7 Best Black Hiking Boots For Men, 100+ Shoes Tested in 2023

How we test hiking boots

For this guide, we first bring the boots inside our own independent RunRepeat lab for inspection. We check and double-check the design, technology, and overall quality of the construction of the boots. We then give them to our outdoor experts for actual tests in the real hard-core adventures.

Our in-house procedure involves doing the following:

• We purchase the black hiking boots for men for testing. We spend our own money to ensure our independence.
• We send out our testers in real-life hiking jaunts and long-distance backpacking trips in the backcountry. After covering 30-50 miles for each pair of boots, we gather their feedback about the essential parameters of the boots from fit, comfort, traction on the terrain, break-in period, durability, and more.
• They also give us their assessment on the boots’ performance in the most difficult terrain and climate.
• To be more comprehensive, we take the time to check the opinion and numerous feedbacks from other experts and regular outdoor aficionados.

We end our process by giving all the pairs of men’s black hiking boots their respective scores. To check how each pair does during the tests, go straight to the CoreScore to find out.