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La Sportiva Ultra Raptor II Mid GTX

88

Great

$200 $109

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Salomon X Ultra 5 Mid GTX

87

Great

Any colour
$Salomon X Ultra 5 Mid GTX - Asphalt/Aloe/Eden (L477540)$
$Salomon X Ultra 5 Mid GTX - Grey (L491037)$
$Salomon X Ultra 5 Mid GTX - Brown (L491036)$

$185

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Columbia Newton Ridge Plus II Waterproof

84

Good

Any colour

$100 $60

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New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro Mid GTX

81

Good

$180 $87

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Columbia Fairbanks Omni-Heat Boot

87

Great

$130 $62

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Merrell Moab 3 Mid GTX

83

Good

$170 $120

Save 29%

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Altra Olympus 6 Hike Mid GTX

81

Good

$220

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Danner Jag

89

Great

$200 $180

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Hoka Anacapa 2 Mid GTX

79

Decent

$195

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Hoka Anacapa Mid GTX

84

Good

$201

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Hoka Trail Code GTX

82

Good

$180

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Lems Outlander

92

Superb

Out of stock in all 42 shops
Salomon Outpulse Mid GTX

85

Great

Out of stock in all 42 shops
Merrell Moab Speed Mid GTX

77

Decent

Out of stock in all 42 shops

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11.7 oz - 17.5 oz

11.7 oz 17.5 oz
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31 AC - 56 AC

31 AC 56 AC
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0 mm 15 mm
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12N 32N
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0.3 mm - 1.27 mm

0.3 mm 1.27 mm
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4% - 43%

4% 43%
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66 mm - 81 mm

66 mm 81 mm
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88 mm - 99 mm

88 mm 99 mm
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19 mm 31 mm
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28 mm - 39 mm

28 mm 39 mm
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3 mm - 5 mm

3 mm 5 mm
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36% - 60%

36% 60%
Shock absorption
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66 SA - 120 SA

66 SA 120 SA
Toebox height
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22 mm - 34 mm

22 mm 34 mm

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For those who want to keep water droplets away from their feet while retaining a good amount of nimbleness for their hikes, we've reviewed several lightweight waterproof hiking boots that may fit the bill. We test these shoes to bring out the best in them so you'd know how far each one can take you. We review different types of lightweight waterproof hiking boots, including cheap ones, zero-drop pairs, resoleable boots, and footwear with heel brakes.