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$Lowa Zephyr GTX Mid Hiking Boots - Men\'s$

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Lowa Zephyr GTX Mid Hiking Boots - Men's

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The versatile Lowa Zephyr GTX Mid hiking boots offer waterproof protection in a lightweight package for your backpacking and hiking pleasure.

Split-grain leather and nylon mesh uppers deliver durability and breathability; external polyurethane frame offers support and reduces need for extra internal padding
Waterproof Gore-Tex® XCR® inserts keep wet weather at bay—and they're extra breathable to ensure comfort
Polyester mesh linings wick moisture away from your feet to keep them dry and comfortable
Padded ankles and tongues relieve pressure and add comfort; removable footbeds add cushioning and support underfoot
Polyurethane midsoles offer outstanding cushioning for all-day wear; full-length nylon shanks afford enhanced torsional rigidity to protect and support feet
Lowa ''Cross'' rubber outsoles deliver excellent traction on all types of terrain

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Lowa Zephyr GTX Mid Hiking Boots - Men's Customer Reviews

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Lowa Zephyr GTX Mid Hiking Boots - Men's

4.5

(based on 46 reviews)

93%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (41)
No break-in (30)
Great traction (29)
Water resistant (28)
Ankle support (27)

Cons

Poor laces (4)
Not durable/ wears easily (3)
Not water resistant (3)

Best Uses

Day hiking (35)
Light loads (27)
Everyday (26)
Long-distance hiking (23)
Wet / rain (22)

- Width:
- Feels too narrow
  
  Feels true to width
  
  81%
  (17 reviews)
  Feels too wide
- Sizing:
- Feels full size too small
  
  Feels half size too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  83%
  (40 reviews)
  Feels half size too big
  
  Feels full size too big

- Arch Type:
- Low arch (10), High arch (7)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (21), Casual/ recreational (17), Military/law enforcement (4), Outdoor professional (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (21)

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Dec

2009

(14 of 19 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Best Show Ever

By ozpicious

from Fairfax, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Flexible
Great Traction
No Break-in
Sturdy/Durable
Warm
Water Resistant

Cons

Best Uses

Day Hiking
Everyday
Harsh Terrain
Heavy Loads
Light Loads
Long-Distance Hiking

Comments about Lowa Zephyr GTX Mid Hiking Boots - Men's:

This Boot makes me happy, very happy.
A good shoe needs to accommodate the natural features of the foot rather then replace it. A good shoe is about support not protection.

Our foot has an ankle and the shoe needs to allow it to be used. if the ankle is not used and cannot bend then all the pressure goes to the knees and hips. Our foot is also very sensitive with tons of receptors continuously receiving information necessary for proper balance. If a shoe's sole is too squishy or too rigid, all the information is lost and once more, stress will go to the knees and hips.

Your foot is one of the most sensitive parts of your body and the more information it gets from the ground the healthier it will be for the years to come.

I hiked with this shoe in the Himalayas in India with no problem. Unless you really need some heavy duty shoes for months of trekking in the wilderness, do yourself a favor and stop buying those over protective or over shock absorbing shoes.

enjoy your feet. use them the way nature intended.

Ori Zimmels
Certified Trager Approach Practitioner.

Apr

2009

(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Impressed...

By bigblackbird

from Colorado

About Me Backpacker

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Great high ankle support
Great Traction
Lightweight
Secure Fit

Cons

Best Uses

Backpacking
Hiking

Comments about Lowa Zephyr GTX Mid Hiking Boots - Men's:

I tried on every pair of boots at two REI locations, including the Denver Flagship, and came home with these. These boots are light but supportive. The high ankle provides my injured ankle with secure and comfortable support. I spent a week in Canyonlands and was very impressed with the traction -- they'll stick to anything. They were great with a 35 pound load. I am not a fan of the look, and there is one spot on the lateral side of each foot where the leather, nylon and rubber molding all come together that can be painful so be sure to flex in them in the store. In the end its all about fit.

Apr

2009

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great Boot for Wider Feet

By TrailTracker

from Minneapolis, MN

About Me Passionate Hiker

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Dries Quickly
Easy On/Off
Great Traction
Secure Fit

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Lowa Zephyr GTX Mid Hiking Boots - Men's:

I bought Vasque boots last season and found them to be too narrow for my wider than normal feet. I tried on Merrills and Keens but found the Lowa's to be very comfortable for the wider foot. Used then on a 4 mile hike right away and they were great! Look forward to a full season of use.

Mar

2009

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Very pleased

By guy2600

from Boston, Ma.

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Great Traction
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Lowa Zephyr GTX Mid Hiking Boots - Men's:

I was in the market for a new pair of boots and wanted something light, comfortable with little break-in time. After trying on several pairs, I decided on these and took them straight to Mt Monadnock for a quick day hike (3500' gain/loss). They performed perfectly!!! I haven't hiked in 4 years and have no callus build up at all, at the end of the trip had just a hot spot on one heal (no blister). That aside, they were perfectly comfortable and felt great, which is saying something given I bought them hours before with zero break-in. There was some steep declines I navigated on wet rock and they had really nice grip/traction. I weighed them on my scale (size 9) and they weigh as much as my jogging shoes (1lb 2 ounces each)! Amazing :-) If you're in the market for new lightweight boots with little break-in, definitely worth looking into...

Jan

2011

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

GREAT BOOTS

By AmphibReconMan

from Camp Pendleton

About Me Military/Law Enforcement

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable
Great Traction
Heavy Weight
Long distance
No Break-in
Sturdy/Durable
Water Resistant

Cons

Best Uses

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

Comments about Lowa Zephyr GTX Mid Hiking Boots - Men's:

I went on my Recon Patrol last week. The harsh weather from the week prior left the terrain Muddy, Wet, slippery, etc. Patrolling to our OP was about 8 clicks (8,000 meters) with 90-100 lbs rucks. we went through puddles, mud, up and down hills, draws, a tiny creek with little water flowing through it and My feet never got wet and felt incredible the whole time. Despite the fact that i was caring a lot of weight, but its all part of my job.

Jun

2010

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Not Waterproof!

By Midwest Mountaineer

from Rocky River, OH

About Me Professional/Guide

Pros

Ankle Support
Comfortable
Good Arch Support
Great Traction
No Break-in

Cons

Not Water Resistant

Best Uses

Day Hiking
Everyday
Light Loads

Comments about Lowa Zephyr GTX Mid Hiking Boots - Men's:

These are very comfortable right out of the box. No problems with break-in.
I have years of experience with hiking boots and I have tried them all.
First time with LOWA. I hike 2-3 miles everyday through wet grass and sometimes rain. Like all other non-leather boots these leak around the top of the foot where it flexes the most. This creates pressure too great for Gore Tex alone. Anything above 60℉ is too hot for an all leather boot. So in the end, it is a trade-off. A quick wade thru streams and puddles DOES NOT
cause leaking in these or most Gore Tex boots. I have only had these for a couple of weeks and maybe 20 miles. So lightweight, worry about durability.
Made in Slovakia not China like most of the pack.

Jun

2010

(4 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Lowa Zephyr

By sixpackshuey

from Canby Oregon

About Me Avid Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Ankle Support
Comfortable
Good Arch Support
Great Traction
No Break-in
Sturdy/Durable
Warm
Water Resistant

Cons

Best Uses

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

Comments about Lowa Zephyr GTX Mid Hiking Boots - Men's:

If you find me, dead along the trail….please don't take my Zephyr's!!!!

Nov

2009

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Well worth the price and more

By jcs1960

from New Fairfield, CT

About Me Avid Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Ankle Support
Arch Support
Comfortable/No Break-In
Sturdy/Durable

Cons

Best Uses

Day Hiking
Everyday

Comments about Lowa Zephyr GTX Mid Hiking Boots - Men's:

Bought these boots for a 3 week trip to Europe. Spent nearly a week in the Berner Oberland Swiss Alps. These boots performed great, Steep trails, rain, and snow. At the end of the day wheather it was hiking thru the city or on the trails my feet were Happy. I recommend you try a pair on.

Sep

2009

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

40+ YEARS HIKING: THE BEST BOOT EVER!

By peaker65

from Kingston, NY

About Me Avid Adventurer, Environmentalist, I'VE WORN THEM ALL, LIFELONG HIKERBACKPACKER, Professional/Guide

Pros

Ankle Support
Arch Support
Comfortable/No Break-In
Flexible
Great Traction
SHANK PROTECTS FEET
Sturdy/Durable
TRACTION ON WET ROCK
Water Resistant

Cons

Best Uses

Day Hiking
Everyday
Harsh Terrain
Light Loads
Long-Distance Hiking
MEDIUM LOADS UNDER 35 LBS
Wet Conditions

Comments about Lowa Zephyr GTX Mid Hiking Boots - Men's:

I didn't think a boot this lightweight could ever be made that was so comfortable, waterproof, cushioned, protective of soles of feet, great ankle support, and incredible traction on anything you'll ever run across while hiking during three seasons. You don't need heavy hiking socks with these. Lt. weight hiking socks are perfect.

Jun

2011

(2 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

These boots have no soul...

By FreeRiderFris

from South Lake Tahoe, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

See all my reviews

Pros

Ankle Support
Good Arch Support
No Break-in
Warm
Water Resistant

Cons

Not Durable/ Wears Easily
Poor Traction

Best Uses

Day Hiking
Light Loads

Comments about Lowa Zephyr GTX Mid Hiking Boots - Men's:

I have had some truly amazing Lowas, so, I was very disappointed when these shoe began to fall apart within hiking three miles. These 2011 Zephyrs have, by far, the worst soles I have ever dealt with. After walking the trail up to mount baldy, the front and backs of the soles were completely worn. It looked like I had put three weeks wear of the PCT on these compared to other boots. I could have worn my classic Vans skate shoes and had better results. While further experimenting, the whole front toe grip ripped right off the sole when I was climbing over some granite rock face. Talk about a safety hazard. Also, I imagine these are hazardous to the environment because of the the rubber bits and pieces you will be leaving behind on the trail.