Published November 1, 2010 12:00AM

(Photo: Mark Wiens)
ONE TOUGH CUSTOMERThe Breeze Low keeps its cool in warm weather with ultrabreathable nylon mesh, deployed here on both side panels and tongue. But the Breeze is no featherweight: Bands of leather cradle the scuff-prone mesh, shielding it from abrasion, and a plastic armor plate below the midsole guards against bruising rocks.
Bonus: Steep-angled outsole lugs grip like a mountain goat.
Bummer: Those with wide feet may yearn for a touch more adjustability in the laces.