Alico Summit Backpacking Hiking Boots (For Men)

Just wore out my 7 year old Vasque Sundowners and was looking for an all leather replacement. I've had the Alico Summits for about a month, and they are a great replacement. I have a really wide foot, and they have a true EE feel to them. I did not find the break in period to be long as others have. I wear them almost every day here on the farm and looks like they will hold up well.

fantastic boots, took only one day of continouse walking around town and the beach to become pretty comfortable. I had a hot spot on my heal the first day but it seemed to feel much better the more i wore the boots. I added an extra pair of old insoles because the boots insoles were too thin and marginal by themselves. Very well made and good to have on your feet!

I really wanted the Alico Summit boots, but they were just too wide. They were marked as medium width, but i think they are mis-labeled. I ordered a pair of Alico Tahoe in the same size and the medium width was perfect.

this product is great for allround hiking and trekking. These boots can be resoled Making them last longer than other hiking boots that cannot be resoled, just thrown out.

I like to walk and hike short distances. I have arthritis in my toes and ankles and these boots give me excellant ankle support and comfort (warmth). They also get me a very stable platform to walk on. This allows me to be more steady on my feet and I can walk longer with less discomfort.

I'd been hoping to find a leather boot without Gore-tex. Since I only hike on sunny days, why would I want a hiking boot with a plastic sock sewn in? The craftsmanship, fit and finish of these boots is second to none. They are built with old world techniques that are becoming harder and harder to find. This is not a boot that feels like a sneaker right out of the box, and you have to earn the fit through several days of break in, but after they mold to your feet, the fit is perfect. I expect them to outlast me.

I needed a boot that could handle off-trail, rough terrain, with heavy loads while hunting in cold weather but still be comfortable hiking desert and mountain trails for 3-7 day trips. They're a bit hot in temps past 80F and take some breaking-in, but for an all leather super-sturdy boot it's less than I'd imagined. I do use green inserts and hike socks, but for me, they were completely comfortable after about 10 days of daily wear and 3 mile evening walks with dog...worth every hot spot! No more $200 plus purchases for 'new tech' hiking boots for me this old style well crafted boot will outlast em all. Alico and Sierra have pulled me out of the REI waiting lines. Thanks!

Now that I've properly treated these with Snoseal and broken them in (it took a solid month), they are the best hiking boots I've ever had. Bomber, so comfortable and good looking, too. The leather liner makes them kinda warm, but that's just the ticket for me in the wet, cold PNW. I look forward to having these for many, many years and hope they never stop making them.

Daily hiker and backpacking. Great comfort and stability; once they're broken-in.

After having the toe cap go out on a couple of backpacking boots I was looking for a 1 piece leather boot. The Alico fits the bill and then some. The craftsmanship is top notch and I can see these lasting for many years to come. As they're leather they need to be weather treated and the break in period is rather long but you'll be rewarded with a boot built like a tank that is suitable for those week long heavy backpacking trips.