Those are both "old school" hiking boots. That is, probably too heavy and stiff for most backpacking. I wore similar boots for years, and I'll bet most of the others on this board did, too. Now most backpackers trying to go light wear either light, flexible boots or low-cut trail runners.

Many people still use heavy boots, though, and they have their place, such as when kicking steps in snow is called for, or (maybe) when carrying a very heavy pack and going off-trail.