Here is a great choice for low mileage, two- to three-day backpacking trips. The beauty of these boots is that no break-in is needed – they are great right out of the box. The Nangpa-La XCR are pretty flexible but still give ample ankle and foot bed support.
The Gore-Tex lining kept our hikers’ feet dry in even the wettest conditions, and the sticky Vibram sole prevented slippage on wet rocks. The only bummer is it is geared more toward those with narrow feet.
