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Hi-Tec Altitude Glide WP Hiking Boots - Women\'s - 2012 Closeout

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    Hi-Tec Altitude Glide WP Hiking Boots - Women's - 2012 Closeout

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    Keep trekking no matter the season. Built from all-leather, all-weather construction, these Hi-Tec Altitude Glide WP hiking boots are designed for backpacking and rugged outdoor use.

    • Waterproof nubuck leather uppers are durable, flexible and breathable for long-lasting comfort
    • Waterproof construction features complete seam sealing, gusseted tongues and rustproof hardware
    • Highly breathable eVent® waterproof membranes keep the elements out while setting a high standard for comfort by allowing perspiration to dissipate and vent quickly
    • Synthetic linings wick away excess sweat and dry quickly
    • Rubber heel and toe counters protect feet from bumps
    • Hi-Tec Altitude Glide WP hiking boots feature removable footbeds
    • EVA midsoles provide all-day comfort and feature steel shanks for enhanced torsional support
    • Lugged carbon rubber outsoles supply dependable grip and durability on various surfaces
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    Hi-Tec Altitude Glide WP Hiking Boots - Women's - 2012 Closeout Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Backpacking
    Over-the-ankle
    Lace-up
    Yes
    Waterproof nubuck leather
    eVent waterproof breathable membrane/textile
    Compression-molded EVA
    Steel shank
    Carbon rubber
    1 lb. 13.2 oz.
    Women's
    Footwear height
    Footwear closure
    Waterproof
    Upper
    Lining
    Midsole
    Support
    Outsole
    Average footwear weight (pair)
    Gender

    Hi-Tec Altitude Glide WP Hiking Boots - Women's - 2012 Closeout Customer Reviews

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    Hi-Tec Altitude Glide WP Hiking Boots - Women's - 2012 Closeout
     
    3.5

    (based on 4 reviews)

    75%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Comfortable (4)
    • Water resistant (4)
    • Ankle support (3)
    • Great traction (3)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Day hiking (3)
      • Long-distance hiking (3)
      • Wet / rain (3)
        • Sizing:
        • Feels full size too small

           

          Feels half size too small

           

          Feels true to size

           

          100% 

          (3 reviews)

          Feels half size too big

           

          Feels full size too big

           
        • Width:
        • Feels too narrow

           

          Feels true to width

           

          100% 

          (3 reviews)

          Feels too wide

           
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      1.0

      Fell apart

      By freethinker

      from Elkton, VA

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      Pros

      • Ankle Support
      • Comfortable
      • Great Traction
      • No Break-in
      • Water Resistant

      Cons

      • Difficult Laces
      • Not Durable/ Wears Easily

      Best Uses

      • Day Hiking
      • Everyday

      Comments about Hi-Tec Altitude Glide WP Hiking Boots - Women's - 2012 Closeout:

      I have used Hi-Tec's all-leather hiking boots for backpacking, on and off trail, for decades. They used to be perfect for me in every way. I like that they are all-leather (necessary for bushwhacking) but lightweight. They have always been comfortable and need no break-in time. However, over the years they have been more and more poorly designed (especially the lacing grommets and the laces themselves, which break after a couple weeks of use) and cheaply made. This spring one of the grommets detached from my boot after about a week and a half of use. Both of the laces broke after another couple weeks because the metal threading hooks are situated so that they cut through the laces eventually. Sizing has become sloppy--when I started buying Hi-Tecs (the old wonderful all-leather women's Sierra V-Lites), they fit my feet perfectly. My feet have always slid around more in the Altitudes, but the first Altitude boots still stood up to real backpacking, not like the heavy $200 boots, but acceptably long (perhaps 8-10 weeks of heavy backpacking.) This past spring, these Altitude Glides fell apart within 3 weeks. The heels on both boots crumbled, and one delaminated. I looked at a pair of my old ones when I got home--on those, the heels are made of something different and feel much sturdier.

      These would be fine for dayhikes and working around the home, but don't stand up to rugged backpacking.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

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      4.0

      Awesome

      By gkratsas

      from College Park, MD

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

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      Pros

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

      Cons

      • Heavy
      • Too Stiff/Not Flexible

      Best Uses

      • Cold Weather
      • Day Hiking
      • Harsh Terrain
      • Long-Distance Hiking
      • Wet Conditions

      Comments about Hi-Tec Altitude Glide WP Hiking Boots - Women's - 2012 Closeout:

      They look good and they do what they're marketed to do. They are a bit heavy and need taking in, but I wear them year round.

      Service and delivery comments:

      Delivery was prompt and everything came in perfect condition

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width
      • Arch Type:
      • Low Arch
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

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      4.0

      Extremly light weight

      By Leslie the Last One

      from Springville, CA

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      Pros

      • Ankle Support
      • Comfortable
      • Good Arch Support
      • Great Traction
      • Water Resistant

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Harsh Terrain
        • Long-Distance Hiking
        • Wet Conditions

        Comments about Hi-Tec Altitude Glide WP Hiking Boots - Women's - 2012 Closeout:

        Will take boots on REI trek to Scotland in Sept.

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

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        5.0

        Light and sturdy

        By Dada Amani

        from Vancouver, Canada

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        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • No Break-in
        • Sturdy/Durable
        • Water Resistant

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Day Hiking
          • Light Loads
          • Long-Distance Hiking
          • Wet Conditions

          Comments about Hi-Tec Altitude Glide WP Hiking Boots - Women's - 2012 Closeout:

          My main focus was to find day-tripper hiking boots that would provide good ankle and foot support, were waterproof, good on challenging terrain (ie uneven, rocky and rooty trails), were lightweight, and were not as pricey as backpacking boots.

          I have good hiking boots already that I primarily use for backpacking, and I didn't want to put extra wear and tear on these. So I was ready to invest in day-use only boots.

          I shopped around and tried several brands (Zamberlan, Merrel etc). This product came out on top, and the price, especially when on sale, can't be beat.

          Though I have difficult feet to size, I haven't had to break these in. I did end up buying one size larger (women's 10) than what I normally take. They have been awesome!

          I took them to Africa recently on a 10-day trek and they stood the test of 8-hour days of trekking, averaging 15 km a day. I am extremely happy with them.

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