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By Hiker Harold from Denver, CO on 10/27/2009 Cons: Too Stiff/Not Flexible Best Uses: Cold Weather, Harsh Terrain Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend Comments: The wide width boots I ordered were too narrow for my foot. Other tan that, a solid boot.
Old World Italian Craftsmanship By Rog the Shoe Nut from Englewood, CO on 10/26/2009 Pros: Ankle Support, Great Traction, Great Value, Sturdy/Durable, Warm, Water Resistant Best Uses: Amaze your co-workers, Cold Weather, Day Hiking, Everyday, Harsh Terrain, Light Loads, Long-Distance Hiking, Wet Conditions Describe Yourself: Casual/Recreational, Day Hiker Sizing: Feels true to size Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: These boots are about as close as you can come to getting something special hand-made in Italy for a great price. The workmanship is impeccable. They were comfortable to walk around in right out of the box, but look to need breaking in for any hike of more than a couple miles. Wore them at the office and they were a big hit--everyone was delighted where they came from and how easily they can be re-soled.
By Dennis the Menace from Seattle WA on 10/22/2009 Pros: Ankle Support, Arch Support, Sturdy/Durable Best Uses: Day Hiking, Harsh Terrain, Heavy Loads, Long-Distance Hiking Describe Yourself: Casual/Recreational Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Quality workmanship in boot. Has a curved last, which doen't work for my foot.
By Rople from Southbridge, Ma on 10/22/2009 Pros: Ankle Support, Arch Support, Comfortable/No Break-In, Great Traction, Sturdy/Durable, Water Resistant Best Uses: Day Hiking, Everyday, Harsh Terrain, 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: The Quality of these boots is super!! I do many extremely difficult hikes and I expect these boots will last for many years. Even though a little heavy, these boots are very comfortable and water resistant also. A Great buy for the price!! You will be very pleased with your purchase!!
Excellent quality and fit By sunnyfarebrother from West Hartford, CT on 10/19/2009 Pros: Ankle Support, Arch Support, Great Traction, Sturdy/Durable, Warm Best Uses: Cold Weather, Day Hiking, Everyday, Light Loads Describe Yourself: Casual/Recreational Sizing: Feels true to size Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Well made boots that will receive plenty of use this winter.
By Wind River Walker from Lander, Wyoming on 10/17/2009 Pros: Ankle Support, Arch Support, Flexible Best Uses: Harsh Terrain, Heavy Loads Describe Yourself: Casual/Recreational Sizing: Feels half size too small, Feels too small Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend Comments: I loved these boots for the first few months that I owned them. Then, they started to shrink in length. After six months I could no longer wear them on the trail, so I relegated them to work boots. They've been fine for that duty over the last eighteen months, and I wore them almost every day for over a year. However, even though the exterior leather is still in decent shape, the interior leather at the back of both heels has ripped apart. Unfortunately, when the soles finally wear-out the boots will have to be trashed instead of re-soled. I would not buy another pair; I'm currently using Asolos on the trail.
By goPilot from Cincinnati, OH on 10/15/2009 Pros: Ankle Support, Arch Support, Great Traction, Sturdy/Durable Best Uses: Harsh Terrain, Heavy Loads, Mountaineering Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer Sizing: Feels full size too big, Feels too large Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: This boots are sublime! You won't this kind of quality save for a pair of Limmers. These things are built bomber tuff and feel so snug and solid on the feet. When you stand and walk in them you feel what 'foot support' is all about.
They run a full size too large. I am a size 10 but finally settled on a size 9 in these. With a pair of Superfeet in there the fit is perfect. Yes, the insoles included with the boot are poorbut the manufacturers expect ppl to replace these with a customized insole.
These things should last a lifetime. If you are looking to say adios to glorified tennis shoes which fall apart within the first twenty miles then these are for you. Heavy yes but for real adventuring there really isn't an option. I am simply in awe of how well these are constructed.
By Guy from the creek from Sullivan Missouri on 10/14/2009 Best Uses: Day Hiking, Working Sizing: Feels true to size Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: [...]They were on the porch when we got home!
High Quality Craftmanship By JR from CT on 10/13/2009 Pros: Accurate size, Ankle Support, Sturdy/Durable, Well made Cons: Heavy, Moderate Break-in Best Uses: Cold Weather, Day Hiking, Harsh Terrain, Heavy Loads, Long-Distance Hiking Describe Yourself: Backpacker Sizing: Feels true to size Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: These are classic heavy hiking boots; the style of which that I have been using for about 30 years. I have tried the molded sole sneaker style boots, but keep coming back to leather with stitched on leather welts and soles. They take longer to break in and are a bit heavier than the more comtemporary sneaker style boot, but support and comfort will be there on long hikes for years to come - after the initial break-in is complete. After use for about three weeks on several long day hikes these boots are breaking in very nicely; while the boots fit well and break-in will not be difficult, do not expect these boots to fit like shoes or sneakers; they may not be ready for long distance hikes without several hours of use to flex/soften the leather and adjust the boot to your foot. I generally like to do this in wet conditions for several hours before going out on multi-day hikes with heavy loads. I recommend adding leather conditioner/ waterproofing wax during this break-in to keep the leather surface in good shape. I expect that these boots will provide very dependable service for years, and the leather should be suitable for reuse with replacement of the soles when needed, depending on use. These are classic hiking boots that look good and should perform well for many years. [...]
By Murdock from Milwaukee,WI on 10/12/2009 Pros: Ankle Support, Sturdy/Durable, Warm Best Uses: Cold Weather, Harsh Terrain, Heavy Loads, Long-Distance Hiking Describe Yourself: Casual/Recreational Sizing: Feels true to size Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Have not fully utilized my boots as season has not yet started
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