Comfort The first thing that testers noticed about the Vasque Saga GTX was that it felt more like a comfortable light hiker than a rigid backpacking boot. In contrast to all of the other boots in this test, the Saga GTX is made of more mesh than nubuck leather which contributes to its flexible, lightweight Read more ›
Comfort The Scarpa Kailash Trek GTX is a fairly comfortable boot overall without any glaring comfort issues. Testers initially thought that the boot felt like a rigid backpacking boot but with enough padding to be comfortable for long days on the trail. This boot has a fairly standard fit which might not be the best Read more ›
Comfort Testers loved the feel of the Quest 4D 3 from initial impressions trying it on at a trailhead parking lot, all the way to the end of a multi-day backpacking trip. This boot uses plenty of cushioning to provide all-day comfort that makes this a great choice for trips where a comfortable boot is Read more ›
Comfort Testers initially liked the feel of the Salewa MTN Trainer Mid GTX when first trying them on, but unfortunately, that was not the case at the conclusion of a 5-day backpacking trip. After a few hours of use, testers noticed that the MTN Trainer Mid GTX caused some significant rubbing on the back of Read more ›
Comfort The Oboz Windriver III initially felt pretty comfortable right out of the box but were a noticeably tighter fit compared to other models from Oboz which are known to be roomy in the toe box. This boot is intended for a medium volume foot and testers didn’t have any problems with rubbing but wouldn’t Read more ›
This is one of the most versatile boots in the test: i.e. it’s at ease on everyday cruiser hikes but has enough muscle to handle rough terrain or longer treks. It’s super supportive on steep downhills, has great control, and is very stable on rocks.
This is one of the most versatile boots in the test: i.e. it’s at ease on everyday cruiser hikes but has enough muscle to handle rough terrain or longer treks. It’s super supportive on steep downhills, has great control, and is very stable on rocks.
This is one of the most versatile boots in the test: i.e. it’s at ease on everyday cruiser hikes but has enough muscle to handle rough terrain or longer treks. It’s super supportive on steep downhills, has great control, and is very stable on rocks.
This is one of the most versatile boots in the test: i.e. it’s at ease on everyday cruiser hikes but has enough muscle to handle rough terrain or longer treks. It’s super supportive on steep downhills, has great control, and is very stable on rocks.
This is one of the most versatile boots in the test: i.e. it’s at ease on everyday cruiser hikes but has enough muscle to handle rough terrain or longer treks. It’s super supportive on steep downhills, has great control, and is very stable on rocks.
This is one of the most versatile boots in the test: i.e. it’s at ease on everyday cruiser hikes but has enough muscle to handle rough terrain or longer treks. It’s super supportive on steep downhills, has great control, and is very stable on rocks.
This is one of the most versatile boots in the test: i.e. it’s at ease on everyday cruiser hikes but has enough muscle to handle rough terrain or longer treks. It’s super supportive on steep downhills, has great control, and is very stable on rocks.