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• Jack Wolfskin Cyrox
Coming in March 2024, the Cyrox, $198, is a female-specific
hiking boot developed to fit the gait, foot, and impact of female
hikers. It has a leather-textile hybrid upper, and is lined with
waterproof and breathable Texapore Ecosphere Pro fabric.
• Saucony Ultra Ridge GTX
e Ultra Ridge GTX is a new, lightweight hiking boot from
Saucony, weighing in at less than a pound (each boot). e
$190 hiker offers a cushioned ride, and it has a GORE-TEX
waterproof mid-cut upper, plus toothy lugs and a grippy outsole.
• Oboz Katabatic Wind
A fast trail performer for Spring '24, the Katabatic Wind, $200,
features Oboz's Inertia of Motion (IOM) System — a carbon
plate paired with a dual-density midsole that works with its
rocker profile to reduce fatigue and provide more energy return.
• Adidas Terrex Free Hiker 2
Designed with long distance hiking in mind, the lightweight
Free Hiker 2 ($170) from Adidas' outdoor label features a Boost
midsole, a snug, sock-like fit and a Continental rubber outsole.
e upper is made of 50% recycled materials.
• inov-8 Roclite G 275 V2
e $150 Roclite G 275 V2 trail shoe is designed for both hard
and so trails. e midsole and upper design offer a locked-in
fit, cushioned comfort and durability. And its durable 6mm
long sticky rubber outsole studs are infused with Graphene.
• La Sportiva Levante
Coming in Spring '24, this versatile trail runner is designed by
women for women. It utilizes La Sportiva's cushioned XFlow
midsole tech for energy return. A female-specific last and
supportive exoskeleton deliver comfort and a precise foothold.
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