The outsoles of hiking boots are made of rubber with varying grades of stiffness and grip. Harder outsoles on stiff boots sometimes include additives such as carbon to reduce weight. While extra ...

The arch support is a hard piece, typically plastic or carbon fiber, that cradles the foot ... Your shoe volume can be affected by a too-thick or too-thin insole. Hiking boots typically have a large ...

Talk to almost any serious hiker or outdoor-gear enthusiast these days, and you’ll hear the same story: stiff and heavy hiking boots are out, flexible and lightweight trail runners are in.

Included in the box is a carbon slip from the factory floor ... and a Vibram outsole—these boots are perfect for hiking or travel. But unlike a sneaker, they can be resoled after years of ...

As svelte hiking boots that offer semi-crampon compatibility ... Starting at the bottom of the shoe, a stiff nylon carbon fiberglass insole ensures the footbed provides additional support.