Whether we're exploring the ruins in Athens or the awe-inducing trails in New Zealand, La Sportiva's TX Hike Mid GTX Hiking Bootkeeps us from thinking about our feet. The airy, no-sew uppers keep blister-causing friction at bay, while the highly breathable GORE-TEX ePE Extended Comfort liner keeps our feet dry under surprise showers and waterfall mist. As we explore, the flexy ankle and roomy forefoot let us stride naturally, and the multi-directional lugs give us biting traction no matter what we tread upon.