What Our Gearhead(R) Experts Are Saying:"I wore the Olympus 7 Mid GTX Hiking Boot through a muddy, rain-soaked weekend on the trail and the GORE-TEX membrane kept my feet completely dry the whole time. The mid-height collar gave me real ankle support scrambling over loose, uneven rock."Wet trails and technical terrain ask a lot of a boot, and the Olympus 7 Mid GTX Hiking Boot is built to handle both without slowing down. A GORE-TEX membrane seals out rain, mud, and wet brush, while a supportive mid-height collar steadies the ankle across uneven ground and loose rock. Altra's zero-drop Balanced Cushioning platform keeps the heel and forefoot level for a natural, stable stride, and max cushioning from EGO MAX foam absorbs impact through long days on the trail. A roomy Original FootShape(TM) toe box lets toes spread naturally on long descents, while a Vibram Megagrip outsole grips confidently across wet and dry surfaces alike.