more»New Footwear for 2010, Part 1: Boots and Climbing Shoes
by
Mackenzie Lobby
January 4, 2010
New technologies are enhancing a host of outdoor footwear in 2010. Among the innovations shoe shoppers will see in the months ahead: grippier outsoles, more durable cushioning, and asymmetrical and form-fitting lacing designs.
Today, Trailspace is previewing new boots for hiking, backpacking, and mountaineering along with a sampling of the latest climbing shoes. Next Monday we'll devote a page to trail shoes, multi-sport shoes, and miscellaneous footwear; then, we'll close Jan. 18 with trail running shoes and outdoor socks.
Hiking Boots |
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Light hiker in new Power Lite series. Materials: Suede, Gore-Tex |
High-end leather entry in Power Lite series. Materials: Full grain leather, Gore-Tex. |
Inov-8 says it's the lightest waterproof boot on the market.
Materials: Synthetic mesh, Gore-Tex
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Insulated winter hiker with Materials: Suede and nylon
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New Col collection weds classic hiking performance with the latest technologies. Materials: Full grain leather |
Built for shorter, faster hikes with low-profile design and aggressive lugs on the outsole. Materials: Synthetic leather and nylon mesh |
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Designed for endurance runners and thru-hikers. Materials: Synthetic leather and nylon mesh |
Three-season boots with Oboz BDry membrane. Materials: Nubuck leather; BDry waterproof membrane |
Mid-cut hiker with aggressive outsole. Materials: Abrasion resistant polyester |
Backpacking Boots |
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Lightweight, breathable boot inspired by Kayland's Contact. Materials: Water repellent suede and microfiber |
Warm-weather version of new Feather Peak line of long-distance backpacking boots. Materials: Nylon mesh and Nubuck leather |
Premium waterproof model in Feather Peak line. Materials: Synthetic leather and nylon mesh |
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Full-leather construction in a contemporary design that molds quickly to the feet for comfortable break-in. Sizes: Euro 39-47, 48 (half sizes); Wides: Euro 39-47 (half sizes); Women's: 36-43 (half sizes) |
Cushioned ride with a softer impact on the wallet. Sizes: Euro men's 39-47 (whole sizes); Euro women's 36-43 (whole sizes) |
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Mountaineering Boots |
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Lightweight alpine boot designed for warmth, comfort at extreme altitudes. |
Lighter version of Phantom series alpine boots. |
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Climbing Shoes |
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Designed for intricate foot work, high-level bouldering, and competitions.
Materials: Stealth Mystique outsole, microfiber upper |
Dubbed the ultimate technical big-wall free-climbing shoes, TC Pros are designed to provide powerful technical edging.
Materials: Leather/Vibram rubber rands
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Materials: Suede and webbing |
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Materials: Lorica and leather |
Materials: Suede |
Materials: Lorica and suede |
Coming up
Jan. 11: New trail shoes, multi-sport shoes, and miscellaneous footwear
Jan. 18: New trail-runners and outdoor socks.
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Asolo | Five Ten | Inov-8 | Kamik | Kayland | La Sportiva | Merrell | Montrail | Oboz | Scarpa | Wenger | Climbing Shoes | Approach Shoes | Hiking Boots | Backpacking Boots | Mountaineering Boots
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