HI-TECMen's Altitude VI I Waterproof Leather Hiking Boots - Black or Brown, Medium or Extra Wide

I bought a pair of Altitude Hikers - the very first version, years ago and I've owned nearly every iteration since. I'm not trying to stay on the cutting edge or anything - I just wear out a pair about every 18 months... I'm not a hiker or trekker - I wear the boots to make deliveries and put a few thousand miles on a pair going through moderate terrain and nasty weather. The uppers always give up well before the tread is gone... We'll see how these (new) Michelin soles wear...To be Honest, I wasn't very happy with the later model's (V +) sizing and quality control, going so far as returning my next-to-last pair (VI?) for a refund.I saw the VII's and liked the price so I decided to take a chance. So very glad I did. They're perfectly sized, no fraying or stitch "tags", everything well glued without over"squish" between the sole and upper and fully sewn-in lining. I put them on and THEY FIT PERFECTLY. I'm really impressed with the turn-around in quality and value with the Altitude series hikers.In my experience, these boots, as a whole, are truly comfortable from day 1, wear well, grip everywhere and, did I mention, they're comfortable.I highly recommend them, especially for daily wear.

I absolutely love these boots, I can’t believe how awesome they are! The insoles are amazing. I bought these so that I could hike everyday at a local nature park, with rough natural trail, to lose weight, here in rainy Portland, Oregon where trails are wet most of the time. I have been hiking about 6 miles per day, nearly everyday, for past 4 months. That’s about 700 miles of rough, steep, wet trails that I’ve walked in these boots you see here. And they are as comfortable as the day I bought them! My feet simply don’t feel sore in them. I feel like I could hike 12 hours a day in these boots and my feet would still be fine. Through thick mud, deep puddles of clear water, slippery slopes, sharp rocks, these boots leave my feet dry and comfortable like I’m walking on air. Other hiking boots (that cost more money) make my feet feel sore after 1-2 hours. Not these boots, I love them. Initial laces broke, no biggie, buy replacements. I did have to put new sole inserts (Dr. Scholls?) into them after about 400 miles of hiking, no biggie. If you want good value, get these boots, hopefully in your right size.

Only worn them a few times. But here's my impressions so far.. Very happy with the looks and quality. Good insole,comfortable, seems well made. Not a big fan of the triangle lace loops. But can easily change that. So far I really like these! And I'm picky about footwear. For the price these are great! Wouldn't use them for hiking long miles. But daily wear or outdoor activities Absolutely! True test will be how they hold up over time...

I looked at dozens of other shoes before choosing these because of the promise of the comfort and durability they provide. Believe me, these are even better than promised. The sole is so protective, all of the leather is thick and soft, the eyelets don’t hurt and the width is true. The price is not cheap but these shoes will easily last for years. I recommend this product

I am an avid hiker. The shoe fit is very important. I've worn a pair of these shoes for years. They were great but finally wore out. Went to replace them with the same size, same product and the fit does not work. Tried 11 and 1/2, 11 1/2 wide, 12, 12 wide. Even though my old shoes, that are worn out, still fit beautifully, I have not been able to replace them with ones that will fit the same. As these shoes do not seem to stretch out over time, I'm out of luck. I still stand behind Hi-Tek, the shoe size problem may be my feet and not the maker.

These boot lasted 1 year before a seem started coming apart. Had to replace the cheap laces also after less than a year. These boots were comfortable and if I wasn’t worried about them coming apart again, I would buy another pair. Certainly, after light use for 1 year boots of this type should not come apart. The search begins for better quality boots.

These Hi Tec Altitude boots have been my go to for many years. I am very pleased that Hi Tec continues to produce this shoe. I can order them online with complete confidence that they will be a great fit. They are light, durable and comfortable.The sole has been one of the best parts year after year. It gives good traction and long life. I would know. I’ve worked in them for over twenty five years. I was a delivery driver. I was on my feet all day walking and walking. This boot was the only one that I could rely on to make it through the harsh, wet and brutally cold and snowy winters of west Michigan.I’ve retired now. I will be using my Hi Tec Altitudes for hiking and other outdoor activities. I know I can count on them for all the fun and adventure that my wife and I have planned in our new Arizona home.Thanks for continuing to produce this amazing boot.

I've been searching for hiking boots as good as my Vasque Sundowners from the 1980s & 90s and I think these are it. My foot is very narrow at the heel but the lateral spread of my toes is quite wide. The toe box in these boots are roomy and wide enough to accommodate them. I now know why the previous 5 pairs of boots haven't worked for me. They all had a stylised tapering of the boot from the arch to the toe end making my toes really angry after a short walk. But these boots do not taper (as much) to the gently rounded toe. Thank you, HiTec!

La medida es exacta, la calidad es insuperable y además son muy cómodos, ni se sienten...

Boots gave been very comfortable, warm, waterproof and resilient over the years! Great product!

Love them, best fitting boots/shoes I've had thank you. It's so hard finding size 15 extra wide. I will be a repeat customer when I need some new ones and maybe even before. Truly for all the people with huge feet my feet thank you.

Great insole very comfortable design

Very impressed with these boots. First of all they are categorized as water proof. When I got them, the tags and info from the manufacturer doesn't reflect this. I have a 11 wide foot, mostly in the toe area and I found these to be very roomy and lots of space for a heavy or wooly sock. I spray coated the leather for water proofing a couple of times prior to using them. So far I've woren them consistently as a hiking/hunting boot. And as well as a snow boot for everyday use. They are light weight and warm in -10c. I've been in ankle deep mud and walked through a few equally deep streams and so far they have held up to be water proof. It's been 4 weeks of solid wearing and they still look fairly new besides the stress seen on the leather as its broken in. I am a fairly heavy person and unlike any other boots I've woren, I can walk in these a good solid half a day before stopping to rest my legs. Very comfortable.