Best work boots, hiking boots & workwear, according to AI

Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 1,377 AI responses · See how Parse measures this

Work Boots, Hiking Boots & Workwear

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Best Work Boots, Hiking Boots & Workwear, According to ChatGPT & Google AI | Parse

#	Brand	What AI says	Mention rate
1	ThorogoodSurged to #1, praised for USA-made quality and wedge-sole comfort.	Surged to #1, praised for USA-made quality and wedge-sole comfort.	39%
2	Red Wing ShoesA top heritage brand, especially for stylish and durable leather boots.	A top heritage brand, especially for stylish and durable leather boots.	37%
3	TimberlandFallen from the top spot; now mainly recommended for hiking boots.	Fallen from the top spot; now mainly recommended for hiking boots.	32%
4	DannerStrongly recommended for firefighter station boots and rugged workwear.	Strongly recommended for firefighter station boots and rugged workwear.	31%
5	Wolverine		28%
6	Brunt WorkwearFrequently cited as a durable and stylish value pick for work boots.	Frequently cited as a durable and stylish value pick for work boots.	26%
7	KEENA top choice for hiking and general work, noted for comfort.	A top choice for hiking and general work, noted for comfort.	23%
8	HAIXThe undisputed leader in AI recommendations for specialized firefighter station boots.	The undisputed leader in AI recommendations for specialized firefighter station boots.	19%
9	Ariat		19%
10	MerrellDominant recommendation for budget-friendly waterproof hiking boots, especially the Moab model.	Dominant recommendation for budget-friendly waterproof hiking boots, especially the Moab model.	18%
11	Columbia SportswearA top budget-friendly choice for waterproof hiking, especially the Newton Ridge model.	A top budget-friendly choice for waterproof hiking, especially the Newton Ridge model.	17%
12	Vibram		15%
13	Carhartt		15%
14	Nick's BootsA new high-end recommendation for premium, handmade firefighter station boots.	A new high-end recommendation for premium, handmade firefighter station boots.	14%
15	Redback Boots		13%
16	CAT Footwear		12%
17	Rocky Boots		9%
18	JK Boots		9%
19	GORE-TEX		9%
20	Salomon		7%
21	5.11 Tactical		7%
22	Southwest Boot Company		6%
23	Carolina Shoe		6%
24	Thursday Boot Company		6%
25	Blundstone		6%
26	adidas		5%
27	White's Boots		5%
28	REI Co-op		5%
29	Belleville Boot Company		5%
30	L.L.Bean		5%
31	Ozark Trail		5%
32	Tecovas		5%
33	Boot Barn		5%
34	Georgia Boot		5%
35	La Sportiva		4%
36	Skechers		4%
37	The Fire Center		4%
38	Oboz Footwear		4%
39	The North Face		3%
40	Irish Setter Boots		3%
41	Walmart		3%
42	STC Footwear		3%
43	Caterpillar		3%
44	Ridgecut		3%
45	TheFireStore		3%
46	Under Armour		3%
47	Blauer		3%
48	Mountain Warehouse		3%
49	KeenA top choice for hiking and general work, noted for comfort.	A top choice for hiking and general work, noted for comfort.	3%
50	Honeywell Home		2%
51	Hawx Boots		2%
52	BruntWork		2%
53	Hawx		2%
54	Muck Boot Company		2%
55	Twisted X		2%
56	LION Protects		2%
57	Chippewa Boots		2%
58	Tractor Supply		2%
59	Orthofeet		2%
60	New Balance		2%
61	Original S.W.A.T.		2%
62	Backcountry		2%
63	Nortiv8		2%
64	Fire-Dex		2%
65	Globe		2%
66	Blue Tongue		1%
67	Galls		1%
68	Goodyear		1%
69	Wesco Boots		1%
70	Dr. Martens		1%
71	Kenetrek		1%
72	Fire Etc		1%
73	Amazon		1%
74	Hector Maden		<1%
75	Camel City Mill		<1%
76	RockRooster Footwear		<1%
77	Sorel		<1%
78	Hi-Tec		<1%
79	Dick's Sporting Goods		<1%
80	DEWALT		<1%
81	Duluth Trading Company		<1%
82	Scheels		<1%
83	Everboots		<1%
84	Eddie Bauer		<1%
85	Sierra Trading Post		<1%
86	Etsy		<1%
87	Mountaineer Journey		<1%
88	GearJunkie		<1%
89	Double-H Boots		<1%
90	Anchortex Corporation		<1%
91	North 40 Outfitters		<1%
92	Frank's Boots		<1%
93	Academy Sports + Outdoors		<1%
94	LOWA		<1%
95	Shoes For Crews		<1%
96	Altra		<1%
97	Vasque		<1%
98	Cody James		<1%
99	AdTec Footwear		<1%
100	HOKA		<1%