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Ahnu Montara II Waterproof Hiking Shoes - Women's

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The Ahnu Montara II Waterproof hiking shoes work great for traditional or fast-paced hiking, as well as all-day walking, thanks to a light, responsive and waterproof platform.

Waterproof nubuck leather uppers are flexible and tough, supplying lasting performance on the trail; rubber toe caps protect uppers and feet from abrasion
eVent® waterproof, breathable membranes protect feet from the elements while retaining excellent breathability; nylon mesh linings wick moisture away from feet
Dual-density EVA midsoles supply lightweight, cushioned support underfoot
Thermoplastic urethane shanks offer midfoot stability and torsional rigidity
Vibram® rubber outsoles on the Ahnu Montara II waterproof hiking shoes ensure lasting, dependable traction on trails

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Ahnu Montara II Waterproof Hiking Shoes - Women's Customer Reviews

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Ahnu Montara II Waterproof Hiking Shoes - Women's

3.0

(based on 7 reviews)

50%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (4)
Lightweight (4)
Great traction (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Hiking (3)

- Sizing:
- Feels too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  83%
  (5 reviews)
  Feels too large
- Width:
- Feels too narrow
  
  Feels true to width
  
  100%
  (6 reviews)
  Feels too wide

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (6)

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Mar

2013

5.0

They really work for me.

By JLN

from Portland, Oregon

About Me Fitness Walker, Recreational Walker/Hiker

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Feels Secure On My Foot
Good Arch Support
Good Cushioning
Holds Up In Wet Weather
Lightweight
Stabilizes Foot
Very Comfortable

Cons

Laces come undone easily

Best Uses

All Weather Conditions
Everyday
Fitness Walking
Paved Trails

Comments about Ahnu Montara II Waterproof Hiking Shoes - Women's:

I've had these shoes for about 9 months now. Actually, I now own two pairs. They are by far and away the most comfortable and practical waterproof shoe I've worn for fitness walking. I walk every day, rain or shine for about 45 minutes. I have had back surgery and find most shoes don't give me the support I require. These have done so from the first day I wore them. My Merrells and Nikes are gathering dust!

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Jan

2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Wish I could love them

By skipeople

from Raleigh, NC

About Me Casual/Recreational, Environmental Student

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Pros

Comfortable
Dries Quickly
Great Traction
Lightweight
Nice Look

Cons

Bad Heel Design
Too Stiff
Will Not Stay Tied Tight

Best Uses

Hiking
Trail Walking

Comments about Ahnu Montara II Waterproof Hiking Shoes - Women's:

These shoes caught my eye in the store because of their look and they are definitely waterproof. The shoes do run small, so I got a half size up. They felt fine in the store. I wore them to school due to a later ecology lab through the woods and quickly realized they are poorly designed! They are fairly rigid and though my left shoe fits perfectly, my right shoe is just uncomfortable and it rubs the back of my heel causing pain. I am constantly having to untie and retie the laces because they become too loose very quickly. They are comfy padding wise and I love the material; really the biggest issues are with the design and production of the shoes. Great traction, look, feel and sturdy soles. They are just not wearable!!!

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Aug

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Light and Waterproof Trail Shoe

By MBnSweetie

from Minneapolis, MN

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Dries Quickly
Durable
Great Traction
Lightweight
Pronation Control
Secure Fit

Cons

One Shoe Uncomfortable

Best Uses

Walking and Hiking

Comments about Ahnu Montara II Waterproof Hiking Shoes - Women's:

I've had the shoes for approximately 3 months and use them on varied terrain for intense hiking workouts 6 days p/wk. The left shoe fits perfect and is quite comfortable. However, the right shoe, while it fits well, produces considerable pain from chaffing on my upper heel at the shoe's Achilles notch. After 3 months of wear the Achilles notch is still not broken in and I need to wear MoleFoam padding on my right heel every time I wear the shoes. Other than that, the shoes are light weight, comfortable, waterproof, rugged, and have good traction. I have narrow feet and they fit well. May not be well suited for wide feet, unless wide is offered.

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Aug

2012

2.0

Hiking shoe keeps coming loose

By KTL

from San Jose, CA

About Me Casual/Recreational

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Pros

Cons

Doesn't stay tight

Best Uses

Comments about Ahnu Montara II Waterproof Hiking Shoes - Women's:

I bought these hiking shoes for a month-long vacation in South America that involved both urban and wilderness adventures. I hike at home in boots, but they would have been excessive for the trip I was doing. I was looking for a versatile shoe that would be suitable for nearly everything I wanted to do but that wouldn't add too much weight to my luggage. (I lived out of a backpack, and the only other footwear I took on the trip was a pair of Chaco sandals.)

Pros: The shoes aren't heavy and didn't need breaking in. They're also attractive and can go with many types of casual clothes (I got them in brown). They were sturdy enough for a three-day trek in the Andes Mountains and some day hikes, but they weren't too bulky for wandering through cities.

Cons: The biggest drawback (and it was a significant one) is that I couldn't get these shoes to stay tight on my feet. I would pull the laces tight and double-knot them, but they invariably came loose, and I regularly had to untie them and tighten them again many times throughout the day. I've never experienced this issue with any other outdoorsy footwear I've owned. I don't know if the problem is as simple as replacing the laces (I haven't tried that yet) or if it's reflective of a design flaw in the shoe itself.

In addition, though I haven't gotten the blisters other reviewers have described, I have developed calluses in the same area (between my heel and ankle, where the top back of the shoe is). It sounds like this is an issue with how the shoe is constructed, so look out for it if you're thinking of buying these shoes.

All in all, my rating of two stars is based mostly on the annoyance of constantly having to tighten the laces (not fun with a heavy backpack on) and secondarily on the rubbing that causes calluses.

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Jun

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great in the snow alongside a glacier!

By Tractive

from Gilbert, AZ

About Me Active

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Pros

Comfortable
Great Traction
Lightweight
Secure Fit

Cons

Best Uses

Hiking
SnowRain

Comments about Ahnu Montara II Waterproof Hiking Shoes - Women's:

Bought this shoe for a hiking in Alaska. I got it three weeks before the trip to break it in, they were immediately comfortable. I usually wear an 8 but sized up to 8 1/2 for thicker socks. I was worried I didn't go up enough but they ended up fitting well. They were a bit hot to wear in the 100 degree weather of AZ but in Alaska they kept my feet warm & dry hiking in snow, they were great in a down pour and they were comfortable to wear on the dry days.

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Jun

2012

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

Can't wear; causes Achilles pain

By ABS

from Oakland, CA

About Me Casual/Recreational

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Pros

Appearance
Well constructed

Cons

Poor Heel Design
Uncomfortable

Best Uses

Unuseable

Comments about Ahnu Montara II Waterproof Hiking Shoes - Women's:

I bought these shoes for light hiking on Sierra mountain trails - was looking for a comfortable, durable waterproof shoe with great traction. After wearing for first time outside (not even hiking yet), got blisters on both heels where top back of shoe meets achilles tendon. Wrote this off to being a new shoe, needing to break in, etc. I put bandaids on both heels and also added heel inserts to elevate my foot and continued to wear them intermittently (should have returned them immediately at this point!!) thinking the feel of shoe would improve. It never did. I have an average size 8 medium width foot and have never had this issue with any hiking, tennis, walking, etc type shoe. I feel this is a design flaw. The back of the shoe heel is inclined too far towards the front of the shoe and this causes exteme discomfort on the achilles. Others have also reported the same problem. Don't buy this shoe until this is fixed - you will be sorry! I want a refund from AHNU!

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Apr

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Cuts into ankle, but good specs

By MA-pdx

from Wilmington, NC

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Well constructed

Cons

Cuts into ankle

Best Uses

Hiking

Comments about Ahnu Montara II Waterproof Hiking Shoes - Women's:

Cons: This shoe cuts into one of my ankles in a way so painful that it renders the pair unusable. My other foot feels fine in the shoe - very comfortable. This shoe probably fits some feet, but not all. My foot is not unusual in any way that I know of, so anyone with my common foot shape may also find this shoe uncomfortable.

Pros: I bought these online because of their superior specs - Vibram outsoles, eVent waterproofing (comparable to Gortex), dual-density EVA midsole, urethane shank, waterproof nubuck leather and the fact that it wasn't made of many pieces stitched together that might later split. This isn't listed in the specs, but they also have a partially gusseted tongue and great laces. I wish I could wear them. Now I have to pay to ship them back.

Sizing: My normal shoe size is a 9. My Merrels were a 9.5, so I tried that size first, but I ended up having to get these in a 10.

Disclaimer: I gave two stars instead of one because on one foot, the shoe felt fantastic; I think they could work for some feet.