Ready for speed and stability thanks to its light weight, waterproof show has broadly spaced aggressive treading, this trail shoe is will let you log the miles at speed. Muddy spring landscapes are nothing to fear here, and neither are rocks or roots, what wit a protective toecap and plenty of padding underfoot.

This lightweight but supportive hiking show has an aggressive tread pattern that keeps you moving and safe even on varied spring terrain. Its high-rise collar supports your ankle while an innovative lacing system creates a uniformly secure fit.

A great boot at a great price point, the Crestwood is a smart choice for spring because it offers thermal regulation, a waterproof upper, and of course plenty of support and hikes needed for those long hikes. The thick soles absorb impact after impact, while the midsoles keep your foot padded and in place.

If you spend much time watching a professional trail race, you’re going to see a lot of elite runners go by with HOKAs on their feet. Stop one to ask her which pair she’s wearing, and she’ll likely be very upset, so don’t. Also we can just tell you, they’ll be Challenger 7s, a superb trail runner in all regards. With cloud-like cushioning, a sturdy but flexible fabric upper that keep the shoe snug, and a rugged and grippy outsole, this is the trail runner you want on your feet this spring and well beyond.

Columbia pulled off a difficult balancing act with this hiking shoe: the Facet 75 manages to offer all the stability, support, traction, and comfort you need during long hikes while also actually looking pretty great, too. Available in three colorways, this shoe is, mind you, first and foremost a high-performance piece of hardware, as evidenced by the thick, impact-absorbing sole and the deep five millimeter lugs.

Sturdy and supportive yet impressively lightweight, Vasque’s celebrated Breeze boots are a perfect choice for spring hikes where the terrain can be wet and muddy at lower elevations but may still have some frost and snow as you get well above treeline on a proper mountain. These boots will keep your feet warm and dry thanks to a waterproof upper yet they release excess heat and moisture, too. No wonder outdoorswomen have been trusting these boots for decades.

The kids version of the Wildfire hiking shoe is every bit as high-quality as hiking shoes Salewa offers adults. The treads pattern is so aggressive and the material so grippy that young hikers will stay upright even when trekking over mud, roots, wet grass, or loose rock, while the upper is protective and waterproof. And the shoe stays in place thanks to laces secured in place via a sliding toggle.

A light but rugged boot, this is a great choice for use on longer hikes where the family is likely to encounter anything (and everything) from streams to meadows to mud patches to lingering snow. The upper is reliably water resistant and tall enough to offer decent ankle support and stability, while the outsole is ready for all sorts of conditions.

A tall boot meant for use in truly rugged conditions, the kids’ version of the classic Breeze boot is manufactured to the same high standards that mom or dad hikers expect. A tall upper supports the ankle and helps keep out snow, mud, and brambles, while a thick outsole and plenty of padding in the footbed keep feet comfortable even after miles logged on trying terrain.