NORTIV 8 Males’s Waterproof Mountain climbing Boots Outside Mid Trekking Light-weight Mountaineering Footwear

VERY impressed for a shoe at this pricepoint
I bought 3 pairs of these hiking boots for a 5-day backpacking trip to Big Bend National Park with my teenage boys (well, 14 and 12) and a group of about 20 other scouts. At a 50$ price point per pair, these were amazing. We had hikes every day – anywhere from 4-mile round trip hikes with little elevation change, to summiting Mt Emory which is around a 8 mile round trip hike with major elevation change. We had hikes with just a day-pack with water (camelback) as well as our big Emory hike while toting 40-70lb backpacks for overnight camping (you need to carry-in all your water which is a majority of the weight).These boots were great. I got a size 12 standard width(in army green), my boys a 10 standard (brown) and 7.5 standard (black). My 14-yo has flat feet, and I initially got him the Wide version of the boot, but he said there was too much sliding in the boot, so we exchanged for the standard width and it was great for him. We all used thick wool socks while hiking.These boots were SUPER comfortable, extremely durable and worked great. While a couple of the other kids that went with us had blisters and such from their other more expensive boots, my boys and I had ZERO foot issues. We broke the boots in with a couple neighborhood walks prior to going, but the shoes by default are good to go I think. Zero materials issues while using them, great ankle support and if it matters, my 16yo daughter prior to us going was jealous of my 12yo son’s pair (he got the black color) because she thought they were “super cute”.As far as the soles of the boots, quite rugged grip, we were hiking on everything from flat sand next to the Rio Grande in Elena Canyon, all the way to jagged rock, gravel, mixed substrate etc on other hikes. The soles gripped everything fine, no slipping or issues with that. I highly recommend these boots for any recreational hiking anyone may do.

Great for hiking mountain terrain
I just spent a week hiking rocky volcanic slopes in Northern New Mexico and fishing streams and lakes in that area, and these boots impressed me! Feet stayed dry and comfortable while other members of the group complained in the evenings of sore feet after climbing up and down steep inclines. Ankle support is good but still allows a bit of flex for enjoyable climbing and hiking. I walked for miles each day (sometimes in rain) on very uneven terrain and never got wet feet or blisters. Multiple trips through shallow water that covered the foot part of the boot proved that the waterproof claim is legit. The soles are softer than older style boots and look and feel more like running shoe soles. I did step down on a few sharp edged rocks descending hillsides that I could feel through the soles, but my feet were always comfortable. A variety of short cactus varieties are scattered on the ground in the area, but I never had spines penetrate the boots or create problems. One evening I stepped into water that was deeper than I thought, and it flooded one boot. I removed the insole and let the boot air out overnight and it was dry enough to wear comfortably for the rest of the week without problems. Even with plenty of abuse and water, the boots are ready for the next challenge. These are the most comfortable “real” boots I’ve worn in a long time, and I will order again when these eventually wear out.

Great boots
I’m a hard core hiker with decades of using a variety of boots with Keen being my favorite, but also expensive. I saw these on Amazon and after reading good reviews thought I’d give them a try since the price was very good. Wow, I’m very happy with these boots! They fit very well and are a bit higher than other boots which I find helpful in keeping rocks and dirt from getting inside the boot. They have held up over several months of daily use and in wet conditions. They are light yet strong in supporting your feet and seem very durable. Highly recommended.

Extremely comfortable, built better than expected.
I was instantly blown away by the rigidity and ruggedness of these boots, as well as how comfortable and well fitting they are. They are definitely rugged and stiff – in a good way. Very supportive boot and look great too. They feel more like a boot that would cost 2 or 3 times what they do. Very pleased and will be purchasing more form NORTIV 8 ASAP

After reading many reviews and the note on the item page saying that they generally fit to size, I picked up a pair of 9.5 black boots (with some grey trim) as I dig anything in black. If Batman wore a hiking shoe, this would be it. The stitching is well done and the fabric looks great – they don’t look poorly made by any means. They appear to be water proof/resistant up to about half-way up the boot, at which point the water would seep in through the top – they aren’t hip gaitors or water boots, so I wouldn’t expect them to handle much more than a few inches deep puddle/mud. They feel super comfortable underneath my feet and around the sides – nothing awkwardly poking into the arch of my foot or the sides of my ankles. While I did pick my usual size, they do feel *ever so slightly roomy* – but I am wearing super thin socks and if I were wearing a thicker pair, I’m sure the shoe would be filled out a bit more. Also, I feel like if I got a smaller size AND wore a thicker pair of socks, I would find it slightly cramped. Also! Hiking tends to make your feet a bit bigger from the bloodflow so I think it’s a good call to settle on a little roomy rather than a perfect fit when you’re at home on a couch. I like how easily they go on/come off – you don’t have to do much lacing/delacing or do any forcing of your foot into it. You can feel that the sole is made from different materials in different spots – treads are made of a rubber to give you grip where the rest of the sole is made from a harder material to make the soles last longer. Toe cap for a bit of protection/grip/easier ascents. Comes with an extra pair of laces. The photo on the item page does it fair justice but if I get around to pulling out my camera, I’ll add a few photos of the shoes before I begin destroying them.All in all – super happy with my purchase and I trust they will serve me well on my thru-hike of the WCT in a month. Thanks for the sick boots, Nortiv8!

They are what I was looking for thankS