Best for: Four-season use in rugged conditions Plusses: Hard wearing, well made, reasonable valueMinuses: Boxy fit, heavy when wet 1700g Features: This more traditional-style boot has full-grain leather uppers with minimal seams and a full protective rubber rand. There’s a waterproof/breathable membrane and a fast-drying lining of leather and synthetic. The generous PU midsole is […]
About the author
Mark Watson
Wilderness gear editor Mark Watson divides his workdays between graphic design, writing and photography. His passion for tramping, climbing, cycling and storytelling has taken him all over Aotearoa and the world in search of great trails, perfect moves and epic light. He has published four books and his photographs have featured in numerous publications. Especially motivated by long distance travel, he has tramped Te Araroa and cycled from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego.
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