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A Light Hike, Followed by Happy Hour Ecco Americas product manager for Golf & Sport, Thomas Dixon, calls the Ecco Exostrike "a great combination of functional credibility and modern utility." It is a boot made for the trails (a rugged rubber outsole gives great traction) and the city (with an urban sneaker design and Dyneema bonded leather). The Biom Venture has similar multifunctional attributes, with an added integrated pedal pad for a quick switch to cycling. "Consumers are demanding products across the board that allow them to simply their lives," chimes in Joe Johnson, Salomon's outdoor marketing manager in the Americas. Salomon's Outline is based on a running shoe with an added High Traction Contagrip outsole and protective toe cap. Versatile construction and sleek lines make it a "go-to shoe for every type of mountain adventure," even the apres-adventure, says Johnson. Chaco brand manager Josh Weichhand attributes multifunc- tional growth to "consumers simplifying their wardrobes," adding that "being able to get by with fewer pieces that can be worn day-to-night and occasion-to-occasion makes a huge difference in your packing list." The Sierra Waterproof is a trail-crossover boot that works for light hikes, days on foot and nights out. The Dixon High is the "perfect balance of urban sensibility with outdoor capability," adds Weichhand. Keen focuses on fit in its women's Terradora Hiking boot with a narrower last and strategically cushioned heel to take pres- sure off the Achilles. Terradora is part of Keen's TrailFit franchise, which bridges the gap between the gym, mountains, backcountry and city. The Targhee, for both men and women, is crafted for unpredict- able terrain and features a breathable, waterproof membrane and mud shield to protect against all of nature's elements. 5.11 Tacticals' Mission Ready Chukka and Oxford styles are 20 • Footwear Insight ~ May/June 2018 footwearinsight.com TRAVEL VACATION DESTINATION Ecco Style Name MSRP: $000.00 Ecco Biom Venture 5.11 XPRT 3.0 Waterproof 6" Boot Keen Terradora Hiking Boot (left); Chaco Sierra Waterproof Boot (right).