Lowa Banff Backpacking Boots (For Women)

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

Just received these boots. Look and feel terrific.

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.

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 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 am fortunate enough to live in the Rocky Mountains. And since I am retired, I hike almost every day with my two dogs over rugged terrain, mostly on animal trails and forest service roads. I search far and wide to find European made quality hiking boots and these are perhaps the best pair of boots I have ever owned. I usually wear a European size 41 and these are a 42,but this allows enough toe room so on the downhill my toes are happy! The glove leather lining, too, beats the synthetics for comfort.

Great Product! Bought it for my wife and she's in love with her Lowas

Minimal Break in time. Great leather lining for added comfort and breathability. Great traction except on slimy wet tree roots (but to be fair, I haven't come across a boot that has mastered this yet). Protects bottoms of feet from really sharp rocks (my Chacos didn't do this for me). One of the best boots I have ever owned. I've had mine at least 4-5 years now and they're still going strong. If you're into all leather boots vs synthetics, this is probably your boot.