I’ve been in the market for some new hiking boots and recently stumbled upon the Nortiv 8 Armadillo 2. Priced at around $50, they are currently a best-seller on Amazon garnering a 4.3-star rating (out of 5) from some 17,000-plus users.
The name may not roll off the tongue but these puppies — excuse me, armadillos — promise top-notch traction and comfort in a mostly waterproof design. Still, $50 seems a tad inexpensive for a pair of supposedly high-quality boots — most of the models in our 2023 Best Hiking Boots guide cost more than $100.
