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Summer hiking shoes
Pros: Inexpensive, dry quickly, lightweight (30 oz./pair), protective but well ventilated.
Cons: Not waterproof, little ankle support, mixed reviews for traction, durability.
not avail.
Low-cut shoe
None (draining)
1 lb. 14 oz.
20 lbs.
Leather uppers with polyester mesh ventilation windows; rubber toe guards
Polyester for quick drying
Nonmarking carbon rubber, multidirectional lugs
Yes
M, W
Medium
China
One year
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Waterproof hiking shoes
Pros: Waterproof yet breathable, roomy, rounded toe box, good traction, support for backpacking loads up to about 35 pounds.
Cons: Mixed reviews for durability, sizing seems off for some users, can keep feet too warm, take a long time to dry if they get wet inside.
not avail.
Mid-cut shoe
Proprietary Keen.Dry membrane
2 lbs. 1 oz.
35 lbs.
Waterproofed nubuck leather and flexible nylon mesh; rubber toe guards
Not specified
Nonmarking carbon rubber, multidirectional lugs
Yes
M, W
Medium
China
One year
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Budget light hiking boots
Pros: Low price, excellent traction, comfortable for most, light (1.5 lbs.).
Cons: 90-day warranty, water-resistant, not waterproof.
not avail.
Light hiking boots
Full-grain leather
N/A
Not specified, but probably about 35 lbs.
Full-grain leather
Not specified
N/A
Yes
M.W
Medium
China
90 days
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Lightweight hiking boots
Pros: Breathable eVent waterproofing, excellent traction, support, reasonably light.
Cons: Not for very wide feet.
not avail.
Light hiking boots
eVent Cocona breathable waterproof lining
2 lbs. 7 oz.
50 lbs.
Synthetic: injected cage plus abrasion-resistant fabric
Not specified
Vibram Mars outsole
Yes
M, W
Medium, adjustable by lacing system
Romania
One year
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Heavy-duty leather backpacking boots
Pros: Excellent support, traction, men's come in two widths, waterproof.
Cons: Price, heavy (3.75 lbs.).
not avail.
Midweight leather hiking boots
Gore-Tex membrane
3 lbs. 12 oz.
Not specified, but probably around 40 pounds
Full-grain leather
Not specified
Vibram -- with higher density arch area and high-traction forefoot and heel area
Yes
M, W
Med. and wide for men, med. for women
Romania
One year
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Women's hiking boots
Pros: Comfortable, lightweight (2.5 lbs.), waterproof, breathable, good support, traction.
Cons: Mixed reviews for durability, for women only.
not avail.
Women's light hiking boots
Gore-Tex membrane
2 lbs. 8 oz. (women's pair)
Not specified, but probably about 35 lbs.
Water-resistant suede with Cordura nylon mesh segments
Not specified
Asolo Synchro gomma-PU
Yes
W only
Medium
China
One year