We've got a lot of ground to cover-and it's not easy ground either. So we need the control and comfort offered by La Sportiva's TX Hike Mid GTX Hiking Boot. It has a specialized midsole that levels our ride by stiffening the side-to-side flex without sacrificing the comfortable cushioning it offers. Plus, its GORE-TEX membrane lends loads of aeration and waterproofing so our feet stay fresh on the journey up those jagged peaks while a Vibram Mega Grip outsole clasps our feet to the ground like magnets on metal.