How to Choose Hiking Boots

Offering the optimal balance between light weight and support, the men's Lowa Randir GTX Mid hiking boots mold to your ankles while providing plenty of stability on steep, rugged terrain.
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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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I purchased a pair of these for a few treks this spring and summer. There is a break in for sure but after the 2nd day hike these are softening in all the right areas. Easy to wash off as well and when cleaning you can see a distinct water barrier on the outside of the boot. The grip is great in the snow, mud, ice, and on wet rock. I swapped the insoles for thicker Spenco sport insoles and 1/2 sized up on the boot fit and it was perfect. These boots feel like they’re going to be supportive and comfortable for long days carrying a pack in the backcountry.