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Raichle Mountain Track Backpacking Boots
(For Men)
$109.95
$175.00
Save 37% Item #1620V
Closeouts. Uneven terrain and rocky ascents are no problem for Raichle’s Mountain Track backpacking boot, designed with a reinforced ankle to stabilize even the shakiest step.
Nubuck upper is durable and abrasion resistant
Glove-leather lining custom molds to foot
Removable perforated insole
Motion Control Concept provides lateral stability without compromising flexibility
Reinforced side panels provide ankle-securing stabilization
Polyurethane shock-absorber wedge in heel
Technical polyurethane stabilizer
External arch support
High-grip Vibram® rubber outsole
Heel: 1-½”
Height: 5-½”
Weight: 3 lb. 9 oz. pr.
Medium width
Closeouts. Romania.
Size UK(US): 4(5) 4½(5½) 5(6) 5½(6½) 6(7) 6½(7½) 7(8) 7½(8½) 8(9) 8½(9½) 9(10) 9½(10½) 10(11) 10½(11½) 11(12) 11½(12½) 12(13) 12½(13½) 13(14) 13½(14½) 14(15)
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By la pedestrienne from Vermont on 10/04/2009 Pros: Ankle Support, Arch Support, Great Traction, Sturdy/Durable Cons: The fit is a bit narrow Best Uses: Day Hiking, Harsh Terrain, Heavy Loads, Light Loads, Long-Distance Hiking Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer, Environmentalist Sizing: Feels half size too small Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: This is a great price for extremely well-made boots. Opted for Raichles after trying out a pair of lowcut dayhikers and falling in love with the fit.
I bought these to replace my old Montrail Cristallo boots--also grey one-piece nubuck backpacking boots. My old boots were a womens' 8.5 and over the past year have started to feel too narrow, so I decided to switch to mens' sizes in hopes they might be roomier. These Raichles are cut almost identically to my old Montrails, with a nice snug heel. I would like a little more room in the toebox, but as they break in, it seems the width won't pose a problem.
These are not Gore Tex, so get some Nikwax waterproof them yourself--works better anyway, IMHO. The chunky Vibram soles are great, and the *external* arch support is nice for us supinators/underpronators. These may not work so well for folks with really high arches unless you add something along the lines of a Superfeet insole.
PS--These are on closeout because the company, Raichle, got bought by Mammut, another great Swiss gear company. So boots now made with the Mammut label are actually Raichle boots!
Great - Just like all Raichle boots By Rooster from Salt Lake City on 08/06/2009 Pros: Ankle Support, Arch Support, Comfortable/No Break-In, Flexible, Great Traction, Sturdy/Durable, Water Resistant Best Uses: Harsh Terrain, Heavy Loads, 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 have a pair of spirit II that are about 15 years old that needed to be replaced so I could not be happier with this find. I also have a pair of Raichle day hikers (not sure what style) that are about 5 years old. Though a couple of reviewers commented on the mountain tracks fitting small, they fit just like the other two pairs I have - true to size. Paying under $100 for a boot of this quality is an unbelievable deal!
By rb3586 from Jersey Shore, USA on 05/26/2009 Pros: Ankle Support, Arch Support, Comfortable/No Break-In Cons: Lacing could improve Best Uses: Cold Weather, Day Hiking, Everyday, Light Loads Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer Sizing: Feels true to size Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: My second pair in 10 years. My previous Raichle Hikers, I pretty muchly ran them into the ground.
Full leather overall without a lot of the plastic and nylon add-ons so common to other brands. No nylon sausage loops or pieced together hides, with this model.
Color is more greenish than a gray graphite.
Excellent full leather lining and comfortable during break in.
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