I recently got a pair of Danner hiking boots from REI and easily had the most pleasant hiking experience I’ve ever had, in brand new shoes! They are water proof and lightweight but still very durable and capable of handling a rough terrain. The main selling point was that the REI employee told me they have a 100% satisfaction guarantee so if you buy these or any shoes from REI and end up not liking them you can return them for a full refund even if you wore them outside on a hike. I bought and loved them and won’t be making a return but it was so nice to have that peace of mind!