole new world of comfort. The arch support is the only bit that seems a tad lacking, but it wasn’t so extreme that it caused an issue. We found that the Targhee 2 was especially comfortable for those with wider feet; something that can be difficult to come across in this category.

Durability
There is one area on the Targhee 2 that serves as the Achilles heel of sorts in terms of durability; the seams where the leather is stitched to the mesh. This area is particularly vulnerable to wear and tear, and need a bit of extra attention if your goal is to make these last for the long haul. That’s not to say that these aren’t constructed with quality in mind; quite the opposite, really. Still, it doesn’t hurt to take extra care to this area when in periods of heavy use.

Weight
At 2.25 pounds, these shoes are right in the middle of the road. This was actually a bit surprising for us, considering the bulky, sturdy design these shoes utilize. The added bulk on these shoes will probably not be a big issue for most, because many of the features that give it its weight are vital to the shoe’s overall construction quality. All told, these feel great, and we think that most people would enjoy hiking and backpacking in them highly.

Comfort
Again, the Wildfire doesn’t have too much in the way of bulk or support. It’s a narrower fitting shoe, and although it did perform well on relatively long jaunts with a pack, it offers little in the way of true cushioning under your feet. If you’re looking for a padded experience, this might not be the best fit for you. All the same, we really had no major complaints about the support on offer for general hiking.

Durability
These won’t be the most durable shoes you’ll ever own in your life, but for how light and minimal the design is, the durability proved to be plenty impressive. There’s a silverized antibacterial treatment applied to each of these shoes, which helps to fight odors and other issues on the inside, and most of the outer shell is made of rubber and mesh. If you’re someone who values control over fortitude, the Salewa Wildfire GTX might be exactly what you’re looking for. All the same, if you are looking for a pair of shoes that will support you on treacherous terrain with the most luxurious comfort around, you’d be best served elsewhere.

Weight
The Salewa Wildfire GTX is on the lighter end of things at 2.2 pounds. The minimized, low-profile design really comes in handy here, and the lack of thick cushioning only serves to make this pair that much quicker on your feet. Many testers commented that the added control for 4th class climbing and backpacking was well worth the decrease in overall support.

Comfort
Protection and stability through very well built shoes featuring a mesh upper system that enables great breath-factor, and a lace-up system that works in conjunction with the build of the shoes to ensure stability. There is also a built-in vamp for the coupling which is reinforced and gives great foot protection from sharp stones and heavy rocks. Stability is provided with great cushioning that comes from the reliable Midsole (EVA), ensuring very good motion control and note the high performance molded EVA insole.

Durability
The materials of the shoe itself have shown to be very durable and well-received. However, multiple reviewers have had issues with the eyelets and shoelaces.

Weight
Nice weight at 12.7 ounces, this shoe is built for durability, comfort, performance, protection, grip/traction, breath-ability.

Comfort
The Renegade II has a bit of a reputation for its surprising, out-of-the-box comfort. All of the extra material and support really shows here, and it’s sure to impress even the most demanding of individuals in this department. The only shoes that we can say with any confidence are more comfortable is the La Sportiva FC ECO 2.0, which took our Runner-Up award above.

Durability
The Lowa Renegade II GTX Lo is, without a doubt, the most durable hiking shoe in this guide. The extra cost actually reflects in the craftsmanship here, and we have no doubt that you can be hiking in these things for years to come. Testers had zero significant wear and tear to report, even after extensive field testing, which is something that isn’t the case for most other hiking shoes in this guide (and in general!).

Weight
2.73 pounds of sheer force make up these hiking shoes, and the bulky design is sure to put some off. Others, though, will appreciate the hardiness and extra support, and might even find this to be the killer app they’ve been searching for. With the industry shifting rapidly towards ultralight gear and breathability, there’s a very real gap out there for those looking for heavy equipment that expressly tries to accentuate fortitude over everything else. If that’s what you’re looking for, then you can end your search right here.

Comfort
These hiking shoes are not only durable and offer great protection from the elements that the wild can throw at you but they also quite comfortable. The inside of the shoes that offer a cushion fit to give support to your feet but also make them feel comfortable for long hikes. Overall if it is the comfort that you are after then these may be the shoes for you.

Durability
These shoes like all gear from Columbia comes with the quality and durability you would expect a pair of hiking shoes to come with. These shoes are made from leather which holds up and is tough against abrasions or other things that could cause damage to your shoes while on your next hike. The shoes are also water-resistant to give you an extra piece of mind that if you find yourself hiking through some wet terrain you do not have to worry about your shoes getting damaged.

Weight
These shoes weigh 4 pounds which is a little heavier when it comes to hiking shoes but the reason they are a bit heavier than normal is because of the quality of the material and the protection that they provide the owner. If you are going on short hikes that have some rough terrain then these may be the shoes for you.

Comfort
Economically and in terms of performance, this shoe is a very good choice for hikers looking to hike in warm weather places. You get a good quality integrated sock liner system up to Adidas quality standards, so comfortable that you could do away with wearing socks.
The lining made from comfortable textile really does seem to mold and adjust to comfortably hug your foot, an air mesh system keeps your feet really cool if you hit very wet weather the dry out time for the shoes is quick.

Durability
The designed-in tread system is positively aggressive where grip/traction is concerned, take on those challenging surfaces with great confidence, muddy wet surfaces are not a problem, your chances of slipping are rather low.
The shoe construction is all synthetic materials and this is where you get the water protection, great breathability, durability, comfort, structural stability in the shoes and very good fit and quite durable.

Weight
Much lighter than most but not all other competing brands, they only come in at 10 ounces, this means we can look at it as an ideal light-weight hiking shoe.

Comfort
Designed into the shoe for the prevention of moisture and sweat build-up are antimicrobial qualities that work to prevent the existence of shoe odor caused by microbes. The upper for these shoes give excellent breathing ability, nice walkability, and solid comfort through the built-in leather and mesh system. A highly protective rubberized toe protector and well-designed heel counter, extensive design thought has gone into providing comfort and protection.

Durability
The lug layout is all about serious traction and real stability, you retain flexibility as the lugs are not built into the shoe arch and these shoes will hold in very challenging situations.

Weight
The shoes are light on the foot which is a factor which is very appreciated on a long hike. The weight of the shoe is listed as 1.15-ounces but we are unsure if that is for the pair or just one shoe.