Salewa Puez Leather Mid PTX Hiking Shoe - Women's Quicksand/Onyx, 6.5

"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:""I put the Puez Leather Mid PTX Hiking Shoe through a long day on mixed trail and rocky terrain and came away impressed by how well it held up across both. The nubuck leather upper felt broken in quickly, and the Pomoca outsole gripped confidently on the technical sections where footing gets honest. The customizable footbed was a nice touch for dialing in fit over a long day on the mountain.""A long day in the mountains asks a lot from a boot. The trail changes underfoot, the weather shifts without warning, and by mile ten, the difference between a boot that fits well and one that merely fits becomes very clear. The Puez Leather Mid PTX Hiking Shoe from SALEWA is built around the understanding that hiking comfort and technical capability belong in the same package, engineered in the Dolomites for the full range of terrain that mountain hiking actually delivers. The strong and supple Italian nubuck leather upper is reinforced with an internal Kevlar cable 3F System at the ankle for wrapping support and side stability, while a 360° hybrid rand adds abrasion resistance across the entire perimeter of the boot. The Powertex membrane delivers waterproof, breathable protection without the use of PFAS, keeping feet dry on wet trails while the soft stretch tongue and Overlap Closing system ensure a precise, comfortable seal. A dual EVA midsole provides enhanced heel cushioning for long days on hard ground, and the Edging Plate 2 technology adds flex, rebound, and stability underfoot where terrain gets technical. The Pomoca Alpine Trekker outsole rounds out the package with reliable grip on both trail and rugged off-trail terrain, while the customizable CFF footbed with Volume Reducer lets you fine-tune fit to your foot."

Price: $269.95 from Backcountry