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Footwear
Footwear
Our gear experts test the latest backpacking, trail running, hiking and camping boots and shoes in real trail conditions to help you find the best backcountry footwear to fit your needs. Whether you’re looking for a sturdy boot for stability on rocky trails or a lightweight minimalist trail running shoe, Backpacker has you covered with our comprehensive footwear reviews.
Our gear experts test the latest backpacking, trail running, hiking and camping boots and shoes in real trail conditions to help you find the best backcountry footwear to fit your needs. Whether you’re looking for a sturdy boot for stability on rocky trails or a lightweight minimalist trail running shoe, Backpacker has you covered with our comprehensive footwear reviews.
Gear Review: Esatto Custom Classic Hiker Boots
Is old world craftsmanship and custom fit worth the price?
Gear Review: Pearl Izumi syncroFuel XC Trail Shoe
A trail runner that can handle day hiking with ease
Fall/Winter Gear Guide 2011: Footwear
From snowshoeing boots to winter trail runners and electric boots - we found the best cold-weather footwear for every activity.
Tecnica Spider X-Lite
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Tecnica Inferno X-Lite
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Tecnica Diablo Sprint
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Tecnica Inferno Sprint
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Tecnica Diablo Max
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Tecnica Inferno Max
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Tecnica Dragon Max GTX
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Tecnica Dragon X-Lite
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Tecnica Brezza II
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Tecnica Cyclone Sport Mid
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Tecnica Cyclone III Low GTX
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Tecnica Cyclone III Mid GTX
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Asolo USA SHIVER
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Asolo CHOLATSE TH
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Asolo PUMORI GV
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Asolo DISTANCE
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Asolo POWER MATIC 250GV
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Asolo TPS 520GV
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Asolo TPS 535 V
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Asolo MORAN Gtx
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Asolo BULLET Gtx
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Asolo ADVANCE Gtx
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Asolo ERGO Gtx
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Asolo DRIFTER GV
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Asolo SYNCHRO Gtx
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Asolo ATTIVA GTX
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Asolo FSN 95 Gtx
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Danner, Inc. Crater Rim GTX
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Danner, Inc. SOBO Low
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Danner, Inc. SOBO Low
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Danner, Inc. NOBO GTX Low
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Danner, Inc. NOBO GTX Low
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Danner, Inc. SOBO Mid
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Danner, Inc. SOBO Mid
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Danner, Inc. NOBO GTX Mid
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Danner, Inc. NOBO GTX Mid
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Danner, Inc. Roughhouse Mountain GTX
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Danner, Inc. Rebel Rock GTX
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Inov-8 Roclite 286 GTx
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Danner, Inc. Mt Defiance GTX
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Danner, Inc. Mt Defiance GTX
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Inov-8 Roclite 335 GTX
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inov-8 Roclite 400 GTX
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Asolo USA KHYBER GV
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Asolo USA KHUMBU GV
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Asolo USA GANESH GV
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Ahnu Footwear Woodacre
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Ahnu Footwear Kentfield
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Ahnu Footwear ROCKRIDGE
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Ahnu Footwear SEQUOIA
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Ahnu Footwear Elkridge
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Ahnu Footwear Elkridge Mid
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Ahnu Footwear Orinda
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Ahnu Footwear Sequoia Mid
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Ahnu Footwear Montara
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ECCO Huaraz
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ECCO La Paz GTX
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ECCO La Paz Hi GTX
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ECCO La Paz Lo GTX
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ECCO Dhaka Mid GTX
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ECCO Sayan II Lo GTX
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TrekSta USA Edict
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TrekSta Evolution Mid GTX
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TrekSta Evolution GTX
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TrekSta Kisatchie II
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TrekSta Kobra II GTX
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TrekSta Assault GTX
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TrekSta Evolution II
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Gear Review: Danner Mountain Light II
These boots offer classic style with modern-day comfort -- and they'll last a lifetime.
Mammut Monolith GTX
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Mammut Mamook GTX
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Mammut Nordwand TL
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Mammut Mt. Trail XT GTX Men's
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Mammut Mamook Thermo
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Teva illum 2
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Teva Gnarkosi
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