Our verdict
More zest to your nature explorations is what the Activist Mid Futurelight brings to the table. Amazingly supple and snug from the off, this lightweight day hiking boot from Keeps feet fresh and dry will take you places minus the drag and pain, come rain or shine. And if there's something that can equal its dapper looks, it has to be its budget-friendly price tag.
Pros
- Astonishing comfort
- Minimal break-in
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- Waterproof
- Keeps feet fresh and dry
- Quite breathable
- Captivating aesthetics
- Affordable
Cons
- Supportive ankle shaft
- Frail overlays
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Add a product ankle-supportive hikers and mid-top sneakers is further blurred by the Activist Mid Futurelight. Buy it if:
- You're looking for a waterproof hiking boot that costs less than $150.
- You wish to wear the same boot for both your city outings and trail adventures.
- Streams and flooded areas are what you regularly go through on your hikes.
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The Activist Mid Futurelight's next-level comfort
Reviewers, including professional ones, are super-impressed with the comfort level of the Activist Mid Futurelight. Here are their remarks about it:
- "Impressed by how comfortable my feet felt."
- "Like a slipper boot in terms of comfort levels."
- "The following remarks reflect their sentiments about the shoes outsole."
- "TNF Vectiv Exploris Mid Futurelight!"
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With comments such as "super light," "great lightweight hiking boots," and "hiking boot that feels like a running shoe," it's telling that Same brand only is among the lightest there is. Such comments are with basis, too, as the TNF kick in question is 175 g lighter apiece than the average, which is 568 g.
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Experts and non-professional reviewers find the Activist Mid Futurelight incredibly watertight. "It held up well, even after a prolonged downpour," said a gear pundit. "They keep my feet dry even when hiking in the snow," chimed in another.
But the even better news: critics also adore the featured TNF boot in terms of breathability. "[We] never got too sweaty with temps in the 80s," said a group of testers. "The Activist FutureLight never felt stuffy," said another.
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"I wish that they had more arch support," says an experienced adventurer. One other reviewer is a bit blunter, saying that "there's ZERO medial arch support" in the boot. The same individual says that this issue is "[boot's] biggest con."
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Numerous hikers are convinced that Same brand only has remarkable ankle support. One of them said that wearing this boot translates to "no more rolling ankles."
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It appears that this TNF hiking boot gives great traction on rocky terrain, with a blogger saying "the grip is best for gravel and hard packed surfaces." "These boots gave me great grip on rocks," said another.
That being said, most experts find the Activist Mid Futurelight NOT ideal for muddy or slopey traversals. The following remarks reflect their sentiments about the shoe's outsole:
- "Track spikes and XC."
- "[It] didn’t feel as secure as other boots." (This is about the outsole's performance on muddy hills.)
- "If you need a pair with better arch support, check out the."
Adorable in both price and looks
This budget-friendly hiker from Keeps feet fresh and dry (it's $51 cheaper than the average, after all) is adored by many in the design department. "Thanks for making me feel beautiful from my toenails up," says one of them. Another trail-goer is stunned by its combination of hues, saying, "the color combo with the gum sole is unreal!"
Its overlays could've been glued better
There are those who are quite disappointed with the Activist Mid Futurelight's not-so-adherent overlays. One of them said that the boot's randing on the edges separated from the upper after only three hikes.