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$Patagonia Drifter A/C Hiking Shoes - Men\'s$

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Patagonia Drifter A/C Hiking Shoes - Men's

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Hit the trails with the Patagonia Drifter A/C men's hiking shoes, which offer lightweight support and cushioning for hikes on all sorts of terrain.

Nubuck leather uppers with nylon mesh underlays offer sturdy, flexible performance in a lightweight chassis; padded, bellowed tongue helps keep debris out
Polyester mesh linings wick moisture away from feet to enhance in-shoe comfort
Anatomically shaped EVA footbeds (20% recycled EVA), offer extra cushioning for all-day wear
EVA midsoles and Air Cushion Plus inserts soak up and dissipate impact shocks
80% post-consumer recycled polyethylene and polyurethane insole boards distribute pressure, supply midfoot stability on uneven terrain and provide protection underfoot
Vibram® Trail Ecostep outsoles on the Patagonia Drifter A/C hiking shoes are made of partially recycled rubber and offer great traction on a variety of surfaces

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Patagonia Drifter A/C Hiking Shoes - Men's Customer Reviews

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Patagonia Drifter A/C Hiking Shoes - Men's

3.8

(based on 6 reviews)

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (4)
Durable (4)
Great traction (4)
No break-in (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry (4)
Day hikes (4)
Everyday (4)

- Sizing:
- Feels full size too small
  
  Feels half size too small
  
  Feels true to size
  
  60%
  (3 reviews)
  Feels half size too big
  
  Feels full size too big
- Width:
- Feels too narrow
  
  Feels true to width
  
  80%
  (4 reviews)
  Feels too wide

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (3)
- Arch Type:
- Average arch (5)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)

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Aug

2011

(8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

A beefy and substantial hiking shoe...

By Silicon Valley Hiker

from San Jose, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Breathability
Durable
Great Traction
No Break-in
Pronation Control
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Day hikes
Rocky terrain
Unimproved trails

Comments about Patagonia Drifter A/C Hiking Shoes - Men's:

Although Patagonia isn't known for hiking shoes, I liked the Drifter A/C's from the moment I put my hands on them: they resisted my "twisting test" better than any other ankle-high shoe on the REI wall. And sure enough, in Yosemite they were terrific! These were excellent shoes for serious hiking - the Vibram soles (30% recycled rubber) were very grippy but tough, the (recycled) polyethylene/polyurethane board provided a very stable platform that resisted rocks and otherwise protected my feet, and yet the uppers were well-ventilated so my feet stayed cool.

My feet fit in Keens very well, so I was surprised to find the Drifter A/C's worked for me, too. The toe box was not quite as squared off as the Keens, but it was nevertheless wide enough to accommodate a "Keen-like" foot. Heel lock was great. And Keens were like sneakers compared to the much more substantial and sturdy Drifter A/C's.

Although the shoes didn't require any break-in, they did take a little while to master how tight to lace them. They resisted twisting so well that if I didn't really wear them tight, they could tend to rotate around my foot when I stepped on uneven surfaces. Cranking down on the laces locked my foot in the shoe without discomfort, and that's when I really appreciated how well these tough shoes could protect my feet. [Note you have to loosen the laces for driving or casual wear - the shoes won't be comfortable otherwise.]

All-in-all, these are great hiking shoes - no negatives to report and many positives after several days of hiking in a wide variety of circumstances. Recommended!

Service and delivery comments:

Although I tried these in a local REI store, I knew I needed a half-size up from the ones I tested. REI had the correct size shipped to my home from another store within a few days at no charge.

Dec

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Not as good as the previous Drifters

By ivan big dutch

from 93108

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable

Cons

Not Water Resistant
Poor Traction
Wears Out Quickly

Best Uses

Everyday

Comments about Patagonia Drifter A/C Hiking Shoes - Men's:

Used the previous generation of Drifters for 9 full months of hard use in South America. Got home, was so impressed that I bought this pair. 4 months later they are completely falling apart and water gets through the sole of the shoe. Not impressed with this shoe. All in all they are comfortable, just not durable.

Feb

2012

3.0

Good, not Great

By The Happy Heathen

from Boulder, CO

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Great Traction
No Break-in

Cons

Not Water Resistant
Poor Stability

Best Uses

Backcountry
Day hikes
Everyday

Comments about Patagonia Drifter A/C Hiking Shoes - Men's:

I used to hike in trail-runners, and I am not sure about these. I often roll my ankle in them. I butterfly-lace the top of my boots and running shoes to get a tighter fit through the heel cup, but these seem to be a little prone to rolling when traversing on a hill. I am wondering if the lugs don't actually create a round profile on talus and boulders. I do wear them almost every day and I walk a least a few miles every weekday. They're very comfortable and I like them a lot.

Jan

2012

4.0

These things are BUILT!

By earthtone

from Carson, CA

About Me Environmentalist

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Great Traction

Cons

Tight toes or slippy heel

Best Uses

Backcountry
Day hikes
Everyday
Work and Play

Comments about Patagonia Drifter A/C Hiking Shoes - Men's:

These are the most solidly built shoes I've ever owned, with Merrell Ventilators coming in a close second. Ventilation isn't quite as good as running shoes, but these will stand strong where runners will turn to mush. They also make great work shoes. I would feel confident wearing these in a multiday thruhike.
The only drawback - Narrow in the toes and/or wide and slippy in the heel. A common problem for my feet, but these work much better that most when it comes to fit. Maybe I'll try a half-size smaller and wear thin socks until they get broken in.

Jan

2012

4.0

Good Hiking Shoe

By Billy the Goat

from Atlanta, GA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Great Traction
No Break-in

Cons

Wears Out Quickly

Best Uses

Backcountry
Day hikes
Everyday

Comments about Patagonia Drifter A/C Hiking Shoes - Men's:

These shoes ARE comfortable, and is the main reason I bought them.
Within 8 months they have been put through the ringer:
-nearly daily wear to work
-daily walking the dog
-weekly day hikes on nearby rocky trails
-a trek through the Peruvian Andes
-a dousing of water and mud in caves and rivers in Belize
The shoes for the most part hold up well. (Note: the AC's are not water proof as they are not the GoreTex version, which I already knew.) The only thing I can complain about is the sole seems to wear out quickly and separate from the rest of the shoe. However, some glue applied and we're back in business. I hope to get a few more miles out these shoes

Jan

2012

4.0

Beautiful Shoe, but not for me

By TheHikerDude

from Austin

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable

Cons

Poor Stability
Poor Traction
Stiff

Best Uses

Backcountry

Comments about Patagonia Drifter A/C Hiking Shoes - Men's:

Well, this is a beautiful shoe, and is well made. It is a tank of a shoe, very stiff with the internal shank, and sides are equally stiff. I really wanted to like it, but I find it to be something of a failed experient on Patagonia's part. Since it is low cut, with no ankle support, it teeters when you step on rocks. You kinda feel like you are wearing industrial steel toe shoes or football cleats, it really needs the upper half to do it's job. Also, had to get a 1/2 size bigger cause toes were touching, but even with them laced up tight they hit the front on descents, the toe box is a round and very stiff rubber cavern, don't ever see it breaking in. ASolo got it right with their leather toebox (e.g. TPS line), it breaks in over time and fits your toes perfectly; also I believe a narrow toebox prevents forward movement as well, not convinced on wide toe boxes for anything but flat trails. Finally, the sole is like a football shoe, it slips on wet surfaces and picks up mud like crazy, but does well on turf and crushed granite.

The positives are excellent temperature control, stays warm, but not hot, and excellent quality, looks like it would last forever and take a real beating. But, in the end, it is just not for me, guess I prefer all leather and shoes that just softer in general.