Lowa Men S Renegade Gtx Mid Boot Review

The lowa renegade gtx are a very popular boot and after receiving my new pair yesterday it was plain to see why.

Lowa men s renegade gtx mid boot review.

The footbed in the lowa renegade ii gtx mid boots for men is climate controlled. The first thing was to try the fit and it was just right. Featuring a moisture wicking footbed full length nylon shank and shock absorbent vibram sole these all terrain hiking boots are designed to support lightweight packs up to 25 pounds. The renegade is an excellent boot that is tough enough to stand up against the elements.

This effectively means that the boots have the capability for moisture to be wicked away from your feet. The impetus for the study was as a result of defects in a predecessor lowa boot model the lowa duke gtx having stitching that was coming adrift. On the opposite end of the spectrum lowa sells the winter ready evo ice gtx which has a taller shaft for sealing out snow and synthetic insulation for added warmth. For this review we tested the men s renegade gtx mid but lowa offers the boot in a number of variations.

If you want to shave weight and don t mind sacrificing ankle support the renegade gtx is made in a low top version 225 that comes in at 2 pounds 4 7 ounces. The lowa renegade gtx mid is a popular hiking boot for many good reasons. Lowa renegade gtx mid boot review. It has more stability than the best bang for buck winner though it is a bulkier fit than that lower cut model.

It has comfortable wrap around ankle support and is a good choice for thru hiking and day tripping alike. Other versions of the lowa renegade. Over the past five months i ve been putting the lowa renegade gtx mid hiking boot to the test to see how it performs with irish mountains woodlands and trails. A little roomy with an average sock but just perfect with a thicker hiking sock.

The craftsmanship is outstanding the materials are outstanding. Before going into a performance review i d like to mention how i found the boots out of the box. Only gripe i have is that they are not the lightest boot in their class. It has a very tough outsole and is built like a tank so you can rest assured that your feet will be protected.

This is really good to have and it is an often overlooked feature in hiking boots.