Best For Technical Hiking Trails: La Sportiva Spire Low GTX Price: $190 Weight (per pair): 1 lb 8.2 oz Upper Material: Mesh/polyurethane Techlite toe and heel Waterproofing: GORE-TEX SURROUND waterproof breathable membrane/textile Midsole Material: Vibram XS Trek rubber Outsole: Vibram XS Trek What we liked: Outstanding stability and control on technical terrain, thanks to the stiff chassis, firm heel counter, and impact brake system on the outsole What we didnt like : They run narrower than average so high-volume or wide-footed hikers may find them too snug The La Sportiva Spire Low GTX is the shoe we trust most when the terrain turns technicalthink rocky slabs, root tangles, marbley gravel, steep switchbacks, and wet, uneven trails
We measured deep 5.0 mm lugs, with an aggressive design that offers effective gripping power on various surfaces
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