If you're gaining elevation in the mountains, you need a shoe that stands up to rigorous terrain and fickle weather—the Alpenviolet Mid GTX Hiking Boot from Salewa does both. When you're hopping from rock to rock, the climbing-skin inspired Pomoco outsole grips and stabilizes while the waterproof membrane protects if you accidentally overshoot a rock and land in the creek. Salewa's 3M design locks in the heel for a shoe that fits like a glove and the climbing lace-ups tighten the shoe from your toe to your ankle. You won't even think twice about lacing up these blister-free boots and heading for the hills—in fact, you might never want to come back.