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By Andy from Salem VA on 10/26/2009 Pros: Ankle Support, Flexible, Great Traction, Sturdy/Durable, Water Resistant Best Uses: Day Hiking, Everyday, Light Loads, Wet Conditions Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer, Naturalist Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I'm giving these a 4 because the left boot is a 1/4" longer than the right. I have been using these boots for about a year now, so I feel like I can write a true user review on them. I've been wearing Norwegian welt boots like these for years, and they ALL needed broken in (including these). These boots however, break in alot quicker than my other 2 pairs; and once your feet and boots come to a truce, you will have a good comfortable boot that is molded to your foot and will last you half a lifetime. I use these boots for almost everything except work (my job requires steel-toes).I don't think I would use this boot for a really long backpacking trip with heavy loads, but for a couple day trip, or day hiking; I think they're great. If you like the plastic and mesh tennis shoes with hiking soles from china, you probably wont like these. However, if you like to buy a boot that will last for years an years, this boot is probably for you.
Nice Boots, Very Comfortable! By Roger from Monterey, CA on 10/26/2009 Pros: Ankle Support, Sturdy/Durable Best Uses: Day Hiking, Everyday Describe Yourself: Casual/Recreational Sizing: Feels true to size Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I bought two pairs of these, regular size 10.5 but also wearing 10 with thin socks without heel rubbing. I have been wearing these alternating every other day to walk on a bike trail for 1/4 mile and back. It takes some time for my feet to warm up but after a little while the boots are comfortable. Insoles seem not too be bad and wear smartwool or Rohnes hiking socks. I used Lexol cleaner, Lexol conditioner, Nikwax and Danner boot polish on these and they look nice.
By The User from mid-ohio on 10/25/2009 Pros: Great Traction, Sturdy/Durable, Water Resistant Best Uses: Harsh Terrain, Heavy Loads, Light Loads, Long-Distance Hiking Describe Yourself: Professional/Guide Sizing: Feels true to size Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I bought these boots because I would wear out the typical "hiking boot" in under 3 months. I average 4 miles a day with medium loads. Tennis boots were a waste of money. At [$] a pair 3 times a year, what a waste. These boot are solid built, it took a full week to break them in enough to work the laces tight. Ankle is wide but have been able to close the gap after break in. Insole is a throw away. You will need good insoles and these will fit and feel great. Steel shank is such a pleasant change from the tennis boot. My feet aren't tired at the end of the day. Images shared by: The Userafter 1 week of wearing Tags: Picture of Product
By Jack from New York on 10/23/2009 Pros: Great Traction, Sturdy/Durable Best Uses: Day Hiking, Heavy Loads, Light Loads, Long-Distance Hiking Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer Sizing: Feels true to size Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: These boots are very well made and I am sure they will last a long time. The only draw back I can see is the almost complete lack of arch support and very poor insoles. I will need to purchase a high quality insole before I can really use these boots for hiking. Great value for the money.
By Dennis the Menace from Seattle WA on 10/22/2009 Pros: Ankle Support, Arch Support, Sturdy/Durable Best Uses: Day Hiking, Harsh Terrain, Long-Distance Hiking Describe Yourself: Casual/Recreational Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Well-made hard-to-find all leather boots. Sadly for me, the last is curved, which doesn't work for my foot.
Great Classic Hiking Boot! By A Crook from Tennessee on 10/20/2009 Pros: Ankle Support, Comfortable/No Break-In, Great Traction, Sturdy/Durable, Water Resistant Best Uses: Day Hiking, Everyday, Harsh Terrain Describe Yourself: Casual/Recreational Sizing: Feels true to size Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Fantastic boots, they really don't make them like this any more. Remind me of some old school boots my mom bought in Switzerland back in the 60's... she still has them to this day!!!!! Really good looking too, they type of boot that is always stylish and classic! Not too heavy, didn't take long to break in (one day at the office), length wise great fit. Camped and hiked in them all weekend and was very happy. Dry, comfortable, sturdy. [$] Only down side for me personally was that my foot is on the narrow side, and these are a bit wide over the ball of my foot. Not so much so that I would send them back, but that is the only thing that keep these from being absolutely, without a doubt, couldn't be any better, perfect.
Don't Want to Take Them Off, So Comfy By Roger from Monterey, CA on 10/16/2009 Pros: Ankle Support, Arch Support, Comfortable/No Break-In, Flexible, Great Traction, Sturdy/Durable Best Uses: Cold Weather, Day Hiking, Everyday, Harsh Terrain, Heavy Loads, Light Loads, Long-Distance Hiking, Wet Conditions Describe Yourself: Casual/Recreational Sizing: Feels true to size Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: [...] Not to mention price! I'm a 10.5D and Montie with live chat rustled me up a pair in the store that were not online. I read the reviews and decided to get an extra pair. I found 10D online and ordered them before they were gone, sure enough I checked today and 10D gone! When I first put them on, I thought they were going to be too small, I have on smart wool hiking socks and can barely put my finger behind my heel with toes all the way forward. All I can say is comfortable! I don't think these need to be broken in, but I would not go on a long hike without some short distance hiking first. I believe the right socks make a huge difference too. I'm so enamored by the comfortable feeling on my feet that when I took them off I couldn't resist putting them back on my feet again! Feet are so happy!Excellent boot, I believe the best I've ever worn!
Great classic-style hiking boots By Jeff from Fort Bragg, CA on 10/08/2009 Pros: Ankle Support, Arch Support, Comfortable/No Break-In, Great Traction, Sturdy/Durable, Water Resistant Best Uses: Day Hiking, Harsh Terrain, Heavy Loads, Wet Conditions Describe Yourself: Casual/Recreational Sizing: Feels true to size Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I purchased these to replace my beloved 14-year-old Asolo hiking boots. Unlike my old Asolo's, the Alico boots have vibram soles that are glued and stitched, so hopefully they'll hold up at least as well. I've just used them to hike through snow and mud in the Black Hills and Yellowstone - they've been comfortable, waterproof and stable. No fancy bells and whistles on these boots, but they feel solid and look great. For the price, a great pair of boots.
Nothing like a real Italian boot By Craig from Mtns of western PA on 10/06/2009 Pros: Ankle Support, Arch Support, Great Traction, Sturdy/Durable Best Uses: Day Hiking, Harsh Terrain Describe Yourself: Casual/Recreational Sizing: Feels true to size Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: If you've never owned a handcrafted Italian or other European boot, next time you buy a boot, go for it. The Chinese may know how to make sneakers, but they're no match against a European boot. I've been wearing 3/4 and full shank European boots for 25 years and have yet to get a bad pair. These boots are full welt, medium weight boots and true to size. I've worn them on and off for two weeks; several days at work in the office with smartwool socks and they don't sweat and have pretty much broken in. I refer to them as medium duty although many would think that they are heavier duty boots. I consider heavy boots full shank and nearly immobile, but great for stability while hunting in the mountains of western PA or hiking in the west. Get a pair of these and enjoy a real boot this fall and winter for a change.
Good support for desert country hikes. By Sonoran desert hiker from Cave Creek, Arizona (near Phoenix) on 10/06/2009 Pros: Ankle Support, Great Traction, Sturdy/Durable Best Uses: Day Hiking, 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 tend to wear-out the soles of my boots and still have boot uppers that look good. Since Alico Tahoe boots can be resoled, I may now have my new favorite boots.
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