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By LD from Tujunga, California on 11/06/2009 Pros: Ankle Support, Arch Support, Great Traction, Sturdy/Durable, Warm, Water Resistant Best Uses: Cold Weather, Day Hiking, Everyday, Harsh Terrain, Heavy Loads, Long-Distance Hiking, Wet Conditions Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer Sizing: Feels true to size Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I've had four pairs and three of them performed really well, while the other pair didn't last as long, only making it to a year and a half.
I wear them every day and they're the best deal out there right now.
By Willis Teoh from South Australia, Australia on 11/06/2009 Pros: Ankle Support, Comfortable/No Break-In, Flexible, Great Traction, Sturdy/Durable, Water Resistant Best Uses: Cold Weather, Day Hiking, Everyday, Harsh Terrain, Heavy Loads, Light Loads, Long-Distance Hiking, Wet Conditions Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer, Casual/Recreational Sizing: Feels half size too big Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I hike and hunt in conditions that vary from very hot and rocky to wet and muddy. The boots are very well made. good looking and break in was virtually nil. Very comfortable. It would need better arch Support/insoles and that is personal. The ankle support is superb. It grips my ankle well and prevents my toe nails from "popping" out during decent. It have a very good feeling this pair should last me at least 2 seasons. It felt 1/2 size too big but with thick scocks it is ok. I'd prefer the boots to be a bit lose than tight. Will buy again.
By Dafpilot from Maine on 11/06/2009 Pros: Ankle Support, Great Traction, Sturdy/Durable, Warm, Water Resistant Best Uses: Harsh Terrain, Heavy Loads, Long-Distance Hiking, Wet Conditions Describe Yourself: Casual/Recreational Sizing: Feels full size too big, Feels too large Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: These are the most rugged boot I have ever used, and the most rugged I have seen in my limited experience. I purchased a pair of Alico's similar to this pair 3 years ago, and they are just now wearing out after nearly daily use.
Definately not a casual boot; these are great for serious hiking. But they are also comfortable enough to wear to work, or walking the streets.
I suggest getting your own insole to modify the arch support to your needs.
Nice appearance and a sturdy hiking boot By Miller Tyme from McKinley (Trapper Creek), Alaska on 11/05/2009 Pros: Comfortable/No Break-In, Great Traction, Sturdy/Durable, Water Resistant Best Uses: Day Hiking, 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: I'll use this boot for day hikes. The full leather construction is a plus, i.e. not a lot of nylon or poly, so I don't have to worry getting too close to a camp fire.
By ReCharred from Orem, UT on 11/05/2009 Pros: Ankle Support, Great Traction, Sturdy/Durable, Warm Cons: Heavy, Long Break-in Best Uses: Cold Weather, Harsh Terrain Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer Sizing: Feels true to size Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I love how tough these boots are, but they will take a while to break in. They appear very well contructed, and I like that if I ever wear out the sole, I can have these resoled.
By Jon from Park City, Utah on 11/05/2009 Pros: Ankle Support, Sturdy/Durable Describe Yourself: Casual/Recreational Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Generally:
Beautiful boots. I'm not a boot maker, but they appear to be excellent quality. Really nice leather, great stitching (as many reviewers have noted). Love the gusseted tongue.
Sizing:
I normally wear a size 11E in most brands. The 11 2E I ordered fits just about perfectly, so these boots appear to run narrower than a lot of brands. Also, the 11 1/2 Wide Summits I ordered are slightly too big even with thick replacement insoles and thick socks - they're still wearable, though, with that set up.
Comfort:
The Tahoes are moderately stiff, but even right out of the box there is some flex in the boot while walking. I'm about 215 lbs. The boots may feel stiffer to someone who weighs less. By comparison, the Alico Summit boots are significantly more heavy duty - no flex out of the box, almost like mountaineering boots.
I have not hiked in either pair of boots, yet. So I can't comment on how they perform in the field. I have no reason to think they won't be outstanding.
Great Hiking Boot - Great Everyday Boot By Ashpitman from Seven Mountains, PA on 11/04/2009 Pros: Ankle Support, Arch Support, Comfortable/No Break-In, Great Traction, High Quality Leather, Sturdy/Durable, Water Resistant Best Uses: Day Hiking, Everyday, Scree Hopping Describe Yourself: Casual/Recreational Sizing: Feels true to size Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Everyday to work, day hiking on weekends. Just stiff enough to jump from rock to rock, and still wear everyday. Sole is replaceable, so I'll be wearing these for a long, long time. Replaced a pair of Vasque Skywalkers (China) that were my favorite boots until the sole split across the ball of my foot. I've worn these a week and they feel comfortable but not yet broke in. The leather and soles on these are better than the Vasques. The clean design and exceptional workmanship speak well of Italy.
By Rocky Rick from Southern Arizona on 11/04/2009 Pros: Ankle Support, Arch Support, Great Traction, Sturdy/Durable Cons: Needs a little break-in Best Uses: Day Hiking, Harsh Terrain, Heavy Loads, Long-Distance Hiking Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer, Casual/Recreational, Environmentalist Sizing: Feels true to size Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Live in Arizona and wanted a true hiking boot not a light weight shoe.
Need a week of walking in these boots to break them in and I highly recommend doing so.
Great Boots to Wear Everywhere! By Roger from Monterey, CA on 11/04/2009 Pros: Ankle Support, Great Traction, Sturdy/Durable, Warm Best Uses: 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: I bought a couple of pairs of Tahoe's before these boots and I like the ankle support for backpacking heavy loads and ruggedness of this sole. After hiking in them, they do not seem heavy after awhile. Great boots! I cannot testify to the life of the boot as just bought this pair. Looks good though!
top materials and craftsmanship By stubones49 from Michigan to Alaska and parts elsewhere.. on 11/02/2009 Pros: Breathes Well, Comfortable, Durable, Stable, Stylish, Warm Cons: Only one pair left to buy, Pull straps would be nice Best Uses: Casual Wear, Cold Weather, Tramping and truckin, Travel, Wet Weather, Work Describe Yourself: Comfort-oriented, Form follows function, High-end shopper, Stylish Sizing: Feels true to size Width: Feels true to width Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Best Wellington ever. Comfortably warm within reason, very stabe walking boot with little to no foot fatigue. I stood in A puddle of rain water for several minites with no apparent leak. I have high arches and these boots provide plenty of stability and arch and ankle support. The real "morino wool" lining is exquisite and rare in any boot these days. You immediately notice the moisture wicking warmth of this superior choice of lining. They are also A perfect fit when ordering to size which has been A problem with me buying the "new guides" and "summits. I have several pairs of every style of Alico and have nothing but good to say about these true craftsman's works of art. The "Anfibio" leather comes well received and is plenty supple, substantially thick and protective. The "Montagna" Vibram sole is the best I have found yet for ground gripping. And finally Alico came up with A VERY confortable/removable inner sole. And lastly they look REAL good. I hope STP continues to stock this superior line of rugged footware which I prefer to stalk around in...
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