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Best of the Rest Best Trail to Town Danner Mountain 600 Leaf GTX ($250) Available In: Mens, Womens Weight: 18 oz Upper Material: Suede Lining: Danner Dry Outsole: Vibram Megagrip Pros: Stylish, comfortable, good traction Cons: Not as waterproof or breathable as other models tested Danner has been around for over 90 years and, in that period, has developed hiking boots that not only work well but look good at the same time
Its virtually identical in shape to the athlete-level NFX Lab, with the same low taper angle (the tail is only 7 mm narrower than the tip) that makes both models comfortable going backward as well as forward
It easily has one of the best drags in its class, especially when considering the lower price tag
Additionally, this is the lightest stove in our entire lineup, making it a great option for the gram-conscious backpacker, whether shopping on a skinny wallet or not
The drag remains perfectly progressive when a pike hits boatside