However, while I was making this transition, I wondered whether or not I should opt for hiking shoes or hiking boots.

High-cut hiking shoes, like the Salomon Quest 4, are universally referred to as boots. They stabilize the ankle by preventing it from moving much, which means it’s harder to twist your ankle ...

Mid-height hiking boots cover the ankle, whereas high-cut pairs extend farther up the shin. Hiking shoes hit below the ankle and offer more mobility than a hiking boot. The lower cut reduces ...