The waterproof boot test

Article Abstract:

Lightweight waterproof hiking boots need to fit well, keep the foot dry and protect the sole. Ten boots are rated on a scale of one to five, and four received an overall 4.5 rating. These include the Adidas Trekker at $175, the Asolo AFX 570 at $200 and others. Weight, fit, durability and other factors are each rated.

Adidas Trekker (Boots), Asolo AFX 570 (Boots), Hi-Tec Davos (Boots), Merrell Blazer GTX (Boots), Nike Superdome (Boots), Raichle Tenzing (Boots), Tecnica Leopard (Boots), Timberland Waterproof Trail Boot(Boots), Vasque (Boots)

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Boots for all occasions

Article Abstract:

The One Sport Moraine ($199) and Tecnica Gressoney ($195) boots garnered the highest overall ratings and were superior in areas such as weight, water-proofness, and on and off-trail performance. Criteria for selecting the boots tested included full-grain leather upper and prices of $200 or less.

Merrell M2 Superlight (Boots), Asolo Globaline (Boots), Garmont Trail (Boots), Low Scout (Boots), Salomon Authentic 8 (Boots), Tecnica Gressoney (Boots), Vasque Super Hiker II (Boots)

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Hide & feet; leather boots are lighter and better than ever

Article Abstract:

Eleven hiking boots are rated, and the favorite is the $140 pair of Asolo AFX 530. Durability, weight, stability, price, fit, upper, sole and overall are the categories, and each is rated on a scale of one to five. The Asolo boots rated a five in four categories.

Danner Mountain Spirit (Boots), Vasque Newbrier (Boots), Rockport XCS (Boots), Asolo AFX 530 (Boots), Hi-Tec Katahdin (Boots), Merrell Explorer (Boots), One Sport Tarn (Boots), Raichle Helvetica (Boots), Salomon Authentic 5 (Boots), Tecnica Acadia GTX (Boots), Timberland Waterproof Euro Hiker (Boots)

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