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    2020’S BEST HIKING SHOES

    Aug 20, 2020 2 minutes
    - Alistair Hall

    Upper

    Most hiking shoes are made from a combination of leather and synthetic materials such as mesh or thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) (a type of rubber). they are light, easy to break-in and care for, highly breathable and quick-drying.

    Midsole

    Most midsoles are EVA, a polymer designed to handle the stress and impact of walking over uneven ground. Varying densities of EVA provide either firm or soft support, with soft-flex shoes being more comfortable on level ground

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