SCARPA Crux
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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.
Columbia Sportswear PeakFreak Outdry
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Columbia Sportswear Hoodster OutDry
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Columbia Sportswear Talus Ridge Mid Leather OutDry
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Columbia Sportswear Pathgrinder Mid Omni-Heat OutDry
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Columbia Sportswear Pathgrinder Flash OutDry
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SCARPA Rapid LT
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SCARPA Epic
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SCARPA Epic PRO GTX
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SCARPA Zen
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SCARPA Moraine GTX
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SCARPA Moraine Mid GTX
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SCARPA Minima
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SCARPA Tempo
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SCARPA Spark
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SCARPA Spark GTX
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Gear Review: Timberland Radler Camp Insulated Booties
Camp booties that are light enough for multiday trips, yet warm and grippy enough to leave the hut.
Salewa North America CONDOR EVO GTX
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Salewa North America W's Hike Trainer GTX
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Salewa North America Hike Trainer GTX
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Salewa North America W's Wildfire GTX
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Salewa North America Wildfire GTX
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Salewa North America PRO GUIDE
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Salewa Rapace GTX
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Salewa Firetail GTX
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Salewa AlP Trainer GTX
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Salewa ALP Trainer Mid GTX
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Salewa North America W's MTN Trainer GTX
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Salewa North America MTN Trainer GTX
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Salewa MTN Trainer Mid GTX
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Salewa North America Fire Vent
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Salewa North America W's Fire Vent
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AKU Arriba II Mid GTX
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AKU Arriba II GTX
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Fall/Winter Gear Guide 2012: Footwear
Climb, hike, or run with snow-ready shoes.
Gear Review: Vasque Snowburban/Pow Pow UD Winter Boot
A high-cut winter hiking boot at home on steep slopes and deep snow.
Gear Review: Keen Bryce WP Hiking Boots
Low-cut hiking boots with plenty of support.
Gear Review: Scott eRide Icerunner Trail Running Shoe
Winter trail runners that stick
Gear Review: adidas Terrex Softshell Mid Hiking Boots
Ultralight, cold-weather speed hikers
Gear Review: La Sportiva Omega GTX Hiking Boot
A shoulder-season boot that goes the distance in any terrain.
Gear Review: Scarpa Rebel GTX Carbon Mountaineering Boots
One of the world's lightest mountaineering boots designed by climbing phenom Ueli Steck.
AKU SL Trek GTX
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AKU SL Hike GTX
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AKU SL Sintesi GTX
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AKU Transalpina GTX
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AKU Transalpina LTR GTX
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Gear Review: Danner Roughhouse Mountain Boot
A Gore-Tex-lined boot that handles big loads and deep snow.
Helly Hansen Pace Trail HTXP
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Asolo USA SHIVER GV
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Asolo USA IGUANA GV
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Asolo USA CACTUS GV
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Asolo USA RAMBLA WP
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Asolo USA TRINITY WP
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Asolo USA ELLERY
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Asolo USA MESITA WP
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Asolo USA ATHENA WP
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Asolo USA YUMA WP
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Asolo USA PIUMA
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Asolo USA CREEK WP
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Asolo USA RESTON WP
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Asolo USA ZION WP
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Asolo USA HORIZON GV
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Asolo USA VERTEX GV
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Asolo USA SALYAN
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Asolo USA JUMLA
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Asolo USA MANANG GV
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Asolo USA GANESH GV
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Asolo USA KHUMBU GV
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Asolo FSN 95 Gtx
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Asolo DRIFTER GV
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Asolo TPS 535 V
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Asolo TPS 520GV
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Asolo USA SHIVER
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CHACO USA Dundas Waterproof
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CHACO USA Credence Wool Waterproof
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CHACO USA Rex
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CHACO USA Mighty
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CHACO USA Basin
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CHACO USA Balmer
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CHACO USA Sleet
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