Types of Men's Boots & Outdoor Shoes
DICK'S Sporting Goods carries a wide variety of men's boots and outdoor shoes from top brands like Columbia, Timberland, Danner and The North Face. Whether you're hiking, hunting or working, your outdoor boots should be both durable and comfortable. DICK'S Sporting Goods' selection includes work boots, winter boots, hiking boots, casual boots, utility boots and more. While your selection should ultimately depend on which outdoor activity you'll be engaging in, some features you'll find include:
- Insulation and water-resistant fabrics to keep feet warm and dry in any condition.
- Resistant to both abrasions and debris for added toughness and longevity
- Lightweight, breathable materials
- Sport soles and anatomical foot beds to provide extra comfort
- Anti-microbial properties help to protect feet from infections
- Anti-fatigue technology (This is especially important for work boots)
- Frost plubs and injection-molded midsoles
Buying Considerations
Your feet go through a lot during the day, and it's important to select the best men's boots to support them. Before you buy a pair of new outdoor boots, consider a few factors such as:
What type of activity will you be engaging in?
Hiking boots are designed to support your feet for the rugged terrain below with features like leather toe caps, compression molded foot frames and waterproof GORE-TEX® upper sections.
Hunting boots are constructed with anti-microbial fibers to reduce odor and material designed to protect your feet from obstructions like snake bites, excess water, snow and more.
Men's winter boots are equipped with outsole lugs and Omni-Grip construction, and work boots are constructed with the same long-lasting materials that inhibit your foot from obstructions like nails and heavy objects.
Other considerations, like walking style and foot width are also important.
If you need extra support in your step, you should look for features like locking instep eyelets, compression-molded insoles and specialized support for greater heel stability.