Raichle Mountain Crest Gore-Tex® Backpacking Boots - Waterproof (For Women)

I have a pair of the Raichle Mountain Crest Gortex boots and just love them. Wanted to try a pair with the leather lining and find them even more comfortable. I will just waterproof them myself. My feet are still happy even after a long day of hiking. Would I buy them again? Already have!!

I bought these boots to try the glove-leather lining, but alas, it's only leather lined around the collar of the boot, otherwise, they are a fine boot. I have the men's version and LOVE them! I wouldn't recommend them for women with wide feet, but rather get the same boots in men's which tend to run wider. I wrote a previous review for these boots which is a mistake and should have been for the Raichle boots item #1620V. Sorry if I misled anyone.

Bought these boots to hike the Chilkoot Trail. With very little break in they were fabulous. Kept my feet dry and warm in fairly extreme conditions. Great traction.

First I was sent the wrong size, US versus UK sizes. The right size fits just as poorly as the wrong. Shoes look much better in picture than in reality. Built entirely too stiff even for heavy duty backpacking shoes.

I bought two pairs, one for myself and one pair for my husband who wears a men's 6 1/2. When we got them, it turned out that the advise to order one half size up was accurate, so we returned the smallest pair and ordered another in a larger size. The boots are beautifully made and very comfortable. We like to do three and four day backpacking treks and we anticipate that these are going to be PERFECT for these kinds of tramps.

Love them so far, only used them a few times, couple short hike and an overnight backpack. So far so good, good traction seem to be pretty waterproof and good support without too much stiffness. I ordered theses a half size up and ended up haveing to exchange for my reg size. I have a narrower heel and these don't slip at all!!

I bought these to replace my old Raichle boots which were a really good fit for me. These too are comfortable and give my feet good support for backpacking, with no break-in necessary. As suggested, I ordered a size smaller and they fit very well. I thought the Goretex might make them hot, but I've been wearing them all summer and they're fine ... I think I could walk on the ceiling with their traction ... !

I love this boot. However, I ordered the 1/2 size larger like suggested, and it actually was too big. Its perfect for me otherwise. My last boot was also a Raichle, the REI Spirit III, and it lasted a long time with heavy use. This boot seems about the same fit and comfort but half the price. If you've had Raichle before, stick to your same shoe size.

I hike fairly strenuous trails, as well as moderate and flat. The boots haven't been tried on strenuous, uphill yet, but feel great and definitely snug my very narrow feet and ankles. They are a bit heavy, but sturdy and stable. Can't wait to really put them to use on a long haul.

I broke these boots in on a four day- mtn pass day hike trip with one small blister on heel. The following week I took a 6 day Backcountry trip in the Sierra's with a 50 plus pound pack with snow fields, lots of water crossings and different terrain. They were great. No blisters, very comfortable. I had bought insole replacements and didn't even use them because their insoles were so comfortable. Went through puddles, mud, and small streams without any leaking. I LOVE these boots and I'm going to buy another pair as back up. I was a true hard Salomon boot girl, but not any more. I am size 9 but size 9.5 fit the best with liner/smartwool sock.