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Merrell Moab 3 Synthetic Ice ReviewHIKE GEAR NOTEBoots by the numbers2026.10.18Product image: Rakuten IchibaProducts shown (Rakuten Ichiba): Merrell Moab 3 Synthetic Ice Mid Waterproof / Merrell Moab 3 Synthetic Mid GORE-TEX / Merrell Moab 3 Synthetic Ice Waterproof (low-cut)Merrell Moab 3 Synthetic Ice ReviewHow it differs from the Moab 3. A winter Moab I recommend for people who want one pair for winter foothills and snowy streets. The Merrell Moab 3 Synthetic Ice goes on sale Oct 9 at ¥28,600. It has a Vibram outsole that grips wet ice and a roomier last.Review · Oct 18, 2026

KEEN Targhee Apex Mid ReviewHIKE GEAR NOTEBoots by the numbers2026.10.18Product image: Rakuten IchibaProducts shown (Rakuten Ichiba): KEEN Targhee Apex Mid Waterproof (men's) / KEEN Targhee IV Mid Waterproof (men's) / KEEN Targhee Apex Waterproof (men's, low-cut)KEEN Targhee Apex Mid ReviewHow it differs from the Targhee IV. My pick for people who want to move fast in light boots on low-mountain day hikes. The KEEN Targhee Apex Mid was released Jan 16, 2026, at ¥24,200. It is new, at 375g per boot, 195g lighter than the Targhee IV.Review · Oct 18, 2026

Mammut Sender Moc Low ReviewHIKE GEAR NOTEBoots by the numbers2026.10.19Product image: Rakuten IchibaProducts shown (Rakuten Ichiba): Mammut Sender Moc Low (men's)Mammut Sender Moc Low ReviewRelease date, price, weight. The Mammut Sender Moc Low went on sale Oct 8 at ¥23,100 and weighs 320g (UK 8.5), an insulated moc. It's not a hiking boot substitute, but it's worth buying as a change of shoes after the descent and for the trip to and from the trailhead.Review · Oct 19, 2026

Can Trail Running Shoes Double as Hiking Shoes? 6 Pairs RankedHIKE GEAR NOTEHiking boots by the numbers2026.10.15Product image: Rakuten IchibaPictured (Rakuten Ichiba): Merrell Agility Peak 5 (men's)／Salomon SPEEDCROSS 6 (men's)／New Balance Fresh Foam X Hierro v9 (men's)／Salomon GENESIS 2 (men's)Can Trail Running Shoes Double as Hiking Shoes? 6 Pairs RankedNo. 1 is the Merrell with 5mm lugs. If you want trail running shoes that double for hiking, No. 1 is the Merrell Agility Peak 5: about 290g per shoe, ¥19,800, and a lug depth of 5mm that the maker lists. The difference from hiking boots is ankle height and sole stiffness. I ranked 6 pairs using the official Japan figures and lined up the extra for waterproof versions (10 to 35g, ¥3,300 to ¥7,700) and the drop.Rankings · Oct 15, 2026

Hiking boots ranked: 6 pairs by official weight and priceHIKE GEAR NOTEBoots by the numbers2026.10.15Product image: Rakuten IchibaProducts pictured (Rakuten Ichiba): Sirio P.F.156-3 / Merrell Moab 3 Synthetic Mid GORE-TEX / Caravan C1_02S / The North Face Creston Hike Mid Waterproof 2Hiking boots ranked: 6 pairs by official weight and price400 to 590g per boot; No. 1 is Sirio. The top lightweight mid-cut hiking boot is the Sirio P.F.156-3, about 400g per boot at ¥20,350. For snow-free day hikes up to one night in a hut, I lined up 6 waterproof pairs by official weight and price and calculated the price per gram. If you want to choose your width, I pick the Merrell Moab 3.Rankings · Oct 15, 2026

Caravan C1_02S Review: By the Official NumbersHIKE GEAR NOTEHiking boots by the numbers2026.10.17Product image: Rakuten IchibaPictured (Rakuten Ichiba): Caravan C1_02SCaravan C1_02S Review: By the Official Numbers590g per boot for ¥20,900: a buy. My Caravan C1_02S review. If it's your first pair and you're thinking about Mt. Fuji or hut-to-hut trips, buy it. Official numbers: about 590g per boot (26.0cm), ¥20,900 incl. tax, width 3E, 15 sizes. I worked out why it's 170g heavier and ¥1,980 more than the C1_DL MID, and how it compares with Merrell and La Sportiva.Review · Oct 17, 2026