T R A IN IN G - The Original Muck Boot Company

Upg rade: W INTER HIK ERS
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The Durand
Polar’s insulation is made
from bamboo
charcoal, which
retains heat and
absorbs odor.
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TOUGHER THAN TOUGH ENOUGH
Boots get lighter, stronger, and warmer
BY BERNE BROUDY
BEST FOR: Moving Fast
1. Hoka Tor Ultra Hi WP $230
The rockered Tor Ultra looks like a midcut
waterproof hiker but feels like a running
shoe with ankle support. Hoka balanced
the plush cushioning with a deep, stable
heel pocket. The leather and nylon-mesh
upper isn’t insulated, but the boot’s waterproof eVent liner did a good job keeping
out snow. hokaoneone.com
BEST FOR: Big Hikes
2. Keen Durand Polar $200
Inside the Durand Polar, 400 grams of
proprietary insulation and a waterproofbreathable membrane surround your
foot, while a wool footbed further boosts
warmth. The beefy upper and sturdy toe
bumper resist scrapes and scuffs. Said one
tester: “My go-to for bagging peaks with
long approaches.” keenfootwear.com
BEST FOR: Arctic Conditions
3. Muck Boot Pursuit Shadow $220
The fleece-lined Pursuit Shadow combines
layers of flexible foam insulation with a
cushy EVA midsole, so it can handle temperatures down to 20 below. A rubber scaffold
around the upper boosts stability without
adding heft, resulting in a boot that clocks
in at just 1.3 pounds. muckboots.com
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BEST FOR: Cool Runners
5. Adidas Outdoor Terrex Ultimate
Boost $200
The Terrex Ultimate Boost is the shoe we
reached for when we wanted speed. The
midsole is made of thousands of tiny plastic
balls, instead of the typical compressible
foam, for better cushion and energy return.
And 200-gram PrimaLoft insulation in the
waterproof upper kept us toasty even on
below-freezing days. adidas.com
BEST FOR: Urban Winters
6. Lowa Glasgow GTX $250
The waterproof Glasgow GTX has a wool
and polyester fleece liner to combat frigid
mornings and a contrast-stitched fullgrain leather outer for timeless style. The
boot’s gusseted tongue keeps out snow,
while the low-profile, sneakerlike sole has
enough lugs to hold fast on slick sidewalks.
lowaboots.com
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T R A I N I NG
BEST FOR: Après Adventures
4. Forsake Lockout $140
When all you need is a wee bit of extra
warmth to combat shoulder-season chill,
the Lockout sneaker-boot has you covered.
Made in collaboration with Woolrich, this
waterproof-breathable shoe pairs a wool
liner with a shock-absorbing footbed and
EVA midsole that feels like something you’d
find on a trainer. forsake.com
OUTSIDE winter BUYER’S GUIDE 2016