Columbia Newton Alpine Low Hiking Shoe - Women's Oxford Tan/Foxglove, 10.0

"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I wore the Newton Alpine Low Hiking Shoe on a technical day hike with a lot of scrambling and a few stream crossings. My feet stayed dry the entire time, and the rubber rand took repeated rock strikes without scuffing through. The midsole surprised me — there's real cushioning here for a shoe this low-profile. I'd reach for these on any long day out.""Some trails don't care how prepared we are — the rock is loose, the creek is higher than expected, and the weather has its own agenda. Columbia's Newton Alpine Low Hiking Shoe is built for exactly that kind of day. The waterproof bootie construction keeps the foot sealed against crossings and sustained rain, while the suede upper shrugs off the abrasive contact that eats through softer materials mile by mile. The rubber rand wraps the base of the shoe where roots and rock edges do their worst, and metal hardware holds the lacing system under the pressure of steep, loaded descents. The midsole cushions the heel and distributes impact across the forefoot so hard landings don't compound over the course of a long day, and forefoot flex grooves let the shoe move with the foot instead of against it. The lugged outsole grips wet rock and loose dirt without hesitation. At 13. 9 oz, the Newton Alpine Low Hiking Shoe is light enough to disappear between the trailhead and summit."

Price: $119.99 from Backcountry