SALATHE TREK GTX - Dark Grey

Wore these straight out of the box for a muddy six-mile trail and my ankles felt locked in the whole way, which is exactly why I wanted the 6-inch cut. The grip on wet roots surprised me too.

The extra ankle height on these boots made a huge difference on rocky trails. They felt stable and secure right away, and the Gore-Tex kept my feet dry through a wet morning hike.

Wore these straight out of the box on a rocky 8-mile loop and didn't get a single blister. The mid-cut collar hugs my ankles without feeling stiff, which is exactly what I wanted after rolling my foot last season.