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Gear Guide 2013: Heavy Duty Boots

The toughest, burliest of boots.



Best Ankle Support: Oboz Wind River II Heavy Duty Boots



Big-load Comfort: Lowa Camino GTX Flex Heavy Duty Boots



Pronator’s Pick: Ecco BIOM Hike 1.1 Heavy Duty Boots



Nimble: Crispi Ascent Plus GTX Heavy Duty Boots



Ultralight: Mammut Mercury Advanced GTX

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