Explore Magazine says "As we’ve come to expect from Garmont, the fit on the Kiowas was the best-in-test. The deep heel pocket and mid-height boots sucked us in and helped keep us in place over the long haul. Even while running to beat darkness on a winter hike, our heels didn’t budge. The smooth, flexing midsole definitely helped, too, while the Gore-Tex lining protected us nicely from outside muck and breathed through the fabric exterior well enough to keep sweaty-footed testers relatively dry. The aggressive lugs made short work of sticky mud.THE FINAL WORD: Best for anyone who wants a leather-free hiking shoe that can comfortably schlep anything up to a weekend load. "