The Best Boots, Shoes, and Sandals for Hiking This Summer

These super-lightweight hikers are ideal for summer, with a cushy sole and a load-reducing design for extended forays into the wild. They’re already getting a little hard to track down, but they’re worth the search.

Inspired by the Pacific Crest Trail, the Campo Trail from Portland-based Danner is a hike-ready shoe with a well-ventilated hybrid leather upper and a grippy Vibram outsole, and it hugs your foot like a sock.

The latest addition to New Balance’s Hierro line shaves an ounce off its predecessor and offers one of the comfiest soles in the business making for faster, longer trail runs. Plus, they just look cool.

Seattle-based Filson collaborated with outdoor footwear leader Merrell on this waterproof and breathable shoe that combines the best of running and hiking to provide both flexibility and support in tough terrain.

With the same classic webbing as the original Universal but with grippy soles ready for river crossings or light hikes, this new Teva is also festival-ready (for when festivals happen again).