The 9 Best Hiking Boots on Sale at REI

Oct 19, 2024

With REI's hiking boots sale, now's the time to upgrade your outdoor footwear—and save

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Hiking season is far from over, but savvy shoppers can already find big savings right now during REI’s hiking boots sale. As temperatures drop and demand for winter gear heats up, the beloved retailer is slashing prices on last season’s footwear styles.

From fan-favorite boots like Merrell Moab 3 and Keen Targhee III to styles from specialty brands like Xero Shoes, loads of mountain-ready options are now heavily discounted at REI. To save you time, we sorted through the sales for our top picks with the best savings. If you’re in the market for new hiking footwear—or to snag a holiday gift early—check out our favorite deals below.

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We’ve written about Merrell’s Moab 3 before, noting that it improved an already great design with a waterproof (yet breathable) M-Select Dry liner and an enhanced, shock-absorbing footbed. The outsoles are built for rugged terrain, too, sporting an exclusive-to-Merrell TC5+ Vibram compound that won’t quit on granite slabs and mucky uphill slogs. Even better? The Moab 3 also has an increased commitment to sustainability, with 100% recycled laces, webbing, lining, and eyelets.

We get it—hiking in high-top boots isn’t for everyone, and Merrell’s Moab Speed Low Hiking Shoes have the chops to keep up on-trail with much burlier footwear. Gravel-grabbing 4mm lugs make for aggressive traction on loose, steep trails, while removable EVA foam insoles add cushioning and support in targeted areas. Relatively earth-friendly materials abound in this design, too, from the 100% recycled laces and uppers to Vibram EcoDura outsoles, which use 30% recycled materials.

The Kaha 2 GTX might be the most supportive lightweight hiking boot that I’ve ever tested. At under 2 pounds, these grippy and breathable shoes feel more like a trail runner than a high-top boot with ankle support. Yet, they provide the same trail-grabbing Vibram soles and heel stability you might expect from a chunkier hiker. A Gore-Tex membrane provides waterproofing, upping the ante and making these an ideal three-season boot. Plus, the men’s style is also currently on sale for 25% off.

These hiking boots were made for messy, wet conditions. They offer waterproof (yet breathable) Gore-Tex linings, tenacious rubber outsoles, and welded TPU lacing harnesses to customize a secure, dialed-in fit. Aggressive outsole brakes also make for safer trekking across slick or uneven landscapes.

Keen’s Targhee III is one of those fan-favorite hiking boots that I see every time I set foot on a Colorado trail, and with good reason. With soft leather uppers and thick, 4mm lugs, these waterproof boots are made to go the distance. And at 1 pound 12 ounces, the lightweight style offers excellent support and traction without feeling like two bricks strapped to your feet. They’re also reasonably wide (without feeling too wide), so the design works for a large range of foot shapes.

We ranked Keen’s Targhee Waterproof Hiking Boots as one of our favorite shoes for outdoorsy kids last year, and with this stellar 50% off deal, we’d be remiss if we didn’t recommend them again. A secure bungee lacing system makes it easy for little crushers to adjust the fit without having to fiddle with laces, and non-marking rubber outsoles keep the boots stuck to rough, rocky trails. On top of all that, these boots are equipped with the same waterproof, breathable membrane that the company’s adult shoes are lined with, to help keep feet dry in rainstorms and during mellow stream crossings.

As someone who’s rolled her ankles more times than she can count, I’m a big fan of high-top trail runners that double as ultralight hiking boots. Weighing in at just 1 pound 3 ounces, Altra’s Timp Hiker checks all my boxes. I took a pair on a four-day trek through Chilean Patagonia this year and was impressed with how the grip locked into loose terrain when I was scrambling off-trail with a pack on. The extra-cushy foam midsoles also helped me stay comfy on big-mile days with weight on my back.

If you’re into minimalist running and hiking shoes, chances are you know all about Xero Shoes’ excellent traction and design. At just 1 pound 4 ounces per pair, these waterproof hiking boots certainly qualify as ultralight. Plus, they have zero drop soles, burly 3.5 mm lugs for traction, and are made with vegan-friendly materials. Keep in mind: The company recommends ordering a half size up in this style.

We’ve extolled the virtues of Astral’s extra-grippy TR1 water shoes before, and this hiking-forward version of the design features the same super-grippy, non-marking G15 rubber outsoles. The main difference? This model boasts a more lightweight profile, more mesh, and a slightly lower price point that’s now nearly 30% off. A 100% recycled upper also adds a touch of sustainability to these low-top shoes.

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