Vibram hiking boot reviews

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New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro Mid GTX

81

Good

$180 $108

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Altra Olympus 6 Hike Mid GTX

81

Good

Any color

$230

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HOKA Kaha 3 GTX

81

Good

Any color

$240

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Danner Mountain 600

90

Great

$210

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Danner Mountain Light

91

Superb

$470

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Hoka Anacapa 2 Mid GTX

79

Decent

$195

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Salewa Alp Trainer 2 Mid GTX

88

Great

$250

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LOWA Renegade GTX Mid

90

Great

$255 $170

Save 33%

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Salewa Mountain Trainer 2 Mid GTX

84

Good

$320

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Hoka Kaha 2 GTX

83

Good

$240 $201

Save 16%

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Scarpa Terra GTX

95

Superb

$259

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Danner Cascade Crest

82

Good

$350 $264

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Hoka Trail Code GTX

82

Good

$185 $150

Save 19%

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Zamberlan 320 Trail Lite Evo GTX

89

Great

$325

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Hoka Anacapa Mid GTX

84

Good

$202

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Scarpa Boreas GTX

77

Decent

$229 $158

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Danner Mountain Pass

91

Superb

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Merrell Moab Speed Mid GTX

77

Decent

Out of stock in all 41 shops
Scarpa Mistral GTX

87

Great

Out of stock in all 41 shops

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We've reviewed several Vibram hiking boots for hikers who love the technology. We don't hold back on the tests we conduct on each pair. We measure exactly how effective they are, so you can be confident when you take them out for a spin. The Vibram hiking boots we've reviewed include pairs that are good for desert hiking, alpine hiking, and even speed hiking.