Hiking boots were designed with tough climbs, technical terrain and adverse weather in mind. However, thanks to menswear’s unrelenting appetite for appropriation, you no longer have to be a seasoned alpinist to appreciate them. Over the past few years, hiking boots have been making their way off back-country trails and onto city streets, undergoing something of a facelift en route. This new breed of hikers are every bit as rugged and robust as their countryside-dwelling counterparts, but with refined looks and premium materials that elevate their appeal from a style standpoint.
From how to make them last to what labels to shop,