Testers also lauded the Nucleo High II GTX for having best-in-test traction. To that end, the Nucleo High II GTX is available in wide sizes-a welcome addition this year for those of us with broader feet. The Nucleo High II GTX is trim and snugs the foot more like an approach shoe, allowing for precise steps and edging, which our testers appreciated on alpine hikes that require negotiating the path of least resistance. Its high ankle collar and beefy armor protect tootsies-“no issues wedging my toes between boulders when climbing California’s Mount Ritter,” one tester says-but this is no clunker. Test Results: Make like a mountain goat when you throw on La Sportiva Nucleo High II GTX, a super nimble yet super supportive leather hiking boot that excels on rougher trails and above treeline. Versions: Women's regular, narrow and wide men's regular, narrow and wide
Leather doesn’t vent as well as synthetic materials, so keep these kicks to adventures where pruny feet won’t cause too many issues. A waterproof membrane seals out water, but-paired with a burly leather upper-comes with a trade-off: breathability. Lowa uses a Vibram® outsole that combines softer (read: stickier) rubber with a multidirectional lug pattern, which makes the Renegade at home on rocky and dusty trails. A snug heel cup and spacious toe box make most hikers happy, especially on longer backpacking trips when feet can change size due to swelling. Our testers carried up to 50 pounds of pack weight without stressing about their feet. Not only does the bouncy midsole feel supremely comfortable, but it also offers enough support for hefty weekend loads. Called DuraPU®, the proprietary midsole returns to its original shape when you put pressure on it, offering welcome cushion and “a little bounce to your step,” one editor says. It feels light and springy like a running shoe, but it’s far more durable. Lowa has hidden a surprisingly cushy polyurethane (PU) midsole inside the Renegade. It all starts with the out-of-the-box comfort, so you’ll feel good wearing these puppies for the long haul. Everything about the venerable Lowa Renegade GTX Mid was designed with backpacking in mind. Test Results: Working for the weekend? Consider this your one-stop boot.
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There is a pair of boots for everyone on this list-so what are you waiting for? It’s time to treat your feet.įind our quick recommendations here or read on for the full reviews. They excel when you’re hauling a big load, when you’re scaling mountains, when you’re day hiking, when you’re crushing miles, when you want an option made with recycled materials and more. The eight boots on this list meld high-tech materials with time-tested designs to give you the best support, protection and comfort money can buy at REI Co-op. Because when you swap out sore arches, blistered heels and swollen toes for happy feet, any trek-whether it’s a quick jaunt on your backyard trail or a multiday epic in a remote corner of the backcountry-becomes a wholly more blissful experience.
It’s time to pick your most important hiking partner: your boots.
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