Hiking Boots

2008 Winter Buyer's Guide Hiking Boots Reviews

Kayland Apex Trail	$160
Ulu Crow Rabbit	$180
Lowa Echo GTX	$165
Asolo Elysium GTX	$160
TSL Nordic Race	$259
La Sportiva Ultranord GTX-XCR	$125
Hi-Tec V-Lite Recon Mid eVent	$125

2006 Buyer's Guide Hiking Boots Reviews

Lowa Jannu Lo Gear of the Year	$125
Tecnica Prima Mid GTX-XCR Killer Value	$119
Zamberlan 140 Paso	$95
Montrail CTC Mid XCR	$140
Aku Energy Mid XCR	$125
Scarpa Enigma XCR	$129
Vasque Kota	$90
Merrell Passage Ventilator	$100
Five Ten Prodigy	$90
Columbia Skamania Pass	$120

2005 Buyer's Guide Hiking Boots Reviews

Garmont Eclipse XCR Gear of the Year	$120
Hi-Tec Vector Killer Value	$75
Vasque Breeze Low	$90
Lowa Renegade II GTX Lo	$145

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The Gear Guy on Hiking Boots

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• What’s the story with Vibram soles? What’s so special about them?
• Do hiking boots made with fabric uppers offer enough ankle support?
• Is there a real difference between men’s and women’s boots?
• Does the newest generation of light hiking boots really cut it on the trail?
• Which mid-weight women’s hiking boots are best for dayhikes?
• How much weight can I comfortably carry while hiking in a mid-weight boot?

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