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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

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One of our testers has a waterproof shell that does not pack down small, and the bag was able to accommodate it along with the other items we carried

Its primarily made with recycled polyester, though the side pocket includes elastane, the back mesh is virgin polyester, and the lining is nylon

Know what swims on your lake or pond, and once you dial into a productive location, take note of the elements and look for other spots just like it