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Gear Guide 2011: Mid Duty Boots

Two of BACKPACKER's 14 Editors' Choice Award winners fall into this all-purpose hiking boot category.

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Editors’ Choice 2011: TrekSta Evolution Mid GTX



Cushy Comfort: SCARPA Terra GTX/Luna GTX



Fastpacker: Montrail Mountain Masochist MID GTX



For Women: Ahnu Montara



For Men: Garmont Zenith Hike GTX



Most Versatile: AKU Suiterra Suede GTX



Editors’ Choice 2011: Salewa ALP Trainer Mid GTX



Classic Leather: Vasque Bitterroot GTX



See all boot reviews from the 2011 Gear Guide

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