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42 • Footwear Insight ~ January/February 2025 footwearinsight.com BOOT BOOK OUTDOOR: ON THE TRAIL 1. Skechers Max Protect Legacy – Weekend Getaway An outdoor boot that delivers all-day comfort on the trails, the Skechers Max Protect Legacy – Weekend Getaway has a seam-sealed waterproof design, a lace-up synthetic and mesh upper, along with a Skechers Air-Cooled Memory Foam insole, and a rock plate midsole for added protection on tougher terrains. MSRP $125. 2. Rieker Orlando 70 is Rieker Sport & Style sneaker/boot combines comfort and outdoor style. e upper is made of synthetic leather, and it has an EVA outsole, plus a warm velvet lining that provides warmth during winter months. is style also has a removable insole. 3. LaCrosse Women's Trailbreaker Available in September '25, this women's boot is designed to strike a balance between premium and accessible. LaCrosse built this boot as a "multitool" of the lace-up hiking/ hunting boots variety. It has multi- directional outsole lugs that flex across variable terrain to provide reliable traction, no matter the conditions. MSRP $199.95-$219.95. 4. Oboz Hyalite An everyday hiker built for all-terrain adventurers, the Fall '25 Hyalite boot's upper features debossed suede leather quarter panels with outdoor design cues, a nubuck leather rand for durability and protection, and mesh panels that provide both breathability and comfort. An EVA midsole offers responsive cushioning and all-day comfort. Features Oboz B-Dry waterproof breath-able tech. MSRP $155-$165. 5. Altra Lone Peak 9 e Lone Peak 9 Mid is a lightweight, waterproof hiker with ankle support. e newly launched, redesigned Lone Peak 9 features a ripstop mesh upper, an updated MaxTrac outsole for enhanced grip, and an Altra EGO midsole for plush, yet responsive performance. MSRP $180. 6. Astral TR1 Merge 2.0 A breathable, ultra-lightweight hiking boot that combines stability, grip and ventilation to provide performance on both wet and dry trails, the TR1 Merge 2.0, available now, features G.15 Rubber + Trail Grip outsoles and a wider toe box, with a zero-drop design. It is quick-dry and has a 100% recycled (rPET) upper mesh shell and lined removable EVA sock liner. MSRP $150. 7. Propet Cypress A new Fall '25 waterproof outdoor boot for women, Cypress is weather- ready thanks to a water-resistant mesh and suede upper with a waterproof 1 2 3 4 5 6