Ideal for demanding backpacking adventures, the Baffin is a non-Gore-Tex version of the ever popular Tibet GTX and this boot works well in dry climates where there is no need for waterproof liners * Nubuk leather uppers with glove leather lining * Torsionally stiff Vibram Masai sole supports longer distance backpacking and off-trail use with a heavy pack * Insole has a breathable top layer that transports moisture away from the foot, eliminates pressure points, minimizes friction between foot and insole to reduce fa * Patent-pending Tongue Stud flexes the tongue vertically and horizontally for even distribution, avoiding blisters and pressure points