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- Salewa Men's Mountain Trainer Lite Mid GORE-TEX® Shoes
- Salewa Men's Mountain Trainer Lite Shoes
- Keen - Mens Durand II Mid WP - Cascade Brown/Gargoy 11 Wide
- Salewa Men's Wildfire Edge Shoes
- Salewa Men's Alp Trainer 2 Mid GORE-TEX® Shoes
- MERRELL - FORESTBOUND MID WP MENS - 11.5 - Cloudy
- La Sportiva Men's TX4
- Salewa Men's Mountain Trainer Lite GORE-TEX® Shoes
- COLUMBIA - TRAILSTORM MID WTRPRF M - 9 - REGULAR - Graphite, Creek
Salewa Men's Mountain Trainer Lite Mid GORE-TEX® Shoes
Great for moving fast in the mountains, while being supported. It's constructed of lightweight, but strong materials to transform you into a mountain goat!

Great, fully supportive synthetic design with a GORE-TEX liner - fully waterproof and highly supportive.













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.

Keen - Mens Durand II Mid WP - Cascade Brown/Gargoy 11 Wide
This hiking boot has all the features to make it a top of the line boot - waterproofing, breathable mesh, Vibram sole, EVA footbed with arch support, and more! At 2lbs 12oz, these are the heaviest option I've given you.

Salewa Men's Wildfire Edge Shoes
Trail running style performance from a stiff and capable shoe with precise lacing system and fit for staying light and no nonsense on the trail.

Salewa Men's Alp Trainer 2 Mid GORE-TEX® Shoes
The Alp Trainer 2 Mid's are equipped with a GORE-TEX Extended Comfort membrane providing more longevity out of the waterproof and breathable upper. Salewa's Multi Fit Footbed Plus features interchangeable layers to fine tune fit and volume! An improved Vibram Alpine Hiking outsole is exclusive to Salewa, and boasts unparalleled traction in virtually any conditions when out on the trail.

MERRELL - FORESTBOUND MID WP MENS - 11.5 - 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.

La Sportiva Men's TX4
Well-rounded shoe for backpacking, daily wear, trail running etc.

Salewa Men's Mountain Trainer Lite GORE-TEX® Shoes
Great for hikes of any length, these waterproof, durable hiking shoes are super lightweight at just 15oz! The light weight of these shoes makes them super comfortable for long days, and the EVA midsole provides cushioning and support.

Gore-Tex waterproofing tech, durable material for trail running, and great grip for any surface. These trail runners can handle any conditions, and their light weight makes them perfect for long days.

COLUMBIA - TRAILSTORM MID WTRPRF M - 9 - 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!

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