Salomon X-ALP MID 레더 고어텍스 - 아스트랄 오라 / 포세이돈

The metal eyelets feel like they’ll hold up for years, and the leather upper already has that nice, broken-in give after just a week of wear. Rain hasn’t fazed them one bit thanks to that Gore-Tex lining, which is exactly what I needed for my commute.

The padded collar hugs my ankle just right on the very first wear, no breaking-in period at all. The metal eyelets feel sturdy too, and the leather upper has held up beautifully through a few muddy hikes already.

The rubber toecap has already saved me twice from stubbing into rocks on overgrown trails, and the padded collar keeps my ankle comfy all day. These boots feel solid right out of the box, no break-in whining from me.