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Gear Guide 2012: Boots & Trail Runners

Go fast or go far–it all starts with your footwear.


Heavy Duty
Big-trip Boot: Scarpa Kinesis/Mythos Pro GTX Boot

Easy Striding: Asolo Khumbu GV Boot

All-purpose Favorite: Mammut Teton GTX Boot

Gear Guide 2012: More Tester Picks – Heavy Duty Boots/Shoes


Mid Duty
Best Off-trail: Crispi Nevada Legend HTG GTX Boot

Most Breathable: LOWA Khumbu II GTX Boot

Best Support: Danner Mt. Defiance GTX Boot

Off-trail Champ: AKU SL Trek GTX Boot

Superior Weatherproofing: Ahnu Mendocino Boot

Cushy Comfort: Patagonia P26 High Boot

Maximum Stability: Five Ten Pursuit Boot

Gear Guide 2012: More Tester Picks – Mid Duty Boots/Shoes


Light Duty
Killer Traction: adidas Outdoor Terrex Fast R Shoe

Best for Canyoneering: Chaco Ponsul Bulloo Shoe

Hot-weather Hiker: Keen Alamosa Mid Shoe

Burly Protection: The North Face Havoc Mid GTX XCR Boot

All-day Comfort: Teva Forge Pro Mid eVent Leather Shoe

Most Versatile: Salewa Firetail Shoe

Gear Guide 2012: More Tester Picks – Light Duty Boots/Shoes


Click here to see our 2012 Trail Runner picks.


Camp Shoe

Timberland Radler Trail Camp Moc Shoe

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