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Dead Man's Hollow located in the Allegheny Land Trust would seem to be a short day hike from looking at the trail map. When you couple the hilly topography and the leaf covering on its trails, Dead Man's Hollow becomes more challenging. The Ahnu Moraga OXT hiking shoe took on the challenges of the trail.

Ahnu is a small footwear company based in Alameda, Ca. that started in 2006. Ahnu's goal is to bring balance to their men's, women's, and children's footwear lines through style and sustainability. Many of Ahnu's footwear are versatile enough for the trails and a casual work environment. In early 2009, Ahnu became part of the Deckers family of companies.

The Moraga OXT is a lightweight hiking shoe – weighing just under 1 pound. The upper of the Moraga OXT consists of waterproofed leather. The shoe's waterproofing held up through the numerous stream crossings of Dead Man's Run on the trails. Ahnu's Neutral Position System (NPS) technology is used in the sole of the Moraga OXT. NPS stabilized the heel and helps to reduce pronation and supination.

The Ahnu Moraga OXT is a great choice for a lightweight hiker. It is comfortable to wear, performs highly, and is waterproof. The Moraga OXT comes in 2 color options – smokey brown and tarmac. Ahnu offers these in U.S. sizes from 7 to 14. It has an MSRP of $109.95 and carries Ahnu's 1-year warranty from defects in materials and workmanship. 

                 
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