Terrain Pro Hiking Boot

These are my second pair in this style, the other styles don’t feel the same ( to me) I love the fit, they are lightweight, durable - they have seen me through rain, sleet ,snow and uneven terrain. They do not require a break in period. They are good to go right out of the box. I wear them just about every day. It’s the kind of shoe you hope they don’t stop manufacturing with the same quality materials and oversight.

This is my second purchase of these boots, unfortunately the first pair was stolen right off my porch while they were drying out. These boots definitely run a tad large, I wear an 8.5 Brooks running shoe and purchased a 7.5 in the Ariat Terrian H2O. They are plenty wide even in the B width and accommodate my high arch nicely as well as being comfortable without an added insert. My first pair held up extremely well, I ride and volunteer two days a week at the riding center and they still looked almost new after 8 months of regular wear. I regularly subjected the first pair to plenty of manure, puddles and mud without having any moisture/leaks, even when stepping in puddles that came up to and over the laces. I would not purchase these specifically for hiking. They are a little on the heavy side and the sole has a minimal tread pattern (I’m sure to limit manure pick up) which gives little traction on rockey or uneven surfaces. They are comfortable enough to wear for an easy day hike or a day full of walking in an arena and comfortable enough to keep on to run errands or go about your day. One tip I’m using for this pair is treating them with leather cream right out of the box. I live in a dry climate and we have issues with leather drying out quickly on tack and gear, so it’s one quick step to help my purchase last longer.

I’m no expert hiker but I wore these during my week long trip to Arizona. 4 national parks, mountain hiking trails in Flagstaff, lava rocks, a lava cave. My feet only started hurting the last day of camping but I think that’s normal for anyone who’s been walking, hiking, climbing over rocks and such for 4 days. Now it’s important to note that when I first got these and tried them on I thought they might be a bit too big. I was wrong, they are perfect. I’m just used to wearing shoes where my toes are snug up at the top of the shoe. These have extra wiggle room at the top for your toes and if you’re hiking down hill, your tootsies won’t slam into the front of the shoe leaving you with sore toes. That was an issue I had with a different pair of “hiking” shoes I had. Just lace them up well, make sure they aren’t falling off or there’s too much gap between the shoe and your ankle. Try them with different thickness of socks. Walk uphill, downhill, see how they feel…and remember.. feet DO swell a bit after walking all day. Honestly I’ve been wearing these just doing yard work outside because they’re so comfy haha. I DID add after market insoles for some extra cushion.. but they were cheap and nothing fancy. So that’s something to consider also. I can’t say much about the waterproof feature because I was in the desert.. not much water there. But they seem pretty solid. All in all, I really like them. I recommend you try them out. I don’t normally spend a bunch of money on shoes but I figure having a good quality pair of hiking shoes is important if you’re outdoorsy. So far these are worth it!!

Super shoe! I am the queen of blisters, after 3-4 hour hikes I go home with tons of blisters, some bleeding with skin rubbed off and some with trapped blood underneath, calluses with blood trapped underneath, black toes (long middle toes and big toes with tendency for ingrown nails), and I have flat feet. Sorry for the TMI back there but if you hike for long hours you will know what I am talking about. I hike in the Badlands trails in North Dakota and I don't know how they compare to trails elsewhere, but I can tell you that these trails are not easy and mild according to their description. I got a small scratch on the shoe after the first wear because I hit a sharp rock as I was climbing up. These shoes did not need breaking in, I received them 2 days before I went on a 6 hour hike, I wore them around the house for a few minutes to make sure I got the right size. They are wide enough that my toes do not get squished even after I finished the hike, the front is hard where my toes do not feel the bumps I encounter, going downhill my middle toes got a few bumps but no black nails afterwards (this is also makes me wonder if next time I should get another half size up). The lace are comfortable to tie and don't untie constantly while you walk, traction is good, I felt I was gripping the ground with my feet which gave me much freedom climbing up and down. Arch support is great and I only started trying insoles with arch support a week before I got these shoes but they were very comfortable. They are not heavy. I felt like I was wearing shoes with heels when I walked at the beginning since the sole is thick, and boy was I grateful for that thickness, the trail I did was full of rocks and hard grass and I was in full control. The edges are not raised much so if you are into ankle support you may not like these, but they were comfortable for me and were high enough but low enough for freedom of movement. The color is the typical brown. I usually wear 2 pairs of socks and put tape on all the areas where I tend to get blisters on. After the 6 hour hike I was still able to walk like a normal person, 3 blisters only but not major bloody ones. I would buy these shoes again but may go another half size up out of curiosity of how they would fit.

These boots fit perfectly. Comfortable - on my feet for 10 hours a day and feeling good. Only thing is the heels are a bit hard so I got blisters and had to put some heel pads in but now there perfect. Really tested out the waterproofing walking through long wet grass and mud but feet were still dry. Just hope they last longer than my last pair - time will tell.

I had been waiting for my size to go on sale since it's an expensive but so worth it investment and was pleased to finally be able to afford them. They are like walking on air straight out of the box, no breaking in necessary. At my age I will never have to buy another hiking boot as these are so well made. I specifically wanted these boots for a trip I am planning to Scotland next year where comfort and water proof are the main requirements. Ariat makes an outstanding product and these boots are top of the line!

I love these boots. I had my first pair for nearly 15 years. I’m hoping these are just as good. They’re so comfortable and I can horse ride in them as well as hiking.

Have only worn a handful of times since I bought these. Comfortable, mostly waterproof as expected, dried out very quickly after being fully submerged.

Están hermosas de buena calidad, solo que están un poco amplias, pedí mi número pero están un poco grandes.