Salomon Cross Hike 2 Mid GTX Review | Switchback Travel。FEATURES * Agile yet supportive, these hiking boots have superb ground connection and a lively, playful nature * Offering a roomier fit than previous versions, the updated lasts accommodate modern hikers\' preferences more closely than before * Updated shell pattern and additional eyelets improve foothold; mid-cut design wraps your ankles for extra protection * Synthetic uppers are made with 30% recycled material and provide great durability and protection for outdoor activities * GORE-TEX membranes offer waterproof/breathable protection to keep your feet dry from the outside as well as from the inside * Quicklace closures feature minimalistic, strong laces for one-pull tightening and easy on/off * Anti-debris mesh and rubber stone guards offer extra protection * Mud Contagrip® outsoles give you more grip and hold on muddy, loose, soft and uneven terrain, while deeper lugs in the heel areas increased downhill traction * Outsoles use Contagrip HT Evolution rubber compound to increase durability and adhesion on wet surfaces * Multidirectional lugs are made of a compound that focuses on adhesion; lugs are nimble on sloped terrain, thanks to their Y-shaped geometry