What are the most comfortable and lightweight hiking ankle boots available?
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Altra Olympus 6 Hike Mid GTX
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£164.48 ≈ | 18.6 oz / 528 g | ✓ | Lace-up | Vibram Megagrip outsole | Mid-height constructed collar | Leather upper and GORE-TEX Invisible Fit lining |
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A plush, highly cushioned mid-height hiking boot with a leather upper, GORE-TEX Invisible Fit waterproofing, and a Vibram Megagrip outsole. It features Altra's zero-drop platform and a roomy FootShape toe box, aimed at long days on trail where comfort and traction matter. Lightweight for its class and built for hikers who prefer a runner-like ride with ankle coverage. ★ Ideal forIdeal for hikers seeking comfortable, lightweight ankle boots because it combines a high-stack plush midsole (33mm), low weight (18.6 oz / 528 g), roomy toe box, and waterproof Gore‑Tex lining.
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Topo Athletic Trailventure 2 WP Mid
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£130.84 ≈ | 15.9 OZ (M9) / 13.1 OZ (W7) | ✓ | laces with two metal hooks at cuff | Vibram Megagrip outsole | low-height padded ankle cuff with external TPU heel counter | rip-stop mesh upper with eVent waterproof membrane, ZipFoam midsole, ESS rock plate |
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A lightweight, waterproof mid-height hiking boot with a roomy toe box, ZipFoam cushioned midsole, full-length ESS rock plate, and Vibram Megagrip outsole for strong traction. It uses an eVent waterproof inner-bootie and a rip-stop mesh upper for breathable weather protection, suited to fast-and-light hiking on technical trails. ★ Ideal forIdeal for hikers seeking comfortable, lightweight ankle boots because it weighs as little as 13.1 OZ (W7) with a cushioned 33/28 mm ZipFoam platform and a roomy toe box for all-day comfort.
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