Hiking Boots & Shoes: warranties compared
6 brands. We read every warranty so you don't have to. Checked through October 2026.
6 of 6 brands cover hiking boots & shoes in full for one year or less. The longest full coverage is 1 year, from Danner. 5 brands keep some parts covered after full coverage ends.
Every brand, side by side
- 1Danner21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 2Lowa15/100Full: NonePartial: to 2 yearsPartial covers: Whole product
- 3Ascend13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole product
- 4KEEN13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Footwear
- 5Oboz13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole product
- 6Vasque13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole product
From each maker's published warranty. “Unverified” means we couldn't confirm the terms on the maker's own site. How we rate warranties
What these warranties often leave out
- Normal wear and tear5 of 6 brands
- Cracks2 of 6 brands
- Accidental breaks and misuse1 of 6 brands
- Scratches, dents and looks1 of 6 brands
- Tears1 of 6 brands
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for hiking boots & shoes.
- evoPacific Northwest and Mountain West storesMost items366 days
- TargetTarget Owned Brand clothing and shoes365 days
- BackcountryMost items90 days from delivery
- REIMost items90 days
- WalmartMost items90 days
- Big 5 Sporting GoodsWestern US storesMost items90 days
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- ScheelsMidwest and Mountain West storesMost items90 days
- Academy Sports + OutdoorsMost items60 days
- Bass Pro ShopsMost items60 days
- Cabela'sMost items60 days
- Shoe CarnivalMost items60 days
- ZapposMost items60 days from delivery
- Sportsman's WarehouseMost items30 days
- Sun & Ski SportsTexas and Southeast storesMost items30 days
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for hiking boots & shoes where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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Questions shoppers ask
Which brand of hiking boots & shoes has the best warranty?
On paper, Danner scores highest, with 1 year of full coverage.
Is a long warranty on hiking boots & shoes really that long?
Often not for the whole product. Many longer warranties cover only certain parts after the first year or two, and you usually pay for the labor. The bars above show full and partial coverage separately.
Do I need to register to get the warranty?
None of the 6 brands require registration for their basic coverage. Registering can still get you recall notices. Keep your receipt either way.
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