Ozark Trail Men's Hilltop Waterproof Mid Hiking & Hunting Boots

I don't claim to be a hiking enthusiast, but I have enjoyed walking trails and climbing mountains in the past. I was looking forward to see if these shoes would make the hiking trips easier, and I was greatly pleased with the results! One of my favorite aspects of these shoes is the lace clips, as they hold the shoelaces completely in place and prevent the shoe from slipping or sliding. Likewise, the tongue and the exterior of the shoes are both made of excellent material, and I appreciate the waterproof nature of these hiking boots. All in all, the shoe fit is very good, as I usually wear a 10.5-11 in tennis shoes and fit comfortably in these boots. Also, the color-neutral exterior allows it to match any hiking outfit or gear, and there is no obvious branding to differentiate it from name-brand boots like Merrel's or Timberland's. Also, these shoes do not have the common problem of being overly wide in the foot area, but the tops of the shoes do bulge out slightly. While this did not create any slipping or discomfort, it may make it difficult to wear these boots with long pants. Lastly, the shoes have a great tread, allowing for easy climbing or hiking in all terrains. Long story short – these shoes are great!

These boots were very comfortable to wear, and walk around in. They have a nice grab around foot without hurting. You feel that they are there, but it's not an uncomfortable feeling. The soft squishy insole near the toes was a nice surprise. It adds a little bounce to the walk, like a little bit of a floating feeling. i really like the open eyelets in top. There are 2 of them up there. It's makes it really easy to lace up, and to take off without having to unlace all the eyelets.