ALTRA Men's Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX, Black, 7.5 vs Red Wing Heritage Iron Ranger 6" Boot,Amber Harness,8.5 D(M) US
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#2 in Hiking Boots
Altra
ALTRA Men's Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX, Black, 7.5
$200.00
100/100Excellent
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Pros
- +Good cushion on the knees (for downhill)
- +Can 'send it' on downhill
- +Light
- +Breathable
- +Dry fast
Cons
- -Sole felt huge
“I really like them for the downhill because its cushion on the knees is great. If it’s a one day hike, you can really send it on the way down the hill too! I love my Altras, they're light, breathable,”
#5 in Hiking Boots
Red Wing
Red Wing Heritage Iron Ranger 6" Boot,Amber Harness,8.5 D(M) US
$284.95
100/100Excellent
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Pros
- +Long-lasting (15+ years)
- +Bifl quality
- +Comfortable
- +Durable
- +Look good even with wear
Cons
- -Takes a few weeks to break in
- -Leather requires treatment for long-term daily use
“I’ve got 15 years with my Red Wings—that’s when I moved to a city not far from Red Wing, where they were necessary to survive winters. They’re very broken in and still look and feel damned good. Very ”