I picked these up for a bit under $140 from moosejaw.com back in December. I was looking for a light weight, waterproof boot with good ankle support for use while hiking with overnight loads. The Eco 4.0 GTX from LaSportiva fit the bill and is made using eco friendly and recycled materials. I was a little hesitant to trust eco friendly materials to keep my foot dry but I gave it a shot. I'm all for more environmentally friendly products as long as they still perform. Using Gore Tex to make them water proof and Vibram soles for grip these have performed great during my 5 months of wear. The Gore Tex liner has kept water at bay while waking through above ankle deep swamps and wet trails alike , the Vibram sole has never lost traction on wet roots and rocks. They are supportive enough for a weekend pack while still being light and flexible enough to run short distances in. I even wore these on a warm weather sno shoe trip without issue.
So far these boots have performed better than I expected. The hiking season is about to really get into full swing and I will update you on how these handle heavier loads and greater milage.
Dave
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