Hardscrabble Hiker
"I bought the boots to wear on my Elk Hunting trip to Colorado. They are nice looking and very comfortable boots. I used the Kenetrek conditioner on the boots. I did not care for how much they darkened the color of the boots."
When you're trekking on the Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim hike through the Grand Canyon, the steep, rocky terrain calls for a lightweight hiker with determined support and traction. This summer or early fall hiker cradles you in practically bulletproof leather, while our nylon midsoles keep it light without compromising toughness. 3.5 lbs. Made in Italy. Available in Medium, Narrow or Wide widths. Men's sizing (whole & half) Narrow (8-12, 13, 14, 15*, 16*) Medium (7-12, 13, 14, 15*, 16*) or Wide (8-12, 13) (*)note: sizes 15 & 16 have an oversize charge of $40.
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Overall rating: 4.897959 / 5 from 245 reviews.
The Hardscrabble Hiker offers a great fit and comfort with minimal break-in period. Customers rave about the outstanding ankle support, comfort, and high-quality construction. The lightweight design and excellent traction make it ideal for steep, rocky terrains. However, some customers reported varying experiences with foot support.
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"I bought the boots to wear on my Elk Hunting trip to Colorado. They are nice looking and very comfortable boots. I used the Kenetrek conditioner on the boots. I did not care for how much they darkened the color of the boots."
"Got these boots for early season elk hunting. Only got about 10 miles on them before wearing them as my travel shoes for a Dall Sheep hunt planning to use my broken in Mountain Extreme 400's. My bag with my boots didnt make it, so I had to wear these for 16 days hunting and traveling and they were amazing, needless to say they are now broken in."
"Purchased these boots about a month ago. I first wore them around the house for a few hours. They felt great. I then wore them on a few evening walks with my wife. They felt great. Then I coated them with Kennetrek boot cream to preserve the leather and help with conditioning and waterproofing. I then took them to Maine with me on a 10 day archery bear hunt. They performed flawlessly. Next week my wife and I fly to California for a 2 week hiking vacation and they will be my primary footwear on that entire trip. I’m very happy with them. They are my second pair of Kennetrek Boots and definitely not my last. My Mountain Extremes (400) were my first and they are also superior. Those boots are exclusively for hunting. They are insulated and have been all across the country and still going strong. Nothing but positive feedback. You will pay a bit more for Kennetrek Boots but they are top tier quality."
"I have useed Kenetrek boots for decades. They are the best, this is my first go for a shorter version in the Hardscrabble and the same quality and support are there. Great boots!"
"Awesome product. Amazing customer service. 10/10 would recommend"
"I have three pair!"
"Use for work and hunting. Very comfortable. My second pair!"
"I wear these boots daily. My work takes me there. I have a bunion on one toe, and every time I put the boot on, it's painful. After walking a bit, however, that goes away, and the boot fits just fine. That doesn't mean that the pain dissipates by 100%. Nope, but it makes it much easier to walk nearly three miles each way, morning and evening."
"These are the best boots I’ve ever worn. I have two pairs because I wear them very day. 👍👍"
"This boot is comfortable all day, day after day. It's standing up to scree fields and river crossings. looking forward to my next hike already."