Three fall hiking shoes, CL tested and approved

Columbia Facet 75 Alpha OutDry Shoe

Tester said: “After an hour’s hike over rugged terrain, my feet were very comfortable. Traction was good on rock. On another occasion, walking through wet grass for an hour did not result in any wet feet. This boot offers a lot of pros: slip-on for those who like that, comfort, excellent cushioning, good tread, lightweight, water resistant. My minor complaint? The shoe requires a bit of work to slip on—but comfort offsets this.” (Men’s and Women’s sizes available.)

On Cloudvista Waterproof Shoe

Tester said: “This is a nice-looking shoe. It’s very lightweight and was immediately comfortable on the first hike over varied terrain, whether flat, rocky, or muddy. Traction was good on rocks and wet wood. Walking through wet grass did not result in leakage.” (Men’s and Women’s sizes available.)

The North Face Hedgehog 3 Mid Waterproof Boot

Tester said: “This is a great, versatile pair of hiking boots. They held up for me in some tough weather conditions and on inclines without feeling like I was wearing ankle weights. It’s difficult to think of a situation they wouldn’t work for.” (Men’s and Women’s sizes available.)