14 Best Men's Hiking Boots for Every Type of Trail

"Australia’s Outback is stunning country, but it’s rough, rugged, and filled with boulders covered in slippery gravel, so having a trekking shoe with a sturdy grip is essential. That’s why Tom Ludlow, a field guide for The Arkaba Walk, laces up a pair of Merrell’s Moab Adventure Mid waterproof hiking boots every morning. “I wear them at least eight hours a day, every day at work and on every Arkaba Walk, and they've held up incredibly well,” he says. “They're comfortable enough that I can wear them for the extended periods of time required at work, and yet robust enough that they can tolerate the terrain I frequently find myself hiking over with guests.”"