Hiking boots don't have to break our budget thanks to the Columbia Newton Ridge Plus II Hiking Boot. Its leather suede and synthetic mesh uppers are coated with polyurethane for weather resistance and backed up by a waterproof bootie making the boot mud-resistant and puddle-proof. Columbia's TechLite midsoles cushion our feet while their Omni-Grip rubber outsoles keep us from slipping and sliding on the trail.