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Leki Xplore XT S

Written by: Christopher Cogley

Black Diamond’s Guide Gloves are a long cuff glove with a nylon/goat leather shell and removable waterproof and wool liner. 

Korkers Darkhorse Wading Boot

Written by: Dan Nelson

Korkers Darkhorse Wading Boots take full advantage of several of the best innovations in the category, making them the most advanced boots in the class. And in this case, advanced innovations add up to peak performance and functionality. Korkers offers exceptional fit, in part by offering a wider range of sizes than any other brand. Read more ›

Orvis Ultralight Wading Boot

Written by: Dan Nelson

The Orvis Ultralight Wading Boot offers solid performance with significantly less weight than any other boot in this class. The Ultralight features a mid-height design with a hiking boot-like fit. Indeed, we ended up hiking several miles in a pair of Ultralights to get into some remote rivers in Olympic National Park and the boots Read more ›

Redington Prowler Wading Boot

Written by: Dan Nelson

The Redington Prowler Wading Boot with rubber soles drew solid praise from testers as a good work-horse boot. (Note: a felt-soled version is also available but was not tested here). The Prowlers failed to earn top marks in any performance category but stayed just close enough to the top in most categories to earn the Read more ›

Hodgman Aesis H-Lock Wading Boot

Written by: Dan Nelson

The Hodgman Aesis H-Lock Wading Boots offer a great option for anglers who venture into a wide variety of fishing environments. The stout, supportive uppers give great ankle protection in rough terrain, while the interchangeable outsoles provide solid traction options for everything from slick rocks in fast-moving rivers, to steep pebble slopes in tidal waters. Read more ›

Salomon Sense Ride GTX

Written by: Jason Brozek

The Hoka One One Challenger ATR is a sub-9oz highly cushioned trail shoe built for long distance racing.  It offers a smooth ride at an unbelievable weight and could be Hoka’s best trail running shoe to date.

Inov-8 RocLite 320 GTX

Written by: Jason Brozek

The Hoka One One Challenger ATR is a sub-9oz highly cushioned trail shoe built for long distance racing.  It offers a smooth ride at an unbelievable weight and could be Hoka’s best trail running shoe to date.

Hoka One One Evo Mafate

Written by: Jason Brozek

The Hoka One One Challenger ATR is a sub-9oz highly cushioned trail shoe built for long distance racing.  It offers a smooth ride at an unbelievable weight and could be Hoka’s best trail running shoe to date.

Adidas Terrex CMTK

Written by: Jason Brozek

The Hoka One One Challenger ATR is a sub-9oz highly cushioned trail shoe built for long distance racing.  It offers a smooth ride at an unbelievable weight and could be Hoka’s best trail running shoe to date.

Saucony Xodus ISO 3

Written by: Jason Brozek

The Hoka One One Challenger ATR is a sub-9oz highly cushioned trail shoe built for long distance racing.  It offers a smooth ride at an unbelievable weight and could be Hoka’s best trail running shoe to date.

Brooks Cascadia 13

Written by: Jason Brozek

The Cascadia is a best in class, cushioned trail runner. Yes it weighs 12-oz and has a large heel-to-toe drop, but it has the best balance of performance and cushion of any thicker trail shoe in this class.