7 new trekking shoes for 2015, attracting attention from the global outdoor media

Before I knew it, Golden Week was just around the corner, and snow had disappeared in mountains near cities, and forests were sprouting all at once, and the number of people heading towards the mountains was increasing rapidly. In the midst of all this, we have picked out seven new models that are attracting attention this year, including reviews from overseas outdoor media, about trekking shoes, which are essential for walking around the fields and mountains in spring. These high-performance trekking shoes have a comfortable fit, are easy to walk in, are not slippery, not tire-free, lightweight, and waterproof, making them easy to use as your first pair for those who are about to start mountains. Let's get started right away!

*The (light) trekking shoes here are low- and middle-cut climbing shoes that are mainly used for day trips to one night hiking and mountain climbing (snowless seasons, almost no rocky areas). Lightweight trekking shoes are sometimes called UL hiking shoes, but the boundaries of these shoes are actually vague, so please consider the naming of the categories as a reference only.

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7 new trekking shoes to watch in 2015

La Sportiva Synthesis GORE-TEX SURROUND

SPORTIVA Synthesis GTX Surround Synthesis GTX Surround 14P Black/Yellow 40

the new releases from this prestigious Italian shoemaker, which previously won an award in Backpacker magazine . The most notable feature is GORE-TEX SURROUND TECHNOLOGY, . As the name SURROUND suggests, its major feature is that it has a novel structure that allows it to permeate not only the upper part of the shoe, but also the sole of the shoe (opening next to the shoe), which means it is 360 degrees, and its amazing breathability. Not only that, but the unique upper covered in mesh-like resin makes it both light and strong, and the latest technology is included in every part, including the Vibram sole, which absorbs shock and increases brake and grip. However, since the middle cut is quite low, it may not be suitable for taking action with too much weight.

Arc'teryx Bora 2 Mid

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Another big news this year, Arc'teryx, an ultra-high-performance (and high-priced) outdoor manufacturer, is releasing footwear for the first time. A sole boasts high breathability and durability thanks to the seamless laminated seamless one-piece upper, excellent fit and waterproof and breathable thanks to the replaceable liner (inner), and a high grip in collaboration with Vibram. The first trekking shoes, which are said to have been developed over three years, are very Ark-like solutions with ideas that go far beyond our imagination. That's why it achieves unprecedented high performance.

MAMMUT Comfort High GTX SURROUND

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One of the shoes used by GORE-TEX SURROUND, which has only been released by a limited number of manufacturers this year, is now available from a prestigious Swiss outdoor manufacturer. The large mesh-covered upper is also beautifully designed for high breathability, waterproofness and comfort, while the new gripex Sonar comfort sole features two rubbers with multiple directional protrusions and different hardnesses, providing high grip. Furthermore, it features moderate cushioning and fatigue-resistant properties made from IP EVA wedges and liquid toes, making it a very promising item if it can achieve such functionality with this light weight.

Salomon X ULTRA MID 2 GTX

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Salomon's X ULTRA MID trekking shoes, which have been well-known for their lightweight trail running shoes for a long time, have been even more powerful this year. It gives a comfortable fit (SensiFit), grip strength on rough roads (Non-marking ContaGrip sole), cushion stability (EVA SHAPED FOOTBED, ORTHOLITE, ADVANCED CHASSIS), and this lightness (460g) give it a sense of its performance without any gaps.

adidas TERREX SCOPE HIGH GTX

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Adidas' outdoor category (Terrex) is not a major player in Japan, but the history of trekking shoes is surprisingly long, and in 1978, the company was inspired by Reinhold Messner's development of approach shoes to climb Everest without oxygen. From there, they have continued to release high-quality shoes, and this time they have received the preferred title "Best All-Around" by Backpacker magazine. Compared to other light trekking shoes, it is by no means lightweight (520g), but the overwhelming grip of the "stealth rubber" developed in collaboration with Five Ten and the high fit on the midfoot supported by the three stripes, provides a sense of stability that doesn't make you feel heavy.

Five Ten Camp Four

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The most distinctive feature of the company's trekking shoe "Camp Four," which has many fans of climbing shoes, is its sole. It uses the S1, which offers outstanding friction performance among the "stealth rubber" technology introduced above, which also offers the "S1" that provides excellent friction performance, providing high grip that sticks to the ground, whether dry or wet. The above model is a more durable nubuck leather upper type, but a new model using GORE-TEX with high waterproof performance has also been released, making it even easier to use for trekking.

Salewa Alp Flow Mid GTX

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Finally, these trekking shoes used by GORE-TEX SURROUND by Salewa, an outdoor manufacturer from Europe, whose launch in Japan has yet to be decided (?). Backpacker magazine's review is "Best For Long-Haul Hiking," and has been praised for its comfort that doesn't shake even when walking for long periods of time, to the point that it has miraculously fits any foot shape or is "as if you're wearing gloves." Although it is clearly heavier than previous shoes (605g), it has a thick nubuck leather with a Vibram sole, giving it a stable fit and durability that won't easily fall on long trails.