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The Inov-8 Roclite 335 - Mid Insulated Hiking Boots are designed for those who seek adventure on rugged trails. With a commitment to grip and performance, Inov-8 has built its reputation since 2003 as a leader in the outdoor footwear market. These lightweight boots combine innovative technology with a stylish black and blue design, making them suitable for any hiking enthusiast.
I've tried a lot of top brands of hiking boots and I really love these boots- maybe not for heavy backpacking as they don't have the ankle support you would want for that but for day hikes and general day use these are great- so light and flexible, easy to clean, strong laces and a really good lug pattern that digs into dirt/mud but doesn't slip on glossy surfaces. Better than boots I've purchased for twice the price.
The top you cannot lease tight enough to keep things from falling in. Perfect with pants over them but if you’re wearing them with shorts rocks and debris get in
I intend to use them for upland hunting. I've used heavier larger boots for years and they become a weight after hours of walking and usually wear on me by the end of the day. I have not had the opportunity to use these for this purpose yet but in wearing them for yardwork, I'm really impressed at how comfortable they are at all times.
I bought for my husband for Christmas and he won't take them off. I thought they would be used as a hiking boot but they are now his everyday cold weather shoe. This brand consistently creates great products
So, I have decided that these will be my cold weather footwear for mountain biking through the winter. So far, I have only used them in 40F weather, as winter in Minnesota has not quite arrived yet. Still, it was a good test run.I followed the sizing instructions carefully. In the listing, it suggests that if you plan to wear thicker socks, you should get a half size bigger than normal. I normally wear size 11. So, I ordered size 11.5. When they arrived, I immediately knew when I was putting them on that they'd be more snug than I'd prefer with my thick socks on. I did wear them with thick socks for about 90 minutes, and they were pretty comfortable, but if I could do it all over again, I'd get size 12--a full size bigger than normal.Aside from the sizing concern, I'd say that these are well made boots that are generally impressive. They are lightweight, yet sufficiently warm. Personally, I am not worried about the really cold weather of 10-20F, or colder, that is sure to come in the winter. If it turns out they are not as warm as I'd like, I have heater socks that are battery powered. If you're looking for really thick/warm boots, these are not those. However, they are definitely insulated, and I was comfortable with warm socks in 40F, though that isn't very cold at all.As far as the quality of the product, I'd say it's pretty good. The materials seem to be of good quality, and I'd say the boots seem durable. My only real complaint on quality is that the tongue of the boots seems a little too narrow and cheap. It crinkles up when you tie the boots, instead of lying flat against the top of my foot, as I'd prefer. It could also go a little further around the top of my foot, which is why I say the tongue is too narrow. Still, this is a minor problem. They are not uncomfortable, but they'd be even more comfortable with a better tongue design.The tread on the bottom of the boot is really deep, which would work excellent for hiking, though that's not how I plan to use them. On my platform pedals of the mountain bike, they are firmly secure.At around $100-$120, I'd say these are a good value for a high-quality boot. I see that presently it's saying on Amazon that some versions of this boot are up around $190. I'd say that's too high for this boot.
