Best for all terrain types At a glancePlusses: Lightweight, stiff, comfortable, durable.Minuses: Narrow fit, fiddly to lace. 1104g (m) 932g (w) Features: Suede and durable stretch fabric uppers with a Gore-Tex lining are combined with a Vibram Megagrip sole. The two are unified with Salewa’s 3F system which utilises a thin steel cable to anchor […]
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.
The 2026 Wilderness Outdoor Photographer of the Year competition
Otamatapaio Hut, Oteake Conservation Park
Why we’re putting on weight
A lofty location for Brass Monkey
Dirt bike trial on Tongariro Northern Circuit gets approval
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