Features
- Water-resistant suede upper with high-tenacity nylon mesh
- Seam-sealed Gore-Tex® Sierra liners for waterproof protection and breathability
- Moisture wicking nylon linings
- Gusseted scree tongues and padded ankle cuffs
- Rubber toe bumpers
- Removable EVA footbeds
- Lightweight EVA midsoles
- Asoflex thermoplastic board
- Durable rubber outsoles include Aso-brake technology
- Matrix outsole with Visible Active Heel Support technology
Description: Since I experienced a heel injury, I decided to buy a new pair of boots with ankle support. After trying few pairs, I bought a pair of Stynger GTX Hiking Boots
. My boots have a water-resistant suede upper plus the nylon mesh deliver, promising flexibility and support while remaining breathable. During a 14 mile hike on a weekend, my boots remain dry, flex well and support my ankles.
Inside my boots, the ankle cuffs are padded and comfortable. I feel no pinching nor lace tightening against my skin. The bellows tongues are also padded, so the laces can be tightened without discomfort on my shin. Stynger GTX Hiking Boots also has hard rubber toe bumpers that protects your feet against impact and abrasion. Once I had to climb over a snow-covered hill, knowing that there are rocks underneath the snow. I like how I can easily kick my boots in the snow to climb over without worrying about hurting my feet if I kick into a rock.
Stynger GTX Hiking Boots have a lightweight EVA midsoles, which provides cushioning comfort and shock absorption, especially when hiking on rocks or uneven terrain. I usually experience discomfort on my heels and ankles, but not when I wear this pair of boots. The salesperson who I spoke with said that this pair has an active heel support that offers shock absorption and full heel support and control. Perfect! To prevent an injury of heel slipping, he also showed me a neat trick of tying shoelaces without being too tight. It tightens the ankle cuffs well while the shoelaces are not too tight below the ankle cuffs. This trick prevents my feet from slipping up and down to the front, which causes friction between my heels and the shaft of my boots. (See pictures below)
The outsoles of Stynger GTX Hiking Boots are made of durable rubber that gives maximum downhill grip and grip on uneven terrain. I trust these boots because I’m paranoid of injuries caused by slip and fall.
Stynger GTX Hiking Boots aren’t lightweight but are great for ankle support especially during backpacking trips. I feel comfortable and secure with this pair of boots, so I highly recommend them to friends.
