Vasque Eriksson GTX

The Active Junky team includes grizzled packing veterans who grew up with Vasque.  Whether you’ve taken 55lbs through the Appalachians or not, trust us to rely upon Eriksson for superior ankle protection when traversing varied terrain.  Quite simply, this boot is beautiful and warrants keeping – and resoling – miles down the road.  Full-grain waterproof leather measures out at a burly 2.2mm; the big surprise is how quickly this width-optional model conforms to the wearer’s feet.  Right now, a test pair is climbing a snowy Fourteener in Colorado, only stopping to hydrate and photograph the expansive views.  Bonus: style to triumph above trends.