When we're looking for a lightweight backpacking boot to pick up our pace, we're tying into the LOWA Corvara GTX Mid Backpacking Boot. Lightweight for a backpacking boot, this new LOWA features a blend of split leather and synthetic mesh to keep us protected without weighing us down, and its new Vibram Cornerstone outsoles offer aggressive lugs and a deep heel brake to help us dig into tough trails with steep up and downs. The Corvara is made in Germany and can be resoled for another lifetime of backpacking.