About 20 years after establishing themselves in South Korea, TrekSta shoes have branched out to Moscow, Idaho, where they are not-so- secretly plotting the death of the shoelace.
The conspiracy actually originates in Denver, where Boa Technology is based, but reaches a worldwide audience of some 4.3 million pairs of walking, hiking, running, climbing and other assorted shoes the company claims feature the Boa Lacing System. And if the TrekSta Sidewinder (MSRP: $120) serves as an example of a laceless future, good riddance.
These sturdy light hikers-trail runners lock on to the most fit-challenged feet with a twist of the wrist, loosening to casual comfort with the flip of a switch when you choose. Durable, braided stainless steel wrapped in a polymer coating resists abrasion and alleviates pressure points. Add $25 to the asking price and the Kobra models include a waterproof Gore-Tex membrane.
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