Raichle Mountain Crest Gore-Tex® Hiking Boots - Waterproof (For Men)

This is a great hiking boot. No break in period and very comfortable. I wish all OEM hiking boots upgraded the laces so that stay tied and did not need double knotting. This is not a complaint for this boot but all boots.

My first hike with these right out of the box was 14 miles with 45 pounds. Foot beds were less than desired and I did get a couple of blisters. Since this hike I changed the foot beds and have been wearing them around to help break them in. Much more comfortable with the new foot beds. I like the way the feel and am looking forward to my next hike with them.

Required some break in. Have high arch, so needed some added height. Wide toe box for wonderful freedom of the little piggies. Use everyday in landscaping. Love the fact my feet are comfy, cozy, & dry after slogging through the mud, rocks, and wet grass throughout the day! Tounge gussets are a wee bit too short to keep out all the weed & dirt debris. Really like how shoe design & laces can lock down my heels, which are narrow, yet let the tops open up & relax.

I'm a female, usually a size 8, and the men's 6.5 fits me perfectly. I've used these hiking and snowshoeing and had nice warm dry feet at the end of ten miles. Even stepped in the water doing a river crossing. Lots of room in the toe box and instep. No heel rise. I'm trying another pair with the glove leather lining. Buy these boots!

No break in needed with these boots. I've had other Raichle boots that came apart after a year, but these look like they have paid attention to an apparent design flaw--the outer sides are one piece now instead of several layers glued together. I just wish they'd put a little more thought into a better insert.

I have bought one pair almost a month ago. I fell in love with them when I firs saw a pair in Romania (country of manufacturing). Provides lots of support (I have ankle problems and it really helps), it is not too heavy and very warm even with light socks (can't wait to try them out in real winter conditions). Overall I am satisfied with the purchase and I hope that they will last long and serve me well. The only thing that is not so great about it is the color: light gray.

These are heavy duty boots - stiff, but big on support. I have weak ankles and low arches and need the stiff soles and a lot of ankle support. They are roomy enough to accommodate my orthotics if I take out the existing foot bed. I like the leather lining - it is very soft and it took very little time to break them in. They do squeak a little, but this has diminished during the breaking-in process. This is my second pair of Raichle boots. My first pair lasted 8 years and this second pair seems to be as comfortable and well made as the first. I am very pleased.

I was a huge fan of the original REI Spirit. The newer versions never fit the same, and now they've stopped making them altogether. The Raichle Mountain Crest seems to be the same boot as the second version of the REI Spirit. They are one of the few boots that I can wear right out of the box. They are extremely comfortable, fairly durable, and a 'do it all' boot for me. I've used them with crampons, on 20-mile day hikes, and trips with a 40 lb pack.

My second hike with the new books was down a path of sharp rocks and uneven terrain. I felt total confidence in the boots and the sharp stones were not a problem on the feet. Walking later on a rocky shoreline, the boots preformed well giving me lateral support and less fatigue when walking on loose rock. At the end of the 4 hour hike over a variety of terrain my feet felt great. Time will tell on longevity...

As I said, these are very well made boots. Stiff, but after break in they should be great. I am happy with my choice.