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Feels true to width | 93% (110 reviews) | |
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Comments about Lowa Renegade II GTX Mid Hiking Boots - Men's:
I've used these for snowshoeing, winter hikes, and peak climbs/canyon hiking in the summer. After three years, the toe box shrank, causing discomfort on long hikes. They fit great for the first two years. The stitching around the toe area has failed on both boots. As much as I liked these boots, I'm replacing them with Asolos.
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Comments about Lowa Renegade II GTX Mid Hiking Boots - Men's:
When I've used these boots for hiking they have been great. Comfortable, I had to get them a little big because they didn't fit exactly half a size smaller and the other pairs of boots I tried on were to narrow around my toes. When on steep loose terrain they move around enough to create hot spots. After 6.8 mile round trip doing 3500' up and then down I didn't have blisters but continued use probably would have. I was wearing the same merino wool socks I used with other boots and never had a problem. It may be because I had to get a boot a little big but I'll have to watch out for my feet more now. The durability has been great and I enjoy the boots for most uses.
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Comments about Lowa Renegade II GTX Mid Hiking Boots - Men's:
I've had my Lowa pair for about 3 weeks and have logged roughly about 30 trail miles with them. At the time of purchase, I was looking for versatile boot that could meet the needs of various trail conditions and seasons. The boots, so far, have not disappointed.
Firstly, there was very little effort required to break them in. In fact, I utilized my pair pretty much straight out of the box. In addition, the waterproofing holds up rather well. As I got them in April and hike in the Pacific Northwest, conditions have been damp and I've trudged through mud and water that was over the laces. Furthermore, the boots are much lighter than others sold at REI, are moderately flexible, the ankle support is decent, and the sole gives pretty good traction.
Of the limited number of qualms I had with the Lowa Renegade mid is that, especially on steep uphill, there is significant rubbing of one's ankles. Granted, this is not an uncommon occurrence and does happen in many mid- and high-top boots. The arch support could also be a bit better and the insole could be a little bit more padded to provide better comfort for longer hikes and/or heavier loads.
Overall, a solid boot. I would recommend it to others.
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I had to special order my pair (needed a wide, sepia color) and did so through customer service in the store. The service was great and helpful. The boot was delivered in a timely fashion and arrived on schedule. The product came in good order. No discontent about the service/delivery.
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I climb 14ers in CO. (26 in 2012 and have 19 to go in 2013). Many of my trips are backpacking with 40+lbs and these boots are perfect!
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I bought these shoes specifically for climbing Kilimanjaro at the suggestion of the trip outfitter. I needed an all leather boot, waterproof (Gore-tex) and warm but also able to handle mud and rain at lower elevations. This boot appears to be ideal. I have now worn it for about 6 dayhikes in White Mtns of NH on mostly wet snow covered terrain and it hasn't leaked, it is plenty warm and very comfortable from the first day. Ordinarily when backpacking I wear lightweight shoes, I don't need the ankle support or stiffness, but if I were in harsh conditions I might want to use these for a backpacking trip, especially in scree or mud. My first pair of Lowas ever, but I believe they are very well made and a perfect all around 3/4 season boot.
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I went to REI to get a pair of Vasque hiking boots based on the reviews. After trying on the Vasques, I tried on these Lowa boots, and what a world of difference. They were way more comfortable. After spending a week hiking in Death Valley, where we were literally hiking 8-10 hours a day, I have to say these are the best boots made anywhere. Definitely will get them again if these ever wear out.
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Purchased boots with a gift certificate from my lovely children....wore them for 3 weeks before doing annual AT Spring trip....I've never been able to say that my feet didn't hurt after a hike but now I can...we did snow, mud, rain, ice and sun...no problems at all!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE
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Comments about Lowa Renegade II GTX Mid Hiking Boots - Men's:
You absolutely should not skimp when it comes to boots for hiking and backpacking. A good, well-made pair of boots is going to cost a little more than bargain priced boots, but it's an investment that is well worth it. In this video gear review, we take a look at Lowa's #1 selling hiking boot, the Renegade GTX. This is a great boot for hiking and lighter backpacking and is a good choice if it's your first "real" hiking boot. This boot is made for comfort and flexibility, but still has many high-end features. It's also one of Lowa's least expensive boots. For more details on the Renegade GTX from Lowa Boots, watch our brief video gear review.
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Day hiking ranges between spring/fall in Utah deserts, bushwacking (transects) through scrub oak and soggy montane terrain and snowshoeing in western Colorado carrying 10-25lbs. I'm on my 2nd pair now in a few years, debating whether the short durability is worth the cost. I like how light they are, it's a rare boot that fits me out of the box, pretty waterproof, good traction. My first pair held up better, but they saw much less moisture AND less conditioner, whereas 2nd pair has been subjected to more mud and water. Since purchasing them I've been applying Nikkwax after every couple of tough outings to condition them, but still the stitching is giving way on the leather around the toes, and the rubber in that same area came apart after a week in the oak brush- so, 10 months, maybe 200 miles, and they're on the verge of losing their integrity. It's a great boot when it holds up, but costly when they don't last. They get a beating and I take care of them- but maybe they're not up to that intensity.
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These boots are the only ones I tried in the store where the tongue and laces did not pinch my foot and ankle. So it is ironic that the thickly padded tongue seems to have put too much pressure on the front of my ankle (where the foot meets the leg). I started having tingling numbness in that spot and decided to return them (the boots, not my feet!).
When hiking up steep inclines, the back of the boot rubbed on the back of my ankle bone. I think this probably would have modified with breaking in, but a 10 mile hike is not the time to find out it still rubs blisters there.
I ordered the wide toebox (size 8½), as my feet like to spread out, but the toebox felt too roomy.
Otherwise, I really like the design of these boots, especially the easy lacing system: it's the "old fashioned" hook system that makes it really quick, no hassle, and laces stay put.
During two desert hikes during March, traction was quite good, although the thick tongue felt like it would make my feet hot in warmer weather.
There is a reason this boot still sells well, and if it fits the shape of your foot, it's a winner.
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