the best waterproof hiking boots will use Gore-Tex or a membrane that’s very similar to it. Yet not everyone wants a waterproof boot these days. The industry is trending toward ventilated boots ...

For starters, the ventilated upper ensures your feet stay dry in hot climates, while the Vibram Megagrip outsole and 5mm lugs promise hundreds of hard-wearing miles across various types of terrain.

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Sweat and water will evaporate faster with a well-ventilated, non-waterproof shoe than a fully-weatherized boot. The outsole is the bottom part of the hiking shoe that makes contact with the ground.