LOWA Boots Men's Zephyr GTX Lo Hiking Shoe

most durable
of all the brands I have tried so far the Lowa Tempest is the most durable shoe for a heavy person. The upper holds up incredibly well; the lining eventually wears out on the heel The sole is mega sturdy and does not wear

very good
These are really handsome shoes, they fit well (snuggly tight to the entire foot), and are very comfortable. I bought them just prior to a big adventure trek vacation in Costa Rica, and they were the only shoes I used during that trip. They got a huge test of a workout, in lots of rain, street walking, and hiking in very challenging weather and terrain conditions that included hiking on muddy and rocky mountains horseback riding, and crossing a bunch of shallow rocky streams

Shoes too narrow for wide feet but otherwise great
I have extra wide feet, so these shoes are too narrow. But other than that, they look great. They're fairly lightweight (although heavier than a trail runner), look really durable with double-stitching everywhere, and have no chance of sole separation because the rubber sole is melded onto the rest of the shoe with reinforcements that come halfway up the sides. These shoes look like they would last a long time, and I know someone who has used them for a decade. The tread on the bottom is fairly aggressive, and the in-step is just big enough for a gaiter strap. The shoe doesn't have a lot of flex, so it definitely feels like a boot, but it'll also give you a lot of stability on hills. This is not some gushy Merrell. As with all Lowas I've tried, it's safer to go half a size (U.S.) bigger than your normal size.