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50 • Outdoor Insight • August 2018 outdoorinsightmag.com Garmont's G-Radikal GTX, $400 The Footprint: Developed and tested with mountain guides at Chamonix's Ecole Nationale des Sports de Montagne, the G-Radikal GTX is lightweight, protective and form fitting. Features include a Vibram sole with Mont rubber compound, a contoured erGo foot last and G-Wrap fit system, Double Damper shock absorbers and a Heel-Lock. The upper, made of tough and durable Lenzi Putek fabric, includes the Gore-Tex Performance Comfort waterproof/ breathable membrane. The boot has a remov- able, washable foot sleeve that provides interior padding. Bill Dodge, CEO, Garmont International North America: "Garmont continues to emphasize fit, comfort and performance in all levels of the product offering. Now more than ever, we are building from the inside out with our Anatomically Directed Design and the use of our erGOlast, Double Damper and Heel-Lock." Oboz' Bridger Vent Mid, $150 The Footprint: In women's and men's styles, the Bridger features panels of breathable mesh framed by supportive and durable Nubuck leather to keep feet cool and comfortable. Its Granite Peak outsole has grippy rubber, 4-mm-deep toothy lugs and a lightweight ther- moplastic polyurethane chassis. It includes a signature O FIT Insole. There's also a waterproof version. Chuck Roth, Design Director: "Not everyone wants or needs a waterproof boot. The Bridger Vent Mid feels like putting the top down on a convertible car — airy and comfortable. Even a hundred years from now, designers will still be trying to build more functionality into the lightest possible outdoor boots — boots that are longer lasting, supportive and will go further faster." Scarpa's ZG Pro, $245 The Footprint: This easy-lace hiker, which pairs a nubuck leather upper and Gore-Tex weather protection with a lightweight dual-density polyurethane shock-absorbing midsole and a Vibram Salix outsole, weighs in at a nimble one pound, 6.6 ounces (for a half pair in size 42). A slightly wider forefoot and a rounded toe box add comfort. Mark Mathews, VP–sales, North America: "We see a lot of outdoor professionals and enthusi- asts shopping our heavier-duty boots for working outdoors. Our Fuego has long been a top choice OUTDOORS BOOT BOOK High-tech & cool from their heels to their toes Merrell Rove Mid, $200