Best BUDGET or Best BRAND . . . Which Boot is Better?

When it comes to hiking boots, which is better - the best for $50, or the best for $250? Here I compare Amazon's highest rated budget boot (Nortiv8's Armadillo II) with the boot Outdoor Gear Lab voted Best Waterproof Boot for Men (La Sportiva's Nucleo High II GTX). Spoiler: The La Sportiva is a better boot! The real question, though, is: Is it 5x better??? 0:00 Best Budget or Best Brand? 1:00 Why Compare These Hiking Boots? 1:31 Specs and Features: La Sportiva Nucleo High II GTX 3:04 Specs and Features: Nortiv8's Armadillo II 3:51 Performance Comparison 4:18 Comfort and Protection 4:35 Waterproofing and Breathability 5:33 Trail Feel and Traction 6:27 La Sportiva Lacing Issue 6:57 Who is Each Boot For? 8:17 Conclusion ----- LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO ----- Nortiv8 Armadillo 2 Boots (5% off code： ARMADILLO) - https://shrsl.com/48in5 Nortiv8 Armadillo 2 Boots (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/3PQen9e La Sportiva Nucleo High II GTX Boot - https://amzn.to/3RVQQWW Outdoor Gear Review - https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/topics/shoes-and-boots/best-hiking-boots LIKE and SUBSCRIBE and CLICK the BELL for #camping, #hiking, #backpacking, and the gear that goes with it! Using these product links helps this channel grow at no cost to you. THANKS! GET MY FREE BACKPACKING CHECKLIST: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/2021/03/12/hiking-backpacking-checklist MY HIKING GEAR: https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com/my-hiking-gear BLOG - https://www.BackcountryPilgrim.com INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/backcountrypilgrim/ ----- MUSIC ----- Intro/Outro Music: "Happiness" Composer: Benjamin Tissot Standard License certificate #2232653 from bensound.com. ES_Fire and Bones - Biddy Sullivan - https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/WsLnW43cg4/ ES_Never Thought (Instrumental Version) - Roots and Recognition - https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/KCPyXBqRtz/ ES_Increase Dosage - American Legion - https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/QwOJXXHztg/