Trekking in the South Wollo highlands demands footwear that can handle rocky trails, steep ascents, and everything from dry dust to morning dew. We tested five popular hiking boots on the Ambassel trek and ranked them for comfort, grip, durability, and value.
1. Salomon X Ultra 3 — Best overall for highland trekking
2. Merrell Moab 2 — Best budget option
3. La Sportiva TX4 — Best for technical terrain
4. Keen Targhee III — Best for wide feet
5. Columbia Redmond — Best lightweight option
All five performed well, but the Salomon stood out for its grip on the rocky Ambassel trails.
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