Amazing lightweight support from the mid-ankle cut & thermal plastic insole. Gore-Tex® lined.

A performance high-top for hiking trail running and fast-packing overnight trips the Garmont Men's Kiowa XCR Trail Running Shoe includes all the speed-oriented comfort features as its popular low-cut cousin the Nagevi with the addition of a higher cuff for greater support. For those who feel like they are pushing the limits of their low-cut trail running or hiking shoes the Garmont Kiowa XCR Trail Running Shoe is a great choice. The weight remains minimal (only 17.75 ounces per half pair in size 8.5) yet the added height keeps more debris out along with offering more support. The sophisticated G4 TrailSpeed sole system is built for support too highlighted by the back half of the insole spine. This section of thermal plastic urethane is wrapped 3-dimensionally around the arch cradling it when hauling a load up a pass and down the other side or running a route with hefty elevation gains and losses. All of this support doesn't mean much if the outsole cannot grip varying terrain and the Garmont TrailSpeed Outsole doesn't disappoint. Wide open lugs in the forefoot and heel are self cleaning and offer excellent traction on soft surfaces. Heel lugs are angled for braking control and textured areas provides hard surface traction. Since the Garmont Kiowa XCR Trail Running Shoe for men is made for pushing the limits the shoe rightfully includes a waterproof and breathable Gore-Tex® XCR® lining to keep you comfortable when conditions are sloppy.