In the handful of years that I’ve been hiking, I’ve gone through five or six pairs of boots. Not because I’m a crazy hiker, but because I’ve yet to find a pair that works for me in all the ways I’d like them to. Then I tried a pair of the new Cloudrock Edge Raw Hiking Boots from Swiss running brand On, and I met my match.
Out today 12 Nov, the limited-edition hiker has everything I’d been looking for in a pair of hiking boots—comfort, support, sustainability, and fashion.
I crave the support that a hightop boot can give, but I always dislike how clunky, hot, and blister-prone they can be. On the flip side, I find that low-top hiking shoes are more comfortable, but I run into the problem of getting dust/rocks/water in them (which can be alleviated with gators, but shoes that can only be worn with a separate accessory aren’t for me). The newest design by On has that comfy padded ankle protection and support, while still being very light and airy.
And, if I'm going to support a brand by buying their products, I'm very interested in their commitment to sustainability—and I'm impressed with On's. More below.
