Danner Mountain 600 EVO 4.5in Boot - Women's Earth Brown/Chocolate Chip, 6.0

"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I wore the Mountain 600 Evo on a long weekend loop that mixed rocky scrambles with muddy creek crossings, and my feet stayed dry through every crossing. The Vibram Megagrip outsole held firm on wet granite in a way that gave me real confidence pushing into steeper terrain. The fact that these can be resoled and reconditioned down the road makes them feel like a real investment.""The trailhead sign points toward 14 miles of mixed terrain, and we already have the Mountain 600 Evo laced up and ready. Danner built this boot for days when the route doesn't stay polished for long, when gravel gives way to granite slabs, creek crossings show up unannounced, and the descent gets loose before you see camp. A full-grain leather upper takes the edge off brush and rock without feeling stiff underfoot, while the GORE-TEX lining keeps things dry even when the water doesn't give you a choice. Underfoot, a Vibram SPE midsole absorbs trail chatter and provides rebound that keeps your legs fresher over long mileage. The Megagrip outsole with Traction Lug technology bites into wet surfaces with the kind of authority that lets you move confidently on terrain that would slow lesser boots down. A custom TPU shank and integrated heel cup distribute your body weight evenly across the platform, so uneven ground stops being a problem and starts being part of the adventure. And when the miles finally add up, the Mountain 600 Evo can be resoled and reconditioned rather than retired, making it one of the more thoughtful investments you can lace up at a trailhead."

Price: $289.95 from Backcountry