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- Salewa Men's Mountain Trainer Lite Shoes
- Salewa Women's Mountain Trainer Lite Shoes
- KEEN - PYRENEES MENS - 11 - Syrup
- Salewa Women's Dropline Hiking Shoes in Field Green/Fluorescent Coral, Size 6.5
- MERRELL - FORESTBOUND MID WP MENS - 11 - Cloudy
- TECNICA - PLASMA S WMNS - 7 - Black Deep Fiori
- COLUMBIA - TRAILSTORM MID WTRPRF M - 10 - REGULAR - Graphite, Creek
- KEEN - TARGHEE MID WP - 8 - Steel Grey/Wasabi
Salewa Men's Mountain Trainer Lite Shoes
The stiffer nylon makes this more support while hiking on uneven rocks and roots. Rubber toe to keep them from getting banged up on rocks. Good protection.













Salewa Women's Mountain Trainer Lite Shoes
This is a sturdy hiking shoe that is on the stiffer side, perfect for someone moving from a boot to a shoe or someone who just likes a supportive, burly trail shoe. Capable of off trail travel and rugged, rocky, wet terrain; it's especially lightweight for the support it provides. It has POMOCA rubber outsole, the same rubber trusted by many expert alpinists and ski mountaineers on their boots and ski skins. A Gore-Tex waterproof membrane makes for unrivaled waterproof comfort while still allowing excellent breathability.

KEEN - PYRENEES MENS - 11 - Syrup
Designed for longer backpacking trips in mind, comfort is at the forefront of the Pyrenees. Dual density compression molded EVA midsole is going to keep your feet from fatiguing over the course of putting miles behind you. 4mm multi directional lugs on the outsole give you optimal traction when the terrain gets a bit more variable. As well as KEEN.DRY waterproof breathable membrane and waterproof nubuck leather upper, you'll be dry and comfy throughout your excursions!

A blend of all-leather construction with waterproofing durability. A classic boot built for long distances.

Salewa Women's Dropline Hiking Shoes in Field Green/Fluorescent Coral, Size 6.5
This is a great show for everything from fast approaches to longer day hikes. The extra cushion is forgiving and they will keep your feet dry if you encounter rain or wet conditions.

This is a great trail runner/backpacking shoe. Cushy sole, forgiving tread and and an easy on/off quick lace system.

Its water resistant, breathable, and light to keep you covering ground.

MERRELL - FORESTBOUND MID WP MENS - 11 - Cloudy
Designed with comfort at the forefront of this endurance-ready boot, the removable contoured insole gives you a ton of flexibility and support along with the molded nylon arch shank. This boot features a lightweight EVA foam midsole to keep weight down while keeping support and comfort high. Merrell's sticky rubber outsole has adaptable traction with 5mm lugs to ensure that even the most technical terrain can't stand in your way.

TECNICA - PLASMA S WMNS - 7 - Black Deep Fiori
No break in needed for these hiking shoes. They are lightweight and offer great traction. These hiking shoes features a CAS (custom adaptive shape) uppers and footbed which are heat-moldable for the perfect fit.

No break in needed for these hiking shoes. They are lightweight and offer great traction. These hiking shoes feature CAS (custom adaptive shape) uppers and footbed which are heat-moldable for the perfect fit.

COLUMBIA - TRAILSTORM MID WTRPRF M - 10 - REGULAR - Graphite, Creek
This shoe provides waterproofing, as well as breathability with it's Omni-tech technology. The Techlite+ cushioning provides not only comfort, but stability as well, giving you all day support and comfort! The rubber sole will also provide you with great traction in wet and dry conditions!

KEEN - TARGHEE MID WP - 8 - Steel Grey/Wasabi
Great for youths hiking with a lighter load in a wet environment. Ready for the East Coast, and the seasons it brings along! Breathable for warmer days, and durable enough for rough east coast terrains.

Great for hiking with a lighter load in a wet environment.

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