The durable, treaded outsoles are all the rave of the shoe, but another important Fivefinger element is the breathable fabric on the upper. Coconut Active Carbon is a natural, fibrous material that offers an air-like characteristic.
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We encountered quite a bit of water near the falls as one would imagine, Nubok is water resistant and while the water marks are apparent on this leather, they disappear completely when they become dry.
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The Wolverine Terrain Mid is a perfect example of a moderately light hiking boot that can handle difficult terrain and comes with lots of great features at an affordable price.
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The Kayland Hunter USA is used by the U.S. Special Forces in Afghanistan, but also works well for backpackers looking for a comfortable boot that’s perfect for long treks and optimum traction.
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Like a wide variety of Five Ten shoes, the Dome trail runners use Stealth technology, which provides the runner with protection against rough or uneven surfaces by absorbing shock unlike any other material. This comes to the runner’s attention where offending materials like sharp rocks barely register to the runner’s foot.
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This lightweight women’s trail shoe from La Sportiva, offers exceptional comfort from flex points built into the shoe, that are unique to La Sportiva.
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You can see the black high wall rubber rand shoring up the sides of the boot and the heavy-duty truss structure at the heel. All these components, and decades of experience in building mountaineering boots, are evident in the LOWA Cevedale GTX.
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The Quest 4D GTX is based off Solomon’s trail running shoe, so it is light but has internal 4D chassis mid-sole that offers a rigid structural support to prevent twisting and provide stability.
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Timberland’s All Mountain Inferno Mid hybrid hiking boot is the perfect lightweight shoe for fast hikers wanting additional support from a mid-ankle design.
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