For everyday hiking, a bulky hiking boot can feel like overkill. But you still want the support, comfort, and protection of a hiker on varied terrain. By combining a flexible, vented design, reinforced heel support, our iconic toe protection, and trail-specific technology — like the ESS bruise plate that guards against rocky trails — we created a sturdy men's hiking shoe that feels like a sneaker. We call that a hiker sneaker around here.