"Sold Out for Safety Too"... This Fall's New Hiking Shoes Picked by Solo Hikers

[Asia Economy Reporter Yujin Jo] As more 'honsanjok' (solo hikers) enjoy hiking alone due to social distancing, related gear is also gaining popularity. Autumn hiking carries a higher risk of safety accidents such as slipping on fallen leaves, making it important to choose hiking boots that provide stable footing.

Nepa's ‘Scanno’ is a slip-on style hiking shoe that offers convenient wearability. Featuring seamless construction and Boa technology, it provides a lightweight and comfortable fit. Using Nepa's Light Force sole, it delivers optimal traction while maintaining a design that is easy to wear even in urban settings. The midsole and stabilizer are integrated to provide stable comfort during walking.

Treksta’s ‘Cobra Surround 109 GTX’ features Gore-Tex Surround technology, offering 360-degree all-directional waterproof and breathable performance. It keeps the interior temperature of the shoe comfortable, maintaining dry and fresh feet in any weather or location.

To maximize the Gore-Tex Surround technology, Treksta developed a new outsole with Hypergrip, enhancing breathability and comfort through superior moisture permeability and ventilation.

Inspired by the cobra, the midsole and side design enhance protection, allowing safer and more comfortable enjoyment even in rugged outdoor environments. The innovative racing system structure that wraps around the entire foot provides a new level of comfort with every wear.

Photo of Eider 'Roster' product.

Eider introduced the mid-cut trekking shoe ‘Roster,’ suitable for day hikes and overnight trips of one night or less. The ‘Roster’ applies Boa’s M4 dial, dedicated to mid-cut shoes, offering firmness and strong tightening. This premium solution is used in work and safety shoes, special forces tactical boots, and firefighter boots, capable of withstanding harsh environments and impacts.

Additionally, shock absorption is applied inside the midsole to reduce foot fatigue during long hikes, and the X-Grip outsole is designed to provide excellent traction for trekking and ridge hiking.

Black Yak’s ‘Griff D GTX’ is released as a unisex model. It features Boa’s L6 dial for fast, easy, and precise fitting. Equipped with Gore-Tex Surround technology, it offers 100% waterproof performance and 150% improved 360-degree all-around breathability compared to previous models, maintaining comfort during long hours from ascent to descent. It also provides excellent traction with Black Yak’s proprietary Loop Grip outsole.