Lowa renegade is an excellent hiking boot - Lowa Renegade DLX GTX Mid Hiking Boot - Men's

This boot is excellent for hiking and walking around town. I bought these 1/2 larger than my regular shoes to allow for foot expansion. I put my boots through a great deal of abuse while doing trail building and maintenance, and the leather is holding up well. I waterproof the leather using Huberd's Shoe Grease and, combined with the Gortex liner, they do the trick. However, if you plan on doing backpacking with a heavy load, I recommend either the Lowa Baffin or Zamberlan 960 Guide. These boots will provide the support needed.