Adidas Scope High GTX

A 60-mile hike with 70lb pack means serious punishment on the feet. Packed dirt, loose rocks, creek crossings, scree fields, mountain passes all tested the versatility and durability of these boots. Not only did the shoes excel in the range of conditions, the Adidas Scope High GTX remained comfy.

Neoprene ankle tops, Goretex mid fabric and Stealth rubber soles create the trifecta that had our feet singing songs of joy. Maybe they weren’t signing but rather the boots kept them from screaming through the abuse. The neoprene cuff moved well throughout the trip with no abrasion worries while hoofing it through the hills. The mid Goretex region allowed my feet to breath, keeping the swampy jungle foot condition away. 

The absolute rock star portion of these kickers is the Stealth rubber soles. The stick & grip kept my ankles & knees protected from any weighted slips. The precarious thought of potential injury didn’t cross my mind until hiking up a scree field when the boots stayed true, locking on in a steep angle rocky environment even with a 190lb hiker + 70lb pack. A slip here would have been an expensive chopper ride out. Bravo, Adidas for creating an exceptional boot worthy of the mission.