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Comments about Lowa Tempest Lo Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:
I had plantar faciatis for a couple of years and bought professional arch supports and put them into these shoes.....and the pain is gone. I've worn these shoes daily for about 4 years and have gone through about 4 pairs with no foot pain!
They look good enough to wear anywhere casual, even on vacation when I walk 5 to 10 miles a day. After about a year of hard use (I weigh 240 lbs) they still look good but are not quite as supportive, so I donate them to the needy and buy a new pair.
Great shoes....and I also hope the manufacturer doesn't "cheapen" them in any way. I can rely on them, buy them via the Internet and know what I'm getting. Keep them coming, REI!
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Comments about Lowa Tempest Lo Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:
I've been wearing this model of boots for about 7 years now (so about 7 pairs)--so far they have kept making them well with each model revision (do not have the newest model yet). I use them professionally as a field geologist so I often walk 5-12 miles per day almost all in off-trail conditions in rugged terrain, 20 to 60 days per year often carrying 20-55 lb pack (rock samples!), and these are the only low-tops I know of that can take that sort of punishment and not kill your feet. I have to shoe-goo the exposed seams or they rub off, but that's true of most boots in my use. I hope that Lowa does not screw them up by making them more fashionable and more cheaply just to boost sales, and I hope that REI keeps stocking them. Great boots.
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Comments about Lowa Tempest Lo Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:
I have bought the LOWA Tempest for years and witnessed the changes made to this model every time. The first version had a gusseted tongue, had great support, fit and just the right amount of shock absorbtion, especially in the forefoot area. The second model was a complete departure from the first, looked more like a trail runner, had no gusseted tongue, a practically flat interior and harder rubber midsole resulting in aching feet at the end of a day. The current model (as shown) now has more arch support but now they have added a raised seam underneath the toe area which is noticably uncomfortable even when trying them on. These ones are the first pair I have had to return. I wish LOWA would bring back the original Tempest, and quit messing around with the design.
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Comments about Lowa Tempest Lo Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:
I have terribly flat feet, and have tried lots of hiking shoes...... for years I have worn merrell's , which are I found very cushy, but lacking good support. I tried many other brands with no real satisfaction. Then I tried the Lowa Tempest lo, these are the most supportive, comfortable hiking shoe ever, simply the best ( for my feet anyway) I thought I would wait awhile before writing a review, I have hiked well over 100 miles in them ( including a trip to the Swiss Alps) and am very happy with them! very supportive, comfortable, no break in period, and they look good.
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Comments about Lowa Tempest Lo Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:
Just bought my second pair of these. The first pair are worn but still get work doing chores around the house - gardening and painting mostly. The new pair are my regular day-hikers. Most day-hikers seem to run wide, and I have narrow feet. These fit me well and are comfortable even after a ten-miler.
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Comments about Lowa Tempest Lo Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:
I purchased the Lowa Tempest Lo 10 years ago at REI and they "lasted" until this last year. Amazing quality, fit, comfort, and control. I am planning on purchasing another pair (perhaps a bit overdue) with my dividend!
I've used these for hiking in Belize, exploring Alaska, outdoors work, and as a casual shoe. Never had a blister once! Makes a wonderful 'travel shoe' as well! Can be cleaned up for dinner and not look out of place!
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Comments about Lowa Tempest Lo Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:
Nice shoes. I really wanted to like them. They felt pretty good in the store, though a little snug, but I thought my 210 lbs would likely break them in. I wear a size 13 and have wide feet. I spent about a month breaking them in with daily walks with the dog (3 miles) and weekend day hikes (5-8 miles). After a month, I just couldn't take these shoes any more; they hurt too much. That said, they are very well made and held up well during the month that I had them. If you have wide feet, think twice before buying these.
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Comments about Lowa Tempest Lo Cross-Training Shoes - Men's:
I have found these Lowa boots to fit my long, narrow feet better than most walking, hiking, or training footwear. One can spend the day hiking in the woods or traversing the streets of a large city and be comfortable in either setting. Since they look stylist enough to wear to dinner when traveling, they reduce the number of shoes to pack when traveling.
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