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Gearhead Field Test: GORE-TEX® Footwear 🥾⛰️

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Backcountry promotes their Fall Sale with up to 40% off select gear and apparel. The company features GORE-TEX footwear styles, including hiking shoes and boots from brands like Oboz, Salomon, and Merrell. They highlight specific products, such as the La Sportiva TX Hike Mid GTX Hiking Boot, with discounted prices and cash back rewards for Summit Club+ members.

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Fall Sale up to 40% off SHop Now--->

GORE-TEX Gearhead Test: Mika and Toby tested 6 top GORE-TEX footwear styles in the Wasatch Mountains. Shop Now!

Oboz Katabatic RT Low GTX Hiking Shoe: GORE-TEX Invisible Fit keeps moisture out while maintaining a smooth, flexible feel that moves naturally with the upper.

Salomon X Ultra 5 Hiking Boot: the perfect balance of stability, agility, and all-weather protection for steep switchbacks or wet, rocky descents.

Merrell Moab Speed 2 GTX Hiking Shoe: lightweight synthetic uppers lighten the load, multi-surface traction from the Vibram outsoles. Women's. Shop Now!

Mens Moab Speed 2 GTX Shoe | Shop Now

Womens Moab Speed 2 GTX Shoe | Shop Now

TX Hike Mid GTX Hiking Boot - Women's

La Sportiva

Summit Club+ Members Earn $11.34 Cash Back

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Nucleo High II GTX Wide Boot - Women's

Summit Club+ Members Earn $13.14 Cash Back

Mountain Moc 917 GTX Slipper - Men's

Danner

Summit Club+ Members Earn $10.34 Cash Back

Bushido II GTX Trail Running Shoe - Women's

Summit Club+ Members Earn $11.10 Cash Back

Shop All Top Picks!

UP TO 40% OFF FALL SALE, VALID 9/8–10/31

2607 South 3200 West, Suite A, Salt Lake City, UT 84119

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