How to Choose Hiking Boots

Offering that just-right balance of weight and support you want for long days on your feet, the men's Lowa Corvara GTX Mid hiking boots will give you the confidence to get out in the backcountry.
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View all Lowa Men's Backpacking BootsBest Use | Backpacking |
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Footwear Height | Over-the-ankle |
Footwear Closure | Lace-up |
Waterproof | Yes |
Type of Waterproofing | GORE-TEX waterproof/breathable membranes |
Upper | Split leather/fabric |
Midsole | DynaPU+ |
Outsole | Vibram CORNERSTONE |
Can Be Resoled | Yes |
Weight (Pair) | 2 lbs. 15.6 oz. |
Gender | Men's |
5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 13.5 | 14 | 15 | |
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U.S. Men's | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13 | 13.5 | 14 | 15 |
U.S. Women's | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | |||||||||
UK | 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 12.5 | 13.5 | 14 |
EU | 37 | 37.5 | 38 | 39 | 39.5 | 40 | 41 | 41.5 | 42 | 42.5 | 43.5 | 44 | 44.5 | 45 | 46 | 46.5 | 47 | 48 | 48.5 | 49.5 |
Wide = E/EE; Narrow = C; Medium = D
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The new style nylon bushing lace hooks do not impress me as being durable for the long run. My extended experience with their ball bearing roller styles has been one of zero failure in the field over the life span of the boot. My concern is that the plastic bushings will crack with age while on a rigorous multi day trek carrying a large load. For myself, the boot is without doubt my most important piece of gear. This is something I never compromise on. The positive of this new boot is the redesigned outsole. It promises better traction on down grades because of the aggressively designed heel brake. Disappointed however that LOWA chose to incorporate a nylon side panel on the side of the boot upper. This looks like a weak point compared to their full nubuck upper designs. Needless to say, the fit is Lowa's excellent traditional cut with roomy toebox.
Comfortable boot with a stable sole but a narrow toe box which is the reason for 3 stars. I’d recommend ordering a half size larger.