Columbia Peakfreak Low OutDry
If you want to move very fast and light over moderate terrain and you have medium or wider feet, Columbia’s Peakfreak would be worth considering.
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Wolverine Pulsar ICS
The Wolverine Pulsar is a fairly burly but comfortable hiking shoe suitable for rough conditions and moderate pack loads. The customization from the gel-disc heel insert is more effective in addressing mild pronation or supination than changing the overall firmness of the sole, and it adds weight and cost.
Vasque Mantra 2.0 GTX
The Mantra 2.0 is best for comfort-minded hikers in cool and wet climes, but only short forays in the rough stuff: the soft-flexing construction doesn’t provide enough support when the going gets tough.
Scarpa Boostic
The Scarpa Boostic is a serious contender for our favorite top-shelf climbing shoe. Comfortable yet high-performing, the Boostic is an edging titan on everything from low-angle rock to extreme overhangs, with excellent smearing and features appreciated on the most difficult redpoints. A real winner.
Lowa Focus GTX Mid
Lowa’s Focus GTX is a waterproof/breathable nubuck and mesh, medium-low volume hiking and backpacking boot for ambitious day hikes or backpacking with moderate loads.
Vasque Taku GTX
Vasque’s Taku is a medium-high volume waterproof/breathable nubuck light hiking boot.
Hi Tec Sierra Lite WP
Hi Tec’s Sierra Lite WP is a medium-high volume, nylon-mesh and nubuck, waterproof/breathable mid-height boot for light hiking.
Helly Hansen Enigma
The Helly Hansen Enigma is a heavily insulated, full-featured snowsports jacket with a stretchy shell and mix of synthetic (Primaloft) and down insulation.
Mountainforce Park Down Jacket
A heavily insulated, full-featured snowsports jacket with a stretchy shell and stuffed with 800-fill down.
Flylow Iceman
The Flylow Iceman is a 700-fill down, heavily insulated jacket encased in a hard shell for the coldest conditions.
Spyder Rocket Down Jacket
The Spyder Rocket Down Jacket is a heavily insulated, 700-fill down ski-oriented jacket for the coldest conditions.
Patagonia Rubicon Down Jacket
The Patagonia Rubicon Down is a heavily insulated, 700-fill down jacket outfitted with ski-specific features for the coldest conditions.