Eddie Bauer Mountain Ops Boot

If you’re ready to move fast with high traction and worthwhile foot protection, Mountain Ops needs to be on your radar, and on your feet. Testers are jaded from wearing legacy footwear brands, yet these Carbon-colored Eddie Bauer boots stepped in with authority based upon trustworthy traction. A claw-like MultiPitch Pro outsole was powered by the Vibram XS Trek rubber sole to handle slick coastal reefs, sloppy trails and jagged escarpments. Enough EVA midsole cushion and the right touch of ThermFill 100 insulation extended the boot’s range over broken terrain and nearly-hypothermic conditions. Don’t be scared off by the price point as the full grain, weatherproof upper beats competitors landing at $50 more. By taking only 20 seconds to adjust each boot’s lace, the power and support notch even higher.