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HOKA ONE ONE Speedgoat 6 Mens Shoes vs Red Wing Heritage Iron Ranger 6" Boot,Amber Harness,8.5 D(M) US

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HOKA ONE ONE Speedgoat 6 Mens Shoes
#3 in Hiking Boots

Hoka

HOKA ONE ONE Speedgoat 6 Mens Shoes

$189.99

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Pros

  • +Much better for hiking (than boots)
  • +Great for long distance

Cons

  • -Not ideal for winter/cold weather
Switched from my nice hiking boots to Hoka speedgoats and the difference was insane. Trail runners are so much better for hiking, especially long distance.
Red Wing Heritage Iron Ranger 6" Boot,Amber Harness,8.5 D(M) US
#5 in Hiking Boots

Red Wing

Red Wing Heritage Iron Ranger 6" Boot,Amber Harness,8.5 D(M) US

$284.95

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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