Lowa Banff Backpacking Boots (For Women)

These shoes do run big - I had to order a 1/2 size smaller than I regularly wear. Lots of room in the toebox still.

I have a narrow foot with squared-off toes. This boot (comes in narrow) has a relatively wide toe-box. The trick is to go one half size longer than usual. The rest of the boot becomes flexible enough after break-in to hold the foot well. The heel of the boot is not as narrow as I need, but the berry version of Superfeet takes care of that. Once broken-in (cleaning and aqueous waxing several times speeds up that process), they are really wonderfully comfortable. I wear 1 pair of high-density Icebreaker socks without a liner and use Sportslick judiciously and have no problems with blisters. This is my second pair. I trek in the Alps and feel confident going anywhere with these.

These particular boots have been highly recommended by folks who are professional adventurers - I was thrilled when they were on sale, making them affordable to me.

Just received these boots. Look and feel terrific.

Loved the boot, unfortunately the only width available was a narrow so I am sending them back.