ALTRA Men's Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX, Black, 7.5 vs Thorogood Men's 6" Moc-Toe Wedge-Heel Non-Safety Boot
Side-by-side comparison based on Reddit community data
#2 in Hiking Boots
Altra
ALTRA Men's Olympus 6 Hike Low GTX, Black, 7.5
$200.00
100/100Excellent
100% positive0% neutral0% negative
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,”
#8 in Hiking Boots
Thorogood
Thorogood Men's 6" Moc-Toe Wedge-Heel Non-Safety Boot
$264.95
100/100Excellent
100% positive0% neutral0% negative
Pros
- +Very comfortable
- +Soles look good
- +Leather and stitching held up well
- +Justified the cost
- +Discomfort solved by rotating pairs
Cons
- -Feet can get sore by end of week if only one pair worn
- -Not truly bifl
“I still only wear these boots because they're so damn comfortable. ... the soles look good and the leather and stitching has held up well. I've easily gotten enough miles out of them to justify the co”