NORTIV 8 Men's Ankle High Waterproof Hiking Boots Outdoor Lightweight Shoes Trekking Trails Armadillo

Bought these boots for a Franconia Ridge hike in New Hampshire. I had only one quick 3-mile walk to test them out before the grueling conditions of the ridge, so I was a bit unsure how they'd perform. I'm thrilled to report that these boots kick ass for the cost. I bought a size wide to accommodate thick wool socks, and these boots went the distance. Whether keeping my feet perfectly dry crossing streams, providing ankle support on craggy and unpredictable surfaces, or keeping me steady on slippery inclines and declines, these boots hung tough with every step.Yeah, I wish the tongue was a bit higher and wider, and some eyelets further back on the ankle would be nice, but those are improvements, not problems.I 100% recommend giving these boots a try for rugged, wet-weather wear.

You’ll get the most value out of these boots. I use these for work on landscape and large property maintenance. I average about 8 miles a day and beat these boots up.Ive purchased all sort of lightweight boots from $100-$300 and they all seem to last 6 months of heavy use.Had these for 7 months and its time to replace them. I’ve calculated around 900-1000 miles of walk time on these including rain and mud (alot of mud) the first thing that goes on these are the insoles followed by the outer seams at the top of the rubber sole(highlighted in picture).I give these 5 stars due to the durability compared to other boots 3-4x the price. I can replace these 4 times a year if I wanted to for the price of one big name boot.They are non-slip and water resistant.

Lets start with the good - These are really comfortable from the start. I have had them so far about a week and a half and have done only light walking - so I will return to update the review later on. Things to note - they come with an extra pair of laces which is nice because finidng matching laces for hiking boots is always difficult.They are comfortable, though I lace only on the lower hooks - the upper one is more restrictive and presses on the ankles. I will use the upper ones though when we go on our upcoming hiking trip where the increased ankle support will be usefuel. The tongue could have been made another half inch longer to be perfect. It goes just up to the the lace line, so sometimes if laced to the top, the laces can pop over the top of the tongue. The shoes are flexable to start, but a short wear in period would be recommended before serious hiking. There is ample toe wiggle room - which for me is a must. There is nice arch support as well. Some people have reported need for a different insole, though for now I don't see the need (based on reviews, I purchased one and am keeping it on hand incase need comes up with the serious hiking. These are priced at a level that even if they wear out in two or three years, I could buy 4 paris for the price of the more fancy brands, and for those of you not doing super long high weight hiking - no real reason to spend the extra money. Water - so far been through a few rainy days and puddles - haven't gotten wet. Temp - the shoes are a bit warm in the Cincinnati spring. I suspect when we get to the summer and desert - the shoes may feel hot. Will have to see. Be back with more after more serious hiking and weather.

We all know that you usually "get what you pay for", but these are an exception. These are solid boots. Made with quality materials, and manufactured without glue line, etc. I'm a 12 wide, and the wide fit boot is actually wide, unlike most boots that just say they are. The first few times you wear these, they will be super stiff, but they will break in. Good ankle support for hikes. And I stood ankle deep in a river, fishing, for about an hour without even the slightest amount of dampness getting in.

I was pleasantly surprised at the immediate flex and comfort these boots provided. Plenty of room for medium thickness socks, great tread, and longer shoe laces which I like because I can double bow/ knot them and they will stay tied all day. The quality seems very good for a 50 dollar pair of boots. I look forward to wearing on some of my backpacking adventures this summer and fall. I recommend these boots.

Nortiv 8 Hiking Shoes are very comfortable right out of the box. The wide shoe sizes are actually for wide feet, and they fit well. The inserts are top notch. I have had Oboz, Keen, and Merrell, and I like the Nortiv 8's the best. Again, this is from the perspective of wide feet.

So far these are decent boots once figure out the best lace pattern to use with them and which quick lace eyelet at the ankle will be the most comfortable (yes how a boot is laced can make big difference on an uncomfortable boot being comfortable). For me it was an every other eyelet cross over (see pics if don't understand), with the first quick lace eyelet being best for tie off. If I went to the top eyelet it put to much pressure at the ankle bend and made my foot go numb after 10 minutes.As for durability that is yet to be seen as just a few days of use so far. These boots are replacing a pair of Altima Maritime Assault boots that were literally my everyday ware and everything use for over 4 years (have done many deep dives with these boots to depths of 150ft+). Now I'm not going to take these boots diving obviously, but if they last half as long I'll be happy.Now for early pros and cons:Pros:Good flex, not to warm, and lightweightCons:Tongue to short if need to lace to the top, the stitched eyelet at the ankle bend point is a weak spot and should have been a speed lace or enclosed metal eyelet. Finally laces are way too long.One other thing to note is sizing, these boots are based off of "Millitary" size charts not civilian.Will update more on these boots as time goes on