Some of the most reliable hiking boots are also the clunkiest, but the Sawtooth X Mid Boot combats this conundrum. Lighter components like Cordura nylon and a rubber-blend midsole keep the boot's weight low without sacrificing performance or durability. Oboz's newer True Tread sole improves our on-trail traction by spacing out the lugs and adding in sharp siping that grips slippery ground and sheds mud along the way.