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  1. Salomon X Ultra 5 GTX
    New
    86
    Great
    Salomon X Ultra 5 GTX
    Any color
    Salomon X Ultra 5 GTX - Green (L477258)
    Salomon X Ultra 5 GTX - Black/Asphalt/Castlerock (L477255)
    Salomon X Ultra 5 GTX - Brown (L491027)
    $170
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  2. La Sportiva Spire GTX
    88
    Great
    La Sportiva Spire GTX
    Any color
    La Sportiva Spire GTX - Black/Neon (900705)
    $209 $125
    Save 40%
    See on Backcountry
  3. HOKA Kaha 3 Low GTX
    New
    87
    Great
    HOKA Kaha 3 Low GTX
    Any color
    HOKA Kaha 3 Low GTX - Raw Linen/Oat Milk (RWL)
    HOKA Kaha 3 Low GTX - Maple/Gravel (MRV)
    HOKA Kaha 3 Low GTX - Black (BBLC)
    HOKA Kaha 3 Low GTX - Green (EYP)
    HOKA Kaha 3 Low GTX - Cement/Putty (CNTP)
    $220
    See on HOKA
  4. KEEN Targhee III Waterproof
    89
    Superb
    KEEN Targhee III Waterproof
    $160 $143
    Save 11%
    See on Amazon
  5. Danner N45
    New
    90
    Superb
    Danner N45
    $220
    See on REI
  6. Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX
    86
    Great
    Salomon X Ultra 4 GTX
    $170
    See on Amazon
  7. HOKA Kaha 2 Low GTX
    84
    Great
    HOKA Kaha 2 Low GTX
    $220 $210
    Save 5%
    See on Amazon

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If you love backpacking and enjoying the scenery, we've reviewed several shoes that may make your trips a bit more pleasant. Read one of them to see how we've tested them and if their performance is up to your standards. We review different types of backpacking hiking shoes, including those that are breathable, lightweight, and cheap.