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Guide Best lightweight hiking boots

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La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX

87

Great

Any colour

$200 $104

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Danner Jag

89

Great

Any colour

$200 $124

Save 38%

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Hoka Trail Code GTX

81

Good

Any colour
$Hoka Trail Code GTX - BLACK (BRVN)$
$Hoka Trail Code GTX - Slate/Oat Milk (STTM)$
$Hoka Trail Code GTX - Grey (FGCQ)$
$Hoka Trail Code GTX - Castlerock Persimmon Orange (CPOR)$

$185

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Columbia Fairbanks Omni-Heat Boot

87

Great

$130 $76

Save 42%

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Hoka Anacapa Mid GTX

84

Good

$185 $174

Save 6%

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Salomon Outpulse Mid GTX

85

Good

$165 $118

Save 29%

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Lems Outlander

90

Great

Out of stock in all 52 shops
Merrell Moab Speed Mid GTX

77

Decent

$170 $128

Save 25%

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For those who want to keep water droplets away from their feet while retaining a good amount of nimbleness for their hikes, we've reviewed several lightweight waterproof hiking boots that may fit the bill. We test these shoes to bring out the best in them so you'd know how far each one can take you. We review different types of lightweight waterproof hiking boots, including cheap ones, zero-drop pairs, resoleable boots, and footwear with heel brakes.