The new Danner N45 hiking shoe is durable, lightweight, breezy, and eco-friendly to boot. Our outdoors writer has been testing them in New England for months.

Outsole: The part below the midsole that actually makes contact with the ground. Typically made from rubber or a ...

The N45’s uppers are made with cut- and abrasion-resistant Perspair, a PU-coated nylon thread woven to create a material that is extremely lightweight and breathable yet incredibly durable.