For days on the trail, you like to keep things simple and stick to the necessities. If your seeking a hiking boot that matches your light and simple philosophy, look no further than Ahnu’s Elkridge Mid WP hiking boot. A full featured boot in a mid-cut style, the Elkridge Mid waterproof boot is a highly capable do-it-all hiker that won’t let you down.
On Performance & Design…
Let’s be honest, there are times when some mid-cut boots leave you with the feeling that there’s something missing. Maybe it’s a little less support underfoot, or perhaps the materials don’t feel as durable and protective as they should be when you’re out on the trail. Either way, when you opt for a mid-cut hiker, you shouldn’t have to opt for less of a hiking boot.
The beauty of the Elkridge Mid WP Hiking Boot, is that it offers the protection of a sturdy hiking boot, while keeping you light on your feet without ever leaving you feeling as though you’re sacrificing on performance or features.
In the Elkridge Mid, Ahnu has presented a lightweight hiking boot that won’t weigh you down with extraneous features on a mellow hike, but also won’t leave you high and dry on longer adventures. That’s probably why this boot has found it’s way into the back of our car to serve as our go-to light hiker for day hikes and quick adventures.
Beautifully constructed with nubuck leather and supportive, durable EVA construction, the boot is as easy on the eyes as it is on the trail. An ultra-breathable, yet waterproof eVent membrane, protects your foot from rain, mud and mountain streams without making you feel like your feet are suffering from heat exhaustion.
Underfoot, the tenacious rubber sole and grippy lugs impressed our team time and again for their ability to grab and stick to virtually any and everything we tossed it’s way.
What’s So Different…
Over the course of the past two years, our gear squad has reviewed a lot of hiking boots. And as the sport continues to grow in popularity, the industry continues to add an ever increasing number of options to the shelves. So it’s fair to ask the question, what, if anything sets the Elkridge Mid apart?
The answer is Ahnu’s neutral positioning technology, Numentum®, is designed to keep your body centered and balanced for added stability. The result for our gear squad was plenty of support and control, plus liberating versatility. This pays massive dividends whether you’re traversing rugged terrain or packing in a heavier daypack.
More specifically for our test team, it meant less time and energy focusing on the steps ahead, and more time simply enjoying the time outdoors. And really, isn’t that why you hit the trail in the first place?
Bottom Line…
A classic look, quality materials, and rugged construction combine to help you put more miles between you and civilization. The Elkridge Mid WP is a quality performer that we would readily recommend to those seeking a lightweight and comfortable hiking boot. Gumption tested, gumption approved.
*Gumption Gear Review received the items featured in this review from Ahnu at no cost and receives no monetary compensation for this or any related review. The items featured were provided solely in return for our honest views and opinions.