Best Hiking Boots for Men 2026

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Side-by-side comparison of Salomon X Ultra 4 Mid GTX, Merrell Moab 3 Mid Waterproof, La Sportiva Nucleo High II GTX — covering Waterproofing, Weight, Upper Material, Sole Type to help you decide with confidence.

Salomon X Ultra 4 Mid GTX

Gore-Tex membrane
waterproofing
1 lb 8 oz (680g) per boot
weight
Synthetic mesh + PU-coated textile
upper material
Contagrip MA rubber
sole type
Mid-cut (6 in)
ankle height
$175
price

Merrell Moab 3 Mid Waterproof

Merrell waterproof membrane
waterproofing
1 lb 12 oz (794g) per boot
weight
Suede leather + mesh
upper material
Vibram TC5+ rubber
sole type
Mid-cut (5.5 in)
ankle height
$145
price

La Sportiva Nucleo High II GTX

Gore-Tex Surround membrane
waterproofing
1 lb 6 oz (624g) per boot
weight
Nubuck leather + Nano-Cell
upper material
Vibram Nano with Impact Brake System
sole type
High-cut (6.5 in)
ankle height
$230
price

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