The 10 Best Hiking Boots as of June 2026

How we ranked these hiking boots

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

Performance (35%) — how well each hiking boot does its core job.
Value (25%) — quality and features for the price.
Build & reliability (20%) — materials, longevity and warranty.
Features (20%) — meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

#	Hiking Boots	Score	Best for	Type	Approx price	Amazon links
1	Salomon Quest 4 GTX	9.1	Best for backpacking	Mid boot	£190	View Price
2	Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX	9.0	Best for day hikes	Low/mid	£150	View Price
3	Meindl Bhutan MFS	9.0	Best leather/durability	Leather mid	£230	View Price
4	Merrell Moab 3 Mid GTX	8.7	Best comfort value	Mid	£130	View Price
5	Scarpa Terra GTX	8.7	Best value leather	Leather mid	£150	View Price
6	Hoka Anacapa 2 Mid GTX	8.7	Best cushioned	Cushioned mid	£170	View Price
7	La Sportiva TX4	8.6	Best for scrambling	Approach	£150	View Price
8	Berghaus Hillmaster	8.5	Best British all-rounder	Leather mid	£180	View Price
9	Keen Targhee IV Mid	8.4	Best for wide feet	Mid	£150	View Price
10	Decathlon Quechua MH500	8.3	Best budget	Mid	£70	View Price

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The full ranking

Best for backpacking

Salomon Quest 4 GTX

9.1Our number one pick.

Salomon's Quest 4 GTX is a superb backpacking boot with excellent ankle support, a grippy Contagrip sole and a waterproof Gore-Tex lining, ideal for multi-day hikes with a heavy pack. It is pricey and stiff at first, but supremely supportive and durable.

Comfort: 9.0Grip: 9.2Durability: 9.2Value: 8.6

Pros

Excellent support for loads
Grippy Contagrip sole
Waterproof Gore-Tex

Cons

Pricey
Stiff until broken in

Check price on Amazon≈ £190

Best for day hikes

Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX

9.0A superb runner-up.

The Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX is a brilliant, light day-hiking boot with superb grip on descents, a comfortable fit out of the box and Gore-Tex waterproofing. It is less supportive for very heavy loads, but for day walks it is excellent.

Comfort: 9.2Grip: 9.2Durability: 8.8Value: 8.8

Pros

Light and comfy from new
Superb downhill grip
Waterproof

Cons

Less support for big loads
Narrow fit for some

Check price on Amazon≈ £150

Best leather/durability

Meindl Bhutan MFS

9.0Rounds out our top three.

Meindl's Bhutan is a classic full-leather boot with outstanding durability, a supportive memory-foam-soled fit and excellent waterproofing, built to last years of serious hiking. It is heavy and needs breaking in, but it is a buy-once boot.

Comfort: 8.8Grip: 8.8Durability: 9.6Value: 8.6

Pros

Extremely durable leather
Supportive and resoleable
Great waterproofing

Cons

Heavy
Long break-in

Check price on Amazon≈ £230

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Best comfort value

Merrell Moab 3 Mid GTX

8.7A standout in the upper half.

Merrell's Moab 3 is famously comfortable straight from the box, with good grip, a roomy fit and Gore-Tex waterproofing at a friendly price, a best-seller for good reason. It is less durable and supportive than premium boots, but superb value.

Comfort: 9.4Grip: 8.6Durability: 8.2Value: 9.2

Pros

Comfortable out of the box
Roomy fit
Great value

Cons

Less durable
Mid support

Check price on Amazon≈ £130

Best value leather

Scarpa Terra GTX

8.7A well-rounded mid-table pick.

Scarpa's Terra GTX is a comfortable, durable leather mid boot with Gore-Tex and a grippy Vibram sole at a sensible price, a dependable all-round hiker. It is a touch heavy, but excellent value for a quality leather boot.

Comfort: 8.8Grip: 8.8Durability: 9.0Value: 9.0

Pros

Durable leather with Vibram
Comfortable
Good value

Cons

A little heavy
Plain looks

Check price on Amazon≈ £150

Best cushioned

Hoka Anacapa 2 Mid GTX

8.7Great value in the middle of the pack.

Hoka's Anacapa 2 brings the brand's plush, cushioned ride to hiking with a comfortable mid boot, Gore-Tex and good grip, brilliant for long miles on softer terrain. The tall cushioning feels less stable on rough ground, but for comfort it is excellent.

Comfort: 9.2Grip: 8.8Durability: 8.4Value: 8.4

Pros

Plush cushioning
Comfortable for long miles
Waterproof

Cons

Less stable on rough ground
Pricey

Check price on Amazon≈ £170

Best for scrambling

La Sportiva TX4

8.6A dependable pick if the price is right.

La Sportiva's TX4 is a rugged approach shoe with sticky Vibram rubber that excels on rock and scrambling as well as trails, great for technical terrain. It is lower-cut with less ankle support and the sticky sole wears on tarmac, but for grip it is superb.

Comfort: 8.6Grip: 9.4Durability: 8.8Value: 8.6

Pros

Superb sticky grip
Great for scrambling
Durable build

Cons

Low ankle support
Sticky sole wears on roads

Check price on Amazon≈ £150

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Best British all-rounder

Berghaus Hillmaster

8.5Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

Berghaus's Hillmaster is a long-standing, supportive leather boot with Gore-Tex and a grippy sole, a dependable choice for UK hills and wet weather. It is heavier and needs breaking in, but it is durable and well-suited to British conditions.

Comfort: 8.6Grip: 8.8Durability: 9.0Value: 8.6

Pros

Supportive and durable
Great for UK weather
Gore-Tex lined

Cons

Heavy
Break-in needed

Check price on Amazon≈ £180

Best for wide feet

Keen Targhee IV Mid

8.4A budget-friendly option worth a look.

Keen's Targhee is renowned for its roomy, wide toe box and comfortable, supportive fit with good waterproofing and grip, ideal for wider feet. The bulky toe look isn't for everyone, but for comfort and width it is excellent value.

Comfort: 9.0Grip: 8.4Durability: 8.4Value: 8.8

Pros

Roomy wide fit
Comfortable and supportive
Good waterproofing

Cons

Bulky toe look
Mid durability

Check price on Amazon≈ £150

Best budget

Decathlon Quechua MH500

8.3Rounds out our top ten.

Decathlon's Quechua MH500 is a comfortable, waterproof mid hiking boot at a remarkable price, superb value for occasional and beginner hikers. It is less durable and supportive than premium boots, but for the money it performs well.

Comfort: 8.4Grip: 8.2Durability: 8.0Value: 9.4

Pros

Waterproof and comfy
Excellent value
Good for beginners

Cons

Less durable
Mid support

Check price on Amazon≈ £70

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Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the hiking boots in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the Salomon Quest 4 GTX, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX and Meindl Bhutan MFS are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best hiking boots without overthinking it, the Salomon Quest 4 GTX is our top recommendation — it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon ≈ £190

Our top picks at a glance

Salomon Quest 4 GTX

Merrell Moab 3 Mid GTX

Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX

How we ranked these hiking boots

At a glance: top 10 compared

The full ranking

Salomon Quest 4 GTX

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Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX

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Meindl Bhutan MFS

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Merrell Moab 3 Mid GTX

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Scarpa Terra GTX

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Hoka Anacapa 2 Mid GTX

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La Sportiva TX4

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Berghaus Hillmaster

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Keen Targhee IV Mid

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Decathlon Quechua MH500

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