The 9 Most Stylish Men’s Sneakerboots to Tackle Any Environment

It seems intuitive in retrospect. Those sneakers you love? Why not weatherproof them for cold and rainy weather? But in reality, it took years of internal politicking, R&D, and testing the market before the originator of the style – Nike – was able to put out an official line of sneakerboots. Now, many other brands have started to bring their own versions to market. It looks like only more are to come, and it isn’t hard to see why given the response. So take a scroll through our list of the best sneakerboots for men and choose a pair that fits your style.

what are sneakerboots?

Sneakerboots fill the gap between shoes weatherproofed with aftermarket products and heavy-duty work shoes or hiking boots. They boast a classic street style while also keeping your feet just as dry and warm as a pair of heavy-duty boots would. While we wouldn’t recommend you go out and try and conquer any week-long backpacking trips with these on your feet, they’re more than capable of meeting the challenges of your winter commute through the city and your local trails.

why should you wear sneakerboots?

Much like outdoor gear in general, sneakerboots have been getting a lot of love from the streetwear community. Not only do they have a unique style, but they’re quite functional as well, combining the city-friendly aesthetic of classic sneakers with the durability of hiking boots. They make for the perfect fall and winter shoes, especially for those who commute on foot in cold/rainy climates, and most key labels in the industry have a pair that can suit your needs. This term is used broadly, however, and some options may favor style over durability, so make sure you know how you’d like to use them before grabbing a pair (commuting, hiking, etc.).

what to look for

Material: You want boots made from high-quality leather, suede, or synthetic materials that can stand up to tough weather while still looking ready for a day in the city. 

Water-Resistance: Sneakerboots can be a great option for rainy weather/wet conditions; just make sure the pair you’re eyeing is at least water-resistant. If you need more protection, go for a waterproof material like GORE-TEX. 

Use: Most sneakerboots will have a rugged construction, but if you want to take them out on the trails, make sure they’re (at least) water-resistant and have durable outsoles with enough traction.

Traction: If you plan on taking your sneakerboots on any serious terrain, look for a rubber outsole with deep treads so you’re getting solid traction. 

Warmth: Sneakerboots lined with material like Thinsulate can keep your feet warm in cold/rainy weather. Some options may even come with a removable liner to give you a more custom fit.

Converse All Star All Terrain

Best Starter Sneakerboots: Waterproof leather goes a long way, and the team at Converse knows it. Therefore, they outfitted their classic All Stars with heavy-duty waterproof leather and canvas construction and topped it off with OrthoLite cushioning for an extra level of comfort for wearers looking to trudge through the snow and rain. For warmth, you’re getting a quilted tongue, while the outsole has deeper lugs for traction on slippery sidewalks.

New Balance Fresh Foam x Hierro Mid

Best Running Sneakerboots: These boots look like your favorite pair of New Balances just finished reading Into The Wild and have started driving out of the city on weekends for regular multi-day hikes. They have a tough Vibram Megarip outsole, Fresh Foam X midsoles, and a synthetic upper built to repel rain and snow with ease. You may not be hiking through Alaska with these, but they’ll certainly keep you safe and relatively dry through the winter.

Timberland GreenStride Motion 6 Waterproof Mid Hiker

Best Waterproof Sneakerboots: When it comes to rugged boots, you can always count on Timberland to strike the perfect balance between style and durability. This time around, they’re coming through with a pair of sneakerboots featuring an upper made of waterproof Timberland leather and a GreenStride sole with a material blend that uses 65% biobased materials. They’re equipped with a fully gusseted tongue, and you also get a removable sock liner to customize your fit.

Nike Lunar Force 1

Best Sneakerboots Overall: One of the best parts about Nike’s weatherproof line is that they use it as an opportunity to have fun updating their older silhouettes. This one, in particular, got a whole lot of them. From a grippy deep lugged rubber outsole to the leather upper treated with a water shield and an interior lined with synthetic insulation to keep you nice and warm, the shoes come in two colorways – the brown and black (our favorite) or the bean-boot featuring black on black.

HOKA Anacapa 2 Mid GTX

Best Sneakerboots for Support: Sneaker brands haven’t been the only ones to respond to the sneakerboot trend. Companies with their feet more firmly in the world of running gear have taken a crack at combining the aesthetics of city shoes with their boots. HOKA’s Anacapa Mid GTX is a perfect example of just that. They feel and wear like a sneaker but boast all of the rugged protection you’d want, like GORE-TEX construction, an abrasion-resistant rubber toe cap, and a tough and grippy Vibram Megagrip outsole.

Vans UltraRange Exo Hi GORE-TEX MTE-3 Shoe

Best Skate-Inspired Sneakerboots: The Vans Sk8-Hi is one of the more classic sneakers out there. Its silhouette screams California, skateboarding, and hanging by the beach – but contrary to popular belief – it rains and snows in the Golden State, too. So it only makes sense that the heritage brand has given one of their most popular silhouettes the weatherproofed treatment. It features a waterproof internal bootie, GORE-TEX waterproofing, and 3M Thinsulate for warmth and breathability. And the rubber outsole has a lugged tread pattern to keep you steady on the trails and the streets.

Adidas TERREX Free Hiker GORE-TEX 2.0 Hiking Shoes

Best GORE-TEX Sneakerboots: These sneakerboots from adidas feature a mesh upper and a GORE-TEX membrane built to keep you dry even when trudging through salty puddles in the snow. Worried about slipping and sliding on ice? You won’t have to be with these. When everything starts freezing up, the outsole of the shoe will provide serious grip thanks to its Continental Rubber construction. Additionally, the Boost midsole and EVA stabilization frame give you the energy return you need to tackle the trails with confidence.

Salomon Odyssey Elmt Mid GORE-TEX

Best Hybrid Sneakerboots: Salomon has been on a tear over the last few years, combining the label’s signature outdoor durability with stylish designs that have captured the streetwear scene (it seems like everyone has a pair of Xt-6s now). These sneakerboots are yet another versatile pair of kicks from Salomon, featuring a GORE-TEX membrane and a premium leather upper. Inside, you get a plush foam midsole and Salomon’s Advanced Chassis technology to keep your feet comfortably sturdy.

Canada Goose Glacier Trail Sneaker High

Best Premium Sneaker Boots: Canada Goose’s Glacier Trail Sneaker High fills out all of the requirements of a good sneakerboot. It incorporates classic sneaker and boot elements – like a rubberized leather upper and a waterproof membrane. The shoe is treated to keep both water and cold out, lined with onSteam microfibre, making it just as solid a shoe to wear during cold days in the city. These also come with two sets of laces, reflective cord hiking laces and flat laces for more casual wear, for a more custom look and fit.

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