HI-TEC Yosemite WP Mid Waterproof Hiking Boots for Men, Lightweight Breathable Outdoor Trekking Shoes

Only time will tell how the shoe holds up to my rigors. But it had all the features I wanted. 1) full protection against wear in toe area (I'm on my knees a lot while working); 2) the style of speed lace I prefer - triangular shape round stock that truly is a speed lace; 3) generous padded tongue; 4) the final two open hooks far enough apart to facilitate final lacing without mis-lacing; 5) a great price.In addition, some have said runs wide. I agree and find it a plus. The toe box also is generous, at least for my feet.

I purchased these to replace Hi Tech Hiking Boots purchased about 15 years ago. Although not in constant use, I wore them often enough to know I got incredible value from them. When I started looking for a replacement, imagine my surprise, and relief to find the same high quality brand right here on Amazon. Although these boots are not the same design as their predecessor, they are darned close. Right out of the box I knew I'd made the right choice. They look great, feel solid and well made. I've now been wearing them, pretty regularly in lousy weather and not so great terrain, and am totally in love with them. Very comfortable to walk or hike in. When shopping for this pair, I noticed a lot of boots at a much higher price point. So I thought these might be the cheapened down, lower quality version. But, no, these are really well made, and I think I might get another 15 years of these Hi Tech boots. Very, very pleased, great value for the money, can't recommend enough. I don't think you need to spend more to get a better boot.

These shoes are the more comfortable right out of the box than any other shoe, but they don't last as long as most shoes I usually get 4 to 6 months out of them before they need replaced.

I’ve been wearing Hi-Tec and Merrell hiking boots for almost 2 decades, hiking mostly off-trail into the back-country. I hike 40-50 miles a month, ranging from easy 4 miles hikes to the 24-mile GC rim-to-rim. While Merrell is a great boot, my favorite was a Hi-Tec boot that was discontinued several years ago. These are almost as good. They were comfortable on an 8 mile initial hike with no break-in.One problem I have with both Hi-Tec and Merrell boots is the stitching easily abrades on off-trail hikes, and causes seams to break. So I look for boots with a minimum of exposed stitching, like these Yosemites. And over the years I’ve learned to coat exposed stitching with flexible shoe adhesive to provide both a layer of protection and prevent the stitches from unraveling if a loop is broken. With that improvement Hi-Tec boots usually last until the soles are worn almost flat. That is a lot of mileage. Some have reported the sole splitting loose on these. I carry a small roll of duct tape for emergency repairs if that ever happens on a hike. (I’ve never needed it.) But if it does happen, it would be an easy permanent repair with epoxy.

Just received. Seem good value for the price. Fit as expected, good size toe box. Might have chosen wide if I'd used try before buy, but these aren't uncomfortable. Not planning to hike the Appalachian Trail - just use them for birding and day hikes, and on initial inspection I expect them to last the season. Don't understand the nattering on about not being waterproof. Of course they're not waterproof - they're mesh. We apply a good water-repellent spray to any boot we buy - a spritz every couple of uses = dry feet.Have used for a while now - adding a star. These are a great value. Perfect weight for summer. Still sturdy and protective. Will buy again.

Boots arrived on time; excellent fit and comfort. I have worn Hi-Tek boots for many years

The quality has really gone down. I've had these new ones less than a month and the eyelets are already ripping out with minimal wear on them. After buying nothing but hi-Tech for 10 years I guess it's time for me to look for a new brand.

The boots have great stitching great quality the only problem is that they the hold moisture. Due to this issue you have gotten moisture blisters and crazy smell.