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Patagonia Drifter Gore-Tex Cross-Training Shoes - Men's
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Patagonia Drifter Gore-Tex Cross-Training Shoes - Men's

Item # 773919

$135.00

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Feel free to play hard in these waterproof Patagonia Drifter shoes that feature Gore-Tex liners and are made partially from recycled materials.

  • Supple leather uppers are flexible, handsome and wear well, standing up to abuse on or off the beaten path
  • Gore-Tex® waterproof liners let feet breathe while protecting them from the elements, keeping them dry and comfortable
  • Capilene™ linings, made from recycled polyester, are soft against skin and move moisture away from feet
  • Bellowed tongues help keep water, mud and debris out of shoes
  • Compression-molded EVA midsoles are made from 15% recycled EVA and deliver cushioning for all-day wear
  • Bi-Fit™ dual-density boards made from recycled polyethylene and polyurethane deliver stability and support underfoot
  • Partially recycled rubber outsoles supply traction on a variety of surfaces

Average weight specification is per pair, based on size 9. Please note: Patagonia products can only be shipped to the USA and Japan.

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Item 773919

Patagonia Drifter Gore-Tex Cross-Training Shoes - Men's Specs

Specification

Description

StyleCross-training
CutLow
WaterproofYes
UpperLeather
LiningWaterproof breathable membrane/recycled polyester
MidsoleEVA/recycled EVA
SupportRecycled polyethylene/polyurethane board
OutsoleRubber/recycled rubber
Average weight2 lbs. 1 oz.
Average weight - metric0.94 kilogram
GenderMen's

Patagonia Drifter Gore-Tex Cross-Training Shoes - Men's Customer Reviews

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Patagonia Drifter Gore-Tex Cross-Training Shoes - Men's
 
4.7

(based on 6 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Flexible (4)
  • Absorbs shock (3)
  • Attractive design (3)
  • Great traction (3)
  • Sturdy/durable (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Day hiking (3)
    • Everyday wear (3)
    • Wet conditions (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual adventurer (3)

    Reviewed by 6 customers

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    Jan

    3

    2009

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Worth the price and look great!

    ByDennis

    from Lee's Summit, MO

    About Me Competitive Athlete

    Pros

    • Absorbs Shock
    • Attractive Design
    • Durable
    • Stable

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Everyday wear
      • Walking

      Comments about Patagonia Drifter Gore-Tex Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:

      These are absolutely the best hiking/walking/trail use shoes I have had. I have used these in the rain, snow, light trails, parks and urban/city settings and they are comfortable, practical and I can transition to a work setting with them and not feel like I lose professionalism. As light hiking shoes, they are heavier than other shoes I have but not enough to be onerous. I needed to invest in a couple of days of breaking them in with the shoe laces also getting undone, but it is not an issue now. These are definitely worth the price in my opinion.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width
      • Arch Type:
      • High Arch

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      1

      2009

       
      4.0

      Much happier with a size bigger!

      Bytooldude

      from Bellingham, WA

      About Me Casual/Recreational

      Pros

      • Ankle Support
      • Great Traction
      • Sturdy/Durable
      • Water Resistant

      Cons

      • Long Break-in
      • Size too small

      Best Uses

      • All day every day
      • Day Hiking
      • Wet Conditions

      Comments about Patagonia Drifter Gore-Tex Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:

      I saw these shoes online and I loved how they looked. I loved the reddish leather and the little embroidered curly q in the back. And of course the Gortex.

      A little bit of background, I generally have 2 pairs of shoes that I wear 95% of the time. Work shoes and everything else shoes. I decided years ago that considering that I only wear 1 pair of everyday shoes that they should be: Gortex (I live in Western WA). Work for hiking, concrete walking, and all casual dress occasions. Cost over $100.

      My last pair of everyday shoes were North Face Hedgehogs, which I loved. They are now my work shoes. They were waterproof and light, although the tread and design were a little aggressive for fitting in at most formal/casual events like weddings and such.

      I would wear these Patagonias to any wedding I'm not actually supposed to be 'in'. They are very stylish, especially with long pants that cover the top only revealing the bottom half of the shoe. I've been wearing them daily for about a month now and I love them. The leather has really broken in, and I'm getting that 'oh so great' shoe feeling that they are just a part of my feet!

      I did have some fit problems to begin with... I ordered 9's online (which is the size my Hedgehogs were), and wore them for several weeks telling myself 'they aren't too small, they just need to be broken in...' They totally made my feet numb several times, so I loosened the laces as far as possible which helped. That worked for awhile, until a weekend of cutting down trees and hauling brush around forced me to come to terms with the fact that these shoes really hurt my feet! Even though it had been almost a month, I called REI to ask about exchanging for a size up and they told me to bring them in no problem at all. Sizing up made all the difference for me. These 10's fit exactly as I hoped they would. They feel great, they're waterproof and they look awesome. Obviously my advice would be to go a size bigger that normal, and hey, if they don't fit right bring them back to REI and they'll get you the size you need!

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Sizing:
      • Feels full size too small

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Aug

      5

      2009

       
      5.0

      Best Pair of Shoes ever

      ByWine Camper

      from NYC

      About Me Avid Adventurer, Casual/Recreational, Wine Salesman

      Pros

      • Arch Support
      • Comfortable/No Break-In
      • Flexible
      • Great Traction
      • Sturdy/Durable
      • Warm
      • Water Resistant

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Cold Weather
        • Day Hiking
        • Everyday
        • Harsh Terrain
        • Light Loads
        • New York City Walking
        • Wet Conditions

        Comments about Patagonia Drifter Gore-Tex Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:

        I am a New York City Wine salesman. I walk all day long. I walk from restaurant to Wine Bar, To Wine Store all day long. Walking on the harsh terrain of New York City Streets. I have been wearing the Drifters since I started over a year ago. Most days I walk about 10 miles a day. With a 30lbs bag on my back full of wine. It rains a lot, or snows a lot, or is hot a lot. My feet are always comfortable. I am now on my second pair after a full year of hard use. I have taken them on several out of the city camping trips and have never let me down. My only wish is that they would match the full suit and tie I have to wear every now and then, and my life would be complete. Buy this shoe!

        • Sizing:
        • Feels half size too small

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Jul

        30

        2009

         
        5.0

        These shoes are the best

        Byj-dub1802

        from Loveland Colorado

        About Me Avid Adventurer, Carpe Diem

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Ankle Support
        • Arch Support
        • Comfortable/No Break-In
        • Flexible
        • Great Traction
        • Sturdy/Durable
        • Water Resistant

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Day Hiking
          • Harsh Terrain
          • Heavy Loads
          • Light Loads
          • Long-Distance Hiking
          • Wet Conditions

          Comments about Patagonia Drifter Gore-Tex Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:

          I spent 6 weeks in spain this summer hiking several times a week on rough terrain. They perfomed great on the rocky up hill terrain, amazing traction, they offer great ankle and overall foot support. I recomend these shoes to everyone who enjoys the roughest hiking or just a relaxed stroll through the woods. These are the best shoes i have owned

          • Gift:
          • No
          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size, Feels true to size

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Jan

          19

          2009

           
          5.0

          Nice shoes

          Byfumpinfun

          from DC

          About Me Gym Rat

          Pros

          • Absorbs Shock
          • Attractive Design
          • Comfortable
          • Flexible

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Everyday wear

            Comments about Patagonia Drifter Gore-Tex Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:

            This is the first pair of hiking shoes that I've owned in quite some time, preferring lighter trail sneakers. My latest pair of sneakers was wearing out and I was preparing for a trip to the Dominican Republic with part of the trip planned for up into the hilly high country. These shoes turned out to be perfect! They are light enough to wear all day and are rugged enough to protect the feet on some pretty tough trails. They also kept my feet dry in the mud and rain - just don't try any deep river crossings, because they did take a while to dry out after I let some water in. If you are light on your feet and prefer something a bit less clunky, I would recommend these for just about anything. Two comments: The rubber seemed a bit hard and slippery on wet dirty sidewalks/rocks, and I would definitely recommend water proofing, especially at the seam between the toe rubber and leather.

            • Gift:
            • No
            • Sizing:
            • Feels true to size
            • Width:
            • Feels true to width

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Jan

            14

            2009

            (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            Great Shoe, but . . .

            Byrmtrekker

            from Salida, CO

            About Me Casual/ Recreational

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Absorbs Shock
            • Attractive Design
            • Comfortable
            • Durable
            • Flexible
            • Stable
            • Versatile

            Cons

            • Bad lace loop design

            Best Uses

            • Endurance Training
            • Everyday wear
            • Light to Moderate Hiking
            • Pavement
            • Walking
            • Winter Conditions

            Comments about Patagonia Drifter Gore-Tex Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:

            These shoe's are amazing. As previously stated, there is the average break in time for any leather, Gortex lined shoe. I have pushed this shoe to it's limit and have only one complaint. The shoe is not truly leather. The material around the shoe lace loops is the capilene/gortex with a metal ring. Over a month of rather heavy use, one of the metal lace loops pulled out of the capilene. I was able to put the loop back in, but only temporarily.

            Otherwise the shoe performed beautifully. I recommend treating the leather with a mink oil/pine pitch or Sno-Seal as the leather is not truly waterproof. Which is true with most leather boots.

            I ultimately returned my shoes and replaced them with Merrell's Chameleon Wrap Traveler, which are the only other fully leather waterproof shoe of this style.

            • Sizing:
            • Feels half size too small
            • Width:
            • Feels true to width

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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