Popular Mechanics - USA (2020-07)

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  1. BEST HIGH-TOP
    HIKING BOOT
    La Sportiva Nucleo
    High GTX $199
    The Nucleo High was
    ready for every obstacle
    we encountered: mossy
    rocks, loose gravel, and
    snow. Its Gore-Tex Sur-
    round waterproof lining
    kept us dry, the large rub-
    ber toe cap prevented
    stubbed digits, and grooves
    on the Vibram Nano sole
    improved traction. All that
    in a svelte, supportive boot
    that excels on backpacking
    missions and short hikes.

  2. BEST VALUE HIKING BOOT
    Timberland
    Mt. Maddsen Mid
    Waterproof $115
    Comfortable from the first
    step, the Mt. Maddsen
    gives you day-hiking chops
    at a price well below what
    you would spend on many
    high-end boots. Hefty lugs
    and a TPU shank offered
    good grip and support
    on wet, rocky, and steep
    passes. We can overlook
    the weight (1 pound, 3.2
    ounces, men’s 12) given
    how well the EVA midsole
    cushioned our footfalls.

  3. BEST MID-CUT HIKING BOOT
    Danner Trail 2650
    GTX Mid $180
    When the going gets
    muddy, reach for the Trail

  4. The waterproof
    Gore-Tex membrane is
    complemented by perfo-
    rations in the suede upper
    that made the boot more
    breathable than similar
    models. With Vibram’s
    460 sole, we didn’t worry
    about slipping. Plus, a rub-
    ber bulge on the back—part
    of Danner’s EXO Heel Sys-
    tem—locked our foot in for
    blister-free hiking.


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