The highest-rated kids' hiking shoe on REI with 67 reviews at 4.8 stars. Parents across Reddit and Good Housekeeping report buying this shoe repeatedly as their kids grow, it's the everyday trail shoe that doubles as a school shoe.
Top Rated with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, the most-reviewed and highest-rated kids' hiking shoe on REI
One mom even shared a screenshot of her nine Amazon orders for this same shoe over the past six years
Swear by my Terrex, one of the most upvoted comments in the thread with 16 upvotes
I echo the shouts for Adidas Terrex. In fact I overbought them, I have two new pairs (slightly different variants) waiting to go but my original pair from years back are going on and on. Extremely durable.
The go-to kids' hiking boot across REI reviews and hiking communities. Waterproof, wide toe box, and durable enough to outlast growth spurts.
Merrell's Moab line is the most universally recommended hiking boot brand across Reddit and expert reviews alike. The kids' A/C version adds easy hook-and-loop closure so kids can get them on independently.
Salomon's XA Pro is the kids' version of one of the most trusted trail shoes in the world. Waterproof, grippy, and fast, ideal for active kids who move quickly on the trail.
The highest-rated kids' hiking boot on REI at 4.9 stars, and it regularly goes on sale under $50. Columbia's budget-friendly option punches well above its price for families who don't want to spend $75+ on boots kids will outgrow.