DRAGONTAIL SYNTH GTX®

These gripped the rock edges way better than my old pair on a mixed scree-and-limestone hike last weekend. The synthetic upper barely scuffed after a full day of scrambling, and my toes didn't jam once on the downhills.

Took these up a steep via ferrata section with loose scree and they bit into the rock exactly where I needed them. The synthetic build feels sturdy without weighing me down, and they were comfortable right out of the box for a full day of mixed terrain.

The synthetic upper cleans up way easier than my old leather boots after a muddy scramble, and the grip on wet limestone is genuinely confidence-inspiring. Wore them straight out of the box on a via ferrata route with no break-in blisters.