The best hiking boots give you the grip you need, the ankle protection you want, the comfort to handle a few hours on a trail or a multi-day trip or even walking around an urban jungle, and without unnecessary support (see below).

“Barefoot boots,” or minimalist boots, let you enjoy comfort and healthy, natural movement, while still giving you the protection, grip, and traction you want for your next adventure.

Jamie took his Xero Shoes DayLite Hiker boots to the top of Kilimanjaro (the green ones), and he says “While other people couldn’t wait to rip off their boots at the end of the day, my feet felt so good I almost forgot to take off my boots.”