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By la pedestrienne from Vermont on 10/04/2009 Pros: Ankle Support, Arch Support, Great Traction, Sturdy/Durable Cons: The fit is a bit narrow Best Uses: Day Hiking, Harsh Terrain, Heavy Loads, Light Loads, Long-Distance Hiking Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer, Environmentalist Sizing: Feels half size too small Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: This is a great price for extremely well-made boots. Opted for Raichles after trying out a pair of lowcut dayhikers and falling in love with the fit.
I bought these to replace my old Montrail Cristallo boots--also grey one-piece nubuck backpacking boots. My old boots were a womens' 8.5 and over the past year have started to feel too narrow, so I decided to switch to mens' sizes in hopes they might be roomier. These Raichles are cut almost identically to my old Montrails, with a nice snug heel. I would like a little more room in the toebox, but as they break in, it seems the width won't pose a problem.
These are not Gore Tex, so get some Nikwax waterproof them yourself--works better anyway, IMHO. The chunky Vibram soles are great, and the *external* arch support is nice for us supinators/underpronators. These may not work so well for folks with really high arches unless you add something along the lines of a Superfeet insole.
PS--These are on closeout because the company, Raichle, got bought by Mammut, another great Swiss gear company. So boots now made with the Mammut label are actually Raichle boots!
Great - Just like all Raichle boots By Rooster from Salt Lake City on 08/06/2009 Pros: Ankle Support, Arch Support, Comfortable/No Break-In, Flexible, Great Traction, Sturdy/Durable, Water Resistant Best Uses: Harsh Terrain, Heavy Loads, Light Loads, Long-Distance Hiking Describe Yourself: Casual/Recreational Sizing: Feels true to size Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I have a pair of spirit II that are about 15 years old that needed to be replaced so I could not be happier with this find. I also have a pair of Raichle day hikers (not sure what style) that are about 5 years old. Though a couple of reviewers commented on the mountain tracks fitting small, they fit just like the other two pairs I have - true to size. Paying under $100 for a boot of this quality is an unbelievable deal!
By rb3586 from Jersey Shore, USA on 05/26/2009 Pros: Ankle Support, Arch Support, Comfortable/No Break-In Cons: Lacing could improve Best Uses: Cold Weather, Day Hiking, Everyday, Light Loads Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer Sizing: Feels true to size Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: My second pair in 10 years. My previous Raichle Hikers, I pretty muchly ran them into the ground.
Full leather overall without a lot of the plastic and nylon add-ons so common to other brands. No nylon sausage loops or pieced together hides, with this model.
Color is more greenish than a gray graphite.
Excellent full leather lining and comfortable during break in.
Not a bad boot for the money. By Greenspace from Northeast US on 05/06/2009 Pros: Comfortable/No Break-In, Great Traction Best Uses: Harsh Terrain, Long-Distance Hiking Describe Yourself: Environmentalist Sizing: Feels true to size Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I'm going to keep an eye on these boots, as I had to return a pair of Vasque's that were also made in Romania because of the stitching coming apart.
Raichle used to make a great boot called the Palue, which is no longer imported to the US. There aren't any great similarities here, but the inside of the boot is almost as nice, although the tongue design is vastly different.
These boots would sell for around $200 in typical outdoor stores.
I would buy this boot again, I love them By sarge from montoursville, pa on 05/04/2009 Pros: Ankle Support, Arch Support, Comfortable/No Break-In, Flexible, Great Traction, Sturdy/Durable, Warm, Water Resistant Describe Yourself: Casual/Recreational Sizing: Feels true to size Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I hate shoe shopping, when I find a pair of boots I like I buy several. The style I use to wear is now obslete, a friend suggested I try these and I am very happy I did. I wear them for 10 to 12 hours every day and have not been dissapointed in any way.
By altacocka from norwich ct on 05/03/2009 Pros: Ankle Support, Arch Support, Flexible, Great Traction, Sturdy/Durable, Water Resistant Best Uses: Day Hiking, Harsh Terrain, Heavy Loads Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer Sizing: Feels true to size Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Both short and long hiking over both smooth and rough terrain
BEST hiking boot I've bought latley ! By glock45 from Iowa on 04/30/2009 Pros: Ankle Support, Arch Support, Comfortable/No Break-In, Flexible, Great Traction, Sturdy/Durable, Warm, Water Resistant Best Uses: Cold Weather, Day Hiking, Everyday, Harsh Terrain, Heavy Loads, Light Loads Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer, Casual/Recreational Sizing: Feels true to size Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I really like this boot. You can't beat the quaility of Europeon craftsmanship. No chinese made boots for me!
The standard that others follow By Mountain Goat from San Francisco, CA on 04/24/2009 Pros: Comfortable/No Break-In, Great Traction, Sturdy/Durable, Water Resistant Best Uses: Heavy Loads, Long-Distance Hiking Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer Sizing: Feels half size too small, Feels too small Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: You need to buy these a half sizes larger than most boots. Their US 12.5 is that same as others US 12. I have backpacked with Romania made Raichle for a number of years and appreciate a full leather boot without Gore-tex. These are great for day after day of long distance backpacking.
RUNS SMALL order two sizes up By Diggs from Pittsburgh, PA on 04/17/2009 Pros: Ankle Support, Arch Support, Sturdy/Durable Best Uses: Day Hiking, Everyday, Harsh Terrain Describe Yourself: Casual/Recreational, Outdoor enthusiast Sizing: Feels full size too small, Feels too small Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Was disappointed that I had to return the boots because they were too small. They seemed like very well made boots and offered plenty of ankle support, however they're a little stiff and may require some break in. I'd recommend ordering two sizes larger than your actual measured U.S. shoe size; one size larger did not work for me.
By Bo from Austin,Tx on 04/11/2009 Pros: Ankle Support, Arch Support, Comfortable/No Break-In, Flexible, Great Traction, Sturdy/Durable, Warm, Water Resistant Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer Sizing: Feels true to size Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Great for hiking.
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