For many Canadians, exploring the great Canadian outdoors is a year-round activity. Hiking in the colder weather requires even more from your footwear than a summer hiking shoe.

It’s likely at some point that you’ll encounter some rain, mud, or generally wet conditions. For this reason a proper hiking boot should have some form of waterproofing. Furthermore, you’ll be grateful for at least a mid-ankle height boot if you step in a deep puddle or cross a stream.

The following are a selection of well respected and time-tested brand hiking boots. If you’re trekking out into cold weather, consider the insulated options and pair them with cushioned merino wool socks.

Salomon X Ultra Mid 2 GTX Hiking Boots

✔ Leather/fabric
✔ Rubber sole
✔ EVA/Ortholite footbed
✔ Gore-tex waterproof
✔ 499g

Salomon Quest Prime GTX Hiking Boots

✔ Leather/textile
✔ Rubber sole
✔ Ortholite footbed
✔ Waterproof/water-resistant
✔ 570g

Merrell Chameleon Shift Mid Hiking Boots

✔ Leather/synthetic/textile
✔ Synthetic sole
✔ Nylon insole
✔ Gore-tex waterproof
✔ 1049g

Merrell Fraxion Shell 6 Hiking Boots

✔ Leather/synthetic
✔ Rubber sole
✔ EVA removable footbed
✔ Waterproof
✔ Insulated
✔ 544g

Merrell CHAM THERMO 8 Hiking Boots

✔ Leather/textile
✔ Rubber sole
✔ Nylon insole
✔ Waterproof
✔ Insulated
✔ 1474g

Merrell Norsehund Omega Mid Hiking Boots

✔ Leather
✔ Rubber sole
✔ EVA removable footbed
✔ Waterproof
✔ Insulated
✔ 539g

Merrell Annex Trak Mid Hiking Boots

✔ Leather/synthetic
✔ Vibram sole
✔ EVA contoured footbed
✔ Waterproof
✔ 1072g

Merrell Moab 2 Mid Hiking Boots

✔ Leather/synthetic
✔ Vibram sole
✔ EVA contoured footbed
✔ Waterproof
✔ 1012g

Merrell Moab Edge Mid Hiking Boots

✔ Synthetic
✔ Vibram sole
✔ EVA contoured footbed
✔ Water-resistant

Columbia Newton Ridge Plus II Hiking Boots

✔ Leather/synthetic
✔ Rubber sole
✔ EVA footbed
✔ Waterproof
✔ 454g

Timberland Mt. Maddsen Mid Hiking Boots

✔ Leather/synthetic
✔ Rubber sole
✔ Waterproof
✔ 540g

Timberland Mt. Maddsen Insulated Hiking Boots

✔ Leather
✔ Rubber sole
✔ Removable footbed
✔ Waterproof
✔ Insulated
✔ 907g

Timberland EK Chilberg Hiking Boots

✔ Leather/synthetic
✔ Rubber sole
✔ Waterproof
✔ Insulated
✔ 635g

Keen TARGHEE II Mid Hiking Boots

✔ Leather/synthetic
✔ Rubber sole
✔ EVA removable footbed
✔ Waterproof
✔ 726g

Keen Gypsum II Mid Hiking Boots

✔ Leather/textile
✔ Rubber sole
✔ EVA removable footbed
✔ Waterproof
✔ 542g

Danner High Ground 8 Realtree X 1000G Hiking Boots

✔ Leather/nylon
✔ Synthetic sole
✔ Polyurethane footbed
✔ Gore-tex waterproof
✔ Insulated
✔ 765g