The classic hiking boot — employed by mountaineers and hikers across the globe and manufactured by heritage Italian footwear brands like Vasque and Scarpa — has now moved beyond the mountain. Versions of the boot can be seen adorning mannequins in New York’s Bergdorf Goodman or London’s Dover Street Market. Classic hiking boots are characterized by their full-grain leather upper (though some also use suede), beefy rubber outsole and D-ring-style lace hardware. Pairing these vintage-inspired hikers with raw denim is the perfect way to elevate your style — without sacrificing any functionality.
Sundowner by Vasque $220
M120 Ripple Sole Scarponcino Boot by Fracap $275
Mountain Pass Boot by Danner $380
Avoriaz Boot by Paraboot $455
Peak Nubuck Hiking Boots by Moncler $665
Hiker Mocha Oil Tan Roughout Boots by Viberg $690
Military Hiker by Feit $1,100
Leather Boot by Brunello Cucinelli $1,995
Brunico Leather Boots by Berluti $2,660