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- Breathable eVent waterproofing
- Memory-foam insole
- Gender-specific athletic lasts
- Lightweight
- Maximum pack load only 25 lbs.
- Available only in medium width
- Not as durable as leather boots
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questionable durability, March 14, 2009Our Sources
1. Backpacker MagazineDetails/Subscribe
Based on extensive field tests that compare dozens of new hiking boots, Backpacker magazine's 2008 Gear Guide issue recommends the Hi-Tec V-Lite Radar II Event Low as the best buy among hiking shoes for loads up to about 25 pounds.
Review: 2008 Gear Guide, Editors of Backpacker magazine, March 2008
2. RunningTimes.comDetails/Subscribe
This expert review finds the shoe more a hiking than a trail-running shoe, though it's good for both. One tester reports satisfaction using it for a three-day backpacking trip, with special praise for the waterproofing.
Review: Trail Shoe: Hi-Tec V-Lite Radar II eVent Low, Adam W. Chase, Dec. 2008
The handful of owners reviewing the V-Lite Radar II shoe here are all enthusiastic, praising the memory-foam insole, the waterproofing and the great traction.
Review: Hi-Tec V-Lite Radar II Event Low, Contributors to OnlineShoes.com
4. Cabelas.com
The sole owner-written review here reports that the author wears them for fishing trips, since they're waterproof even when fully submerged.
Review: Hi-Tec Men's V-Lite Radar eVENT Low Hiker, Contributors to Cabelas.com
5. Zappos.com
This owner-written review gives the Hi-Tec V-Lite Radar II perfect scores for appearance, comfort and overall value. The author says it took a few days to break them in, but now they're comfortable for 10-mile hikes.
Review: Hi-Tec V-Lite Radar II Low, April 2009
This brief owner-written review praises the Hi-Tec V-Lite Radar hiking shoes for their comfort and traction, finding them comfortable enough for everyday wear.
Review: Hi-Tec V-Lite Radar Event Low Reviews, Contributors to Buzzillions.com
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