Timberland Cadion Waterproof Mid GTX XCRLightweight waterproof hiking boots.Tests show these boots will keep your feet dry even wading across shallow streams. They use Gore-tex GTX, which is cooler and more breathable than regular Gore-tex fabric. Reviews praise the ankle support, and say the Timberland Cadion hiking boots are comfortable right out of the box. The ankle cuff uses memory foam. You can attach crampons for hiking on ice, and reviews say light hiking boots like this are fine for backpacking with loads up to 35 or 40 pounds. They weigh close to 2.5 pounds (women's sizes weigh a bit less).

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