The best outdoor gear pulls double duty. It works as well in the city as on the trail—it’s functional and aesthetically pleasing. And of course, durable and sustainable, too. For the past few weeks I’ve been testing the all-new @vasquefootwear St. Elias hiking boot, and while it’s certainly more at home in the backcountry than in the East Village, the modern hiker checks all the other boxes when it comes to form and function.
Between hurricane rainstorms in the city and early spring hikes in the Catskills, I’ve put it through the paces in a range of environments. The verdict? This overhauled hiker is a welcome update to the Minnesota-based brand’s longstanding St. Elias model. Hit the bio link to read the full review article now live on fieldmag.com for the full rundown.
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