HI-TEC Black Rock WP Mid Men's Waterproof Hiking Boots, Lightweight Breathable Backpacking and Trail Shoes

This is my second pair and the first is still holding up after a year. A boot that lasts a year for me is doing good. These are light weight and comfortable but durable. The Vibram soles are great for traction and wear. These boots are made to hold a good insole and I would recommend a hard bottom formed insole to provide extra support and sole protection. I always go one size larger for hiking boots to allow for heavier socks etc. and that works fine for these. They are very comfortable requiring no 'breaking in'.

This review is for the HI-TEC Black Rock WP Mid Men's Waterproof Hiking Boots, Dark Grey/Medium Gray Size 10. This is the second pair of these I've owned. The first was the Dark Grey variation and I had zero issue with them. I've been buying HI-TEC shoes for at least 15 years. I'm a fan. Every new pair feels like I've been wearing it as long as the previous pair the moment I slip them on. In the past I had issue with the longevity of the soles of their shoes so I was really happy to see a pair with Vibram soles. The last pair did not disappoint, easily lasting an extra four to six months because of them. They generally provide good ankle support as well. This is a major point of concern for me since tearing the ligaments in my right ankle some time ago.On to the specifics to this pair.What I Like:This pair's fit was no different than the last 10 pairs, instantly comfortable. I liked the color and style of the Dark Grey/Medium Grey, and of course the Vibram soles.What I Don't Like:(See the photos)Less than two weeks after purchase, one of the lace hooks at the top of the left shoe snapped off. A few days later the same happened on the right shoe. About a week after that a second broke off the left shoe on the same side. That was the end of ankle support on that boot. Next, the two lowest hooks on each side snapped off of the left shoe. The hardware on these shoes seem to be sub-standard garbage. The previous pair's hardware appears to be some type of bronze colored alloy which is way stronger than what appears to be powder coated aluminium on the new ones.If you're someone who laces your shoes, don't buy these. They won't last you more than a month. It's a shame because the soles will last a good long time. Really disappointed.

These are awesome shoes for the money. I love hiking and backpacking and have had really good luck with Hitec boots over the years. These fit great we shall see how they do.

Great actual fit. Price is right if 60 or below. I'm tough at work on shoes and these last a going 6 mos. of heavy work and crawling around.

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Hello, I purchased the HI-TEC Black Rock WP Mid Men's Waterproof Hiking Boots for my 16-year-old son's hiking trip. He hiked 11 days in the Adirondacks.Unfortunately, the boots did not hold up to less than two weeks of wear. The front of the sole came off of both boots. Though his toes did not break through the fabric, the gap between his toes & the sole causes it to catch. That is, the stitching at the toes is broken on both boots. They are no longer waterproof. Ultimately, they are no longer fit for hiking as they have lost structural integrity. I am happy to report that they were comfortable and he did not get any blisters.I would like a replacement or a refund as I expected a longer life.

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These are very comfortable boots but the eyelets are a poor design. 1 week old and the eyelets snapped off