Hot weather can make hiking difficult because your body would become discomforted from heat exhaustion.

Enjoy spectacular summer hiking in a lightweight, breathable boot with protection, to keep you cool and safe.

Northside believes that connecting with nature can be more affordable, by removing a bunch of fancy features that don't improve your experience.

So here's what really matters (explained in plain English):

• Nubuck Leather - Made from top grain leather so it is long lasting, durable and more breathable than synthetic leathers. This breathable material allows your feet to stay dry and fresh.
• Molded PU Insole - Provides better sweat absorption, have high temperature resistance, are odourless, highly resilient (never deform), and have superior impact resistance.
• Grippy Rubber Outsole - The pattern on the sole is designed for exceptional grip on surfaces to prevent slips, trips, or falls from your hike. Keeping you safe and on your feet.
• EVA Midsole - Serious cushioning for your feet to provide all day comfort, so your feet stay comfortable in hot climates.
• Waterproof Seam Sealed Construction - Boots sealed with specially made waterproof tape that creates a water tight barrier, keeping your feet dry when hiking under bipolar weather.
• Padded Mesh Collar & Tongue - Mesh is a lightweight material that allows airflow to circulate through the boots. It is around the upper boot to provide extra comfort for your summer hike.
• Gusseted Tongue - This is the material that connects the tongue of the boot directly to the upper along the opening where the laces run. Having a gusset along your instep keeps water and debris out because it can't slip through the gap and get into your boots.
• Adjustable Lace Up Closure - Allows for easy and secure adjustments for when you're on the go.

You can invest a lot of time and money in your outdoor adventures, but you shouldn't have to overpay for fancy gear you don't need.

Northside believes that footwear for the regular person doesn't have to be overpriced, packed with useless features, or require an instruction manual to understand.

We aim to connect families with nature by providing footwear that's built and priced with the features you actually need, to do the things you actually want to do.

30 Day Try On Period

Please feel free to take 30 days to try on your new Northside boots to make sure they're the right fit for you. All we ask is you look after them, keep the tags on and don't wear them outside so if you do need to return them for any reason, they are in a resaleable condition and don't go to waste.

One Tree Planted For Every Boot Sold

Northside is a proud reforestation partner of One Tree Planted. We plant 1 native tree in New Zealand for every full price Northside product sold.

Get yourself a pair of boots that will help you make the most of the outdoors! 

And help guarantee the future of New Zealand by knowing that a native tree will be planted for every pair of boots you buy.

Get your Stimson Ridge hiking boots today by clicking Add To Cart above or visiting your closest store…

Features: 

• Nubuck Leather - Made from top grain leather so it is long lasting, durable and more breathable than synthetic leathers. This breathable material allows your feet to stay dry and fresh.
• Molded PU Insole - Provides better sweat absorption, have high temperature resistance, are odourless, highly resilient (never deform), and have superior impact resistance.
• Grippy Rubber Outsole - The pattern on the sole is designed for exceptional grip on surfaces to prevent slips, trips, or falls from your hike. Keeping you safe and on your feet.
• EVA Midsole - Serious cushioning for your feet to provide all day comfort, so your feet stay comfortable in hot climates.
• Waterproof Seam Sealed Construction - Boots sealed with specially made waterproof tape that creates a water tight barrier, keeping your feet dry when hiking under bipolar weather.
• Padded Mesh Collar & Tongue - Mesh is a lightweight material that allows airflow to circulate through the boots. It is around the upper boot to provide extra comfort for your summer hike.
• Gusseted Tongue - This is the material that connects the tongue of the boot directly to the upper along the opening where the laces run. Having a gusset along your instep keeps water and debris out because it can't slip through the gap and get into your boots.
• Adjustable Lace Up Closure - Allows for easy and secure adjustments for when you're on the go.