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- Summer hiking shoes Keen Voyageur Low *Est. $100
- Waterproof hiking shoes Keen Targhee II Mid *Est. $130
- Budget light hiking boots Hi-Tec Altitude IV *Est. $90
- Lightweight hiking boots Kayland Zephyr *Est. $190
- Heavy-duty leather backpacking boots Asolo PowerMatic 200 GV *Est. $275
- Women's hiking boots Asolo Stynger Gtx *Est. $200
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Lightweight hiking boots
- Breathable eVent waterproofing
- Excellent traction, support
- Reasonably light
- Not for very wide feet
These award-winning hiking boots aren't easy to find at retailers, but comparison tests rank them at the top for traction, support and comfort. The eVent lining is considered the most breathable type of waterproofing, and tests show these boots really do keep feet dry. They're rated for pack loads up to 50 pounds, so they're fine for backpacking as well as day hikes. If your budget doesn't run this high for boots, however, consider the well-reviewed Hi-Tec Altitude IV (*Est. $85).
These boots are too new to have accumulated owner-written reviews, but we found excellent comparison tests at Backpacker magazine, where the Kayland Zephr wins the 2009 Editors' Choice award. A separate video review at the affiliated TheBackPacker.tv shows the boots in action.
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The Kayland Zephyr light hikers earn the 2009 Editors' Choice award from the backpacking magazine that tests more hiking boots than any other. Editors praise the Kayland Zephr on all counts, noting that the eVent lining is waterproof but breathable, that the lacing system adjusts the width without pressure points and that traction is excellent.
Review: 2009 Editors' Choice: Kayland Zephr Boot Review, Editors of Backpacker Magazine, April 2009
This video review by two women hikers demonstrates the Kayland Zephr boots in action on a wet, muddy hike in Wales - on slippery rock slopes and rugged terrain. The reviewers say the boots are extremely waterproof and provide superb support, but feel reasonably light.
Review: Kayland Zephr Boots, Editors of TheBackPacker.tv
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